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FSW School of Health Professions Offers Computed Tomography Advanced Technical Certificate

Aug 25, 2016

AUGUST 25, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) School of Health Professions will begin offering a new Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) in Computed Tomography this Fall.

The ATC in Computed Tomography is a one-semester program designed to help imaging professionals gain knowledge and proficiency in Computed Tomography in order to be eligible to sit for the ARRT post-primary certification examination. It also offers qualified imaging professionals the opportunity to advance their career in the field of Computed Tomography.

To be eligible for the program, candidates must have earned an Associates in Science degree or an Associates in Applied Science degree and be currently certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in the fields of Radiography (Radiologic Technology), Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine.

“We are pleased to offer this new opportunity to our local radiologic technologists so that they may continue to advance their skills and knowledge in their profession,” said James Mayhew, FSW Radiologic Technology Program Director.

The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology is one of seventeen career options offered in the FSW School of Health Professions. For more information about this program, contact Tamra Pacheco, staff assistant, FSW School of Health Professions, at (239) 985-3499.

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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.

Last Updated: August 25, 2016