Health & Fitness
Start a Bright Career in Radiologic Technology at Oakton
Careers in health care are thriving! Start your journey toward a two-year degree in radiologic technology when Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road, hosts a free information session on Wednesday, October 16, at 5 p.m., in Room 1605.
Through Oakton’s program, students learn how to produce radiographic images of the human body for use in diagnosing medical conditions. The curricula is a partnership between the College and the St. Francis School of Radiography in Evanston.
And radiologic technicians are in demand! The Occupational Outlook Handbook reports that employment in this field is expected to grow by more than 22 percent by 2020. Qualified radiologic technologists are needed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, industry, and public health.
Oakton faculty will be on hand to discuss course requirements and industry trends.