PVCC Program of Radiography

The PVCC Radiography Program in partnership with the University of Virginia is a two-year (five semesters) course of study leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiography. The program is currently accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Program graduates qualify to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam for certification.
Hospitals remain the primary employer of radiologic technologists, but there are increasing numbers of jobs available in physician offices, outpatient surgery centers, and free-standing diagnostic imaging centers. Entry-level radiologic technologists use diagnostic imaging equipment to produce x-rays of the tissue, organs, bones and vessels of the body. They may choose to concentrate in one or more specific clinical areas such as orthopedics or digestive health. With more experience and additional training, radiologic technologists may specialize in radiation therapy, mammography, angiography, nuclear medicine, computed tomography (CT) scanning or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Employment as a radiologic technologist offers a promising future. Wages are competitive with other health-care providers with similar educational backgrounds and there are jobs available throughout Virginia.