Studying medical technology usually helps students develop the skills necessary to operate complex equipment used to acquire information in the diagnosis of patients in various healthcare facilities. Many schools around the world offer programs in this field.

A few universities in the United States have extension programs in various parts of Jamaica. Most of the students who enroll in these part-time programs are working professionals who want to continue their education without having to relocate closer to the nation's Universities. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean.