RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM
WHAT DO RADIOGRAPHERS DO?
Radiographers are highly educated and possess the skills and knowledge necessary for competent practice. They assist radiologists with a range of procedures, such as fluoroscopic imaging or gastrointestinal exams that require the use of contrast media. Radiographers also assist in the operating room in a variety of vascular, orthopedic, and neurological surgeries.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Radiography is designed to enable students to gain entry level employment in the healthcare setting and work as a radiographer. In this program, students learn to capture images of patients’ internal organs, soft tissues, and bone using X-ray equipment. The program helps students develop a general knowledge of radiography services to attain an entry level position in the field of radiography. The program will provide the imaging skills required to perform duties as a radiologic technologist.
CLINICAL
Clinical learning experiences are provided by affiliating hospitals, clinics and other provider facilities. Didactic learning experiences occur in supportive college course work delivered through an online environment. The program assumes the responsibility of a facilitator of learning. Specifically, it will plan, select, administer, and assess learning experiences.
POST-GRADUATE OUTCOMES
All EPiC Consortium Radiography program partners are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Upon completion of the program, the students will complete the ARRT Radiography Certification exam (www.arrt.org).
Students may further enhance their employability options by completing an additional certification in Computed Tomography (CT). MRI, mammography, bone density (DEXA), and interventional radiography are additional career paths as well that can be obtained through additional schooling or on the job training.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
PROGRAM COURSEWORK
FIRST SEMESTER
RAD 100: Introduction to Radiologic Technology (3 credits) RAD 110: Radiation Physics (2 credits) RAD 113: Radiation Biology (1 credit)
SECOND SEMESTER
RAD 115: Principles of Radiation Exposure (3 credits) RAD 130: Radiographic Positioning I (4 credits) RAD 213: Radiation Protection (1 credit)
RELEVANT PROGRAM DOCUMENTS
For Additional Program Information, Please Contact:
Amanda Morgan at: amorgan@mwtec.org
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the Community College Logo above (under “IN PARTNERSHIP WITH”). You will be directed to the admission personnel at the College you would like to apply through.
THIRD SEMESTER
RAD 175: Radiographic Positioning II (3 credits) RAD 180: Clinical Education I (3 credits)
FOURTH SEMESTER
RAD 201: Clinical Issues in Radiography I (2 credits) RAD 205: Clinical Education II (3 credits) RAD 217: Advancements in Imaging (2)
FIFTH SEMESTER
RAD 211: Sectional Anatomy (3 credits) RAD 221: Clinical Issues in Radiography II (2 credits) RAD 250: Clinical Education III (3 credits)