Radiography
This degree prepares you for entry-level jobs in radiography in which you administer x-ray exams to individuals in hospitals, doctors' offices or clinics. Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam for certification.
This is a G3 program. Students may qualify for free tuition, fees, and books.
Career Pathway
Program Dean
Faculty Contact
Academic Advisors
April Pannell
Student last name starts with A-L
Tesia Moore
Student last name starts with M-Z
Program
Credit Hours
Program Information
- Accreditation
The PVCC Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.orgThe program's current accreditation award is 5 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
- Program Mission Statement, Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Program Mission
Our mission is to provide a quality entry-level education in Radiography in a 21-month time frame. This is accomplished through a competency-based clinical/didactic instructional curriculum in Diagnostic Imaging, reflecting the ethical and professional standards in the A.S.R.T. Code of Ethics; qualifying our graduates to sit for the A.R.R.T. National Registry Exam; and preparing them for a professional career in Radiography.
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Goal 1: Students will be clinically competent.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will produce consistent diagnostic quality images.
- Students will apply appropriate radiation protection.
Goal 2: Students will be professional.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate professional behavior in the clinical setting.
- Students will participate in professional learning activities.
Goal 3: Students will be effective communicators.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will effectively explain radiographic procedures to age-specific patients.
- Students will document appropriate patient history for assessment to the Radiologist.
Goal 4: Students will demonstrate adequate critical thinking skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will modify exposure technique factors to accommodate certain patient conditions.
- Students will adapt to non-routine clinical situations.
- RAD Program Effectiveness Data (Revised August 2025)
- RAD Clinical Obligations
- Radiography Professional Societies and Certification
Radiography Professional Societies
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
www.asrt.orgVirginia Society of Radiologic Technologists (VSRT)
https://bevsrt.orgRadiologic Technologist Certification Requirements
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
www.arrt.org- RAD Program Grading Policy
Grading Policy
Each course syllabus provides detailed grading criteria and requirements. To remain in the program, students must:
• Achieve an overall 80% average in all didactic and clinical Radiography classes
• Earn a grade of “C” or better in all general education courses required for the A.A.S. degree in Radiography
• Successfully perform all required clinical competencies as outlined in the ASRT CurriculumRadiography Grading Scale (no rounding)
Grade Percentage Range Grade Percentage Range Grade Percentage Range A 92-100 B 84-91 C 80-83 D 70-79 F 69 and below I Incomplete Domains of Evaluation
The Radiography Program evaluates students across three domains throughout all five semesters:
• Affective domain: Focuses on behavior, emphasizing the development of attitudes, emotions, and values
• Cognitive domain: Centers on knowledge, assessing understanding and application of concepts
• Psychomotor domain: Measures physical and technical skills, including speed and dexterity
Assessment Overview
• Classroom assessments primarily evaluate the cognitive and psychomotor domains
• Clinical assessments evaluate all three domains: cognitive, psychomotor, and affectiveAcademic Remediation
The PVCC Radiography Program lasts 21 months and requires students to retain and build on knowledge throughout the program. This ongoing learning is essential for success on both the PVCC Radiography Board Exam and the ARRT Board Exam.
Remediation Requirements
• If a student earns 79% or less on any final exam, they must complete an Academic Remediation Plan.
• The goal of remediation is to support learning and ensure student success, not to punish. It helps students stay on track and prepare for the ARRT Board Exam.
Remediation Plan Options:
• Focused review sessions with the instructor
• Test corrections
• Referrals to the Student Success Office
• Additional assigned work to reinforce concept understanding
Plans are individualized based on the student’s content mastery and instructor recommendations.PVCC Radiography Board Exam (RAD 280 – Fifth Semester)
The PVCC Radiography Board Exam serves as the final exam for RAD 280. It mirrors the ARRT Board Exam format and includes 200 questions covering:
• Patient Care
• Radiation Physics, Protection, and Radiobiology
• Image Acquisition and Evaluation
• Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance
• Radiographic Procedures
Graduation Requirements
• Complete all three versions of the PVCC Radiography Board Exam
• Score at least 80% on one attempt
• Earn an overall course grade of 80% or higher in RAD 280
Admission Requirements
- Radiography Admissions Information Book
In addition to admission to the college, students must also meet eligibility requirements specific to this program, and only a limited number of students are admitted into a given cohort. If there are more applicants during a cycle than there are available positions in the cohort, eligible applicants will be ranked according to specific criteria and students are admitted or deferred according to that rank.
Please see the Admissions Information Book below for program requirements, minimum eligibility requirements, applicant ranking criteria, and other important information for prospective students.
Radiography A.A.S. Admissions Information Book Fall 2026 Cycle
- Pre-Admission Transcript Evaluation Process
Pre-Admission Transcript Evaluation Process for Allied Health Programs
- TEAS Information
The Radiography Program requires applicants to take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills). Refer to the Radiography Admissions Information Book for required scores.
TEAS Study Materials
- PVCC students: May access study materials and practice tests off campus.
- Non-PVCC students: Must use the PVCC network on campus to access these materials.
- Library access: Computers are available in the Betty Sue Jessup Library for non-PVCC students to use.
TEAS Exam Information
- The TEAS exam may be taken at any authorized testing center that administers the complete exam.
- The PVCC Testing Center is an approved testing site. Please contact the PVCC Testing Center to inquire about scheduling at testing@pvcc.edu or 434.961.5320.
- More details available here: ATI TEAS Exam Information
- Information Sessions
Information sessions are provided each application cycle for prospective students. The purpose of these sessions is to help students to decide if this program and profession will be right for them, and to walk students through the application and admissions process. Attendees will also be able to ask the faculty questions about the program and the profession.
Attendance at an information session is strongly encouraged for all students. Refer to the current Radiography Admissions Information Book for information regarding whether your application will be ranked based on attendance.
Space is limited and registration is required for attendance. Please register via SignUp for one of the information sessions.
The following dates have been scheduled for the Fall 2025 semester:
- Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Keats Science Building K102
- Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 1-2:30 p.m. via Zoom
- A link will be sent via email to each registrant a few days before the scheduled meeting.
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 1-2:30 p.m. is Keats Science Building K102
- Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 1-2:30 p.m. via Zoom
- A link will be sent via email to each registrant a few days before the scheduled meeting.
For students who are unable to attend a live session, please view our pre-recorded abbreviated information session.
Apply for Admission
Applications are accepted through the Health and Life Sciences Application Portal. Hardcopy applications and applications received outside of the portal will not be considered for admission. Applying to other health sciences programs has no impact on an applicant’s qualifications for this program. Applications for previous years are not valid for current or future application years.
All applicants must be current PVCC students to begin their health sciences application. If you are not a current PVCC student, please click the “Apply Now” link at the top of this page and complete a VCCS/PVCC application.
Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort will open at 9:00am on February 2, 2026 and will close at 5:00pm on May 20, 2026.
Sign into the Health and Life Sciences Application Portal to begin your application.
Graduation Requirements
Students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement (CE) course to graduate.