The Radiography Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College is a two-year program that prepares you to go directly into a specialized career as a radiographer.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine the value of clear images generated by high-tech medical equipment for a person in need of medical care. And imagine the value that someone trained in the use of such equipment brings to a medical team. The radiographer is an integral member of the medical team. Radiographers operate high-tech imaging equipment and perform diagnostic imaging examinations that help doctors accurately diagnose and treat their patients for injury and disease. Valencia’s A.S. degree in Radiography prepares students to become highly skilled professionals in the safe and effective use of radiation to treat patients.
Learn How To
Apply knowledge of human anatomy to position the patient’s body so that the correct areas can be radiographed
Produce quality radiographs (X-rays) for use in diagnosing and treating medical problems
Protect patient's and self from radiation
Provide respectful care to patient's
Job Outlook
Radiographers are employed primarily in hospitals. Career opportunities are also available in radiological/imaging centers, urgent care clinics, private physicians’ offices, and public health service facilities. Employment within the radiologic profession is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. As the population grows older, there will be an increase in medical conditions, such as breaks and fractures caused by osteoporosis, which usually requires imaging to diagnose them.
Potential Careers
Radiographer
Radiologic Technologist
Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be clinically competent
Students will practice radiation protection.
Students/Graduates will pass the certification exam.
Students/Graduates will be adequately prepared to perform as entry-level practitioners.
Students will select appropriate technical factors.
Students/Graduates will apply positioning skills.
Students will be able to communicate
Students will verify patient’s identity.
Student will be able to obtain patient’s clinical history.
Student will be able to explain the procedure to the patient.
Student will inquire about pregnancy.
Student will be able to communicate with the physician and healthcare team with oral and written summary of procedure.
Students will evaluate the importance of professional growth and development
Students will arrive to clinical site on time.
Students will report to supervisor.
Students are prepared to start work on time and equipped with necessary tools (markers, badge, etc).
Students accept constructive criticism and make changes as needed.
Students regard authority and are respectful.
Students will display professional conduct, language and mannerisms while in the clinical site.
Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Student is adaptable to new and unfamiliar situations.
Student will perform one trauma lower extremity competency.
Student will perform one trauma upper extremity competency.
*O preço é estimado e tem caráter informativo, por favor, verifique esta informação com a instituição.
31 January 2025
Data de início
5 Maio 2025
Winter Park Campus
850 W. Morse Blvd.,
WINTER PARK,
Florida,
32789, United States
*O preço é estimado e tem caráter informativo, por favor, verifique esta informação com a instituição.
31 January 2025
Data de início
5 Maio 2025
Valencia College
West Campus,
1800 South Kirkman Road,
ORLANDO,
Florida,
32811, United States
U.S. high School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
English Proficiency:
Official TOEFL result (minimum score 45)
Official IELTS result (minimum score 5.5)
Official LOEP result (minimum score 86 – offered at Valencia College)
Successful completion of English Composition or its equivalent (as determined by Valencia) with a grade of C or higher
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