Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technology Eligibility Requirements

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information.

Credentialing Examination

The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Job Placement

The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Program Completion

The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.

Program graduates enjoy the advantages of an articulation agreement with the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging program at Southern Illinois University.

On the basis of program philosophy and mission statement, the faculty believes that the graduate of the SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing & Health Sciences Radiologic Technology program will be able to:

1. Provide basic patient care and comfort, and anticipate patient needs
2. Provide appropriate patient education
3. Practice radiation protection
4. Understand basic x-ray production and interactions
5. Operate medical imaging equipment and accessory devices
6. Position the patient and medical imaging system to perform examinations and procedures
7. Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures
8. Demonstrate knowledge of human structure, function, and pathology
9. Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to quality assurance activities
10. Evaluate the performance of medical imaging systems
11. Evaluate medical images for technical quality
12. Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to medical image processing
13. Understand the safe limits of equipment operation
14. Recognize equipment malfunctions and report them to the proper authority
15. Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to verbal, nonverbal, and written medical communication in patient care intervention and professional relationships
16. Develop professional values by supporting the profession's code of ethics and complying with the profession's scope of practice
17. Competently perform radiologic procedures on children and adults
18. Interact with patients and families in a manner that provides the desired psychosocial support including the recognition of cultural and socioeconomic differences
19. Document relevant aspects of patient care
20. Demonstrate an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the radiologic technologist within the healthcare delivery system
21. Read and interpret professional literature
22. Participate in continuing development of knowledge and skills through lifelong learning activities

The mission of Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Radiography Program is to graduate students with entry-level employment skills to perform diagnostic medical radiography.

Students Will be Clinically Competent

1. Students can correctly position radiographic examinations.
2. Students can demonstrate good patient care skills.
3. Students can demonstrate good radiation protection skills.
4. Students can effectively technically evaluate a radiograph.

Graduates Will Effectively Use Problem Solving and Critical-Thinking Skills

1. Students can debate logically.
2. Students can reach logical conclusions and demonstrate an appropriate sequence on term paper.
3. Students can meet program benchmarks on exit testing (CAAP) critical thinking, writing and science reasoning.
4. Students can modify appropriate factors on trauma patients.

Graduates Will Be Effective Communicators

1. Graduates can write a college-level term paper.
2. Graduates can present information in an oral fashion at an audience appropriate level.
3. Students can effectively communicate with patients.
4. Students will score 65 or above on CAAP testing (writing skills).

Students Will Develop Professionally

1. Graduates will be professional in their appearance and actions.
2. Students will complete service obligations.
3. Graduates will pass the registry exam.

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