School of Medical Imaging
Currently offering two educational programs
The Medical Radiography Program is a 40hr/week four-semester (2 year) program. Students will begin evening shift rotations sometime during their second semester.
The Computed Tomography Program is a 24-week secondary pathway curriculum offered to registered technologists seeking to expand their skill set.
Program Mission
Serving our community by educating caring, competent entry-level radiologic technologists.
Curriculum
The curriculum provides a combination of clinical and didactic learning within the hospital setting for the radiology students. Students receive instruction in patient care, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, positioning, physics, radiobiology, radiation protection, and radiographic exposure.
The Computed Tomography program also provides both clinical and didactic instruction. Those who complete the program are eligible to take the ARRT exam to earn credentials in computed tomography.
Accreditation Status
The Medical Radiography Program offered at Winchester Medical Center is a certificate program which is accredited by
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
In 2022, the Program earned an 8 year accreditation. General accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here. The next review by the JRCERT is anticipated in 2030. Upon successful completion of the certificate program, graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national registry exam.
The
Computed Tomography program also provides both clinical and didactic instruction. Those who complete
the program are eligible to take the ARRT exam to earn credentials in
computed tomography.
Both the Medical Radiography Program and the Computed Tomography Program
are certified to operate in the Commonwealth of Virginia by SCHEV, State
Council of Higher Education for Virginia. (www.schev.edu)
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Program Effectiveness Data
Additional Information
To learn more about the affiliation agreement and potential transfer between the School of Medical Imaging and St. Joseph's College of Maine, click here.
Contact Us
For additional information you may contact the school at:
Winchester Medical Center
Medical Radiography Program
220 Campus Blvd, Suite 300
System Support Building (SSB)
Winchester, VA 22601
Phone
(540) 536-7935
Important to Note: Applications are accepted throughout the year, but there is a defined cut-off date for each annual cohort.
Applications are available via the links above and may be sent electronically. Click here to email a completed application.
If not sent electronically, completed applications may be mailed to the Medical Radiography Program, 220 Campus Boulevard, Suite 300, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.