Medical Imaging - Program Overview

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Create images used to diagnose health conditions

Become a medical imaging expert in the ever-changing field of radiology. When you study Medical Imaging at CLC, you gain a robust understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Diagnostic imaging provides quick and reliable information. You take clear, focused images that contribute to accurate patient diagnoses. Medical imaging provides a non-invasive way for doctors to proactively monitor and assess patient health. Work in radiology departments at hospitals, acute care centers, imaging centers, outpatient clinics, immediate care centers, surgical centers and doctors’ offices.


Why study Medical Imaging with us?

The Medical Imaging program at CLC is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

The program is a cohort model, which means you'll have the same classmates for two years so you can build a trusted group who learn together. Your instructors dedicate their time and efforts to help you succeed and to be your best self. We work as a team with the same end goal: future employment in imaging that will support yourself and others.

Once you graduate from our program, you become qualified to take the national certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Program graduates also meet the additional criteria required for state licensure.

Watch the Medical Imaging video to learn more.

Accreditation

The Medical Imaging program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and was awarded an 8-year accreditation in fall, 2022.

Information regarding program effectiveness and accreditation status can be found by visiting the JRCERT website. JRCERT is located at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182. Phone number: (312) 704-5300. Email: mail@jrcert.org.

Admission

To be admitted to a program, you must submit required materials by the screening deadline:

The list of required screening materials can be found on the program-specific web page under Information for Prospective Students.

Highlights

Career Degrees & Certificates

For students who want to start a new career in Radiology.

The Medical Imaging (MIM) Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree at CLC prepares students to become certified as Radiologic Technologists in Radiology. The two-year, full-time program provides job-ready skills through instruction from experienced faculty and hands-on clinical coursework. Coursework completed in this degree program may transfer to a four-year college or university and be applied toward a bachelor’s degree.

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) certificates are designed for registered Radiologic Technologists who want to expand their career opportunities in advanced imaging modalities. Pursue the post-degree certificates after completing the A.A.S. degree program.

You can complete a certificate in CT or MRI in two semesters.

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Ask us for help. Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) will help you:

  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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*Estimated cost is based on recommended pathway credit hours for full-time students for academic year 2025-2026. This includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees, before financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials, and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.

Courses in the program

The Medical Imaging program includes classes in anatomy, radiographic positioning, patient care, ethics, radiographic technique and radiographic physics. Most importantly, this program provides a laboratory portion with hands-on experiences. In addition, many of the classes include a clinical rotation. This is when you have the opportunity to complete imaging examinations on patients in our local hospitals.

Your structured education is delivered in a blended format for your classroom lectures and a face-to-face format for your laboratory experiences. Your clinical education is held in person at the medical facility. Your structured and clinical education alternates every eight weeks. For example:

  • first summer – Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning I
  • early fall – Clinical Practice I
  • late fall – Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning II and Advanced Radiographic Procedures I

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