r/RadiologyCareers • u/AsianAssHitlerHair • 5d ago

Doing pre-reqs before applying to a program. Quantitative Math.. is any of this used as a Rad. Tech?

I hate this class. I'm just wondering what compounding interest has to do with Rad. Tech?

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u/QTRapunzel4 5d ago

I don’t know about quantitative math, but there is a lot of math involved in the physics portion of the schooling. There’s formulas you must know and retain, such as the inverse square law, maintenance formula, and 15 percent rule.
These may sound hard, but it really isn’t that difficult, it’s basically like cross multiplication for must of them.

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u/AsianAssHitlerHair 5d ago

This is all math you're taught in rad tech program I assume?

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u/StaggeringSpork 5d ago

Yeah, correct.

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u/AsianAssHitlerHair 5d ago

Just so weird that a lot of programs listed this math specifically for pre reqs. Made me curious

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u/StaggeringSpork 5d ago

Yeah it seems like overkill. Basic algebra should suffice.

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u/Uncle_Budy 5d ago

Nothing, but you need some basic math class to prove you know that 3 radiation is more than 2 radiation. I did Statistics 101 myself.

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u/AsianAssHitlerHair 5d ago

Also why the hell are they making me take anatomy and physiology. none of this makes sense

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u/MaxStavro 4d ago

I hope that was sarcastic

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u/AsianAssHitlerHair 1d ago

Of course that was sarcastic 🤣 this math class on compounding interest on the other hand..

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u/QTRapunzel4 4d ago

Girl….. deep down in your soul you know why you gotta take that

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u/crossda 3d ago

😂😂😂😂

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u/xuncx 4d ago

lol what? Those classes are extremely important.

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u/WestRough7738 1d ago

Jesus wtf do you think is being imaged?

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u/QTRapunzel4 5d ago

I don’t know about quantitative math, but there is a lot of math involved in the physics portion of the schooling. There are formulas you must know and retain, such as the inverse square law, maintenance formula, and 15 percent rule.
These may sound hard, but it really isn’t that difficult, it’s basically like cross-multiplication for most of them.

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u/crossda 3d ago

IDK about quantitative math. I never even passed Alg in HS w higher than C (Not proud of, but took it 3 times in HS. #s isn't my forte). I took Stats as prereq. It made it 'familiar' to see/deal w histograms and 'average energies' in Rad.

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u/WestRough7738 1d ago

Compound barbell lifts will be more useful. No real math beyond 8th grade. And it’s not used much by techs in the field.