Program Outcomes

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes are statements that specify what faculty want students to learn or be able to do as a result of successfully completing the Medical Radiography program. Student learning outcomes are clear, concise statements that describe how students can demonstrate their mastery of program skills.

Upon completion of the Medical Radiography program, students will be able to:

• Produce quality diagnostic images for routine radiographic exams.
• Practice radiation protection.
• Modify standard procedures.
• Critique radiographic images.
• Practice patient confidentiality.
• Perform procedures with compassion to all.
• Demonstrate effective oral communication.
• Demonstrate written communication skills.

Program Outcome: Graduates will become certified through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

• Benchmark: Five-year average credentialing exam pass rate of not less than 88% on first attempt within six months of graduation.

Program Outcome: Graduates will obtain employment as a medical radiographer.

• Benchmark: Five-year average job placement of not less than 75% within twelve months of graduation.

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) has defined “not actively seeking employment” as:

1. Graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts OR
2. Graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation OR
3. Graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours OR
4. Graduate is on active military duty OR
5. Graduate is continuing education.

Program Outcome: Students entering the program will complete the program.

• Benchmark: Five-year average retention rate of 90% of each graduating class.

As specified by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), when calculating the total number of students who complete the program, programs need not consider students who attrite due to nonacademic reasons, such as:

• Financial, medical/mental health, or family reasons
• Military deployment
• Change in major/course of study
• Other reasons an institution may classify as nonacademic withdrawal

For more information regarding program effectiveness data visit the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) website at www.jrcert.org.