Radiography

Radiography Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Code: 10-526-1

For more information: wctc.edu/radiography

This is a partnership program with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). Only a portion of the courses are offered at WCTC.  You will ultimately complete your program and graduate from the partnership school, MATC.

The radiographer is a technologist who produces images of the human body to aid physicians in the diagnosis of injuries and disease. In this program, learn to perform duties including positioning patients to acquire needed films, selecting appropriate X-ray exposure factors, aligning X-ray equipment, processing images photographically or electronically, and storing and retrieving images.

The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:

General Studies Courses = C

General Anatomy & Physiology = B- or higher within two attempts

Program GPA = 2.0

Program Outcomes

1. Carryout the production and evaluation of radiographic images.
2. Apply computer skills in the radiographic clinical setting.
3. Practice radiation safety and principles.
4. Provide quality patient care.
5. Model professional and ethical behavior consistent with the A.R.R.T. code of ethics.
6. Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in the practice of diagnostic radiography.

Critical Life Skills

To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multicultural and collaborative, we provide curricular and co-curricular opportunities to develop critical life skills. WCTC is committed to teaching all students the following skills:

• Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.

Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above.  Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!

View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).

This is a partnership program and only a portion of the classes are offered at WCTC; the other courses are offered at the partnership school.

This is a partnership program and only a portion of the classes are offered at WCTC; the other courses are offered at the partnership school.

This is a partnership program and only a portion of the classes are offered at WCTC; the other courses are offered at the partnership school.