Emory School of Medicine Radiologic Technology Certificate Program
There is a critical demand for radiologic technologists, or radiographers, who specialize in using X-rays for diagnostic imaging. They perform a variety of procedures, including skeletal, chest and abdominal exams, administer contrast media and assist with specialized procedures like myelography and arthrography.
To meet this demand, the Emory School of Medicine (SOM) Radiologic Technology Certificate program, formerly Emory Decatur Hospital School of Radiologic Technology prepares students for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam. Graduates become registered radiologic technologists in radiography, R.T. (R), equipped with the latest skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality patient care in the medical imaging field.
The program’s mission is to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes technical expertise, critical thinking, ethical practices, safety, professionalism and continuous learning, ensuring graduates are competent, entry-level radiographers ready to sit for the ARRT exam.
Radiology Courses
The SOM RT Certificate Program functions as an off-campus instructional site for the Emory University School of Medicine, with classrooms located on the Emory Decatur Hospital campus. Students begin by rotating through diagnostic imaging areas throughout all the Emory Healthcare medical facilities and, in later semesters, gain hands-on experience in specialty fields such as Mammo, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, Radiation Oncology and PET. In the fifth semester, students also have the option to select two elective rotations in specialty areas.
Courses begin each year on the first Tuesday in September, and further details or application materials can be obtained by calling 404-501-5307 or emailing the RT director.
Imaging Services at Emory Healthcare
As students’ progress through the SOM RT Certificate Program, they gain hands-on experience during clinical rotations at various Emory Healthcare facilities. These include inpatient diagnostic imaging services, specialty areas and outpatient diagnostic imaging centers across multiple campuses. Students will spend much of their time at the off-campus instructional site, which is the Emory Decatur Hospital campus. This campus offers: five procedure rooms with digital radiography systems, mobile units throughout the site and a state-of-the-art Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for digital production and interpretation of radiographs.
Faculty Members
Shaun Taylor, M.S., R.T. (R), RT Director
404-501-5306
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Christy Evans, B.S.R.T. (R)(CT), Clinical Coordinator
404-501-5288
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Traci Monfort, B.S.R.T. (R) (MR), Clinical Coordinator
404-501-5288
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