Virginia Western’s Radiation Oncology Program has been awarded the highest possible level of accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), receiving continuing accreditation for eight years.
The two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program in Radiation Oncology prepares students to become radiation therapists, vital members of the allied health team who use ionizing radiation to deliver therapeutic services for cancer treatment.
Virginia Western is the only community college in the state to offer the Radiation Oncology Program. Virginia Western also provides the program through distance learning to Northern Virginia Community College, and NOVA is included in the JRCERT accreditation.
“This achievement is a source of immense pride, validating the program’s commitment to excellence and paving the way for its continued growth and success,” said Tillie Conner, Director and Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Virginia Western.
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