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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
- Students must purchase lead markers and uniforms for clinical
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 through Articulation Agreement
- 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
Articulation Agreement with Old Dominion University for Transfer into the Bachelor of Science in
Health Sciences Program - Additional Courses Needed:
- History - choose one from HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 121 or 122
- Humanities Elective - choose one from ART 201, 202, CST 130, 141, HUM 201, 202, 260, MUS 121 or 122
- Humanities Elective - choose one from PHI 101, 102, 111, 226, or REL 230
- Humanities Elective - choose one from ENG 125, 241, 242, 243, or 244
- English 112
- MTH 158 or equivalent
- Lab Science Electives - choose 2 (8 credits total) from the ODU transfer guide
Program Accreditation
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology - JRCERT
- Full (8) eight-year accreditation awarded in 2008
- Graduates are qualified to apply to sit for the National ARRT Certification Exam
Certification
- 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
TCC Program Graduate Pass Rate on Exam
- Graduate Pass Rate on National Registry Exam 90 - 100 %
- Graduation Rate 75 - 85 %
- Graduate Employment Rates 60 - 75%
- The number of positions in the field of radiology has declined significantly!
Approximate Starting Salaries for R.T. in Hospital Settings (may be lower in clinical settings)
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
- Mammography
- Computed Tomography
- Quality Management
- Bone Densitometry
- Cardiac-Interventional Radiography
- Vacsular-Interventional Radiography
- Radiologist Assistant
- Radiation Therapy
- Sonography (Both a primary and post-primary track)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Both a primary and post-primary track)
- Nuclear Medicine (Both a primary and post-primary track)
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