BRG School of Radiologic Technology Graduates 2021 Class

BATON ROUGE, La. – Twelve students recently graduated from Baton Rouge General’s School of Radiologic Technology (SORT), joining the hundreds of radiologic technologists who have completed BRG’s program since 1985. Radiologic technologists work in a wide variety of fields and are cross-trained in advanced technologies like CT, MRI, mammography, and heart catheterization and intervention.

During the Dec. 10 ceremony at Jefferson Baptist Church, the graduates received their diplomas after two years of prerequisites, two years of professional radiography program courses and six semesters of hands-on clinical time with seasoned practitioners. After receiving their diplomas, graduates take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology exam. In recent years, BRG’s SORT graduates have exceeded the national average for pass rates.

During the ceremony, a number of honors were presented to students:

• Student Technologist of the Year – Rebekah Wilkins
• Clinical Award of Excellence – Makayla Spencer
• Louell Phenald Student Service Award – Celeste Kerry
• Technologist Choice Award – April Frank and Makayla Spencer

BRG SORT 2021 graduates:

Emily Aguillard

Chelsea Babin

Daniel Cropper

Natashia Crotwell

April Frank

Paige Gautreau

Celeste Kerry

Hailey Landry

Dwayne Norwood

Poonam Savalia

Makayla Spencer

Rebekah Wilkins

BRG’s SORT also provides continuing education for experienced imaging technologists. With three campuses, BRG serves a diverse population that provides an ideal setting for its robust medical education and training programs.

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About Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is the area’s first community hospital with over 600 licensed beds between three campuses. Baton Rouge General opened its doors in 1900, and has provided the Greater Baton Rouge community with high-quality healthcare for generations. An accredited teaching hospital since 1991, Baton Rouge General is affiliated with several medical school programs, and offers other medical education programs, including a School of Nursing, School of Radiologic Technology, Family Medicine Residency Program, Internal Medicine Residency Program, and Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. For more information, visit BRGeneral.org, find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/BatonRougeGeneral and follow us on Twitter @BRGeneral and Instagram @batonrougegeneral.

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