Advanced Medical Imaging - Central Georgia Technical College

Advanced Medical Imaging from Central Georgia Technical College is a Campus Associate Health Science degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Advanced Medical Imaging Associate of Applied Science Degree program provides educational opportunities to the post-graduate registered Radiologic Technologist, registered Radiation Therapist and registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist. It provides the students with the knowledge needed to perform MRI and CT exams and to sit for the Post-Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification Examination and/or the Post-Primary Computed Tomography Certification Examination. The academic component is designed to meet content specifications of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography, as well as providing for continuing educational requirements. This Advanced Medical Imaging program consists of classroom-based, web-enhanced didactic courses as well as clinical education for the student. The clinical component is required to complete competency exams needed to sit for the MRI and CT certification exams. Applicants must be a registered Radiologic Technologist, registered Radiation Therapist or registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in good standing. Students are selected on a first come, first serve basis. New students are accepted for Fall Quarter. Clinical slots are limited. Clinical education credit will be considered for prior clinical experience. After applying to CGTC, applicants must contact the CT program faculty to determine clinical credit and/or clinical slot placement. In order to begin the clinical requirements, students must complete a physical form, tuberculosis skin test, supply proof of immunization, undergo a background check, and submit to a drug screen test. Students completing the CT clinical education courses must provide their radiation dose history. Associate Degree Program Length 99 Credit Hours Education Requirements High School graduate or GED recipient Entrance Dates Quarterly View more details on Central Georgia Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Science courses.