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:
- The student will demonstrate clinical competence.
- Students will properly position for radiographic procedures.
- Students will practice radiation protection.
- Students will provide quality patient care.
- The student will exhibit professionalism.
- Students will make ethical decisions.
- Students will display a professional work ethic.
- Students will describe the benefits of lifelong learning.
- The student will demonstrate critical thinking skills based on professional standards.
- Students will accommodate for non-routine and trauma patients.
- Students will critique images for diagnostic quality.
- Students will demonstrate the relationship between technical factors and image quality.
- The student will effectively communicate in a professional manner.
- Students will communicate professionally in the clinical setting.
- Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
- Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
- 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%
Year of Graduation |
Number of Students in CP I |
Attrition |
Re-Entry |
Number of Graduates |
Program |
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%
Year of Graduation |
Number of Graduates |
|
Number of Grads Not Actively Seeking Employment* |
|
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%
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% |
Resources
Contact Information
Allied Health Program Coordinator
UC Blue Ash College
513-558-7928
ucbaalhdept@uc.edu