Radiology Technician Schools in Tennessee

There are three types of Tennessee radiology technician education options available that will lead to a career as a radiology technologist. The first type is a certificate program; there are currently three of these programs in Tennessee. A certificate program is one that is offered by a hospital and once it is completed, the student will hold a certificate in radiology. The commitment for this type of program is one and a half to two years. All of the education and clinical experiences are done at the hospital and the instructors are employed by the hospital itself.

The second educational option is an associate’s degree program. The state of Tennessee offers nine associate’s degree programs in radiology, from either a technical academy or a community college. As with the certificate program, this too is a one and a half to two year commitment. Instructors who are employed by the college teach courses and students are sent to affiliated clinics and hospitals for their clinical rotations.

A bachelor’s degree program is the final educational option available to those seeking a career in radiology technology. This four-year degree is offered by colleges or universities and provides additional study of radiology and its components. Instruction is provided in the classroom by university professors and offsite affiliated locations are utilized for the clinical rotations required by the program. There are three Tennessee radiology technician schools available that offer a bachelor’s degree in radiology.

All of the above programs are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), which is considered the gold standard accreditation for radiology programs. To learn more about the variety of Tennessee radiology technician schools or variety of online options available, complete a short information form below.

Through campus or online programs, aspiring Radiology Technicians in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Memorial Hospital, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and Nashville's Baptist Hospital.