Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at Georgia Perimeter College will focus on radiation treatment for patients of varying backgrounds, learning to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatments and managing patient care for radiation therapy patients. Students who gain a radiology technician degree or certification study courses in radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, and go on to employ this knowledge to help patients in need of radiation treatment. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer radiology technician program.

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Georgia Perimeter College

7020 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota, FL

Georgia Perimeter College (GPC) is now Perimeter College at Georgia State University.  Perimeter College is a two-year college in Atlanta, Georgia that offers traditional learning on its four campuses and several learning sites, or non-traditional learning via its online classes or hybrid courses.

GSU's Perimeter College also offers half semester classes, study abroad programs, and dual enrollment programs for high school students. There are many transfer programs available for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree.

PC offers 40 associate degree programs, four career or technical degree programs, and nine dual degree programs in affiliation with DeKalb Tech. Part of the University System of Georgia (USG); PC is the system's largest granter of associate degrees and its third largest institution.  Perimeter College educates more than one-third of all college transfer students in the State of Georgia.

History

Perimeter College was founded in DeKalb County in association with the DeKalb Board of Education in 1964.

Academics

The academic calendar for GSU's Perimeter College follows the semester format with fall, spring and summer semesters. However, PC also offers full term and half term class schedules, along with other flexible learning schedules.

Academic options at Perimeter includes half semester classes, online classes, learning communities, hybrid courses, study abroad programs, traditional on-campus learning, and more.

Colleges and Schools

As a two-year community college, Perimeter's academic and vocational-career units are divided into departments and programs. Academic departments at PC include art, astronomy, biology and sciences, business, engineering, English, mathematics, music, nursing, theatre, and more.

Student Life

There are many student clubs and organizations available for involvement on each of PC's campuses, covering a broad range of interests from academics, to sports, government, culture and the arts. All student groups and activities are organized through the Office of Student Life. The Clarkston Campus offers 36 student clubs and organizations, the Decatur Campus offers 16, the Dunwoody Campus offers 26, and the Newton Campus offers 17.

The Health, Wellness, and Recreation (HWR) Department on each campus offers students facilities, services and activities to help them stay fit and healthy.  Other student services on each campus include tutoring, counseling, career advising, technical services, support for students with disabilities, and more.

GSU's Perimeter College also offers an annual Career Day, which provides students with career sessions and seminars that demonstrate how different academic majors can be applied in many different career fields.

Traditions

The school colors for Perimeter College (PC) are maroon and gold. Its mascot is the Jaguar.

Athletics

The Perimeter College "Jaguars" comprises eight athletic teams that compete in intercollegiate sports at the state, regional and national level through the National Junior College Athletic Association. Student-athletes at PC may take classes at any of the six PC campuses in the Atlanta, Georgia region and still participate in their chosen sports. The home field or court for each Perimeter College sport is listed below:

• Decatur campus (Men and Women's Basketball)
• Clarkston campus (Women's Soccer)
• Dunwoody campus (Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis and Women's Tennis)
• Newton campus (Softball and Baseball)

Perimeter College intercollegiate sports include:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Tennis

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis

Satellite Campuses

Georgia State University's Perimeter College (PC) has four primary campuses near Atlanta, Georgia:

• Clarkston Campus
• Decatur Campus
• Dunwoody Campus
• Newton Campus

PC also has learning centers in the area, which include:

• Alpharetta Center
• Office of Information Technology (OIT)

Community Life

Perimeter College fosters civic engagement among its student body through its Atlanta Center for Civic Engagement and Service Learning. Programs at the Atlanta Center engage students in helping their communities meet education, public safety and human needs, sustainable living and healthy environments.  The Atlanta Center is a service learning and leadership resource for students, faculty and community members.

Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgia Perimeter College offers an associate's degree program in radiology technician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Radiation Therapists

Description

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, radiation therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.0% from 2014 to 2024

Radiologic Technologists

Description

Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, radiologic technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $55920

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).