Radiography Program at WVNCC: Information, Requirements, and Career Paths
Learn about the Radiography Program at WVNCC, including program information, application process, interview pointers, and career opportunities in the field. Discover the selective requirements, job outlook, specialties, and more. Prepare for a rewarding career as a Radiographer or X-Ray Technologist.
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WVNCC Radiography Program Information Session Misty Kahl, M.S., R.T.(R) WVNCC Radiography Program Director/ Associate Professor mkahl@wvncc.edu / (304) 214-8899
CORRECT JOB TITLE: *Radiographer *X-Ray Technologist *Radiologic Technologist *NOT Technician or Radiologist!
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION *A.A.S. Degree in Radiography (Fall Semester start each year). *All RAD Courses taught on Wheeling Campus (Gen Ed Courses taught on all campuses & some on-line) *Utilize 11 different Clinical Education Sites. *Upon graduation, eligible to site for National Certification Registry Exam given by A.R.R.T. *Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Selective process that begins OCT. 1! **Applications must be received by 2ndThur. in June** >>Overall GPA of at least 2.75 on most recent transcripts. >>ACT Composite of 18+ or SAT Composite of 980+ (ERW + M). >>3 Completed/Signed Reference Forms (from Radiography Program Webpage). >>Interviews conducted in June.
Interview Pointers *Med. Term Course *A/P Course *HC Volunteer/HC Job *Current CPR Certification *Care for disabled pt. *PCT/MA/CNA/EMT *Phlebotomy Cert. *AS/AAS, BS/BA, *NHS, PTK, *BIO / CHEM Courses
Conditional Acceptance based on successful completion of: *Drug Test *Background Check *Physical Exam *Required Immunizations (Flu, COVID, etc. *Required Titers Etc.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a 9% growth in Radiography from 2014-2024= faster than average *Estimated median ave. hourly rate = $27.25 ($18.32/hr ~ $39.26/hr.) *Estimated median ave. annual wage = $56,670 ($38,110/yr. ~ $81,660) *Ohio Valley wages near lower estimates >> more money in larger metropolitan areas & specialty areas.
Some Specialties include: *Bone Densitometry *C-V Interventional *Mammography *Radiation Therapy *Management *Administration *Travel *CT *MRI *Nuclear Medicine *Ultrasound *Education *Sales *Mobiles
