Unlock Your Potential with Centura College’s Medical Assistant with Limited Scope Radiologic Technology Diploma
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Program Overview
Are you ready to open the doors to a rewarding career in healthcare? Centura College’s Medical Assistant diploma program equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel in healthcare settings and kickstart a rewarding career in the medical support field. Another option is the opportunity to complete the Medical Assistant with Limited Scope Radiologic Technology diploma program. This specialized training is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the medical field to find employment in physician offices, hospitals, urgent care centers, and more. The combined curriculum encompasses clinical skills, billing and office coursework, and X-ray techniques.
This course is a student’s introduction to the significance of safety and protection. We’ll review
- Shielding, exposure restriction, and filtration
- Image receptors, protective devices
- Biological aspects of radiation
- And more
format and duration
- Diploma
- Program length: 65 weeks
- Credit Hours 48 hours
- Courses: 16
Radiologic Procedures
Let’s get familiar with common terminology, positioning, and imaging principles. We’ll focus on key principles such as:
- Radiation protection
- Anatomy
- Radiographic positions
- And more
ARRT Exam Prep
The ARRT Exam Prep course focuses on preparing students to pass the ARRT Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography exam. The class will conclude with a practicum, in which students will apply what they learned in a medical office setting. We’ll go over:
- Production and control of X-ray exposure
- Essential steps to produce quality radiographs of all body structures
- Behaviors, knowledge, and skills needed for safe patient care
- And more
personality assessment
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Financial Aid
We help develop a personalized financial plan for every student at Centura College.
Investing in the right education now pays higher dividends when you start your new career. To assist you in making the cost of attending Centura affordable, we offer assistance as you plan to begin your academic career. All prospective students talk with one of our Financial Aid Advisors to develop a financial plan, discuss qualifications and obtain any necessary applications.
Our Financial Aid Expert will provide you with options to make best education investment in yourself, both realistic and affordable. Let us help you find option that suits you best. Fill out the form NOW!
Centura is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a proprietary institution of higher education for the purpose of student participation in federal grant and loan programs. Centura’s training is also approved to accept various types of military tuition assistance and veteran benefits for active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their dependents.
The school also has tuition payment plans available if you are using income from a part-time job, family, or personal resources to meet tuition obligations. There are also scholarships, scholarship match program and private, non-federal loan sources available. A plan tailored to meet your needs while attending school can be arranged. Check with your Financial Aid Advisor for full details on tuition payment schedules.
Some of the many types of financial aid and assistance options available to qualified students are:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Federal Family Educational Loan Programs
- Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
- PLUS Loans
- Military Tuition Assistance
- Veteran Benefits
- Rehabilitative Services
- Veteran Survivors Benefits
- Scholarships
- Scholarship Match Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Centura College
Convenient campus locations close to home and work, day and night classes available, career placement assistance for all graduates, focused, career-oriented education, hands-on training in classroom labs, instructors with real-world experience bring learning to life, Financial aid available for those who qualify, business and industry leaders provide input on training and trends, military tuition assistance and veterans’ benefits for those who qualify, free tutoring support.
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Our Locations
Chesapeake, Virginia
Centura Chesapeake
1150 Greenbrier Parkway,
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Newport News, Virginia
Centura Newport News
616 Denbigh Blvd,
Newport News, VA 23608
Norfolk, Virginia
Centura Norfolk
7020 N Military Hwy,
Norfolk, VA 23518
*Not all programs are offered at all locations.