Radiography Program
Radiography
Program Number: 10-526-1
- Two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Health-Related Professions Program Cluster
- Center for Health and Safety Education
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- Downtown Education Center, Madison
- For information call: (608) 246-6065 or (608) 258-2478
About the Program
 View the Radiography Program video
The radiographer is the producer of medical images for diagnosis of disease. Duties include: positioning of patient to obtain proper projection, aligning source (usually x-radiation), making exposure factor selections, processing the image, storing and retrieving images.
Graduates are eligible to take the entry-level certification examination and are employable in radiology and medical-imaging departments in hospitals and clinics. Radiographers should be able to follow instructions carefully and work to prescribed standards, able to use good judgment in following procedures and handling problems, interested in work of a technical or scientific nature, and willing and able to work under pressure in emergency situations.
Note: For clinical courses, assignments to nontraditional shifts are made to increase and diversify patient exam experiences. Students are assigned to clinical affiliations in Madison and southern Wisconsin.
Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.
Mission
The MATC Radiography Program offers technical-level education in medical imaging for high school graduates or equivalent from both the district and state.
In effort to serve students, consumers of medical imaging services, employers, society in general, and the Medical Imaging profession, the Radiography faculty have identified the following mission statement.
Radiography Program Mission Statement
The MATC Radiography program prepares students to be entry-level radiographers.
Goals
Goals of the MATC Radiography Program are:
- Prepare students in all areas of radiography to successfully pass the ARRT certification examination.
- Facilitate students' personal growth of knowledge base, technical skills and professional conduct for entry-level competency through the use of problem solving, critical thinking and responding flexibly to change.
- Provide competent entry-level technologists to the medical imaging community Maintain the Radiography curriculum so that it remains current with the ever-changing filed of Medical Imaging as well as meeting the needs of the local community.
- Develop students as responsible citizens and life-long learners, committed to sharing their energy and expertise through voluntary activity, whether within the college, the community or professional organizations.
- Implement various teaching methodologies to address the various learning styles of the adult learner.
- Apply knowledge of the principals of radiation protection and radiation safety techniques in a way that minimizes radiation exposure for the patient, self and others.
Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year
View detailed program admissions requirements. The checklist information sheet will assist you with required credentials for admissions into the program.
Program Requirements
- Caregiver Background Check (CBC); refer to the MATC Website for Health, Human and Protective Services Policy;
- Physical exam and a completed Medical Physical History Form (PDF) on file prior to beginning clinical training;
- Essential functions for the Radiography Program; and
- Recommend meeting with the program director and job shadow; and
- CPR advanced certification.
Radiography Course Prerequisites
Students enrolling in the courses identified within this program must meet the following requirements: successful completion of two semesters of the following high school courses with a grade of C or better: algebra, geometry, and chemistry/physics; acceptable COMPASS, ASSET, ACT or SAT scores.
Career Potential
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Bone Densitomitrist
- CT Technologist
- MRI Technologist
- Mammographer
- Special Procedures Technologist
- Radiation Therapy Technologist
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Ultrasound (Sonographer)
- Equipment Sales Representative
- Educator
Faculty
Kay Parish, M.A., R.T.(R), R.D.M.S.
Program Director
(608)258-2478
Jami Moe, M.S., R.T. (R)
Clinical Coordinator
(608)259-2902
Bill Hammes, A.A.S., R.T. (R)
Lab Coordinator
(608)258-2363
Kristi Klein, B.S., R.T.(R) (CT) (M)
(608)259-2901
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