• Goals/Outcomes Assessment Plan • Program Effectiveness Data
Clinical Competency
Students will have the prerequisite clinical skills to be an entry-level radiographer.
Desired Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate starting and completing tasks with motivation and enthusiasm in the healthcare field of radiology.
- Students will be able to select appropriate technical parameters to produce diagnostic images.
- Students will be able to demonstrate and identify appropriate anatomy in its entirety in proper position on their images.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of ALARA and the requirements set by federal and state agencies.
- Students will demonstrate radiation safety with regard to patients, personnel, and self.
Problem-solving and Critical Thinking
Students will demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the clinical setting.
Desired Outcomes:
- Students will be able to analyze finished radiographic images for diagnostic quality.
- Students will demonstrate problem-solving / critical thinking skills as they relate to the ordered exam and patient condition.
Communication
Students will have oral and written communication skills appropriate to their level of education
and healthcare environment.
Desired Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate appropriate communication skills with the patient and co-workers.
- Students will demonstrate effective oral and written language skills.
Professionalism
The students will demonstrate knowledge of professional ethics, professionalism, and life-long learning in the field.
Desired Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate the knowledge and practice of professional ethics and legal issues.
- Student learning will be expanded by participating in other imaging modalities.
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* Program Effectiveness Data
The program will assure educational effectiveness and graduate entry-level radiographers. Student five-year certification exam American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Radiography (ARRT) pass rate on the first attempt will be 80% or greater within six months of graduation.
| Year |
Percent passing on first attempt |
Number of Students |
| 2016 |
100% |
17 of 17 students
passed on first attempt |
| 2017 |
90% |
18 of 20 students
passed on first attempt |
| 2018 |
86% |
18 of 21 students
passed on first attempt |
| 2019 |
90% |
18 of 20 students
passed on first attempt |
| 2020 |
95% |
21 of 22 students
passed on first attempt |
| 5-year Average |
92% |
|
Five-year average job placement of not less than 75% within 1-year post-graduation.
| Year Graduated |
Results of graduate survey report that they are employed |
Number of Students graduated |
| 2016 |
100% |
18 students graduated |
| 2017 |
93% |
18 students graduated |
| 2018 |
100% |
18 students graduated |
| 2018 |
100% |
21 students graduated |
| 2019 |
100% |
20 students graduated |
| 5-year Average |
99% |
|
Student Retention: Students beginning and completing the 21-month program will be 75% or greater.
| Year |
Percent Completion |
Students began program |
Students completed
the program |
| 2016 |
71% |
24 |
17 |
| 2017 |
83% |
24 |
20 |
| 2018 |
88% |
24 |
21 |
| 2019 |
83% |
24 |
20 |
| 2020 |
91% |
24 |
22 |
| 5-year Average |
|
|
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* Program effectiveness data explanation can be located at JRCERT website (www.jrcert.org). Questions regarding the WC Radiologic Technology program effectiveness data should contact the program director.
Rev: 07/29/2020
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