Radiography
Program Number:
105261
Associate Degree in Applied Science
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Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
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 have access to clinical affiliations in Madison and Southern Wisconsin.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- Official High School transcripts OR official HSED/GED transcripts (this requirement is waived for applicants who have transcripts on file documenting the achievement of an Associate Degree or higher from an institution other than Madison College)
- COMPASS, ASSET, ACT or SAT test scores
For program waitlist information, refer to the Admission Information and Next Steps below.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2011. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. For this program applications and credentials must be received by October 17, 2011, to be considered for the fall semester.
Review the Essential Functions (PDF 17.6KB)
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Carryout the production and evaluation of radiographic images
- Adhere to quality management processes in radiography
- Apply computer skills in the radiographic clinical setting
- Practice radiation safety procedures
- Provide quality patient care
- Model professional and ethical behavior consistent with the A.R.R.T. Code of Ethics
- Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in the practice of diagnostic radiography
JRCERT Radiography Program Goals
- Students will be clinically competent as entry-level radiographers.
- Students will communicate effectively.
- Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Students will evaluate the importance of professional growth and development.
- Graduates will meet the needs of the medical imaging community.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Radiographer
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
Additional Info
Estimated Fees for Radiography (PDF 19.88KB)
Last Modified: October 28, 2011