Radiologic Technology School - University of Wisconsin Hospital
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53792

The Radiologic Technology School at the University of Wisconsin Hospital is a two-year program that prepares students for careers in medical radiography. Radiologic technologists are health professionals that help doctors and other caregivers diagnose and cure diseases. Students can graduate from the school's program in radiologic technology in six semesters ⎯ four traditional semesters and two summer sessions. Students enrolled in complete the didactic and clinical parts of their training simultaneously, and there are a total of 40 program hours per week.

Students interested in enrolling in the Radiologic Techology School at the University of Wisconsin Hospital must submit their application by January 31 of the year in which they wish to enroll. The academic year runs from September through August. Enrollment is limited to a select number of qualified applicants. To be eligible for admission, the Radiologic Technology School - University of Wisconsin Hospital requires that prospective students have a strong academic background in science and math, be in good health and able to meet the profession's physical requirements, as well as being mature and dependable. Previous experience working with the sick, injured or disable is desired, but not a prerequisite for admission.

Once they complete their training, graduates of Radiologic Technology School at the University of Wisconsin Hospital are prepared to work in hospitals, clinics physicians' offices and other health care settings. In their professional positions, radiologic technologists are responsible for operating the equipment that is used to produce medical images, calculating correct exposure factors, processing images, and assisting radiologists with diagnostic testing, mammograms, fluoroscopic examinations, ionizing radiation treatments and other medical procedures. The University of Wisconsin Hospital is one of the top-ranked university hospitals in the United States. The Radiologic Technology School - University of Wisconsin Hospital is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Marian College. The school is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Quick Facts:

The academic year at Radiologic Technology School runs from September through August.

The course of study at Radiologic Technology School takes six semesters to complete, including two summer sessions.

Radiologic Technology School is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Radiologic Technology School is afflilated with the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Marian College.

Applicants to the Radiologic Technology School - University of Wisconsin Hospital should have a strong background in math and science.

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