Pathway
Medical Imaging
Medical imaging youth apprentices support radiologic health professionals by preparing the room for procedures, providing patient support, assisting with procedures, and maintaining supply inventory.
Length of Apprenticeship: One year
Job Competencies
Youth apprentices must complete a total of 10 competencies. Nine must be from the list below. If necessary, employers can substitute 1 competency with another occupationally appropriate skill. That skill should be added to the competency list for assessment.
Safety Notes Regarding Radioactive Substances and Ionizing Radiations
A. Youth apprentices aged 16 and over can work in workrooms with radioactive substances IF
- The radioactive substances present in the air are average concentrations less than 10% of maximum permissible concentrations recommended for occupational exposure.
- The ionizing radiation exposure to ionizing radiations is less than 0.5 rem per year.
- The radioactive substances are NOT mixtures of phosphorescent material and radium, mesothorium, or other radioactive material, OR incandescent mantles made from fabric and thorium salt solutions.
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Required Competencies
- Practice infection control and safety
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Provide quality patient care
- Setup diagnostic area
- Assist patients in preparing for the imaging exam
- Apply radiation safety and protection principles (Note: Youth apprentices must not exceed the annual dose limit set by DHS)
- Assist with patient positioning for the imaging procedure
- Clean and restock room after procedure
- Maintain inventory
- Transport client
Related Instruction
Students must enroll in 1 High School Credit or 3 College Credits of related instruction each year they participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Purpose of Related Instruction
The purpose of choosing a related instruction course is to ensure students are learning technical and academic skills that support the student's ability to perform their work tasks. This should be done concurrently with on-the-job training to make relevant connections between learning competencies and work.
Choosing Related Instruction
You will collaborate with your YA Coordinator and School Counselor to determine the most appropriate option for related instruction. A course within your high school directly related to the career pathway is ideal, especially if dual credits and/or hours related to a potential registered apprenticeship are offered.
If there is not a directly related course in your school district, related instruction in the same career cluster is also acceptable.
If there is not a course within that career cluster in your school district, you may request to register for a college course through the Start College Now program with a local technical college, Early College Credit from a local university, or from an alternative provider such as Destinations Career Academy.-
- Contemporary Healthcare Practices
- Digital Literacy for Healthcare
- Medical Terminology
- Nursing Assistant
- Anatomy and Physiology
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- Contemporary Healthcare Practices
- Digital Literacy for Healthcare
- Medical Terminology
- Nursing Assistant
- Anatomy and Physiology
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- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Health Sciences 1 & 2
Post Secondary
There are numerous opportunities to continue your education after completing the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Registered Apprenticeships
Registered Apprenticeship in Medical Imaging is not currently available.
College and University
- Completion of a Youth Apprenticeship fulfills college admission requirements across the UW System. Click here to learn more Universities of Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Technical College System.