{"id":16486,"date":"2026-03-18T14:14:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16486&#038;preview_id=16486"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:19:00","slug":"radiography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiography\/","title":{"rendered":"Radiography"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16486_0bc726-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16486_0bc726-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16486_0bc726-c5 > .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-id16486_0bc726-c5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16486_0bc726-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16486_0bc726-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16486_0bc726-c5 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-column16486_80051f-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16486_80051f-e7 > .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-column16486_80051f-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16486_80051f-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16486_80051f-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16486_80051f-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16486_80051f-e7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16486_80051f-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16486_80051f-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16486_80051f-e7\"><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-4d08925c-6f39-494c-905e-55bc490dd55c\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Application deadline: February 1<\/strong> &#8211; Fall 2027 materials are not yet available.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Radiography is a patient-centered career that is vital to the health care team by providing an imaging diagnosis for patient treatment. Begin your journey today to a career that provides professional and educational growth, professional advancement, and leadership opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program consists of on-campus classes and clinical courses conducted at facilities in the Roanoke Valley and New River Valley, including a Level 1 Trauma center. Students are trained on state-of-the-art equipment using advanced techniques for imaging diagnosis. This training rotates through the operating rooms (OR) and imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, mammography, interventional radiography, cardiac cath, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do Radiologic Technologists Do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide quality imaging for patient diagnosis and deliver adequate amounts of radiation for imaging procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure radiation safety measures for patients and themselves. They also administer contrast medias via oral routes or injections for certain procedures, and provide imaging for patients in the ICU, NICU, post-operative recovery rooms and operating rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with other health care professionals during trauma alerts or surgical procedures, and may modify imaging procedures as necessary for patient comfort or proper diagnosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What skills should a Radiologic Technologist have?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Critical thinking skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Love for anatomy, science, and technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivation, maturity, compassion, organization and strong verbal and written communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desire to obtain quality images for proper patient diagnosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why choose Virginia Western&#8217;s Radiography program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty members are highly qualified, passionate and dedicated to providing one-on-one instruction, hands-on experience and a variety of clinical experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virginia Western Radiography has a five-year employment rate of 100% (Source: JRCERT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com\/406ac8c6-58e8-00b3-e3c1-0c312965deb2\/c28cf141-f45c-44ef-acde-984929886e01\/RAD_CS_2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AART Content Specification for the Radiology Examination<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asrt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Society of Radiologic Technologists<\/a><\/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\"><\/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=3526&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 Radiography 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=\"http:\/\/www.jrcert.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/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;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrcert.org\/programs\/virginia-western-community-college\/\">VWCC Radiography JRCERT Accreditation Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission &amp; Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Radiography Program strives to provide quality educational experiences that ensure students prepare academically, clinically and professionally to develop intelligent, flexible and mature responses to the changing nature of medical imaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To effectively implement the program mission, the college and program faculty have made a commitment to meet the following student outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To prove clinical competency as an entry-level radiographer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To apply critical thinking and problem solving skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To demonstrate effective medical communication skills<\/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-column16486_7230b1-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16486_7230b1-5b > .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-column16486_7230b1-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16486_7230b1-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16486_7230b1-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16486_7230b1-5b > 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href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&#038;poid=3526&#038;returnto=2597\"><strong>Curriculum &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_91d68e-d8 > .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-16525_91d68e-d8 > .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-16525_91d68e-d8 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\/2026\/03\/RadiographyChecklist.pdf\"><strong>Admission Requirements (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_67bdee-b4 > .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-16525_67bdee-b4 > .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-16525_67bdee-b4 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\/radiography\/apply\/\"><strong>Apply Now &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_c36e52-a0 > .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-16525_c36e52-a0 > .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-16525_c36e52-a0 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\/radiography\/forms\/\"><strong>Application Forms &amp; Resources &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_5b9091-98 > .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-16525_5b9091-98 > .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-16525_5b9091-98 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\/radiography\/cost\/\"><strong>Estimated Cost &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_31da5e-84 > 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Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">71<\/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>Hunter R. 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