Radiography

• English Composition 1
• General Anatomy and Physiology

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• Introduction to Radiography
• Radiography Clinical 1: Introduction

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• Radiographic Procedures 1
• Radiographic Imaging
• Radiography Clinical 2

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• Radiographic Procedures 2
• Advanced Radiographic Imaging
• Radiography Clinical 3
• Advanced Anatomy and Physiology

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• Radiography Clinical 4
• Speech

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• Imaging Equipment Operation
• Imaging Modalities
• Radiographic Image Analysis
• Radiography Clinical 5
• Introduction to Sociology

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• Radiographic Pathology
• Radiation Protection and Biology
• ARRT Certification Seminar
• Radiography Clinical 6
• Introduction to Psychology

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The Blackhawk Technical College Associate Degree Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; (312) 704-5300; mail@jrcert.org. In April 2021, Blackhawk's Radiography Program received a continuing accreditation award of eight years, the maximum length awarded by the JRCERT. The next site visit is tentatively scheduled for the Fourth Quarter 2027. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

Graduates of the BTC Radiography Program are eligible to apply to take the certification examination in radiography prepared by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Determination of eligibility to take the test rests with the ARRT.

Petition for Entry

In order to be eligible to petition this program for entry, you must apply to the college, meet all program-specific eligibility requirements, and attend a Health Sciences petition meeting specific to the program you plan to petition. For more information about the petitioning process, visit the Petition Information page.

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is used as part of the admission process for this program. You must include a transcript/copy of your TEAS results with your petition packet when petitioning the program for entry. This requirement will be reviewed during the petition meeting. For information regarding test scheduling and administration, visit the Placement Testing page.

Health Insurance

Students must have proof of their health insurance coverage.

Background Check

If your petition into the program has been accepted, you will be required to complete a criminal background check, complete the health requirements, and perform drug testing before starting clinical courses. Wisconsin law requires background checks of persons who provide care for others or have access to people who receive care. This law applies to Blackhawk Technical College Health Sciences Division students. For more information about the background check, view the Criminal Background Check Information (PDF).

In accordance with Wisconsin Caregiver Background law, applicants with a criminal history may be denied placement by clinical affiliates or ineligible for national certification examinations. Applicants with any criminal background are strongly advised to meet with the program faculty and/or program advisor.

Prerequisite Requirements

• Participate in laboratory observation tour set by Radiography Clinical Coordinator
• Attend program orientation sessions
• Complete physical examination and program health requirements
• A caregiver background check is required for the clinical portion of this program.

All Radiography Program Core Courses (prefix 526) require petitioning for entry. Please contact the Student Services department to ensure “program ready” status.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Carry out 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 Statistics

• View the Program Assessment for the Class of 2023
• View the Program Effectiveness Data for 2023
• JRCERT Radiography Program Information

Should the student become pregnant during the course of the educational program, Blackhawk Technical College and the Associate Degree Radiography Program cannot guarantee normal graduation time. Specific details related to the radiography program student pregnancy policy are found in the program student handbook and are available to program applicants upon request.

• Students must earn a passing grade (BC; GPA 2.5) in all Radiography Program Courses (prefix 526)
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• Students must have completed all mandatory, elective, and continued clinical competency examinations as outlined in the clinical education and evaluation portion of this document
• All outstanding bills related to the student’s education must be paid in full before graduation
• ARRT examination eligibility is contingent on successful program completion; final determination of examination eligibility rests with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)