Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

The Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer certificate program at Northwestern College is a two-to-four-year credential at this private for-profit school in Oak Lawn, IL. The program trains students to operate radiographic imaging equipment, position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures, and produce high-quality images for interpretation by radiologists and other physicians.

This program falls within the diagnostic medical imaging and radiologic technology field (CIP 51.0911). Students at Northwestern College can also explore related programs such as the Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate, the Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician certificate, and the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse certificate. The radiologic technology curriculum typically includes both didactic coursework in anatomy and radiation physics and extensive clinical training in healthcare settings to prepare students for professional certification examinations.