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St. Kate's radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 704-5300. .

Certification

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national certification exam, offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Program Mission

The mission of the radiography program is to educate diverse learners to become highly skilled, compassionate, health care professionals. Students acquire skills and knowledge through a careful blend of liberal arts courses, professional courses and clinical education in a learning environment that is structured to promote student development and success.

Program Goals

Goal #1: Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills

• Outcome #1: Students will correctly set technical factors to compensate for non-routine patients.
• Outcome #2: Students will use alternative positioning methods when the standard procedure is not possible.

Goal #2: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills

• Outcome #1: Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
• Outcome #2: Students will demonstrate verbal communication skills.

Goal #3: Students will graduate from the program with the skills needed to be a competent radiographer.

• Outcome #1: Students will select appropriate technical factors.
• Outcome #2: Students will correctly position patients.

Goal #4: Students will demonstrate professional behavior

• Outcome #1: Students will exude positive attitudes.
• Outcome #2: Students will exhibit dependability.
• Outcome #3: Students will demonstrate understanding of the professional organizations.

Goal #5: The program will provide the community with radiographers.

• Outcome #1: Students will complete the radiography program
• Outcome #2: Graduates will pass the ARRT exam
• Outcome #3: Graduates will find employment in the field of Radiology
• Outcome #4: Graduates will be very satisfied with the program
• Outcome #5: Employers will be very satisfied with our graduates

Program Effectiveness Data

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information.

Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75 .

Visual Acuity

1. Observe a patient's condition from across a room
2. Read various sizes of print located on equipment and computers
3. Evaluate different shades of gray on radiographic images

Hearing

1. Engage in a normal volume conversation from a distance of 20 feet
2. Recognize and respond to alarms from patient care equipment, x-ray equipment, or computers
3. Communicate with patients or coworkers when background noise is high

Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination

1. Lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
2. Prolonged standing (80% of the day)
3. Prolonged walking (80% of the day)
4. Pushing/pulling of equipment (up to 35 pounds)
5. Bending and reaching
6. Grasp small objects and adjust small dials and switches
7. Assist with transferring patients

Reasonable Accommodation

Accommodations: Students with disabilities who believe they may need an accommodation are encouraged to contact the Supportive Services Coordinator to discuss potential accommodations. The Supportive Services Coordinator is located on the third floor of the Education Building, Office 369, and can be reached by telephone at 651-690-8160.