Radiography - Madison Area Technical College

Radiography from Madison Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. 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. Program Outcomes: 1. Carryout the production and evaluation of radiographic images 2. Adhere to quality management processes in radiography 3. Apply computer skills in the radiographic clinical setting 4. Practice radiation safety procedures 5. Provide quality patient care 6. Model professional and ethical behavior consistent with the A.R.R.T. Code of Ethics 7. Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in the practice of diagnostic radiography JRCERT Radiography Program Goals 1. Students will be clinically competent as entry-level radiographers . 2. Students will communicate effectively. 3. Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills. 4. Students will evaluate the importance of professional growth and development. 5. Graduates will meet the needs of the medical imaging community. View more details on Madison Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.