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The Radiography program is currently closed to new applicants. Any currently enrolled students requiring support should contact the program advisor for further information and assistance.
Obtain an associate degree in Radiography from Gateway Technical College and join an exciting healthcare field, which can provide you with many long-term career options. A radiographer is a radiologic technologist who produces X-ray images of the human body to aid physicians in the diagnosis of injuries and diseases. They can obtain employment in hospitals, medical clinics, veterinary clinics and private offices.
Gateway students will be prepared to take the certification examination given by the Certification American Registry of Radiography Technologists (ARRT). In 2011, the program had 100 percent examination pass rate which is 8 percent higher than the national average. Gateway’s Radiography program is located at the Burlington Center with clinical sites in all three district counties.
During the program, students study the fundamental principles of radiography as well as how to use state-of-the-art imaging equipment. They also experience ambulatory imaging and emergency and surgical radiography. Under the supervision of licensed radiographers and other healthcare professionals, students will perform radiographic imaging, which aides in the diagnosis of patients, during their clinical experience.
Program graduates can find careers primarily in hospitals but can also work in clinics and specialty facilities. Graduates can become diagnostic radiographers, radiologic technologists and radiographers. The profession of imaging is continuing to expand and offers unique advancements for those who are interested in pursuing additional training.
The radiography classroom is equipped with a functional diagnostic machine, computer radiography and full and individual anatomic x-ray phantoms. Students are able to practice and perfect their patient positioning skills on radiographic phantoms in the student lab. Simulation of positioning is part of the weekly learning experience allowing students to minimize repeat exposures and practice radiation safety in the real-life clinical experience with actual patients.
Students perform six clinical sessions throughout the program. Clinical hours can vary from 8 to 32 per week depending on the semester. Clinical sites are chosen in a lottery-style drawing during the first half of the first semester. Clinical work includes performing radiographic images under the supervision of licensed radiographers and other healthcare professionals.
Go RT is the radiologic technologists club and is open to students within their second year of clinical education. Participants attend the Radiological Society of North America‘s international trade show as well as the annual student symposium. The symposium is a two-day event that prepares students for the ARRT examination which they may take after successful program completion.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of radiologic technologists is expected to grow by 28 percent between 2010 and 2020. Those with knowledge of more than one diagnostic imaging procedure will have the best employment opportunities. The median annual salary of radiologic technologists was $54,340 in 2010. Over the past five years, the program has had nearly 90 percent of graduates employed in the field within six to nine months of graduation.
Graduates will be prepared to take the licensing examination given by the American Registry of Radiography Technologists (ARRT). Graduates must be licensed in the state of Wisconsin to obtain a radiography position. License requirements vary by state.
Burlington
BJ Wagner
wagnerb@gtc.edu
Burlington
Gerald Fox
foxg@gtc.edu
Susan Herrmann
herrmanns@gtc.edu
Mike O'Donnell, Dean
odonnellm@gtc.edu
Ja'Tawn Pinson, Associate Dean
pinsonj@gtc.edu
