Radiography - Moraine Park Technical College

Radiography from Moraine Park Technical College is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description Radiography prepares individuals for a career in diagnostic radiology (x-ray) as a radiographer . The radiographer is a technologist who produces images of the human body to aid physicians in the diagnosis of injuries and diseases. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the entry-level certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiography Technologists (ARRT) and may obtain employment in x-ray departments associated with hospitals, medical clinics, veterinary clinics and private offices. Program curriculum focuses on theoretical and applied radiography and includes a clinical experience in a radiographic department. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Students learn to use x-ray imaging machines to demonstrate body parts on x-ray films for diagnostic purposes, including diagnostic radiology, bedside and trauma procedures, pediatric radiography and special procedures. Career Opportunities Radiography Technologist CT Technologist Mammography Technologist MRI Technologist Management Program Outcomes Carry out the production and evaluation of radiographic images. Practice radiation safety principles. Adhere to quality management processes in radiography. Provide quality patient care. Apply computer skills in the radiographic clinical setting. Model professional and ethical behavior consistent with the ARRT Code of Ethics. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the practice of diagnostic radiography. View more details on Moraine Park Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.