Program Data

Program Mission

The mission of the Southeast Community College Radiologic Technology Program is to prepare entry level Radiologic Technologists. The program, with collaboration from healthcare professionals, will empower students to apply learned skills within the ethical, professional, and legal boundaries of a diverse community.

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes

Goal 1: Clinical Competency - Students will integrate ALARA principles in clinical practice.

1. Students will analyze the exposure index values.
2. Students will select the appropriate technical factors for radiographic exams.

Goal 2: Communication - Students will effectively communicate in the clinical area.

1. Students will interact with patients to collect, comprehend and record patient history, as well as educate the patient about the procedure.
2. Students will communicate effectively with Radiologists, radiographers, peers, instructors and other healthcare providers.

Goal 3: Critical Thinking - Students will effectively utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills.

1. Students will distinguish between a routine and difficult patient and utilize critical thinking/problem solving skills to perform radiographic examinations.
2. Students will accurately evaluate images for diagnostic quality.

Goal 4: Professionalism - Students will demonstrate professional behaviors.

1. Students will provide appropriate patient care.
2. Students will exhibit values and ethical behaviors of a radiographer.

Goal 5: The Program will monitor program effectiveness.

1. The Program will document a 5-year, 85% minimum, Credentialing Exam pass rate on the first attempt.
2. The Program will document a 5-year, 85% minimum, Credentialing Exam final average.
3. The Program will document a 5-year, 85% minimum, Program Completion Rate.
4. The Program will document a 5-year, 85% minimum, Placement Rate within six months of graduation.
5. The Program will document a 5-year, 85% minimum, overall Graduate Satisfaction.
6. The Program will document a 5-year, 85% minimum, overall Employer Satisfaction.

The Program annually evaluates the Radiography Program, with the Program Advisory Committee, as it relates to program goals, effectiveness, student satisfaction, and student learning outcomes. The annual assessment plan, as well as the yearly results, are available to the student and general public and are available upon request from Program officials.

Program Effectiveness Data

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. The information can be found directly on the JRCERT website.

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%.

• Program five-year average pass rate is 85%.
• 108 students passed within six months of graduation.
• 127 students attempted the exam within six months of graduation.

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%.

Job Placement Rates

• Program five-year average employment rate is 100%.
• 123 students were employed within 12 months of graduation.
• 123 students were actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation.

Annual Program Completion Rate

The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length, excluding those students who leave the program for nonacademic reasons. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.

Program Completion Rate

• Annual completion rate is 89.2%.