Bachelor of Science in Clinical Radiation Sciences in Radiography

Virginia Commonwealth University

The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Radiation Sciences with the following areas of concentration: diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy and radiography. Upon meeting prerequisites and gaining admission to the program, students complete a three-year, full-time program that includes general education and professional course work. Graduates of the program are eligible for national certification examinations in their respective area of concentration. Upon completion of one of the concentrations, the graduate is eligible for the relevant national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Graduates of the nuclear medicine technology concentration also are eligible for the certification examination administered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography concentration are also eligible for the certification examination administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Program core learning outcomes Demonstrate proficiency in performing imaging/therapy procedures Demonstrate proper patient care skills Practice appropriate methods of patient safety (to include radiation safety as appropriate) Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication Demonstrate the ability to critically think and problem solve Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior Radiography concentration-specific outcome Demonstrate proficiency in performing radiographic procedures

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