Radiography
Radiographers use radiation and other forms of energy to look inside the human
body. This area of diagnostic medicine is called imaging technology or radiography. Diagnostic techniques
include radiography (x-ray),computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Radiographers use sophisticated technology to help physicians pinpoint the
location of tumors and cancerous growths in delicate tissues like the brain, to evaluate coronary artery
disease, and to visualize other body structures and functions.
Entry-level radiographers work with patients and modern x-ray equipment to
produce radiographic images of the skeleton, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and vascular systems. As part of the
imaging study, the Radiographer must also provide competent, concerned patient care and work to minimize
radiation exposure to the patient and others in the work setting. Radiographers work along with the
radiologist (physician who specializes in x-ray) as part of a team during more invasive procedures. With
experience or additional education, Radiographers may move into more specialized areas of imaging technology
or progress into supervisory or educational positions.
Entry level program prerequisites
| To be eligible for admission into any of the entry level concentrations, students must have completed the following: |
| Semester Credits |
VCU Equivalent |
| 6 of Composition and Rhetoric |
UNIV 111-112* |
| 3 of College Algebra |
MATH 141 |
| 8 of Human Anatomy & Physiology |
BIOL 205, PHIS 206 |
| 4 of Physics |
PHYS 101 & PHYZ 101*** |
| 3 of General Psychology |
PSYC 101* |
| 3 of Humanities Elective |
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| * Students outside of VCU must complete 2
semesters (6 credits) of freshman composition. |
| *** Outside of VCU, complete Physics sequences
(f multi-semester) must be completed. |
An advantage of our radiography curriculum is that students spend their
sophomore and junior years learning the fundamentals of diagnostic imaging. During the senior year students
have the opportunity to spend a year in advanced practice areas such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance
imaging, administration, etc.
Students will spend 3 years in the professional program upon entering in the
fall semester. The program at VCU leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Radiation Sciences
(Radiography track).
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