The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Radiography is designed to enable students to gain entry level employment in the healthcare setting and work as a radiographer.  In this program, Students learn to capture images of patients’ internal organs, soft tissues, and bone using X-ray equipment.  You would be prepared to assist a radiologist with a range of procedures, such as fluoroscopic imaging or gastrointestinal exams that require the use of contrast media. Radiographers also assist in the operating room in a variety of vascular, orthopedic, and neurological surgeries.  These learned competencies will help a student succeed in the workforce.

The Radiography program helps students develop a general knowledge of radiography services to attain an entry level position in the field of radiography.  The program will provide the imaging skills required to perform duties as a radiologic technologist. The Radiography Program is offered through a partnership between Bay College and the Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC). Educational Programs in Collaboration (EPiC) consortium for the purpose of sharing instructional resources to offer healthcare program. Each college enrolls students in the program under the college’s admission criteria and each awards the degree according to that college’s requirements. All EPiC Consortium Radiography program partners are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Upon completion of the program, the students will complete the ARRT Radiography Certification exam (www.arrt.org).

Students may further enhance their employability options by completing an additional certification in Computed Tomography (CT). MRI, mammography, bone density (DEXA), and interventional radiography are additional career paths as well that can be obtained through additional schooling or on the job training.

To apply to this program:
Click on the Community College link at the top of the page. You will be directed to the admission personal at the College you would like to apply through.