Radiography (A.S. Degree) Valencia College

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
Other UG Award	On-Campus	Full-time	find out	find out	find out	find out

Course overview

This program is designed for students who seek immediate employment in the healthcare field of Radiography. The radiographer is an integral member of the medical team dedicated to patient care whose primary role is to operate imaging equipment and perform technical procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease. Radiography is a challenging and growing profession with additional career opportunities in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, angiography, and quality assurance. With professional experience and additional education, management and education are career options. Radiographers are employed primarily in hospitals. Positions are also available in imaging centers, urgent care clinics, private physician offices, industry, and civil service and public health service facilities.

The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology. Graduates are eligible to take the national certifying examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Radiography is a limited-access program. Admission to Valencia does not imply acceptance to the Radiography Program; students must apply and be accepted to the program. General admission procedures for this program are found in the Admissions section of this catalog. The Division of Allied Health provides information about specific admission criteria.