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Program Goals

We maintain a standard of excellence in both the quality of our education and your growth as a healthcare provider.  We have established specific goals and outcomes for our radiography program, and we strive to ensure every graduate of our program achieves these outcomes. Learn more about our goals and expected outcomes.

Goal Statement Expected Learning Outcomes
The A.S. Radiography student will be an effective communicator who possesses appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in the practice of healthcare as a ministry. Communication
  1. Students will integrate and apply oral communications in the clinical setting.
  2. Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
The A.S. Radiography student will be a critical thinker who gathers relevant information and analyzes and uses that knowledge in practicing healthcare as a ministry. Critical Thinking
  1. Students will demonstrate retention and application of knowledge when assessing for appropriate positioning and image quality.
  2. Students will accurately perform radiographic examinations, demonstrating the ability to adapt to atypical situations.
The A.S. Radiography student will demonstrate professional expertise by passing appropriate examinations and exhibiting clinical competence along with the context of healthcare as a ministry. Proessional Expertise/Clinical Competence
  1. Students will utilize appropriate radiation and patient safety measures.
  2. Students will demonstrate radiographic positioning knowledge to obtain quality diagnostic images.
  3. Students will demonstrate an adequate knowledge base of the radiography profession.

Program Effectiveness Data

The performance of the A.S. Radiography Program is reflected through program effectiveness data as defined by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

The program’s assessment plan identifies 3 areas to serve as program effectiveness metrics: program completion rate, credentialing examination pass rate, and post graduate job placement. These measurements represent achievements of the student’s experience, development, competency, and their effectiveness as an imaging professional.

Current program effectiveness data as measured for a five year period:

Credentialing Examination Pass Rate

Credentialing Examination Pass Rate is based on a graduate’s first attempt on the national credentialing examination within six months post-graduation (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography exam). The program benchmark targets a pass rate of no less than 75% at first attempt and within six months of graduation.

Program Completion Rate

Program Completion Rate is defined as the number of students who complete the program within the stated program length.The program benchmark is set for an annual program completion rate of 60% or greater.

Job Placement Rate

Job Placement Rate is defined as the number of graduates who have self-reported employment in the field of radiography within twelve months of graduation. The program benchmark is set for job placement of 75% or more of graduates who are seeking employment within twelve months of graduation, as reported on received graduate surveys

Program Effectiveness Data can also be found on the JRCERT Website