{"id":15388,"date":"2025-06-05T15:41:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T19:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=15388&#038;preview_id=15388"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:54:39","slug":"radiation-oncology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/","title":{"rendered":"Radiation Oncology"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id15388_5cb5aa-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15388_5cb5aa-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15388_5cb5aa-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id15388_5cb5aa-7d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15388_5cb5aa-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15388_5cb5aa-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15388_5cb5aa-7d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column15388_96f574-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15388_96f574-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15388_96f574-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15388_96f574-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15388_96f574-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15388_96f574-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15388_96f574-fc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15388_96f574-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15388_96f574-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15388_96f574-fc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffecb7; color: #2c2c2c; border-left-color: #fec00f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-073f94c1-02e7-4494-877f-cd5d92e59be7\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Application deadline: March 15<\/strong> &#8211; Fall 2027 materials are not yet available.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Virginia Western is the only community college in Virginia that offers a Radiation Oncology program. This AAS program consists of formal classes and clinical experiences conducted at area facilities, where students are exposed to the most modern equipment and techniques available for the treatment of cancer, including the first Cyberknife offered in Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do Radiation Therapists Do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Treat cancer and other disease by administering radiation treatments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simulate patients for accurate treatment planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with other radiation therapists, radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists and oncology nurses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in hospitals or cancer clinics, usually Monday to Friday with regular hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wdbj7.com\/2023\/11\/08\/hometown-jobs-radiation-oncology-program-virginia-western-community-college\/\">Watch the WDBJ7 Hometown Jobs report on Radiation Oncology at Virginia Western<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following ASRT video captures the role of the radiation therapist and other members of the team in the radiation treatment process:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9UZXdSqugAM\">An Introduction to Radiation Therapy &#8211; YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ASRT video explains the treatment planning process and treatment delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Targeting Cancer - Radiation Therapy Treatment Process\" width=\"1150\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nyGROC2dpqg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Why choose Virginia Western&#8217;s Radiation Oncology program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-7de46268-5a28-4bbf-ada3-c867fd743ff6\">Our program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The Virginia Western Radiation Oncology Program is very successful in terms of pass rates and job placement for over 17 years. Faculty is invested in our students and provides one-on-one instruction and hands-on experience. We have graduates at Sloan-Kettering, UVA, Duke University, Carilion Cancer Center, HCA Lewis-Gale (Salem) and Lewis-Gale (Pulaski) Cancer Centers, Alan B. Pearson Cancer Center, The Durango Cancer Center in Colorado, Johns Hopkins, MD Anderson, INOVA, Valley Health, Novant, Sibley, The Huntsman at the University of Utah, Provision Proton Center in Knoxville, Hampton University Proton Institute, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-4384449e-1c66-4c49-96be-b83bd585e4cd\">Additionally, our program is equipped with a Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training (VERT) system that creates a life-size, 3D setting for students to enhance their understanding of radiation therapy planning concepts. This cutting-edge technology allows students to position virtual patients and equipment and visualize radiation beams passing through the body. From illustration of theoretical concepts through to acquisition of clinical skills in a safe, non-pressured environment, VERT delivers tremendous benefits for students, increasing their skills and confidence.&nbsp; Virginia Western is one of 50 colleges in the nation which has this system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"VERT -The flight simulator for Linacs.\" width=\"1150\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lnAMfCJyqS8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Do you have a strong math background, a love of physics, and the maturity, compassion, and desire to work with cancer patients? Begin your journey today to a career that provides the opportunity to help cancer patients through the delivery of radiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia Western also offers the Radiation Oncology program through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/joint-venture\/\">distance learning at Northern Virginia Community College<\/a>.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;While the majority of didactic courses are synchronous, the following classes are offered only online: ROC 110, ROC 115, ROC 120, ROC 121, ROC 142, ROC 145, ROC 242.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3525&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and is operated in compliance with their standards for accredited programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JRCERT&nbsp;<\/strong><br>20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850<br>Chicago, IL 60606-3182<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mail@jrcert.org\">mail@jrcert.org<\/a><br>312-704-5300<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrcert.org\/\">https:\/\/www.jrcert.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program&#8217;s current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here:&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrcert.org\/programs\/virginia-western-community-college-2\/\">VWCC Radiation Oncology JRCERT Accreditation Information<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission &amp; Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of the Radiation Oncology degree program is to provide the communities and diverse populations we serve with radiation therapists dedicated to excellence and integrity who are prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving healthcare environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To effectively implement the program mission, the college and program faculty have made a commitment to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instill in graduates a strong understanding of the principles and practices of radiation oncology to successfully perform as entry-level radiation therapists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an educational experience that stimulates student&#8217;s critical thinking\/problem-solving skills and generates an appreciation for Radiation Oncology as a profession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop graduates who will perform in a professional manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop students with effective communication skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop students who will recognize the need for life-long learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering an AAS program and are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university, contact a program advisor upon entry to the program to discuss your plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Credit for Prior Learning<\/h2>\r\nOur Credit for Prior Learning Program may award college credit for college-level skills and knowledge gained outside of a college classroom.\r\n\r\nExamples of Credit for Prior Learning include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Certifications and licensures<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Military and law enforcement training<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Work-based learning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>National or institutional examinations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Workforce training<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/get-started\/cpl\/\">Click here to learn more about Credit for Prior Learning<\/a>.\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Licensure Disclosure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Current and prospective students located outside the state of Virginia or who may be considering licensure in a state other than Virginia should review the disclosure information for this program here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/about\/professional-license-disclosures\/\">Virginia Western Professional License Disclosures for Students Outside of Virginia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column15388_0d9536-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15388_0d9536-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15388_0d9536-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15388_0d9536-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15388_0d9536-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15388_0d9536-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15388_0d9536-2e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15388_0d9536-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15388_0d9536-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15388_0d9536-2e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a, .kadence-column15388_80280b-6a h1, .kadence-column15388_80280b-6a h2, .kadence-column15388_80280b-6a h3, .kadence-column15388_80280b-6a h4, .kadence-column15388_80280b-6a h5, .kadence-column15388_80280b-6a h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15388_80280b-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15388_80280b-6a feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id{--kb-nav-dropdown-border-top-left-radius:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-top-right-radius:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-radius-top:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-radius-right:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-radius-bottom:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-radius-left:0px;--kb-nav-top-not-last-link-border-right:var(--kb-nav-link-border-right);}.header-desktop-transparent .wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id{--kb-nav-top-not-last-link-border-right:var(--kb-nav-link-border-right);}.item-is-stuck .wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id{--kb-nav-top-not-last-link-border-right:var(--kb-nav-link-border-right);}.wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id{--kb-nav-top-link-color:#18284a;--kb-nav-top-link-background:#f3f3f3;--kb-nav-top-link-border-bottom:2px solid #ffffff;}.wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id > .navigation > .menu-container > .menu{--kb-nav-margin-top:-15px;--kb-nav-margin-right:-15px;--kb-nav-margin-left:-15px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id{--kb-nav-top-not-last-link-border-right:var(--kb-nav-link-border-right);--kb-nav-top-link-border-bottom:2px solid #ffffff;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.header-tablet-transparent .wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id{--kb-nav-top-not-last-link-border-right:var(--kb-nav-link-border-right);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.item-is-stuck .wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id{--kb-nav-top-not-last-link-border-right:var(--kb-nav-link-border-right);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id{--kb-nav-top-not-last-link-border-right:var(--kb-nav-link-border-right);--kb-nav-top-link-border-bottom:2px solid #ffffff;}.header-mobile-transparent .wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id{--kb-nav-top-not-last-link-border-right:var(--kb-nav-link-border-right);}.item-is-stuck .wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id{--kb-nav-top-not-last-link-border-right:var(--kb-nav-link-border-right);}}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation16450-cpt-id kb-nav-desktop-horizontal-layout-standard kb-nav-tablet-horizontal-layout-standard kb-nav-mobile-horizontal-layout-standard navigation-desktop-layout-fill-stretch-false navigation-tablet-layout-fill-stretch-false navigation-mobile-layout-fill-stretch-false navigation-desktop-orientation-vertical navigation-tablet-orientation-vertical navigation-mobile-orientation-vertical wp-block-kadence-navigation\" data-scroll-spy=\"\"><nav class=\"navigation navigation-desktop-style-standard navigation-tablet-style-standard navigation-mobile-style-standard navigation-desktop-dropdown-animation-none navigation-tablet-dropdown-animation-none navigation-mobile-dropdown-animation-none navigation-desktop-collapse-sub-menus-true navigation-tablet-collapse-sub-menus-true navigation-mobile-collapse-sub-menus-true navigation-desktop-parent-toggles-menus-false navigation-tablet-parent-toggles-menus-false navigation-mobile-parent-toggles-menus-false navigation-desktop-parent-active-false navigation-tablet-parent-active-false navigation-mobile-parent-active-false\"><div class=\"menu-container\"><ul class=\"kb-navigation menu collapse-sub-nav-desktop-true collapse-sub-nav-tablet-true collapse-sub-nav-mobile-true\">\n<style>.kb-nav-link-ij4ugyqop > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-ij4ugyqop > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-ij4ugyqop menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/\"><strong>Radiation Oncology Home &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-wmg0g2wzr > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-wmg0g2wzr > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-wmg0g2wzr menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=24&#038;poid=3392&#038;returnto=2552\"><strong>Curriculum &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-2ehr3ukj8 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-2ehr3ukj8 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-2ehr3ukj8 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/RadiationOncologyChecklist.pdf\"><strong>Admission Requirements (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-75c1kff55 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-75c1kff55 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-75c1kff55 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/apply\/\"><strong>Apply Now &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-69cr2ncmp > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-69cr2ncmp > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-69cr2ncmp menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/cost\/\"><strong>Estimated Cost &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-be7ojeimc > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-be7ojeimc > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-be7ojeimc menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/grading-clinical\/\"><strong>Grading &amp; Clinical Requirements &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-ntzmv8h85 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-ntzmv8h85 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-ntzmv8h85 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/faq\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-zzxlhc7ep > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-zzxlhc7ep > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-zzxlhc7ep menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/forms\/\"><strong>Application Forms &amp; Resources &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-y8v9so9dh > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-y8v9so9dh > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-y8v9so9dh menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/joint-venture\/\"><strong>Joint Venture with NVCC &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-mlgrwg6xt > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-mlgrwg6xt > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-mlgrwg6xt menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/learning-outcomes\/\"><strong>Student Learning Outcomes &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-vpr759dgt > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-vpr759dgt > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-vpr759dgt menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/program-effectiveness-data\/\"><strong>Program Effectiveness Data &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-wvf8nvghv > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-wvf8nvghv > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-wvf8nvghv menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/essential-functions\/\"><strong>Essential Functions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">72<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Health Professions Advising<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\">healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Fralin Center HP339<br \/>\n<strong>New Students:\u00a0<\/strong>Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644<br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> 540-857-6640<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tillie Conner, MS, RT(R)(T)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Director and Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A.A.S. &#8211; Virginia Western Community College, 1981<br \/>\nB.A. &#8211; Mary Baldwin College, 1990<br \/>\nM.S.Ed. &#8211; Virginia Polytechnic University, 2002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:enroll@virginiawestern.edu\">enroll@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i> Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i> <a href=\"tel:855-874-6690\">855-874-6690<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"school\">School of Health Professions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #ffffff;border-right:3px solid #ffffff;border-bottom:3px solid #ffffff;border-left:3px solid #ffffff;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;background:#53c6d6;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:35px;}.kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#000000;border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:10px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kt-infobox-textcontent p.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:#000000;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,u0022Segoe UIu0022,Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,u0022Helvetica Neueu0022,sans-serif, u0022Apple Color Emojiu0022, u0022Segoe UI Emojiu0022, u0022Segoe UI Symbolu0022;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:#000000;}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-text{font-weight:400;}.kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #ffffff;border-right:3px solid #ffffff;border-bottom:3px solid #ffffff;border-left:3px solid #ffffff;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #ffffff;border-right:3px solid #ffffff;border-bottom:3px solid #ffffff;border-left:3px solid #ffffff;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box15388_4034fa-41 feature-box-light\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_info-circle kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.043 8 8 119.083 8 256c0 136.997 111.043 248 248 248s248-111.003 248-248C504 119.083 392.957 8 256 8zm0 110c23.196 0 42 18.804 42 42s-18.804 42-42 42-42-18.804-42-42 18.804-42 42-42zm56 254c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12h-88c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h12v-64h-12c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h64c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v100h12c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v24z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">DID YOU KNOW?<\/p><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><p>This program is eligible for G3 funding assistance!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/freecollege\/\">Click here for more information and to contact an advisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Radiation Oncology -->\r\n  <div id=\"program-widget-deaaf6-wrapper\" style=\"height:100%\" >\r\n  <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.emsicc.com\/scripts.js\"><\/script>\r\n  <script> generateWidget({clientId:'virginiawestern',hasAllLocations:'false',hasCareerList:'true',hasEmployment:'true',hasImages:'true',hasJobOpenings:'true',hasNationalData:'true',hasOutlook:'true',hasSkills:'false',hasVisitButton:'true',hasWages:'true',id:'program-widget-deaaf6',isHourlyWage:'false',labelSet:'default',locationName:'Roanoke%2C%20VA',orderCareersBy:'None',primaryColor:'%2318284a',programs:'vw0083', \r\n  title:'virginiawestern widget',visitButtonColor:'%230053a5',headingText:'Potential%20Careers%20%26%20Labor%20Market%20Info' })\r\n  <\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia Western is the only community college in Virginia that offers a Radiation Oncology program. This AAS program consists of formal classes and clinical experiences conducted at area facilities, where students are exposed to the most modern equipment and techniques available for the treatment of cancer, including the first Cyberknife offered in Virginia. What do&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/\">Continue Reading<span> Radiation Oncology<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":14183,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15388","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"featured_image_src":null,"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Radiation Oncology - Programs &amp; Training at Virginia Western<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Virginia Western Radiation Oncology program is designed\u00a0to prepare selected students to qualify as radiation therapists, contributing members of the allied health care team who provide a variety of therapeutic services using ionizing radiation.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Radiation Oncology - Programs &amp; Training at Virginia Western\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Virginia Western Radiation Oncology program is designed\u00a0to prepare selected students to qualify as radiation therapists, contributing members of the allied health care team who provide a variety of therapeutic services using ionizing radiation.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Programs &amp; Training at Virginia Western\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-03-18T17:54:39+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.virginiawestern.edu\\\/academics\\\/health-professions\\\/radiation-oncology\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.virginiawestern.edu\\\/academics\\\/health-professions\\\/radiation-oncology\\\/\",\"name\":\"Radiation Oncology - Programs &amp; Training at Virginia Western\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.virginiawestern.edu\\\/academics\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2025-06-05T19:41:52+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-18T17:54:39+00:00\",\"description\":\"The Virginia Western Radiation Oncology program is designed\u00a0to prepare selected students to qualify as radiation therapists, contributing members of the allied health care team who provide a variety of therapeutic services using ionizing radiation.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.virginiawestern.edu\\\/academics\\\/health-professions\\\/radiation-oncology\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.virginiawestern.edu\\\/academics\\\/health-professions\\\/radiation-oncology\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.virginiawestern.edu\\\/academics\\\/health-professions\\\/radiation-oncology\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.virginiawestern.edu\\\/academics\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Healthcare\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.virginiawestern.edu\\\/academics\\\/health-professions\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Radiation Oncology\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.virginiawestern.edu\\\/academics\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.virginiawestern.edu\\\/academics\\\/\",\"name\":\"Programs &amp; Training at Virginia Western\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.virginiawestern.edu\\\/academics\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Radiation Oncology - Programs &amp; Training at Virginia Western","description":"The Virginia Western Radiation Oncology program is designed\u00a0to prepare selected students to qualify as radiation therapists, contributing members of the allied health care team who provide a variety of therapeutic services using ionizing radiation.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Radiation Oncology - Programs &amp; Training at Virginia Western","og_description":"The Virginia Western Radiation Oncology program is designed\u00a0to prepare selected students to qualify as radiation therapists, contributing members of the allied health care team who provide a variety of therapeutic services using ionizing radiation.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/","og_site_name":"Programs &amp; Training at Virginia Western","article_modified_time":"2026-03-18T17:54:39+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/","url":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/","name":"Radiation Oncology - Programs &amp; Training at Virginia Western","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/#website"},"datePublished":"2025-06-05T19:41:52+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-18T17:54:39+00:00","description":"The Virginia Western Radiation Oncology program is designed\u00a0to prepare selected students to qualify as radiation therapists, contributing members of the allied health care team who provide a variety of therapeutic services using ionizing radiation.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Healthcare","item":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Radiation Oncology"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/","name":"Programs &amp; Training at Virginia Western","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15388","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15388"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15388\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15388"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15388"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15388"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}