Following admission, successful completion of a criminal background check and drug testing will be required (at student expense) for participation in clinical education courses (entry-level and second modality programs). Failure to pass one of these tests will prevent the student from successfully completing the clinical education requirements and, therefore, the program. In addition, before a student begins the entry-level or second modality program of study, it should be noted that a conviction of either a felony or misdemeanor (other than parking/speeding violations) is considered as part of the determination of eligibility for the certifying exam of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Questions should be referred to the Department of Radiation Sciences.

Prior to attending clinical education, students are required to be CPR certified and show evidence of appropriate immunizations.

Clinical hours may vary but are limited to weekdays - no weekend or evening hours are assigned except for our diagnostic medical sonography and radiography programs. Students may be required to travel to clinical sites up to 80 miles from our campus, with opportunities for elective rotations are sites still further away. However, the majority of clinical sites are within the greater Richmond metropolitan area.

Students are required to be in uniform, including a VCU Identification badge, for all clinical assignments. In addition, individual clinical sites may require additional orientation education and identification badges. Professional conduct is expected at all times.

Students are covered by professional liability insurance, provided by the University, during scheduled clinical education course work.

The most current student handbooks may be found below. Please contact the department for past handbooks.

In general, course grading scales are established by the individual course faculty.