Radiography Program Information at WVNCC: Overview and Application Process
WVNCC Radiography Program offers an A.A.S. Degree in Radiography at its Wheeling Campus. The program is accredited by JRCERT and boasts 12 diverse Clinical Education Sites. Learn about the selective application process, interview pointers, conditional acceptance criteria, and potential career opportunities in the field of Radiography. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 9% growth in Radiography and outlines various specialties within the field.
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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 12 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 in Jan.! **Applications must be received by 2ndThur. in June at 12PM** >>Overall GPA of at least 2.75 on most recent transcripts. >>TEAS Composite Score of at least 58. >>3 Completed/Signed Reference Forms (from Radiography Program Webpage) & current resume. >>Interviews conducted in June.
Interview Pointers (Not required but may result in additional interview points *Med. Term Course *A/P Course *HC Volunteer/HC Job *Current CPR Certification *ACT or SAT Test *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, Tetanus, 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
