Radiography Pathway | VHCC

Program Pathway | HEALTH

Radiography Associate of Applied Science Degree

info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Revised 11/15/2023

Radiography

Associate of Applied Science Degree Radiography is the making of radiographs of internal structures of the body. The Radiography pathway provides training in the art and science of radiologic technology to help you succeed as entry-level radiographers. It also provides a sound foundation toward building a rewarding professional career and an opportunity to qualify as a valued member of the healthcare team. This program will be offered every other year and is offered in cooperation with Southwest Virginia Community College; contact Donna Corns for more information.

Program Length 2 years ( 6 Semesters ) Career Opportunities Opportunities are available in

hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, outpatient imaging centers, and other settings.

Is this Pathway for you? Yes, if you would enjoy a career helping others with opportunity for advancement!

G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.

Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll

save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

Donna Corns has an AAS in Radiography from SWCC/VHCC. She also has a Bachelor of Science in health science with dual concentration in public health and management from Old Dominion University and a Master of Science in occupational and technical studies with a concentration in career and technical studies from ODU.

Donna Corns

Program Coordinator NEB 132 dcorns1@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2488

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 6 Semesters First Semester (Summer) RAD 105 Introduction to Radiology, Protection & Patient Care 3 SDV 101 College Survival Skills 1 RAD 195 Topics in Ethics, Teamwork & Professional Development 1 ENG 111 College Composition I 3 TOTAL CREDITS 8 Second Semester (Fall) MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning BIO 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology I RAD 110 Imaging Equipment and Protection RAD 121 Radiographic Procedures I TOTAL CREDITS

3 4 3 4 14

Third Semester (Spring) HLT 143 Medical Terminology BIO 142 Human Anatomy & Physiology II RAD 112 Radiologic Science II RAD 221 Radiographic Procedures II TOTAL CREDITS

3 4 4 4 15

Fourth Semester (Summer) RAD 205 Radiation Protection & Radiobiology (Term I) RAD 190 Coordinated Internship (Term I) RAD 190 Coordinated Internship (Term II) TOTAL CREDITS

3 2 3 8

Fifth Semester (Fall) RAD 290 Coordinated Internship RAD 290 Coordinated Internship RAD 246 Special Procedures RAD 270 Digital Image Acquisition & Display PSY 230 Developmental Psychology TOTAL CREDITS

3 3 2 2 3 13

Sixth Semester (Spring) RAD 290 Coordinated Internship RAD 290 Coordinated Internship RAD 240 Radiographic Pathology RAD 215 Correlated Radiographic Theory EEE Humanities/Fine Arts Elective* TOTAL CREDITS

3 3 3 2 3 14

*For certain courses, substitutions are permitted. Visit vhcc.edu/GenEdCore and talk with your faculty advisor.

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