About Our Radiography Program

The Associate of Science 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 through technology to students located in the Denver, Colorado, and Orlando, Florida metro areas.

Through hands-on training, our students prepare for a fulfilling radiography career, learning from real cases and mastering the same technology used by experts. AHU’s Distance Education Radiography program offers didactic and clinical learning opportunities at both the Orlando and Denver locations.

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Immersive Learning. Real-World Environment.

In our radiography labs, students master their skills, exploring x-ray imaging and developing a thorough understanding of radiography that they’ll apply during their clinical rotations toward the completion of their radiography degree.

As a student in AdventHealth University's radiography program, your classmates will be in both Orlando and Denver. Bridging the gap between learners across the country.

The radiography lab at AHU's Orlando Campus

The radiography lab at AHU's Orlando campus.

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The radiography lab at AHU's Orlando campus.

students hands-on learning with professor in lab

The radiography lab at AHU's Orlando campus.

Group of radiography students in lab with professor

The radiography lab at AHU Orlando

professor and students in radiography lab

The radiography lab at AHU Orlando.

two radiography students examining the anatomy of a skeleton in classroom

Radiography students in Orlando classroom.

Two radiography students practicing x-ray skills in the lab

The radiography lab at AHU Denver

Denver Classroom for AS Rad

Immersive Denver classroom experience.

The radiography lab at AHU's Orlando Campus
Group of students with professor in radiography lab
students hands-on learning with professor in lab
Group of radiography students in lab with professor
professor and students in radiography lab
two radiography students examining the anatomy of a skeleton in classroom
Two radiography students practicing x-ray skills in the lab
Denver Classroom for AS Rad
A female radiography student viewing a diagnostic image on a monitor

Your Future in Radiography is Crystal Clear

Radiographers are problem solvers who use sophisticated imaging equipment to pinpoint abnormalities. They can identify illnesses in their early stages and help physicians care for patients quickly and accurately.

No two days are the same for radiographers. That’s why, at AdventHealth University, we train our students to think critically and make thoughtful decisions that promote healing. As technology advances, the demand for skilled and adaptable radiographers continues to grow. In our radiography program, students partner with experts certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), who challenge and inspire with real cases.

We ensure that our students acquire the skills necessary to succeed in their radiography career path. With an associate's degree in radiography, you may choose to enter the field right out of school, or you may pursue further training in a specialty like computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), administration, education, or sales. Wherever your training takes you, establish your foundation with AdventHealth University.

Real Students. Real Stories. Real Success.

Hear what our graduates have to say about how our radiography program set them up for success in their journeys as healthcare providers.

Eilanie, AHU Graduate - Associate of Science in Radiography
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Eilanie, class of 2019

Sergio, AHU Student - Associate of Science in Radiography
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Sergio, class of 2020

Our Accreditation

The AdventHealth University Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 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. 

The radiography program's current award is 8-years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter are available at the JCERT Website.

Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Our Associate of Science in Radiography Program

Program Overview

  • How long is the radiography program?

    The Associate of Science in Radiography program is a six-trimester (two-year) track. This blended-format curriculum combines rigorous classroom instruction, online learning modules and highly immersive clinical practicums to ensure you are fully prepared for your certification exams upon graduation.

  • The Associate of Science in Radiography program is a six-trimester (two-year) track. This blended-format curriculum combines rigorous classroom instruction, online learning modules and highly immersive clinical practicums to ensure you are fully prepared

    No, the radiography program requires full-time enrollment, and core courses must be taken in the exact sequence outlined in the academic catalog. You must take your didactic (classroom) and clinical courses concurrently.

    However, you are permitted to complete your general education courses ahead of time, provided they do not conflict with your core radiography schedule.

  • Can I choose when and where I complete my clinical education?

    Clinical placement sites are strictly assigned by the program faculty to ensure you receive comprehensive, well-rounded training. We cannot make accommodations or reassignments based on a student's personal address, work schedule or obligations and you should prepare to have sufficient transportation to reach your assigned clinical sites.

  • Can I work while attending the radiography program?

    Because the radiography curriculum is highly rigorous, we strongly advise against working full-time while enrolled. In addition to your standard class and lab commitments, you must complete 16 to 20 hours of clinical rotations per week. Students who choose to work typically limit their hours to weekends and often reduce or eliminate their work schedules entirely during their final trimesters to focus on their studies.

Admissions and Application Requirements

  • Do I need to complete all prerequisite courses before applying?

    You may apply to the program before finishing your prerequisites, but you must successfully complete College Algebra prior to the program's anticipated start date. If you have not met all prerequisite requirements before the official start date, you will not be permitted to begin the program.

Career and Certification Opportunities

  • What can you do with a radiography associate’s degree?

    With an associate’s degree in radiography, you can pass the ARRT certification exam to work as a radiologic technologist in hospitals, imaging centers and outpatient clinics. Earning your associate’s degree is the essential foundational step that opens the door to multiple specialized fields within diagnostic imaging.

    To explore the diverse roles and specialties available to you upon graduation, read our guide on 6 radiography careers to consider.

  • Will I be a certified and licensed radiographer when I graduate?

    Graduating from the Associate of Science in Radiography program does not automatically grant you certification, but it does make you fully eligible to take the national certification examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

    Upon passing this exam, you will become a registered radiographer. Please note that approximately two-thirds of U.S. states also require radiographers to obtain a state-specific license, so you must verify the requirements for the specific state where you plan to practice.

Your Dream. Your Journey. Your Move.

As a radiographer, you can use your expertise to aid in diagnosing, caring for and supporting patients along their journey toward well-being. At AdventHealth University, our affiliation with AdventHealth provides our graduates with more opportunities to find employment within this large and internationally recognized health system. Let us help you focus your care and work toward becoming leaders in Imaging.

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