Radiography Technician

Radiography Technician Program Overview

• Associate Degree
• 2 years
• Main Campus - Ironwood

Overview

Start your career with our Radiography program. Radiographers assist radiologists with procedures like fluoroscopic imaging and gastrointestinal exams. They also assist in the operating room in vascular, orthopedic, and neurological studies. After completing this degree and passing the ARRT Radiography Certification exam, students can continue their education with certificates in Computed Tomography, Mammography, Bone Density, MRI, and Interventional Radiography.  

The combined lecture and clinical training meets national accreditation standards and prepares you to become a highly skills work-force ready Radiography Technician.

*The Radiography Technician courses are offered online through Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC) and Mid-Michigan College. 

Unique Features

• General Education classes are completed at GCC
• Radiography Technician core courses are completed online through Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative.
• The Radiography Technician program qualifies for Michigan Reconnect and other Financial Aid programming.  
• The Radiography Technician program prepares students to complete the Radiography Technician certification exam by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).
• Clinical rotations are located at regional hospitals. 

Requirements

• All courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C or higher to progress to the next semester.  
• Pre-requisite coursework must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher prior to acceptance into the program.  
• Students must be able to meet Radiography Technician program vaccine, background check, and drug screen requirements.  
• A minimum of 15 credits must be taken at GCC (general education classes) in order to graduate from GCC.