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Career Studies Certificate
Virginia Western Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Health Professions: Introduction to Radiography
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Health Professions: Introduction to Radiography
Virginia Western Community College
Program description for the Academic Plan Table (shows in EAB): This career studies certificate provides a pathway for completing the prerequisite courses and general education requirements for the restricted admissions Radiography associate degree program. It also prepares students to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | This curriculum is designed to academically prepare students to apply for the restricted admissions AAS Radiography program and to gain a job ready skill in health professions. While not designed for transfer, students interested in transferring should verify program requirements with specific institutions. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
This curriculum is designed to academically prepare students to apply for the restricted admissions AAS Radiography program and to gain a job ready skill in health professions. Students will either prepare to take the National Registry of EMT certification exam or prepare to work in a medical office.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | |
| Program Successes & Highlights | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/ie/research/student-goals/ |
Related Programs & Certifications
Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor. The required CPR certification is American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR which includes hands-on training with infant, child, adult and AED. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students who do not demonstrate readiness for the college-level math will be required to will select appropriate MDE coursework in consultation with an advisor. Students must maintain a grade of C or better in all courses in order to qualify for admittance into the restricted admission program. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
1809
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation with concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation with concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Radiologic Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Radiography, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Respiratory Therapy, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Radiography Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Radiography | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Radiography | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Second Modality), Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiography, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiography (Degree Completion), Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy (Degree Completion), Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy (Second Modality), Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1071.00 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 29-2034.00 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
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