HEALTH PROFESSIONS: Radiography

• Associate of Applied Science Degree: Radiography (172)

Radiographers or Radiologic Technologists are highly skilled professionals who produce radiographs or “x-rays” to help physicians diagnose injuries and disease. As an integral member of the health-care team, the radiographer works in a fast-paced environment and must have the ability to multitask, problem solve and make critical decisions while caring for sick and injured patients. The Radiographer must possess the technical skills necessary to perform competently and care for patients in a compassionate and professional manner. Education in radiobiology and radiation protection enables the radiographer to minimize radiation exposure to themselves and the patient.

Prerequisites include Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 141), or an equivalent transfer course, and Math 3/English 3 if placement testing indicates a need for these. Prerequisites must be completed by the end of the fall semester. The Program application deadline is December 15 for the class that begins the following May. Submit the Health Professions Program application to the Admissions Office of the Virginia Beach campus.

Admission to the program is non-subjective, but very competitive. Priority is granted to Virginia residents who reside in the political subdivisions supporting the college. Call the Information Center at (757) 822-1122 to request a program information packet that will outline all  aspects of the program in detail. The packet is also available online at www.tcc.edu, search keyword: "packet".

Students are enrolled for six consecutive semesters of full-time study, primarily during the hours of 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. There is no part-time or evening option. The clinical component of the program requires 1,440 hours of practice in affiliate hospitals, where students must adhere to high standards of professionalism and competence. The program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (www.jrcert.org).

Program graduates are qualified to apply to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to take the certification exam. Students with a history of certain crimes may not be eligible to become certified by the ARRT. Pre-applications are available from www.arrt.org or (687) 651-0048.

Prospective students are hereby notified that certain medical facilities require both criminal/sex offender background checks as well as drug screens prior to being authorized to attend clinical. The cost of the background check is the responsibility of the student.

Program students are charged a one-time program fee of $50.00 to cover clinical and laboratory supplies.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Radiography (172)

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• Radiography
• Health Science Technologies ~ 757 - 822 - 7255
• TCC Information Center