Health Professions: Radiologic Technology Program Overview

General Information

• RAD Program is two (2) years in length
• Six (6) consecutive semesters including summers
• Completion in less than two (2) years not optional
• Full-time program
• Daytime hours - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Begins in May of each year
• Admissions conducted in January and February
• Graduation in May

Degree Awarded

• A.A.S. (Associates in Applied Science) Degree
• Option to obtain A.S. (Associates in Science) Degree
• Eight (8) additional courses required
• Easy transfer to B.S.H.S. program at ODU if A.S. Degree is obtained
• Certificate Programs in Radiography also exist through Hospitals
• Basic A.A.S. program is two years in length once students begin Radiography Courses
• Graduates are eligible to apply for National Certification as a Radiographer through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

• History 101 & 102, 111 & 112, or 121 & 122
• Social Science Elective
• English 112
• MTH 158
• MTH 163 or MTH 240
• SPD 100 or 105
• Humanity Elective

• Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology - JRCERT
• Full (8) eight-year accreditation awarded in 2000
• Graduates are qualified to apply to sit for the National Certification Exam

• National Certification Exam
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - ARRT
• Nationally recognized by all states
• Credentials upon passing exam - R.T. (R)
• Must be an R.T. to work in a hospital setting
• Some states also require a license to practice Radiography
• The State of Virginia requires a license to practice in non-hospital settings

Radiology Program July, 2008

TCC Program Graduate Pass Rate on Exam

• Graduate Pass Rate on National Registry Exam 90 - 100 %
• Graduation Rate 75 - 85 %
• Graduate Employment Rates 90% (may be less in future)
• The number of positions in the field of radiology has declined significantly!

Full-time with full benefit package

• $19.00 per hour plus shift differential
• $39,500 annual

Flexi-pool without Benefits

• $21.00 per hour plus shift differential
• $44,000 annual

Temporary Agency

• $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

• $52,000 annual

Specialization Opportunities

Each has their own Certification Exams

• CT
• MRI
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Angiography - CVT
• Mammography
• Nuclear Medicine
• Radiation Therapy
• Bone Densitometry
• Quality Management
• Radiologist Assistant