Radiology technician schools will train you to become a radiology technician (or "radiographer"). The primary work of radiology technicians is to take x-rays. Some employ modern techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT). Radiology technician schools can offer programs ranging from one to four years. A two-year associate degree program is the most usual. Your program will focus on the full range of radiography technology, equipment, and techniques. You will also study the relevant aspects of anatomy, clinical practice, and medical terminology. Your studies will be divided between classroom and clinical work. Successful completion of a program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology will enable you to undertake voluntary certification. This can help your career development and help you to gain more senior positions. With around 182,000 radiographers in work in 2004, and these jobs forecast to enjoy faster than average growth through 2014, the outlook for graduates of radiology technician schools looks very good. The most likely location for your first job is a hospital or clinic. Opportunities in physicians' offices and imaging centers are on the increase, however. The increase in outpatient care will see steady growth in non-hospital locations. In addition, some employers of radiology technicians report difficulty in recruiting sufficient radiography staff. With the benefit of the advanced expertise you will gain from your radiology technician schools program, you will be well placed to compete for the best radiography jobs.