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Radiography - Associate Degree

Program Code : 105261

Radiography is an exciting and challenging field involving the use of highly sophisticated equipment to create radiographs- the anatomical images that are used by physicians to diagnose disease . Radiographers have direct patient contact in clinic and hospital settings and are valuable members of the primary health care team . A graduate of the Radiography program can choose a career in a variety of health care settings including clinics , hospitals , and private practice physician offices . Graduates of the program are qualified to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Certification Examination . Career advancement opportunities exist in additional imaging modalities , education , and administration as education / application specialists , sales representatives , and technical advisors .

Delivery

Day Full-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 11,319 , Books : $ 1,012 , Supplies : $ 500 Total Approximate Costs $ 12,831

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

For instructions on how to get started , download the application checklist for this program .

Program Outcomes

Carryout 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 A . R . R . T . Code of Ethics . Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in the practice of diagnostic radiography .

Accreditation

The Radiography program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology , 20 North Wacker Drive , Suite 2850 , Chicago , Illinois 60606-3182 , ( 312 ) 704-5300

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Radiography associate degree in the number of semesters shown .

Semester Total 8

Semester Total 13

Semester Total 11

Semester Total 7

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10526199 - Radiography Clinical 4 4 10809172 - Intro to Diversity Studies 3

Semester Total 18

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1

10526190 - Radiography Clinical 5 2 10526197 - Radiation Protection & Biology 3 10809166 - Intro to Ethics : Theory & App 3

Semester Total 12

Total Credits 69

Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-526-XXX courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability .

Students must earn a " B " or higher in General Anatomy & Physiology . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " B " in this course may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability . 452