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Launch Your Radiography Career

As a radiology tech, you can use your expertise to aid in diagnosing, caring for, and supporting patients along their journey toward whole health. At AHU Denver, we train our students to use the teachings of Christ to heal the whole patient, in body, mind, and spirit.

Your education begins by building a strong foundation in general education and hands-on laboratory skills in our state-of-the-art learning facilities. Then, you’ll apply these skills in a real-world clinical environment through your clinical education within the AdventHealth network of care.

Let us help you focus your area of expertise in health care as you work toward becoming a leader in the field through our Associate of Science (AS) in Radiography program.

Quick Facts:

Program Application Deadline: January 3
Program Start: Summer Trimester
Denver Cohort Size: max of 10 students per intake (based on faculty and clinical site availability)
Accredited Program: Our program is fully accredited by the JRCERT, preparing you to pass your National Certification Examination upon graduation. View accreditation statement.

Denver Classroom for AS Rad

About Our Radiology Tech Program in Colorado

Our Associate of Science (AS) in Radiography program is a six-trimester, blended-format program that combines classroom instruction, clinical practicum, and online learning. This innovative educational approach offers students a well-rounded and dynamic learning experience. As a distance education program, courses are delivered virtually to students located in the Denver, Colorado, and Orlando, Florida metro areas.

Through hands-on training, our students prepare for a fulfilling career as a radiologic technologist, learning from real cases and mastering the same technology used by experts. AHU’s Distance Education Radiography program provides didactic and clinical learning to the Orlando and Denver locations.

These are just the basics. Everything you'll need to know about our radiography program is available at our main program page.

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Our Accreditation

The Radiography Program at AHU is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL. 60606-3182; Phone: 312-704-5300; Fax: 312-704-5304; e-mail: mail@jrcert.org, website: www.jrcert.org. Graduates will be eligible to apply for the National Certification Examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and subsequently may be licensed by various state licensing agencies.

In 2025 recertification was awarded with an 8-year accreditation cycle with the next site visit in 2033. View program at JRCERT.

Immersive Learning. Real-World Environment.

In our radiography labs, students enrolled in our rad tech program master their craft, exploring X-ray imaging and developing a thorough understanding of radiography that they’ll apply during their clinical rotations as they complete the radiology tech program.

As a student enrolled in our radiology tech school, you'll be joined by classmates based in both Denver and Orlando — bridging the gap between learners across the country.

Denver Classroom for AS Rad

Immersive Denver classroom experience.

Two radiography students practicing x-ray skills in the lab
A student positioning another student's hand for x-ray practice
2 female students practicing skills for x-ray images of the hand
A faculty member and student demonstrate proper x-ray positioning
Denver Classroom for AS Rad
Two radiography students practicing x-ray skills in the lab
A student positioning another student's hand for x-ray practice
2 female students practicing skills for x-ray images of the hand
A faculty member and student demonstrate proper x-ray positioning

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Denver Radiography Program`1

  • How does the distance education format work for the Denver radiography program

    The AHU Denver radiography program uses a blended distance-education format where lecture courses are delivered virtually alongside students at the Orlando campus, while hands-on labs and clinical rotations are completed in person in the Denver area. 

    This six-trimester curriculum combines interactive online learning modules with local, hands-on lab practice and real-world clinical training within the regional AdventHealth network. 

  • Where do Denver radiography students complete their hands-on clinical rotations?

    Denver radiography students complete their required clinical practicums directly within local healthcare facilities in the AdventHealth network. These clinical rotations allow students to work alongside experienced radiologic technologists, operating modern X-ray and diagnostic imaging technology on real patient cases.

  • What is the class size for the Denver radiography program?

    The Denver radiography program accepts a maximum of 10 students per intake. Class sizes are kept small to guarantee dedicated lab space and clinical placement availability

  • Is the Denver radiography program accredited, and will I be eligible for ARRT certification?

    Yes, the radiography program at AdventHealth University is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

    Completing this accredited Associate of Science program makes you eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and apply for state licensure.

  • How much do radiology techs make in Colorado?

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a radiology tech salary in Colorado features a median annual wage of $87,760, which breaks down to about $42.19 per hour. 

    Your overall earning potential can grow even further depending on your years of experience, your specific work setting (such as a hospital, outpatient clinic, etc.), and whether you pursue additional specialized imaging credentials. For the most up-to-date wage information, you can review the BLS occupational employment statistics for radiologic technologists.

Let’s Get Started — Together

Take the first step to achieving your dream career. You can learn more about the Associate of Science in Radiography program, request more information to have a member of our admissions team reach out directly to answer your questions, or apply now to get started working toward your new career.

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