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Radiologic Technology Goals & Mission

The Mission

The mission of the radiologic technology program of the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is the education and preparation of students for a career as a diagnostic radiographer. The associate degree curriculum is designed to synthesize clinical and didactic experiences in radiography, to instill a desire for excellence in practice, and to provide a foundation for academic and career advancement.

Program Goals & Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. The student will demonstrate clinical competence.
    1. Students will properly position for radiographic procedures.
    2. Students will practice radiation protection.
    3. Students will provide quality patient care.
  2. The student will exhibit professionalism.
    1. Students will make ethical decisions.
    2. Students will display a professional work ethic.
    3. Students will describe the benefits of lifelong learning.
  3. The student will demonstrate critical thinking skills based on professional standards.
    1. Students will accommodate for non-routine and trauma patients.
    2. Students will critique images for diagnostic quality.
    3. Students will demonstrate the relationship between technical factors and image quality.
  4. The student will effectively communicate in a professional manner.
    1. Students will communicate professionally in the clinical setting.
    2. Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
    3. Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
  5. The program will effectively prepare the graduate for a career as an entry-level radiographer.

Program Effectiveness

The following data compiled from 2016-2020 is representative of the effectiveness of the Radiologic Technology Program. 

Program Completion Rate

Five Year Average from 2017-2021 = 98/113 = 87%

Program Completion Rates

Year of Graduation

 Number of
 Students
    in CP I

  Attrition

Re-Entry

Number of Graduates

           Program
    Completion Rate
   2021      23       2      0
       21          21/23  = 91%
   2020      21       3      0       15          15/18 = 83%
   2019      23       2      1       21          21/22 = 95%

   2018

     22

      4

     1

      19

         19/22 = 86%

   2017

     24

      3

     1

      22

         22/24 = 92%

Job Placement Rate

Five Year Average from 2017-2021 = 95/95 = 100%

Job Placement Rate Averages
 
   Year of Graduation
Number of Graduates


    Number of              Grads
     Employed

 

      Number of
         Grads
    Not Actively
       Seeking
   Employment*



Job Placement Rate
  2021      19            19             2    19/19 = 100%
  2020      15            15              0    15/15 = 100%
  2019      21            21              0    21/21 = 100%

  2018

     19

           18

             1

   18/19 = 100%

  2017

     22

           22

             0

   22/22 = 100%

*The JRCERT has defined "not actively seeking employment" as: 1) graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts, 2) graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation, 3) graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours, 4) graduate is on active military duty, and/or 5) graduate is continuing education.

Credentialing Examination (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Pass Rate

Five Year Average from 2017-2021 = 88/95 = 93%

Credentialing Rates
   Year of
Graduation
 		            Number
       of Graduates		  Number of Grads 
   Passing Registry
  On First Attempt		  Credentialing Exam
     Pass Rate On
     First Atttempt

   2021

               19

            16

(2 did not attempt)

      16/19 = 84%
   2020                15             15       15/15 = 100%
   2019                21             21       21/21 = 100%
   2018                19             19       19/19 = 100%

   2017

                21

                                                        

           17

(1 did not attempt)

      17/21 = 82%

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Contact Information

Allied Health Program Coordinator
UC Blue Ash College
513-558-7928
ucbaalhdept@uc.edu