Medical imaging is an field that is in demand.
Entering the medical imaging field can lead to a rewarding, stable career helping others. Qualified individuals in the profession are in demand. Attending a certified school is a requirement, and there are a number of options, some of which are located in hospitals and some of which are part of colleges.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medical Imaging
Johns Hopkins University offers full-time certificate programs in a variety of medical imaging disciplines. The School of Medical Imaging emphasizes hands-on practical experience and theoretical training. Three core programs are offered: radiography, nuclear medicine technology and diagnostic medical sonography. Programs take between 14 and 18 months to compete. Advanced imaging programs in the fields of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and mammography are also offered. Students have access to a large radiology library, research facilities, computer labs and anatomical models.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Health System
720 Rutland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
410-528-8208.
radiologycareers.rad.jhmi.edu
St. Mary's School of Medical Imaging
St. Mary's Medical Center in West Virginia runs a school of medical imaging in partnership with Marshall University. Graduates of the school earn a bachelors of science degree in medical imaging. Students are introduced to key concepts in radiography and specialized imaging modalities. The degree takes four years to complete. Those who already have radiographer credentials may enter the professional part of the program, which starts for regular students in their final year. Applicants must be admitted to the College of Health Professions at Marshall before applying to St. Mary's.
St. Mary's Medical Center
2900 First Ave.
Huntington, WV 25702
304-526-1234
St-marys.org
Emory University
The medical imaging program at Emory University offers a bachelors of medical science degree in medical imaging, leading to potential careers as a radiologic technologist or radiographer. Students in the program are taught physiology, pathology, anatomy, radiation protection, image production and proper patient positioning. The program takes place over a 33-month period during eight consecutive semesters. For those already certified, a one-year fulltime program can lead to the degree. Students get hands-on experience during clinical rotations at places such as Emory Hospital, Crawford Long Hospital and Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital.
Emory University
Medical Imaging Program
P. O. Box 25901
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-712-5005
radiology.emory.edu
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