UC Blue Ash College

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 2018-2022 is representative of the effectiveness of the Radiologic Technology Program. 

Program Completion Rate

Five Year Average from 2019-2023 = 96/110= 87%

Program Completion Rates
Year of Graduation Number of Students in CP I Attrition Re-Entry Number of Graduates Program Completion Rate
2023 22 2 1 20 20/22=91%
2022 21 5 0 16 16/21=  76%
2021 23 2 0
 21 21/23  = 91%
2020 21 3 0 15 15/18 = 83%
2019 23  2 1 21 21/22 = 95%

Job Placement Rate

Five Year Average from 2018-2022 = 92/93 = 99%

Job Placement Rate Averages
 
   Year of Graduation		 Number of Graduates Number of Grads Employed Number of Grads Not Actively Seeking Employment Job Placement Rate
  2023      20            20              0    20/20=100%
  2022      19            19              0    19/19= 100%
  2021      19            19              2    19/19 = 100%
  2020      15            15              0    15/15 = 100%
  2019      21            21              0    21/21 = 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 2018-2022 = 85/90 = 94%

Credentialing Rates
   Year of
Graduation
 Number of Graduates Number of Grads Passing Registry On First Attempt Credentialing Exam Pass Rate On First Atttempt
2023 20 20 20/20=100%
2022 16 14 14/16= 88%

 2021

19

 16 (2 did not attempt)

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

Notes:

2020:

  • only accounted attrition for academic reasons past the CP I w/d deadline.
  • Only for record employment for those seeking employment and respond to graduate survey
  • Newly enrolled in the program # of students accepted into the program

2021:

  • 2020 HLC change UCBA separate accreditation vs. university accreditation
  • 2020 curriculum change

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Contact Information

UCBA Academic Support
UC Blue Ash College
baacdsup@ucmail.uc.edu