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Allied Health Professionals

The Johns Hopkins Hospital Allied Health Programs offer several opportunities for students interested in pursuing a health career in an environment that promotes both professional and academic excellence. Listed below are some of the programs offered.

Child Life

Child life specialists are vital members of the health care team, helping children cope with their hospitalization through arts, crafts and other activities in playrooms or at the bedside. The Johns Hopkins Children's Center offers a 14-week internship training program for credit at the undergraduate and graduate level. For more information, visit the Child Life Department's web site .

Medical Imaging

At Hopkins, the Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science provides training programs for medical imaging in:

Radiologic Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology
Cross Sectional Imaging
Perfusion Science

Clinical perfusionists at Johns Hopkins work closely with surgeons and anesthesiologists in the delivery of care, primarily to the cardiac surgical patients. The School of Perfusion Science offers students a 16-month hospital-based certificate program in perfusion science. The program is designed to prepare students to become safe, effective and contributing members of the health-care community.