Program Degrees and Certificates
- Radiography, A.A.S.
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Registered Radiologic Technologists (RT, R) are medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations. They work with the radiologists that interprets the images to diagnose disease or injury. RTs practice in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, and many clinical specialties, from prenatal care to orthopedics. The curriculum includes anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety and patient care. Graduates may practice general radiography or specialize in imaging techniques such as bone densitometry, cardiac or vascular interventional radiography, computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine.
The Radiography program requires a separate application process after applying to the college and admits a limited number of students one time per year. Students are eligible to apply during the open application period after meeting all requirements. Meeting the minimum application requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Interested students should review the online information session (below) and refer to the Application Checklist for the list of requirements.
Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.
Northern Virginia Community College accepts industry-standard certifications, credentials and/or professional courses for credit. Broadly, licenses, credentials and/or certifications must be current and valid for consideration. For more information regarding the status of the certification and its eligibility for credit, please see an advisor or faculty members in the discipline area that awards CPL credit.
Radiological Technologists may practice general radiography, or specialize in an imaging technique such as bone densitometry, cardiac or vascular interventional radiography, computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine. https://www.asrt.org/main/career-center/careers-in-radiologic-technology.
The first step to beginning health career training at NOVA/MEC is to attend a mandatory Information Session. Please note that the online information sessions contain program information for the current academic year only.
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