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Radiography (A.S. Degree)

Program Requirements:
  • PDF Radiography Curriculum Guide (A.S. Degree)
    (Click this link to view the curriculum guide in PDF format. The curriculum guide outlines the course requirements for the degree program. It also includes the application and program admission criteria).
  • PDF Computed Tomography (CT) (Advanced Technical Certificate)
    (Click this link to view the curriculum guide in PDF format. The curriculum guide outlines the course requirements for the degree program. It also includes the application and program admission criteria).
  • PDF Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (Advanced Technical Certificate)
    (Click this link to view the curriculum guide in PDF format. The curriculum guide outlines the course requirements for the degree program. It also includes the application and program admission criteria).

Program Description:

Select this career if your interest in people is more than skin deep. Radiographers take X-rays and CAT scans or administer non-radioactive materials into a patient's blood stream for diagnosing injury and disease. Some radiographers specialize in certain areas, such a computed tomography scans (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and mammography. You'll be prepared to start an exciting career as a:

Typical Tasks May Include:

  • producing quality radiographs (x-rays) for use in diagnosing and treating medical problems
  • applying knowledge of human anatomy to position patient's body so that the correct areas can be radiographed
  • protecting patients and self from radiation
  • providing respectful care to patients

Characteristics Students Need to be Successful:

  • Dependable, punctual, professional appearance
  • Caring, compassionate, respectful
  • Good foundation in math and science
  • Team player
  • Motivated to be a lifelong learner

Potential Careers:

  • Radiographer
  • Radiologic Technologist

Potential Employers:

Radiographers are employed primarily in hospitals. Career opportunities are also available in radiological/imaging centers, urgent care clinics, private physicians' offices, industry, civil service, and public health service facilities.

Potential Earnings: ($36,000 - $40,000)

Contact Information:

For more information, contact the Health Sciences Career Program Advisor, at 407-582-1288 or visit valenciacc.edu/west/health/radiography.

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