Academic Options

Bellevue College offers numerous academic options designed to meet the needs of students whether looking to enter into an imaging field through an associates degree, obtain advanced technical skills through advanced certificates, or compete an bachelors degree to become more competitive in the healthcare field.

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Step 1: Associates Degree

Students looking to enter an imaging must first complete an Associates Degree program. Bellevue College offers numerous associates degrees in several different imaging fields. These associates degrees prepare you to enter the imaging field and can lead to advanced imaging certificates and a bachelors of applied science degree. Learn more…


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Step 2: National Certification Exam

Upon successful completion of your program, you’ll be eligible to apply to take the national certification exams through your imaging programs certifying board. Each imaging field has a specific certifying board and requirements.


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Step 3: Advanced Certifications

Bellevue College offers several Advanced Certificates for current registered imaging professionals. These Advanced Certificates prepare imaging professionals to sit for the national exams in a post primary modality. Students will meet the structured education requirement as well as have the option to complete a clinical practicum to achieve the required required competencies. Learn more…


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Step 4: Bachelors Degree Completion

Bellevue College offers several Bachelors of Applied Science degree options for current registered imaging professionals. These degree completion options are designed to prepare professionals for advanced modality exams as well as management positions seeking imaging professionals with advanced degrees. These degree completion is called a 2+2 model meaning you come in with a 2 year degree (from any regionally accredited institution) and complete your last 2 years at Bellevue College to earn your 4 year Bachelors degree! Learn more…

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Last Updated December 8, 2021