More than just pictures: a look inside Arnot’s School of Radiology

The field of radiologic technology blends the critical art of caring for people with the exacting science of specialized medical testing. The School of Radiologic Technology at Arnot Ogden Medical Center offers students a high-quality educational program in preparation for their future professional careers in radiologic technology. “The school was established in 1953 by Dr. Earl D. Smith, who was a radiologist at the [then] Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. He recognized the need for skilled radiographers in an environment and profession that was starting to grow as technology advanced,” says Danielle Avery, Program Director at The School of Radiologic Technology at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. The School of Radiologic Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology for meeting the standards of a one-to-one tech-to-student ratio. “The first class graduated two students in the first year.

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