Did you know X-rays were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, recipient of the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901? Did you know the “x” in “X-ray” stands for “unknown” because he detected the rays but didn’t know quite what they were? Until it was known that X-rays were dangerous for those improperly exposed to them, they were used as novelty at carnivals and circuses like modern photo booths. Shoe stores even used X-rays to ensure a better fit using the size and shape of the bones of the feet.

People often gets confused by the difference between a radiographer and a radiologist. A radiographer is the one who takes the images. A radiologist is a specialist who interprets the images. There is a big difference in the amount of schooling required by each profession. A radiography program typically takes four years to complete. A radiologist must complete a bachelor’s degree, a doctorate in medicine, and additional years of fellowship/internships. CSC offers two pathways to a career as a radiographer: Pre-Radiography and Pre-Radiologic Technology.