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Radiologic Technology program

Are you interested in taking x-rays, CTs or MRIs?

Radiologic Technicians use these techniques to diagnose diseases like cancer, detect broken bones or find foreign objects in the body. As a radiologic technologist, you’ll offer patient care through positioning for diagnostic imaging exams, educating and working with a team of other radiographers, nurses, physicians and physicists.

UW-La Crosse offers a Radiologic Technology Emphasis within the Radiologic Science Major. You will earn a Bachelor of Science degree from UWL upon completion of the program.

Undergrad major

Career opportunities

Radiologic Technologists work in radiology departments of hospitals and clinics, emergency rooms, surgery suites, or mobile vehicles in rural areas.

Radiologists work full or part time during the day, evenings or weekends (depending on shift assigned). The starting salary is typically $60-70,000.

What distinguishes UWL's Radiologic Technology program?

Partnerships

In this program, you will receive general education at UWL and then complete professional education at an accredited radiologic technology program at UW Health, Northcentral Technical College, Froedtert Hospital or Ascension- St. Joseph Hospital.

Accredited program

All UWL Radiologic Technology programs are nationally accredited.

Strong foundational curriculum

The curriculum stresses anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics and pathology. In addition to anatomy, the knowledge of ultrasound physics is also critical to the performance of ultrasound examinations and the generation of diagnostic medical images.

Benefit of a bachelor's degree

While associate’s degrees are also available for Radiologic Technology, a bachelor’s degree offers more opportunity for career advancement because of the rigorous and broad foundational courses.

Eligibility for certification

Graduates of the Radiologic Technology program are eligible for national certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Sample courses

RAD 306 Imaging Procedures I This course is a study of human anatomy and physiology geared toward students majoring in the radiologic sciences. The course explores the structure and function of the human body, its components, the integration of systems into one functional unit and the concept of homeostasis. This course covers the theoretical and practical principles of radiographic positioning and procedures of the chest, abdomen and upper extremity. Special attention is paid to assessing radiographs for diagnostic quality and to instill critical thinking skills. Laboratory practice sessions are included. Prerequisite: admission to Radiologic Technology Program. Offered Fall.

RAD 372 Radiography Clinical Education III Students will participate in radiographic procedures at various clinical education centers and work toward achieving competency in radiographic practice. Students will rotate through various clinical areas with participation increasing as the comfort level and procedural skill levels develop. Performance objectives and cognitive goals apply during the remaining weeks of the semester focusing on basic skill levels in radiography. A minimum of 25 successful competency tests must be completed by the end of this course. Of the 25 successful competency tests, 10 must be completed with a clinical instructor. Prerequisite: admission to Radiologic Technology Program. Offered Summer.

RAD 470 Radiologic Physics I This course studies the principles of physics as they apply to radiologic science. It encompasses comprehensive coverage of the design and function of the x-ray imaging system components, x-ray production, the x-ray emission spectrum, and x-ray interactions with matter. Prerequisite: admission to Radiologic Technology Program. Offered Fall, Spring.