Mar 29, 2024  
2020-21 College Catalog 
    
2020-21 College Catalog [ARCHIVED]

Program Goals and Outcomes


Program Mission

The Mission of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program sponsored by Owens Community College is to provide the healthcare community with caring, competent and professional Magnetic Resonance technologists. 1-13, Reviewed 1-15.

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Goal 1:      Students will be clinically competent

  Student Learning Outcomes:   

Students will demonstrate patient care skills.

Students will select appropriate imaging parameters.

Students will apply proper MR protocol selection.

 

Goal 2:      Students will utilize critical thinking skills in the performance of magnetic resonance procedures.

  Student Learning Outcomes:   

Students will analyze image quality.

Students will demonstrate MR safety procedures.

 

Goal 3:      Students will utilize communication skills with staff technologists.

  Student Learning Outcomes:  

Students will demonstrate effective verbal communication with MR Technologists.

Students will demonstrate effective written communication with MR Technologists.

 

Goal 4:      Students will demonstrate professionalism when dealing with the public.

  Student Learning Outcomes:   

Students will display courtesy when imaging patients.

Students will demonstrate professional conduct 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.

Program Effectiveness Data

Program Completion Rate

Magnetic Resonance Program
Five-year average program completion rate of 60% or higher as defined as the number of students who complete the program within 3 years.
Year Percent of program completion Number of Students
2019 86.7% 13 of 15 students completed the program within 3 years
2018 92.8% 13 of 14 students completed the program within 3 years
2017 91% 10 of 11 students completed the program within 3 years
2016 91% 10 of 11 students completed the program within 3 years
2015 79% 7 of 9 students completed the program within 3 years
5 Yr. Average 88.1%  

Credentialing Examination Pass Rate

Magnetic Resonance Program
Five-year average credentialing examination pass rate, as provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies, of not less than 75 percent on the first attempt within six month graduation.
Year Percent passing on the first attempt Number of  students
2019 84.61% 11 of 13 students passed on the first attempt
2018 100% 13 of 13 students passed on the first attempt
2017 100% 9 of 9 students passed on the first attempt
2016 100% 10 of 10 students passed on the first attempt
2015 86% 6 of 7 students passed on the first attempt
5 Yr. Average 94.12%  

Job Placement Rate

Magnetic Resonance Program
Five-year average job placement rate of not less than 75 percent within twelve months of graduation for graduates who are actively seeking employment in MRI.
Year Percent of job placement Number of  students
2019 100% 12 of 12 graduates reported on job placement within 12 months of graduation
2018 100% 13 of 13 graduates reported on job placement within 12 months of graduation
2017 100% 7 of 7 graduates reported on job placement within 12 months of graduation
2016 100% 10 of 10 graduates reported on job placement within 12 months of graduation
2015 100% 9 of 9 graduates reported on job placement within 12 months of graduation
5 Yr. Average 100%  

For more information regarding program effectiveness data visit the JRCERT website at www.JRCERT.org.