X-ray technicians are also referred as radiology technicians. These professionals operate x-ray equipment that help doctors assess and diagnose patients internally. Many of the radiology technician programs in Virginia are offered at two-year community colleges. According to Indeed.com, the average salary for x-ray technicians in Virginia is about $59,000 a year as of 2010.
Tidewater Community College
Tidewater Community College is a public, two-year community college with multiple campus locations throughout Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia. TCC offers a fully accredited radiologic technology program at its Virginia Beach location. This is a 72-credit hour program that leads to an associate degree in radiography. Coursework includes: Principles of Radiographic Quality, Radiographic Procedures, Radiation Protection and Radiobiology, Radiographic Specialties and Radiographic Equipment. Graduates of the program are qualified to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam.
Tidewater Community College
1700 College Crescent
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
757-822-1122
tcc.edu
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College is a public community college located in Charlottesville, Virginia. PVCC offers a two-year, fully accredited radiography program; graduates receive an associate degree in radiography and are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam. Classes in this program include: Introduction to Radiology and Protection, Radiologic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Clinical Procedures and Digital Image Acquisition and Display.
Piedmont Virginia Community College
501 College Dr.
Charlottesville, VA 22902-7589
434-961-5204
pvcc.edu
Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College, located in Annandale, offers a fully accredited radiography program. The 72-credit hour program generally takes about two years to complete, not including any prerequisites. Some of the classes in this program include: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness, Radiographic Procedures, Principles of Radiation Quality, Elementary Clinical Procedures and Radiographic Equipment. Completion of the program leads to an associate degree in radiography; graduates are also eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam.
Northern Virginia Community College
8333 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003-3796
703-323-3000
nvcc.edu
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