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The radiography program systematically collects, reviews and analyzes data and utilizes this information to improve student learning and educational quality. Student learning outcomes have been developed from the program goals and correlate to the mission statement.
Radiography Program Mission Statement
The mission of the radiography program sponsored by Owens Community College is to provide the healthcare community with caring, competent & professional radiographers.
Program Goals & Student Learning Outcomes
Goal 1: Students will be clinically competent.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate patient care skills.
Students will select appropriate technical factors.
Students will apply procedure management practices.
Goal 2: Students will utilize critical thinking skills in the performance of radiographic procedures.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will analyze image quality.
Students will demonstrate logical image sequencing for trauma patients.
Goal 3: Students will utilize communication skills with staff technologists.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate effective verbal communication with radiographers.
Students will demonstrate effective written communication with radiographers.
Goal 4: Students will demonstrate professionalism when dealing with the public.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will display courtesy when imaging patients.
Students will maintain a professional appearance in the clinical setting.
Students will demonstrate an appreciation for service learning.
Goal 5: Students will access and interpret information.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will utilize appropriate resources for assignments.
Students will analyze scholarly publications.
Owens Community College Radiography Program Effectiveness Data
Program Completion Rate
| Five-year average program completion rate of 60% or higher as defined as the number of students who complete the program within 3 years. |
| Graduation Year |
Percent Completion |
Number of Students |
| 2016 |
67% |
20 of 30 students completed the program |
| 2015 |
72% |
26 of 36 students completed the program |
| 2014 |
50% |
22 of 40 students completed the program |
| 2013 |
65% |
24 of 37 students completed the program |
| 2012 |
79% |
30 of 38 students completed the program |
| 2011 |
68% |
25 of 37 students completed the program |
| 5 Yr. Average |
67% |
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Credentialing Examination Pass Rate
| Five-year average credentialing examination pass rate, as provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, of not less that 75 percent on the first attempt within six month of graduation. |
| Year |
Percent passing on the first attempt |
Number of students |
| 2016 |
90% |
18 of 20 students passed on the first attempt |
| 2015 |
91% |
21 of 23 students passed on the first attempt |
| 2014 |
95% |
20 of 21 students passed on the first attempt |
| 2013 |
96% |
25 of 26 students passed on the first attempt |
| 2012 |
100% |
30 of 30 students passed on the first attempt |
| 2011 |
96% |
23 of 24 students passed on the first attempt |
| 2010 |
100% |
36 of 36 students passed on the first attempt |
| 2009 |
100% |
29 of 29 students passed on the first attempt |
| 5 Yr. Average |
94.4% |
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Job Placement Rate
| Job placement rate is defined as the number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences. It is reported as a 5-year average within 12 months of graduation. |
| Year |
Percent job placement |
Number of students |
| 2016 |
95% |
19 of 20 students reported on job placement of employed within 12 months if graduation |
| 2015 |
84% |
24 of 26 students reported on job placement of employed within 12 months of graduation |
| 2014 |
81% |
16 of 21 students reported on job placement of employed within 12 months of graduation |
| 2013 |
100% |
15 of 24 students reported on job placement
15 of 15 employed within 12 months of graduation
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| 2012 |
94% |
18 of 29 graduates completed the graduate survey
17 of 18 employed within 12 months of graduation
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| 2011 |
100% |
17 of 32 graduates completed the graduate survey
17 of 17 employed within 12 months of graduation
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| 5 Yr. Average |
91% |
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For more information regarding program effectiveness data visit the JRCERT website at www.JRCERT.org
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