Just the Facts
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Radiography
- 68 Credit Associate Degree
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Program Length
- Two Years
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Delivery Method
- Face-to-Face
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Career Cluster
- Healthcare
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Program Location
- Eau Claire
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Start Months
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August
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Financial Aid Eligible
- High Enrollment Demand Program
- Non-Traditional Occupation
- Technical Standards
Bloodborne Pathogens
Students in this program should be aware of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens.
Estimated Program Cost
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- Term 1
- $ 725
- Term 2
- $ 226
- Term 3
- $ 2,377
- Term 4
- $ 1,264
- Term 5
- $ 2,339
- Term 6
- $ 2,527
- Term 7
- $ 903
- Materials
- $ 640
- Books
- $ 2,601
- License, Certificate, or Credential
- $ 600
- Estimated Total
- $14,202
Radiography Overview
Picture yourself in a new career! Start in CVTC's Radiography program and earn your associate degree in two years. Radiography is one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare, and a career in radiologic technology offers a promising future, job stability, and a good salary.
Radiologic technologists work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease/injury. For the images to be interpreted correctly by the radiologist, the imaging examinations must be performed properly and competently by an imaging expert, the radiographer.
As a radiologic technologist, you will:
- Produce images that aid in the diagnosis of diseases.
- Prepare patients for exams and position them for the radiograph.
- Communicate information in order to ensure accurate results of the radiograph.
- Demonstrate professional standards and behaviors while interacting with patients.
In the program, you will gain the following skills:
- Effective communication skills
- Ethical standards and values
- Radiographer functionality
- Selecting technical factors on a control panel
- Producing digital images
- Preparing patient for exams
- Applying radiation safety measures
At CVTC you will be able to experience this career first hand through classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences.
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Explore This Program
Career Opportunities
- Radiologic Technologist
- CT Technologist
- Xray Technologist
- Imaging Technologist
- Radiography Technologist
- MRI Technologist
Graduate Employers
- Mayo Clinic Health System
- Allina Health
- UW Health
- Marshfield Medical Center
- Chippewa Valley Orthopedics
- Westfields Hospital and Clinic
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$59K yearly salary
Our recent Radiography graduates reported an average starting salary of $58,909.
100% employed
100% of our recent Radiography graduates got a job in the industry.
19 regional jobs
There are 19 job openings in the CVTC district for the Radiography industry.
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Radiography program.
Sample Courses
Radiographic Procedures
Prepares radiography students to perform routine radiologic procedures on various parts of the body including the chest, abdomen, upper extremities, and lower extremities.
Radiographic Imaging
Introduces radiography students to the process and components of analog imaging. Students determine the factors that affect image quality including contrast, density, detail, and distortion.
Imaging Equipment Operation
Students analyze how x-rays are produced and determine the corrective actions necessary for common equipment malfunctions.
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Student Testimonial
The instructors in my program were the best! I was not interested in school until I began this program. All of the faculty I'd had the pleasure of working with exceeded my expectations.
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Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Carryout the production and evaluation of radiographic images
- Practice radiation safety principles
- Provide quality patient care
- 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
Program Success Data
Program Success Data
Radiography 10-526-1
number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation | |
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Year 1 - 2021 | 16 of 17 - 94% |
Year 2 - 2022 | 14 of 15 - 93% |
Year 3 - 2023 | 19 of 19 - 100% |
Year 4 - 2024 | 21 of 21 - 100% |
Year 5 - 2025 | 23 of 23 - 100% |
Program 5-year Average | 93 of 95 - 98% |
The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation | |
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Year 1 - 2021 | 16 of 16 - 100% |
Year 2 - 2022 | 15 of 15 - 100% |
Year 3 - 2023 | 19 of 19 - 100% |
Year 4 - 2024 | 21 of 21 - 100% |
Year 5 - 2025 | 23 of 23 - 100% |
Program 5-year Average | 94 of 94 - 100% |
The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
number graduated divided by number started the program | |
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Year - 2025 | 23 of 23 |
Annual Completion Rate | 100% |
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.
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