Program Description
The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for positions in imaging departments and related industry. The imaging specialization area includes an introduction to radiography, office procedures, and a clinical component. Graduates will be able to perform a variety of duties to include front and back office procedures, film files, film processing, patient transportation, and basic patient care.

Length of Program
Length of program varies with student’s ability to schedule classes.

Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.

Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam

Age
18 years of age or older

Education
High School Diploma or GED

Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Salary Range
$12,000-$14,000 annually

Job Market
Graduates obtain potential for employment as patient transporters in the radiology department or as hospital male attendants. Office skills allow students to have the capability of becoming office secretaries in the radiology department, clinics, physicians’ offices and other hospital areas.

Personal Traits Required
Individuals must be friendly, caring, professional, compassionate, respectful, and be able to interact with other allied health professionals. Students must be capable of working independently with emphasis in patient contact and empathy. Students also need emotional stability, problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to multitask.

Curriculum