Total Minimum Credits for Degree: 72
1 Health (HLT 105 ) or a PED class may fulfill this general education requirement however, the required CPR certification for Radiography is American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider CPR which includes infant, child, adult and AED.
2 Must be completed within five years of beginning the program.
* This course has a requisite.
Admission Requirements: Applicants to the Radiography program must hold a high-school diploma or GED and meet the developmental requirements listed above. Additionally, applicants must complete prerequisites listed below with a grade of “C” or higher by the end of Spring Semester prior to the beginning of the program:
- Algebra I - II or MTE 1-9
- 2 Lab Sciences
- The applicant’s high school or college (if applicable) cumulative GPA must be at least 2.5 or higher. College GPA is based on at least 12 credit hours in a 12 month time frame. The GPA is determined at the end of the fall semester prior to admission.
Admission Procedures: The Radiography program applicant is responsible for making certain that the following have been submitted in addition to a current college application by the February 1st deadline:
- Completed program application form
- Official high school transcript showing completion of high school diploma or copy of GED scores, if applicable
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (Virginia Western and other Virginia community college transcripts are not necessary)
The Radiography Program is a selective admissions program requiring an application to the college as well as a separate application to the program. For details about the Admission Requirements and submission of application materials, go to the radiography website: http://www.virginiawestern.edu/academics/health/radiography/index.php. Early application is encouraged for advising purposes. Once the above documentation has been evaluated, applicants are encouraged to contact the Health Careers Specialist for any additional questions and advising.
The admission process includes qualified students being required to take a computerized entrance test at the student’s expense typically in late February or March in addition to interviews with radiography instructors and program head, which include a writing assignment. Applicants will be notified of their status regarding the program in May.
Program Notes: Individuals who have a felony or misdemeanor conviction may not be allowed to take the national certification exam. This decision is made by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT). For questions regarding this issue, call the ARRT at (651) 687-0048 or visit their website at www.arrt.org.
Clinical agencies may require that students have periodic background checks and drug screenings completed at the student’s expense before beginning clinical rotations. A positive background check, drug screen, and/ or felony conviction may dismiss the student from the program.
The program is accredited by the authority of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago , IL 60606-2901; (312) 704-5300.
Retention Policy: Successful completion of the program requires the student maintain a “C” or better grade in all Radiography courses, BIO 141 and HLT 143 . A complete statement of all of the above policies is outlined in the Radiography Handbook, which is available upon admission into the program.
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