Radiography

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Program number: 105261

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

The Radiography associate degree program at Madison College will prepare you for a career as a radiographer. Radiographers, also known as radiologic technologists, play a key role in many health care settings, producing medical images used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Radiography 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

Successful Radiography students are able to follow instructions carefully, work to prescribed standards, and use good judgment in following procedures and handling problems. They are interested in work of a technical or scientific nature, and willing and able to work under pressure in emergency situations. 

Please note that upon admission to the Radiography program, you will be required to complete a background check and provide documentation of current required-immunizations and current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Program Details

Students in Madison College's radiography program must attend full time. 

Classes are offered Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Radiography program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program. 

All courses for this program are offered only in person.

Radiography

Admission

Admission

To Apply

View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.

• Review the admission checklist to learn how to apply to a program or certificate at Madison College.
• Attend an Academic Information Session to get started in the admission process.
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you have been admitted into a pre-petition status, your next step is to complete the Radiography Petition Requirements.

Fall 2017 and Spring 2018    Fall 2018 and Spring 2019

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2018-2019 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

Pre-Radiography Courses

20-806-206

General Anatomy and Physiology

4 credits

10-801-195

Written Communication

3 credits

10-804-107

College Mathematics

3 credits

First Semester

10-526-149

Radiographic Procedures 1

5 credits

10-526-158

Introduction to Radiography

3 credits

10-526-159

Radiographic Imaging 1

3 credits

10-526-168

Radiography Clinical 1

2 credits

Second Semester

10-526-170

Radiographic Imaging 2

3 credits

10-526-191

Radiographic Procedures 2

5 credits

10-526-192

Radiography Clinical 2

3 credits

Third Semester (Summer)

10-526-193

Radiography Clinical 3

3 credits

Fourth Semester

10-526-194

Imaging Equipment Operation

3 credits

10-526-195

Radiographic Quality Analysis

2 credits

10-526-196

Modalities

3 credits

10-526-199

Radiography Clinical 4

3 credits

10-801-196

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

20-809-231

Intro Psychology

3 credits

Fifth Semester

10-526-189

Radiographic Pathology

1 credits

10-526-190

Radiography Clinical 5

2 credits

10-526-197

Radiation Protection & Biology

3 credits

10-809-197

Contemporary American Society

3 credits

20-809-233

Developmental Psychology

3 credits

Sixth Semester (Summer)

10-526-174

ARRT Certification Seminar

2 credits

10-526-198

Radiography Clinical 6

2 credits

Outcomes

Outcomes

Our mission is to prepare students to be entry-level radiographers.

Goal #1: Students will be clinically competent.

1.1 Outcome: Students will apply appropriate radiation protection.

1.2 Outcome: Students demonstrate positioning skills based on a sound knowledge of anatomy, function, and pathology.

Goal #2: Students will communicate effectively.

2.1 Outcome:  Students will communicate effectively with patients.

2.2 Outcome:  Students will use medical terminology appropriately.

Goal #3: Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills.

3.1 Outcome: Students will evaluate radiographs, identifying ways to improve them.

3.2 Outcome: Students are able to select appropriate exposure factors.

Goal #4: Students will evaluate the importance of professional growth and development.

4.1 Outcome: Students will demonstrate the importance of continued professional growth.

4.2 Outcome: Students will demonstrate professional values.

Goal #5: Graduates will meet the needs of the medical imaging community (Program Effectiveness).

5.1 Outcome: Students will be prepared for the ARRT registry exam.

5.2 Outcome: Students will be employed in medical imaging or related area(s).

5.3 Outcome:  Employers will be satisfied with new graduates’ performance.

Graduates of Madison Area Technical College's Radiography program are eligible to take the entry-level certification examination and are employable in radiology and medical-imaging departments in hospitals and clinics.

Careers

Earning your associate degree in Radiography at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for professional work in a wide range of health care facilities as a radiographer. 

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as: 

• Bone Densitometrist
• CT Technologist
• MRI Technologist
• Mammographer
• Special Procedures Technologist
• Radiation Therapy Technologist
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Ultrasound (Sonographer)
• Equipment Sales Representative 
• Educator