The Medical Radiography program offers potential candidates the opportunity to complete an Associates of Applied Science degree in Medical Radiography. This program serves as a means to address the current and future shortage of Radiologic Technologists, R.T. (R) in Virginia and nationally to meet society’s need for increased numbers of highly skilled and knowledgeable Radiographer professionals.

• Prepare graduates for entry-level practice work in an ethical, legal, safe, and effective environment.
• Provide a learning environment that recognizes individual differences and promotes caring behavior in the health care community.
• Promote critical thinking skills to effectively address patient care problems and to adapt to the rapidly changing challenges in healthcare.
• Provide graduates with strong educational foundations for lifelong personal and professional growth.
• Prepare graduates to take the national and state licensure examination.

Radiographers are eligible to seek additional education and experiences in advanced imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry, Interventional Technology, and others. In addition, some of these modalities are combined with additional college level courses in Bachelor degree programs. Alternatively, graduates may seek other Baccalaureate degrees that offer advanced placement for Radiographers, some of which are available online.

• Hospitals / Medical Imaging Centers / Outpatient Care Centers
• Primary Care Clinics / Government / Military / Medical Research
• Mobile Imaging / Radiology Sales & Service / Education / Industry