Essential Program Functions The candidate must be able to perform the following essential functions: Communicate satisfactorily with the patients, physicians, peers, and ancillary staff. See and hear adequately to note slight changes in patient condition. Hear adequately to perceive and interpret various equipment signals. See adequately to read emergency monitor data. Work with arms fully… Continue Reading Essential FunctionsRead More

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. Click here to go directly to the JRCERT webpage. Credentialing Examination The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists… Continue Reading Program Effectiveness DataRead More

Goal 1: To instill in graduates a strong understanding of the principles and practices of radiation oncology to successfully perform as entry-level radiation therapists. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to back-point accurately. Students will demonstrate the ability to accurately use imaging to assist with patient set-ups. Graduates will pass the ARRT National… Continue Reading Goals and Student Learning OutcomesRead More

Virginia Western Community College delivers the Associate of Applied Science Degree Radiation Oncology Program on the Roanoke campus as well as to the Medical Education Campus in Northern Virginia Community College via distance learning. The first Joint Venture class at NVCC began in Fall 2007. Students are admitted to the distance site annually. The program is… Continue Reading Joint Venture with NVCCRead More

Click on a question to read the answer. What do Radiation Therapists do? Radiation therapists: treat cancer and other disease by administering radiation treatments. simulate patients for accurate treatment planning. work with other radiation therapists, radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, and oncology nurses. work in hospitals or cancer clinics, usually Monday – Friday with regular hours.… Continue Reading Frequently Asked QuestionsRead More

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This is an estimate of some expenses that should be anticipated, only if accepted into this restricted admission program. Details about these items are covered during orientation for students upon entering the program. Medical expenses do vary depending on your provider of services. Student housing is not available at VWCC. Students will be responsible for… Continue Reading Estimated CostRead More

All application material for the Fall 2024 Class is due before March 15, 2024. Applicants who provide all necessary material and meet the minimum criteria by the deadline will be considered for admission. Early application is encouraged for advising purposes. By applying to VWCC and submitting your high school and college transcripts to the pre-admission advisor,… Continue Reading Apply NowRead More

Students may find more in-depth information regarding program policies in the Prospective Student Packet, and if admitted into the program, students will be provided with information regarding all program policies. Upon admission, students are expected to follow all program policies, even those not included here or in the Prospective Student Packet. Click on a policy… Continue Reading Program PoliciesRead More

Click on a question to read the answer. What are the admission guidelines for the program? Applicants must meet the general admission requirements for the college. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be ≥ 2.75 by the end of Fall 2024 based on at least 12 credit hours of college credit or if less than… Continue Reading Frequently Asked QuestionsRead More