Erin Martin, director of Radiology Technology at West Virginia University at Parkersburg (Photo Provided)

PARKERSBURG — West Virginia University at Parkersburg has announced the launch of its new Radiology Technology program.

The program, which offers an accelerated 16-month curriculum, will be available starting in May.

Erin Martin, director of Radiology Technology at WVUP, is drawing on her own journey from education major to health care professional.

After experiencing complications during her pregnancy and undergoing several ultrasounds, Martin felt called to radiology and health care. This experience inspired her to transition into the field, where she now combines her passion for both health care and education by teaching future radiologic technologists.

After graduating from WVUP with her regents bachelor of arts degree, Martin spent 12 years at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center working in the field.

“I knew I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives through health care, and radiology offered the perfect opportunity to do so,” she said. “Now, as I teach and train future radiologic technologists, it feels like a dream come true to be combining my love for education and health care.”

Students in the program will receive hands-on experience at WVU Medicine, working alongside registered technologists in a variety of clinical settings, including routine exams, trauma situations and specialized areas like the cardiac cath lab.

The prerequisites for admission include completing Biology 109, achieving a score of 75 or higher on the HESI entrance exam, completing a four-hour job shadowing session at Camden Clark and maintaining a minimum 2.0 gpa. Applications for the program are available in the Nursing Office at WVUP or at https://www.wvup.edu/academics/programs/radiology-technology/

The program is eligible for the WV Invests grant and qualifies for the Ohio reciprocity agreement, offering an affordable pathway for students pursuing a career in health care.

More information about the Radiology Technology program is available by contacting admissions@wvup.edu or call 304-424-8310.