Radiography | Gateway Technical College

Earn your degree in just six semesters from Lakeshore Technical College by attending courses on Gateway’s Racine Campus using video conferencing with an instructor-led, hands-on lab as well as in a local clinical setting.
Gain real-world experience in both a traditional classroom and clinical environment, utilizing the latest cutting-edge technology.
Work hands-on with X-ray machines to produce images of the body that will help physicians determine the diagnosis of injuries and diseases.
Develop critical thinking skills and effective communication techniques to enhance and strengthen your interactions with patients and medical professionals.
Prepare for an in-demand, well-paying career in a variety of fast-paced settings, including hospitals, medical clinics or veterinary clinics. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam to showcase their professional qualifications.

Program Credits

70

LOCATION

Racine Campus

Financial Aid Eligible

No

ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST

Tuition & Fees: $11,942
Books and Supplies: $786

Start Dates

Fall

Salary Outlook

N/A

Curriculum Sheet:

10-526-1 Radiography (Shared Program with LTC) 2024-25 Curriculum Sheet.pdf

Course Number: 806-177Credits: 4.00

This course examines the basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision making and professional communication with colleagues and patients.

Course Number: 806-134Credits: 4.00

This course covers the fundamentals of chemistry. Topics covered include the metric system, problem solving, periodic relationships, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, properties of water, acids, bases, and salts, and gas laws.

Course Number: 501-101Credits: 3.00

This course focuses on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Students practice formation, analysis, and reconstruction of terms, with an emphasis on spelling, definition, and pronunciation. They are introduced to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology.

Course Number: 526-158Credits: 3.00

This course introduces students to the role of radiography in health care. Students apply legal and ethical considerations to patient care and pharmacology in the radiologic sciences.

Course Number: 526-159Credits: 3.00

This course introduces radiography students to the process of creating radiographic images. Students determine the factors that affect image quality, including contrast, density, and distortion. Students apply OSHA standards for health and safety in the darkroom.

Course Number: 526-149Credits: 5.00

This course prepares radiography students to perform routine radiologic procedures on various parts of the body, including the upper body, hip, pelvis, and ankle. Students apply knowledge of human anatomy to position the patient correctly to achieve the desired result.

Course Number: 526-168Credits: 2.00

This beginning level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with extensive supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the development of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting.

Course Number: 526-192Credits: 3.00

This second level clinical prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with extensive supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the development of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting.

Course Number: 526-230Credits: 2.00

This course prepares radiography students to apply advanced radiographic principles to the production of radiographic images. Students analyze exposure factor considerations, differentiate between film and exposure latitude, and use beam restricting devices.

Course Number: 801-196Credits: 3.00

This course focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities, and other projects.

Course Number: 526-191Credits: 5.00

This course prepares radiography students to perform routine radiologic procedures on various parts of the body, including the skull and spine. Students apply knowledge of human anatomy to position the patient correctly to achieve the desired result.

Course Number: 526-193Credits: 3.00

This third level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the demonstration of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting.

Course Number: 526-194Credits: 3.00

This course introduces radiography to the principles and application of x-ray technology. Students analyze how x-rays are produced and determine the corrective actions necessary for common equipment malfunctions.

Course Number: 526-231Credits: 2.00

This course introduces radiography students to other types of imaging, including ultrasound, MRI, mammography, and bone density scans. Students analyze the role of various imaging technologies in health care.

Course Number: 809-198Credits: 3.00

This course introduces students to some of the major theories and topics of psychology, including the physiological basis of behavior, personality and learning theories, memory, states of consciousness, stress, research methods, intelligence, human development, psychopathology, and social behavior.

Course Number: 526-189Credits: 1.00

This course prepares radiography students to determine the basic radiographic manifestations of pathological conditions. Students classify trauma related to site, complications, and prognosis and locate the radiographic appearance of pathologies.

Course Number: 526-199Credits: 3.00

This fourth level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies.

Course Number: 801-136Credits: 3.00

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

Course Number: 526-190Credits: 2.00

This fifth level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with some supervision. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies.

Course Number: 526-174Credits: 2.00

Provides preparation for the for the national certification examination prepared by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Emphasis is placed on the weak areas of the individual students. Simulated registry examinations are utilized.

Course Number: 526-197Credits: 3.00

This course prepares radiography students to protect themselves and others from exposure to radioactivity. Students examine the characteristics of radiation and how radiation affects cell biology. Students apply standards and guidelines for radiation exposure.

Course Number: 526-195Credits: 2.00

This course prepares radiography students to analyze radiographic images for quality. Students apply quality control tests to determine the causes of image problems, including equipment malfunctions and procedural errors.

Course Number: 526-198Credits: 2.00

This final clinical course requires students to integrate and apply all knowledge learned in previous courses to the production of high quality radiographs in the clinical setting. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies.

Course Number: 809-196Credits: 3.00

This course examines interpersonal relationships of humans and groups and the consequent structure of society. It details the various social processes and concepts which shape human behavior, analyzing such phenomena as organizations, deviance, race and ethnic relations, population, urbanization, social change, and social movements. Religion, education, and the family are studied.

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To be completed with Lakeshore Technical College:

Submit online application by visiting https://gotoltc.edu/.
Complete the Background Information Disclosure .
Complete the Student Success Questionnaire.
Complete the Technical Standards form .
Schedule your First Time Program Counseling/Registration Session with your assigned program counselor to plan your first semester schedule, review your entire plan of study and discuss the results of the Student Success Questionnaire.

* Submit transcripts and test scores (optional, highly recommended): College transcripts, along with high school transcripts and test scores from within the last five years, used for course registration. Official transcripts needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

For questions with the Admissions steps at Lakeshore Technical college please contact 920-693-1162 or admissions@gotoltc.edu. For program details visit Lakshore’s program webpage.

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To be completed with Gateway Technical College:

Submit a free online application with Gateway Technical College at gtc.edu/apply
Students must meet one of the following; minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.6 (unweighted); earned at least 12 college credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0; or complete valid reading and writing placement assessments; or earned technical diploma or higher. Transcripts or test scores can be submitted to Gateway Technical College
Students must complete a Release of Information Form to allow Gateway Technical College to share academic and student record information with Lakeshore Technical College

For assistance with steps at Gateway Technical College please contact 800-247-7122 or newstudentspecialists@gtc.edu.

Note: This is a high demand program with limited seats. Students are selected by Lakeshore Technical College based on completion of academic eligibility requirements and district residency. Students must meet current petition requirements at the time they are eligible to enroll in core program courses.

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) promotes excellence in education and elevates quality and safety of patient care through the accreditation of educational programs in radiography. Lakeshore Technical College’s Radiography program has an 8-year accreditation with the next review date in first quarter of 2026. Visit LTC’s Radiography page for more information.