Children’s Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology

Children’s Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology

Our Mission
Children’s Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology (“CWSRT”) is committed to excellence in providing high quality, pediatric academic and clinical education. Graduates will function as proficient pediatric and adult imaging professionals who will be leaders within imaging and strive to deliver the best and safest care for patients of all ages.

Our Vision
Children’s Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology graduates will be innovative leaders within the pediatric and adult imaging profession.

values

Purpose:
Act in service of children and families by focusing on the safest, highest quality care and accountability.

Collaboration:
Work together by respecting diverse perspectives, inviting contributions and including people in relevant decisions.

Integrity:
Build confidence and trust by treating others with respect and equity, communicating openly and following through on commitments.

Health:
Be at our best by achieving balance and well-being, cultivating belonging and maintaining a positive outlook.

Innovation:
Commit to improvement by learning from our community and colleagues, embracing curiosity and creating a safe environment to learn and try new things.

Program Information

Our program prepares graduates to excel in imaging through the following.

Clinical Competency

  • Graduates will demonstrate clinical competence by demonstrating appropriate positioning and equipment manipulation to produce high quality radiographs.
    • Students will consistently produce quality radiographs with their knowledge of anatomy, patient positioning and appropriate techniques.
    • Students will operate imaging equipment efficiently using appropriate collimation and SID to produce high quality radiographs.

Communication

  • Graduates will be guiding leaders in pediatric imaging by displaying effective and professional communication skills within healthcare and community settings.
    • Students will consistently use patient communication framework used by healthcare professionals in the healthcare setting to create a comfortable and trusting environment for patients/families.
    • Students will be able to communicate effectively in a group setting and appropriately respond to constructive feedback.
    • As specialists in pediatric imaging, students will share their expertise through presentations and community outreach initiatives.

Critical Thinking

  • Graduates will apply clinical judgement to produce high quality radiographic images based on patient-specific factors.
    • Students will consistently demonstrate immobilization skills to minimize radiation to patients and themselves.
    • Students will analyze and critique radiographic images to determine quality and areas of improvement.

Best and Safest Care

  • Students will provide high quality care for patients of all backgrounds and ages to ensure they are comfortable and safe.
    • Students will be comfortable using various types of patient safety tools.

The School of Radiologic Technology will exceed the JRCERT standards regarding ARRT pass rate and job placement rates by setting the following standards:

  • 85% of all graduates will successfully complete the ARRT examination on the first attempt and 100% of all graduates will successfully complete the examination within two attempts.
  • 85% of all interns entering the program will successfully complete all requirements resulting in certificate awarded.
  • The average course completion and program completion rate for first year interns will be at least 85%.
  • There will be a job placement rate of 80% within 12 months of graduation.
  • Attrition rates will be reviewed annually and every attempt to keep attrition levels at no more than 30% will be made.

All applicants for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program are evaluated without discrimination regarding any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin or any other protected class.

Admission into the Children’s Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology Program requires the applicant to complete the following for submission of records:

  • Official documentation of an associate degree prior to admission or proof of enrollment into a bachelor’s degree program through an affiliated university. Official transcripts should be mailed directly from the college/university.
    • Post-secondary education courses required for admission (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better is required)
      • Mathematics course
      • Communication course
      • Anatomy and Physiology I and II
      • Medical Terminology
  • Submit the Radiologic Technology Program application and required essay (essay criteria outlined on application). Applications can be submitted until Jan. 31 each year. Details regarding where and how to submit the application will be detailed annually on the program application.
  • Provide three written character references. References related health care employment or experiences are preferred.
  • Complete a minimum of four hours job shadowing in Radiology, preferably at Children’s Wisconsin.
  • Complete a minimum of four hours job shadowing in an Imaging department. Shadowing at Children’s in preferred but not required.
  • Submit a $25 application fee. Checks payable to Children’s Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology.

How to Apply

Please fill out the application form listed below. All requirements must be postmarked by January 31st to be eligible for the September class. In order for your application to be complete, you must also submit the following information:

Mail applications to:
Children’s Wisconsin
School of Radiologic Technology
PO Box 1997
Milwaukee, WI 53201

Mail checks to:
Children’s Wisconsin
Attn: Candi Randolph MS900
PO Box 1997
Milwaukee, WI 53226

If you have additional questions about admission, please feel free to contact us at cwsrt@childrenswi.org.

Application Review and Admission Process

All applications received will be reviewed and evaluated based on the completion of all required application material, required courses GPA, work experience, and personal statement essay.

Based on application review, CWSRT will determine applicants that will be invited to interview. The interview process will consist of an in-person interview with a panel of faculty members.

CWSRT will extend acceptance offers to top applicants based on application, transcript, personal statement essay, and interview. Participation in the program will be contingent on the student’s ability to complete all required Children’s Wisconsin onboarding requirements.

The CWSRT Program Director will notify all applicants of final decision via e-mail by April 1st each year.

Selected students must:

  • Return Confirmation of Enrollment via e-mail by April 6th.
  • Submit a non-refundable commitment fee based on enrollment type as outlined below:
    • University Affiliated student to submit $100 commitment fee postmarked by April 6th.
    • Direct Admit/Community student to submit $200 commitment fee postmarked by April 6th.
  • Checks payable to Children’s Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology

Mail checks to:
Children’s Wisconsin
Attn: Candi Randolph MS900
PO Box 1997
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Articulation Agreements

The student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Radiologic Technology, upon completion of the pre-professional and professional components. If you are interested in the four-year degree, please contact the respective universities.

  • Carroll University
  • Edgewood University
  • University of Wisconsin La Crosse
  • University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
  • University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
  • Wisconsin Lutheran College

Transfer Policies

Children's Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology accepts the transfer of a student from another JRCERT approved program when the following requirements are met:

  • The applicant will not overload class size as determined by the Program Director.
  • The applicant has maintained a 2.0 GPA or better.
  • Previous course sequencing is like that of Children's Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology (an official transcript must be submitted).
  • Submit a letter of reference from the previous Program Director or/and University Educational Coordinator.

*Requests for such transfers are handled on an individual basis. A student considering transfer should contact the Program Director.

*All transfer students will need to meet Children's Wisconsin of Radiologic Technology graduation requirements.

In alignment with ARRT requirements, the program does not offer advanced placement.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Children’s Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology is developed and taught according to the curriculum approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology with guidance through ASRT.

An in-depth evaluation of the materials covered for each course will be displayed in the curriculum analysis grid and course syllabus. Students will earn 64 credits upon successful completion of this professional curriculum. 

Academic and Clinical Hours

School hours are from 0800-1600 unless otherwise assigned. Students are never scheduled for more than 40 hours per week of required classroom or clinical time. The students should arrive to have sufficient time to be in the assigned room/area prior to the class and clinical start time. Students must report for all scheduled class, clinical and simulation times.

Clinical hours will vary based on location.  Standard clinical hours for 1st shift are between 0800-1600 and 2nd shift 1500-2200. Students will primarily be assigned to 1st shift with rotations on 2nd shift.

Students are to remain in their clinical areas until their assigned dismissal time and are not allowed to leave without approval from CWSRT Faculty.

Clinical hours are site dependent and listed prior to rotation.

Clinical Rotation Sites

The student will rotate to the following sites:

  • Children’s Wisconsin Milwaukee Campus

  • Children’s Wisconsin Care Closer to Home Sites

  • Additional clinical locations — Coming soon 

Tuition, Fees and Additional Costs

Students affiliated with a university will pay tuition and fees to their university in accordance with university requirements. The affiliated university will remit payment to CWSRT.

Students not affiliated with a university will be required to make payments 2 times yearly by the start of each semester (1, 2, 4, 5), totaling $10,000/year.

All Students will be responsible for the following fees:

  • Approximately $1500 for textbooks
  • Approximately $23-30 per CWSRT required scrub top for clinical and scrub bottom of their choice. Additional Children’s Wisconsin apparel may be purchased if desired.
  • Certification exam fees

Academic Grading

Grading Scale   Grades & Grade Point System  
A 93-110% A=Excellent 4 Points
B 86-92% B=Good 3 Points  
C 80-85% C=Average 2 Points
F Below 80% F=Incomplete 0 Points

Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total credit hours attempted.

Scholastic Standing

Good Standing:
Students are in good standing if a "C" (2.0) average is earned in all courses. The student must achieve a “C” or higher in all Radiologic Technology courses to graduate. A GPA falling below 2.0 will result in dismissal from the program. Students must also complete all required ARRT Competencies. Students are required to complete a set of competencies per semester that will be included in the Clinical grade.

Termination:
A student who does not maintain a cumulative grade point of 2.0 ("C") will be dismissed from the program. Also, a student who fails to earn a "C" (2.0) in any repeated course will be dismissed. If a student is on academic probation, the student will be dismissed from the program after 3 failed examinations. If the student is on clinical probation, the student will be dismissed from the program if they receive 3 clinical competency assessments below 85%.

Students are eligible for graduation when they have fulfilled the following:

  • Clinical Requirements - Successful completion of all clinical (mandatory and elective) competencies.
  • Academic Requirements - Complete a minimum of 64 credit hours of course credit plus successful completion of non-credit courses.
  • Achievement of a "C" (2.0) grade average in all courses.
  • Have fulfilled all financial obligations to the school/hospital.

Completion of the program results in eligibility for the ARRT Examination.

Application for Registry: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

Each student will receive an application form for the registry exam in the spring of their second year.  The ARRT rules and regulations require that candidates must successfully complete a program of formal education before sitting for the exam.  The registry examination is a computer based exam that will be scheduled at a certified testing center.

Program Faculty

David Artis Demick

Director: David Artis-Demick
Office Phone: 
Email: dartis-demick@childrenswi.org

Sarah Yogerst

Clinical Coordinator: Sarah Yogerst
Office Phone: 
Email: syogerst@childrenswi.org

Ashley Kasprzak

Clinical Instructor: Ashley Kasprzak
Office Phone: 
Email: akasprzak@childrenswi.org

Kyle Wanie

Clinical Instructor: Kyle Wanie
Office Phone: 
Email: kwanie2@childrenswi.org

Jennifer Peterson

Chief School Administrator: Jennifer Peterson
Office Phone: 414-266-2848
Email: jpeterson2@childrenswi.org

The program has applied for accreditation through:

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

Resources

For more information on the profession, please go to the following sites:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

Please send all questions to cwsrt@childrenswi.org.

For Children's Wisconsin Radiology Department job shadows, please fill out the Job Shadow application and send that as well as required health documents to Sarah Dembiec at sdembiec@childrenswi.org.

Sarah Dembiec will serve as your sponsor during your job shadow experience.

Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks for processing and scheduling of the shadow experience.

We will not discriminate against any student, applicant for admission or eligible client because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, arrest record, conviction record, disability, genetic information, membership in the national guard, state of defense force or other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, use or nonuse of lawful products off Children’s premises during nonworking hours, or other legally protected status, as required by law.

We pledge to take affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants and students are treated equally in areas including, but not limited, to recruitment; employment, hiring; selection for training(including apprenticeship), transfers, upgrades and promotions; demotions; rates of pay and other forms of compensation; corrective action; reduction in force, termination, or layoff; and participation in Children’s-sponsored benefit, educational, social and recreational programs.