Radiography

The Radiography program at WVU Hospitals (WVUH) is a two-year (22-month) certificate program offering comprehensive clinical and didactic education in Radiologic Technology. Successful completion qualifies graduates as eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam in Radiography, pending ARRT review and approval. In addition, the program fulfills the educational requirements for all U.S. states requiring state licensure or certification (see Professional Certification and Licensure Disclosure under Program Documents).

To be eligible to sit for the certification exam in Radiography administered by ARRT, students must document the completion of an associate’s degree (or higher) upon entering or when completing our program. For students entering without a degree, WVUH has partnered with WVU Potomac State College and Pierpont Community and Technical College so that enrolled students can complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in concurrence with their Radiologic Technology education at WVUH. Please review our admission policy below with regards to the degree requirement and the three options for applying for admission consideration.

The program is authorized to enroll 24 students per year. The deadline for completed applications is March 1 of each year, and the program begins during the first week of August each year. Student selection for enrollment is competitive and is based upon academic qualifications, a personal interview, previous healthcare and/or work experience, and the individual’s projected ability to make a significant contribution to the healthcare profession. For information regarding the admission process and requirements, please review the following links:

• Admissions Policy
• Essential Performance Standards
• Information for International Applicants

If you have or will have obtained an associate’s degree (or higher) by the program start date, please apply directly to our program using the application below:

• WVUH Application

 

If you will not have the minimum required associate’s degree before the start date, you will be required to participate in one of the associate’s degree options below. Please review the attached information and complete the Radiologic Technology program application through the college of your choice by selecting one of the links below:

• WVU Potomac State College Application
• Pierpont Community and Technical College Application

Tuition is $1,500 per semester ($6,000 for the 22-month program.) Additional costs include books, uniforms, graduation fees, certification exam fees, and conference registration and travel expenses. Students are informed of required textbook and uniform purchases upon admission to the program. Upon acceptance into the program, students are assessed a nonrefundable $50 admission fee. All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Students participating in one of the associate’s degree options will be assessed tuition and fees based on the respective college’s current fee structure. For more information, view our estimated Cost of Attendance guidelines.

The Radiography program is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federal student financial assistance programs, including the Pell Grant and Direct Loan programs. In addition, the program is approved for Montgomery GI Bill benefits for eligible enrolled veterans. Student financial aid eligibility is determined upon admission into the program. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the Financial Aid page.

The Radiology department at WVUH utilizes the latest in imaging technology to provide a wide variety of diagnostic capabilities. Image acquisition is 100 percent digital and uses CareStream DRX-1™ DR systems, Canon RADREX™ DR systems, and a FUJIFILM™ Picture Archiving and Communication system for image display and archiving. The main facility is located within WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, with satellite imaging units located in the adjacent Physician Office Center and WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Additional clinical sites include the University Town Centre outpatient clinic, Fairmont Gateway Clinic, Fairmont Medical Center, and Cheat Lake Physicians outpatient clinic. Imaging equipment consists of 17 general radiographic units, four digital R/F units, 21 mobile units, 17 fluoroscopic C-arms, six Canon CT scanners, and five neuro, vascular, and interventional suites.