Radiography, A.A.S.

CIP Code: 51.0911

NOVA Code: 1720

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to prepare students to produce diagnostic images of the human body through safe application of x-radiation. The radiographer is a central member of the healthcare team and assists the radiologist, a physician specialized in body image interpretation. Upon successful completion of degree requirements, the student will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) examination leading to certification as a Registered Technologist in Radiography: A.S., R.T.(R).

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must do the following:

• Comply with all general admission requirements for Health Sciences Programs.
• Review the online information session at https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/pathways/health-sciences/radiography.html.
• Review competitive admission and application deadlines at https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/pathways/health-sciences/radiography.html.
• Complete or self-place into MTH 154  or higher: https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/placement/index.html.

  • For those intending to apply for the program in April 2024, MTH 161 PreCalculus I or higher level math qualification will be required for admission instead of MTH 154.

• Have completed BIO 141  and BIO 142  with a grade of “B” or higher within 10 years of application. (Please note: BIO 141 requires the completion of BIO 101, or NAS 2 or a placement test as noted at: https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/divisions/health-sciences/) 
• Have completed ENG 111  with a “B” or higher.
• Have completed SDV 101  with a “B” or higher.
• Have completed RAD 105  with a “B” or higher.

  • For those intending to apply for the program in April 2024, successfully complete and achieve satisfactory scores on the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) test. Students may only take the test three times per year. The latest result must be within three years of application to the RAD Program.

Completion Requirements: All courses (including General Education courses) must be completed with a grade of “C” or better before taking the next course in the sequence and to satisfy graduation requirements (note: some prerequisite requirements may require a higher grade).

Special Program Requirements: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists requires convictions or charges resulting in any of the following be reported: Plea of guilty, plea of nolo contender, withheld or deferred adjudication, suspended or stay of sentence, or military court martial.  Misdemeanor speeding violations must be reported if they are related to alcohol or drugs. For more information please visit the ARRT website or by calling ARRT at (651) 687-0048, ext. 8580.

All incomplete grades (“I”) must be resolved prior to taking the next course in the sequence.