Radiography - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Radiography from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Certificate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. This is a collaborative program between Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and Madison Area Technical College 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, and storing and retrieving images. 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 are assigned to clinical affiliations in Madison and southern Wisconsin. Career Opportunities Graduates are eligible to take the entry-level certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technicians (ARRT). They are employed as radiographers in : Clinics. Diagnostic Imaging Centers. Radiology and Imaging Departments of Hospitals. Program Outcomes Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and radio graphic techniques to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on a radiograph or other imaging receptors. Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic techniques with minimum radiation exposure to the patient. Evaluate radiographic images for appropriate positioning and image quality. Apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others. Provide patient care and comfort. Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid and basic life support procedures. Evaluate the performance of radiologic systems, know the safe limits of equipment operation, and report malfunctions to the proper authority. Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures. Participate in radiologic quality assurance programs. View more details on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.