Radiologic Technology - How to Apply - Mission, Goals & Outcomes

MISSION:
The Radiologic Technology career major provides an accredited plan of study within the framework of the career and technology education system that prepares individuals for employment in the performance of medical imaging procedures along with their accompanying responsibilities. 

GOALS/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Goal #1 – Students will be clinically competent

       Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will apply positioning skills
2. Students will select appropriate technical factors
3. Students will practice radiation protection

Goal #2 – Students will demonstrate communication skills

       Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate written communication skills
2. Students will demonstrate oral communication skills

Goal #3 – Students will develop critical thinking skills

       Student Learning Outcomes:

1.  Students will adapt standard procedures for non-routine patients
2. Students will adapt technical factors to improve image quality

Goal #4 – Students will model professionalism

       Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate work ethics
2. Students will demonstrate that they value education and advancement in the field

PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS DATA

Five-Year ARRT Pass Rate Averages

Credentialing Examination Pass Rate - for radiography, radiation therapy, and magnetic resonance is defined as the number of student graduates who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation.

Five-Year Job Placement Averages

Job Placement Rate (JPR) - is defined as the number of graduates employed in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, or medical dosimetry within twelve months of graduation compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences.

*The JRCERT has defined "not actively seeking employment" as: 1) graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts; 2) graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation; 3) graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours; 4) graduate is on active military duty; and/or 5) graduate is continuing education.

Annual Program Completion Rates

Annual Program Completion Rate (PCR) - is defined as the number of students who complete the program within 150% of the stated program length compared with the number of students who initially started with the cohort.

More information regarding program effectiveness data can be found  by going to the JRCERT URL: www.jrcert.org