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Radiologic Technology
ATTENTION: NEW SPRING-START- applications will be accepted December 8, 2008 through December 19, 2008. EARLY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
The Radiologic Technology is now a spring start program. It will remain an 8-quarter program, graduating at the end of the second winter quarter. The prerequisites will remain the same.
STUDENTS COMPLETING ALL PREREQUISITES BY THE END OF FALL QUARTER 2008 WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR SPRING START- 2009. STUDENTS COMPLETING ONE PREREQUISITE COURSE DURING THE WINTER QUARTER 2009 MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION IF THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE, AND THE REMAINING COURSE IS COMPLETED WITH A "C" OR HIGHER. PLEASE CONTACT THE ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATIONAL PLANNER FOR MORE INFORMATION- aolson@wvc.edu
Mission:
The Wenatchee Valley College Radiography Program, in close cooperation with quality affiliate health care centers, is committed to providing proficient, caring radiographers.
Goals:
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Provide students with abundant learning opportunities to prepare them to successfully pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists National Board Examination.
- Prepare students to enter the workforce as competent entry-level radiographers.
The medical specialty of radiology continues to see new and exciting advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Radiologic technologists, with their special skills involving the use of ionizing radiation (X-rays), are important members of the modern health care team.
Radiologic technology at Wenatchee Valley College is a limited-enrollment program requiring eight consecutive quarters, including summer quarters. Upon completion, the student receives an associate of technical sciences degree in radiologic technology and is eligible to apply for the national board examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
During the first year, students learn theory and principles of radiographic imaging and safety, and develop the necessary skills to perform as technologists. Facilities on campus include three energized X-ray rooms and a radiographic processor. Multiple phantom parts (bones and a lifelike human replica) are used by the students in the X-ray lab. Students spend the second year doing hands-on work, under professional supervision, in affiliate clinical facilities in Wenatchee or out of town.
A negative drug test is required for the Radiologic Technology program. Students that fail the drug test will not be able to complete the program.
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