Radiologic Technology
The Gwinnett Tech Radiologic Technology program provides hands-on opportunity, with laboratory experiences and clinical rotations. This program trains you on today’s high-tech x-ray equipment, accurate patient positioning, patient care and knowledge of producing quality imaging in labs and the classroom. Graduates of our program are prepared for employment in a variety of clinical settings that include hospitals, outpatient care centers and physician offices.
Gwinnett Tech’s Radiologic Technology program is accredited (8 year accreditation award as of 2017) by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). You can visit their website at www.jrcert.org.
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300, Email: mail@jrcert.org
https://www.jrcert.org/programs/gwinnett-technical-college/
Gwinnett Tech’s Radiologic Technology program currently offers two HOPE Career Grants. HOPE Career Grants provide free tuition assistance toward educational costs for eligible students enrolled in an approved designated program of study. Students must be eligible for and receiving, the HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant to be awarded the HOPE Career Grant. It provides assistance with educational costs that are not covered by the HOPE or Zell Miller Grants.
- Computed Tomography Clinical Specialist, Certificate
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist, Certificate
Interested in learning more about Radiologic Technology? Attend one of our Monthly Information Sessions and speak to one of our instructors.
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Take the first step towards a career in Radiologic Technology and apply for next semester! Important dates and deadlines are listed to get you started and if you’re looking for ways to pay for your education, explore our scholarships for this program. You can also learn about our faculty and clubs and organizations to join!
Gwinnett Tech builds relationships with local subject-matter experts to develop advisory boards who provide feedback that ensures we deliver relevant industry-specific curriculum for today’s high-demand careers. See who serves on our Radiologic Technology advisory board.
What are my program options?
- Radiologic Technology, AAS
- Computed Tomography Clinical Specialist, Certificate
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist, Certificate
What can I expect from the Radiologic Technology program?
This program trains you on x-ray equipment, accurate patient positioning, patient care, and knowledge of producing quality imaging in labs and the classroom. Graduates of our program are prepared for employment in a variety of clinical settings that include hospitals, outpatient care centers and physician offices.
Students are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury. For the images to be interpreted correctly by the radiologist, the imaging examination must be performed properly by a radiologic technologist.
What career options will I have?
- Radiologic Technologist
- MRI Technologist
The majority of radiologic technologists work in hospitals, but many others work in doctors’ offices, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and outpatient facilities.
How much will it cost?
Gwinnett Tech offers affordability at $100 per credit hour + fees. Great opportunities for scholarships and financial aid with HOPE Grant, HOPE scholarship, HOPE Career Grants and more!