CNA Prep Rad Tech
CNA Exam Prep to Radiologic Technologist
Community college associate pathway
Interested in radiologic technology? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a radiologic technology program.
- Timeline
- 2 to 3 years
- State
- All states
- Programs
- 443
A clear path to Rad Tech
A path gets you ready to apply to Rad Tech programs and helps you submit a strong application. Each program makes its own admission decision.
There's a lot to figure out before applying to a radiologic technology program. We'll help you understand the requirements, build your list of schools, and keep track of what you need to do.
How it works
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Complete your CNA Prep program
Earn your CNA Prep credential in 4 to 8 weeks. You can start working in patient care right away, earn while you prepare, and bring real patient care experience to your Rad Tech application.
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Meet the Rad Tech prerequisites
We help you plan and finish what Rad Tech programs ask for, like Anatomy & Physiology I, College Algebra / College Math and English Composition I.
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Apply with your checklist
Each Rad Tech program you pick gets an application checklist in your portal, so you know what is done and what is next. Each program makes its own admission decision.
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Start your Rad Tech program
Begin your Rad Tech program with your CNA Prep experience behind you. Most students finish this path in 2 to 3 years.
Rad Tech prerequisites 52
What Rad Tech programs ask for, from the 435 programs we checked. Every program sets its own list.
College courses
20
Entrance exams
8
Certifications
5
Health and background checks
7
Application basics
10
Experience
2
Rad Tech programs 443
This path helps you prepare a strong application. Each program makes its own admission decision.
Radiologic Technology
Orlando, Florida
- Application deadline
- Jan 3, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 14
Radiologic Technology
Greeley, Colorado
- Application deadline
- Sep 15, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 11
Radiologic Technology
Albany, Georgia
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
- Prerequisites
- 11
Radiologic Technology
Waterloo, Iowa
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
- Prerequisites
- 10
Radiologic Technology
Reading, Pennsylvania
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
Radiologic Technology
Amarillo, Texas
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
- Prerequisites
- 15
- Admission points
- +75
Radiologic Technology
Anaheim, California
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
- Prerequisites
- 5
Radiologic Technology
Los Angeles, California
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
- Prerequisites
- 5
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Common questions
Do I need to finish CNA training before I take the exam?
In most states, yes. You complete a state approved nurse aide training program first, then take the exam. A few states let some people challenge the exam. Your prep course is built around your state's exam either way.
Why start with a CNA?
It gets you working in patient care quickly, and nursing programs notice. Many give extra admission points for CNA experience, and some require it.
How do I find the right schools?
Choose your state or enter your ZIP code, and we'll show you programs near you with their requirements side by side, so you can pick the ones that fit your goals and apply with confidence.
Is admission guaranteed?
No. Each school makes its own admission decisions. This path helps you meet the requirements and put together a strong application.
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