Radiologic Technology is changing the way medicine is done
Do you find x-rays fascinating? This technology has changed the way medicine is done. We can now diagnose the inside of the human body without ever touching the skin. Welcome to the world of radiologic technology! Here, you learn how to use electromagnetic rays to get job training snapshots of a person's insides to check for critical medical diagnoses.
Credits
121
Sample Careers
- General radiographer
- Mammography
- Interventional rad tech
Financial Aid
The average undergraduate student award is $16,603.
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In this program, you will study anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection, and basic patient care. As is fairly evident from the above sentence, we take both patient and medical personnel safety very seriously. You’ll grow confident in your abilities as you learn from some of the best faculty and professionals in the field.
This bachelor degree is a Two plus Two program, in which you spend the first two years on Concordia’s campus taking prerequisite classes prior to entry into the Radiologic Technology (RT) program. You’ll then apply for the next phase that consists of didactic courses and clinical experience with our accredited partner programs. It is worth noting that this is a competitive program, so acceptance is not guaranteed. To improve your chances, we’d like to encourage you to demonstrate exemplary grades, prior health care experience, and job shadow hours.
Because the pre-professional curriculum requires about 61 credits (14-16 credits per semester if taken in 4 semesters), we highly recommend using summer break to fulfill course requirements. Once accepted into the professional phase of the program, the more advanced work begins. At first, you are going to spend most of your time in the classroom and scan laboratory, with less time in clinicals. This is to provide you with the theories and principles to ground you before applying them in a real-world environment. Gradually, your classroom time will be reduced as your clinical component increases. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning through Ascension.
What to Expect
With this degree, you will be a key part of the health care field by safely creating images needed to check for bone fractures, blocked blood vessels, abnormal growths in breast tissue, brain tumors, and so much more. Upon graduation, you will be ready to find a rewarding career in a variety of settings. Alumni have gone on to work in hospitals, physician's’ offices, medical and diagnostic labs, do research, administration, education, and so much more!
Learn more about our program outcomes over the last several years here.
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Locations
- Ann Arbor
Requirements
Students will complete required pre-requisite courses, meeting course grade and GPA standards as well as other requirements to be eligible to apply for the professional phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. The pre-professional curriculum can be completed in 4 semesters. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their academic advisor when scheduling courses during this time.
If accepted into the professional phase of the program, students can anticipate a blend of clinical and didactic curriculum to be conducted within one of our partner affiliate programs during a 24 month period, or the last 2 years of their degree. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take a national certification examination conducted through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). In the state of Wisconsin this is a requirement to enter the workforce.
Curriculum
Students in the pre-requisite phase of the Radiologic Technology major take a core of liberal arts education as well as classes in anatomy & physiology, biology, physics, medical terminology, medical ethics & law, and pathophysiology. See curriculum tab for additional details.
The CUAA Radiologic Technology Major has accredited partners in Radiologic Technology education. Our partner programs hold accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination in radiography. Visit the ARRT website here. JRCERT accreditation provides programs in radiologic technology standards and guidelines for curriculum and instruction. Visit JRCERT for more information here.
The program assumes no responsibility for the success of its students in obtaining professional certification or other types of professional licensure. All affiliating radiology programs must be approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
How to Apply
Undergraduate Application Steps
It’s time to help you become a Cardinal! Just follow these simple steps to complete your application.
For first-time freshman:
- Submit your online application
- Have your school send your official high school transcripts. Transcripts may be mailed or sent via a transcript processing service to:
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Admissions Office
4090 Geddes Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - Send your official ACT or SAT scores.
Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official. If your school does not put scores on transcripts, please contact ACT or College Board.
For transfer students:
- Submit your online application
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
*Transfer students with less than 60 college credits completed will also submit official high school transcripts. Students who have less than 30 college credits also need to submit official ACT or SAT scores. Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official.
Minimum Requirements
- A minimum GPA of a 2.5/4.0 (C average) or higher
- ACT composite of 18 or above
- SAT equivalent of 940 or higher for combined math and evidence-based reading and writing (for tests taken after March 2016).
*If your GPA or ACT score falls below the minimum for acceptance, your admissions counselor may ask you to retake the test or supply additional documents, such as an essay or letters of recommendation, to complete the application.
Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination in radiography.
The program assumes no responsibility for the success of its students in obtaining professional certification or other types of professional licensure.
The affiliating radiology sites must be approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Lisa Reimer
M.S., RDMS, RVT, R.T(R)
Department Chair - Imaging Department - CUWAA, Clinical Assistant Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall 203
Phone: (262) 243-2172
Bio
Lisa Reimer is a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer specializing in abdomen, obstetrics & gynecology and vascular imaging. She is also a Registered Radiologic Technologist. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology and a Master of Science degree in Health Administration.
Education
- MS - Healthcare Administration, University of St. Francis (2017)
- BS - Radiologic Science, Marian University (2013)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Aurora St Luke's Medical Center - School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (1998)
- Radiologic Technology, Theda Clark Medical Center - School of Radiologic Technology (1994)
Teaching Interests
- Cross Sectional Anatomy, Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Embryology & Fetal Development