Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│Full-Time Only│68 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus│Eligible for Financial Aid
Join the growing field of x-ray as a radiologic technologist with an accredited associate degree from Moraine Park Technical College.
The Radiography associate degree at Moraine Park prepares students for a career in diagnostic radiology (x-ray) as a radiologic technologist.
A radiologic technologist produces images of the human body to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases.
Graduates of the Radiography program are eligible to take the entrylevel certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
The program has earned a 5 year accreditation award by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Dr., Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182, (phone 312-704-5300) email mail@jrcert.org.
What You’ll Learn
Moraine Park Radiography students learn how to use x-ray imaging equipment to demonstrate body parts on x-ray images for diagnostic purposes, including: diagnostic radiology, fluoroscopy, trauma procedures, portable imaging, surgical procedures, pediatric radiography and special procedures.
Students also learn how to produce and evaluate radiographic images, use computer skills in the radiographic clinical settings, practice radiation safety principles, and model professional and ethical behavior in line with the ARRT Code of Ethics.
Career opportunities include, but aren’t limited to, the following:
- Radiography Technologist
- CT Technologist
- Mammography Technologist
- MRI Technologist
- Management
Please visit the Program Catalog for the latest course requirements.
| CLINICAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| Petition Process – See Admission Process | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| 806-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| 526-149 | Radiographic Procedures 1 | 5 |
| 526-158 | Introduction to Radiography | 3 |
| 526-159 | Radiographic Imaging | 3 |
| 526-168 | Radiography Clinical 1 | 1 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 526-191 | Radiographic Procedures 2 | 5 |
| 526-192 | Radiography Clinical 2 | 4 |
| 526-230 | Advanced Radiographic Imaging | 2 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| SPRING/SUMMER 1 | ||
| 526-193 | Radiography Clinical 3 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| SEMESTER 3 | ||
| 526-194 | Imaging Equipment Operation | 3 |
| 526-195 | Radiographic Image Analysis | 2 |
| 526-199 | Radiography Clinical 4 2 | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| SEMESTER 4 | ||
| 526-174 | ARRT Certification Seminar | 2 |
| 526-189 | Radiographic Pathology | 1 |
| 526-190 | Radiography Clinical 5 3 | 2 |
| 526-197 | Radiation Protection & Biology | 3 |
| 526-231 | Imaging Modalities | 2 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| SPRING/SUMMER 2 | ||
| 526-198 | Radiography Clinical 6 4 | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 68 | |
1 526-193 Radiography Clinical 3 will change to 1 credit beginning Spring/Summer 2023.
2 526-199 Radiography Clinical 4 will change to 4 credits beginning Fall 2023.
3 526-190 Radiography Clinical 5 will change to 4 credits beginning Spring 2024.
4 526-198 Radiography Clinical 6 will change to 1 credit beginning Spring/Summer 2024.
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
View and begin standard admissions steps.
This program also requires:
- Health Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
Petition Process Details: Students are provisionally accepted to the Radiography Program in “pre-core” status. When program ready, students go through the petition process.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Additional Costs
Uniform – $124
- CORE: Scrubs (Z1004 Unisex 3 pocket top, Royal Blue w/ MPTC logo on left sleeve/white embroidery)
- CORE: Scrubs (Z1028 Unisex drawstring/elastic pants, Royal Blue, no logo
- CORE: Optional: white cotton t-shirt with Royal Blue lettering of MPTC Radiography logo
- CORE: ID Badge
- CORE: Shoes
Miscellaneous
- CORE: Trajecsys/24 mth subscription – $230
- POST GRAD: ARRT Boards – $200
- POST GRAD: WI State License – $85
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Credits:
State Licensure Disclosure: Moraine Park’s Radiography program prepares students to obtain the educational requirements for licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. No determination has been made if the curriculum matches the educational requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states. Visit the Accreditation page for more details about accreditation.
Licensing Organizations: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Clinicals and an Accrediting Outcomes Checklist are the exit assessment graduation requirement for the program.
Radiography Mission
To provide the medical community with entry-level radiologic technologists competent to perform diagnostic medical radiography, along with the ability to successfully complete the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Consistent with the institutional mission, the program is committed to the development of the student’s educational and professional growth. These students shall utilize continuing education as a means of maintaining those skills. The program integrates both general and technical education to ensure that graduates can meet the multiple demands of rapidly changing technology in the medical field.
Program Effectiveness Data
In addition to the goals and student learning outcomes listed elsewhere on this site, the performance of the program is reflected through program effectiveness data as defined by:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
http://www.jrcert.org
mail@jrcert.org
Program effectiveness data includes the program completion rate, credentialing examination pass rate and job placement rate. Explanations of these measures and program data that correspond with the annual report most recently submitted to the JRCERT are noted below. This information can also be obtained at http://www.jrcert.org/resources/program-effectiveness-data. Questions about the program effectiveness data should be directed to the Program Manager.
The Radiography program’s 2021 annual report to the JRCERT reflected the following:
Completion Rate – Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2021
This is an annual measurement of the number of students that actually completed the program divided by the number of students that began the program. The program’s completion rate for 2021 was 77%. Accepted 13 students and 10 completed the program in 2021.
Credentialing Examination Pass Rate – 2017 through 2021
This is the number of students that pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination on the first attempt within six months of graduation from the program. The figure reflects an average over a five-year span. The program’s credentialing examination pass rate stated as an average from the years 2017 through 2021 is 84.4%. Forty- eight of the fifty-seven graduates of this program taking the ARRT certification examination within six months of graduation passed on the first attempt.
Job Placement Rate – 2017 through 2021
This is the number of students that gain employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduation versus the number that graduate and are actively seeking employment. The figure reflects an average over a five-year span. The program’s job placement rate as an average from the years 2017 through 2021 is 100%. Fifty of the fifty that passed the ARRT Boards obtained employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduation. The number of graduates vary from the credentialing exam pass rate to the job placement rate. Graduates who are not actively seeking employment are not included in this calculation. The JRCERT has defined not actively seeking employment as:
- Graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding
employment status after multiple attempts, - Graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation,
- Graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours,
- Graduate is on active military duty, and/or
- Graduate is continuing education.
JRCERT Accreditation
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