Radiologic Sciences Mission, Goals & Program Effectiveness Data

1. Students will communicate effectively in the healthcare setting.
    Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
   • Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
     
     
2. Students will develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students/graduates will be able to accurately evaluate radiographic images.
   • Students/graduates will be able to modify standard procedures for non-routine imaging examinations.
     
     
3. Students will demonstrate professional behavior.
   Student Learning Outcome:
• Students/graduates will exhibit a work ethic and demeanor befitting a healthcare professional.
• Students/graduates will respect patient dignity and show compassion for patients.
  
  
4. Students will develop clinical skills and competency appropriate to the entry level medical imaging professional.
   Student Learning Outcome:
• Students will be able to position patients for routine radiographic examinations.
• Students will practice radiation safety.
  
  
5. Conduct a program committed to the continued improvement of education in the Radiologic Sciences.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students/graduates will benefit from the program.
   • Students will be prepared for ARRT certification examination.

1. Students will demonstrate clinical competence.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students will integrate didactic and clinical experiences.
   • Students/graduates will demonstrate essential skills and competence.
   • Students will demonstrate professional growth and development.
     
     
2. Students will model professionalism.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students/graduates will respect patient dignity and show compassion for patient.
   • Students/graduates will demonstrate interest in life-long learning.
   • Students will exhibit a work ethic and demeanor befitting a healthcare professional.
     
     
3. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students will demonstrate effective communication skills in the clinical setting.
   • Students will demonstrate writing proficiency.
   • Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
     
     
4. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students/graduates will demonstrate effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.
   • Students will apply effective problem solving and critical thinking skills in the clinical environment.
     
     
5. Students will benefit from the program and serve the community and the Radiation Therapy profession.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students will be prepared for the ARRT certification examination.
   • Students/graduates will benefit from the program.
   • Students/graduates will serve the community and the Radiation Therapy profession.

JRC/DMS CAAHEP Standard Goals:
"To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the abdominal sonography-extended and the obstetrics and gynecology concentration.”

1. Students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students/graduates will be able to accurately evaluate ultrasound images.
   • Students/graduates will be able to modify standard procedures for non­-routine ultrasound examinations.
     
     
2. Students will develop clinical skills and competency appropriate to the entry level ultrasound imaging professional.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students/graduates will be able to image patients for routine ultrasound examinations.
   • Students/graduates will be able to practice effective infection control in the Ultrasound Department.
     
     
3. Students will demonstrate professional behavior.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students/graduates will exhibit a work ethic and demeanor befitting a healthcare professional.
   • Students/graduates will respect patient dignity and show compassion for patients.
     
     

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 80%.

 

The University of South Alabama offers a quality program in radiography, and we recommend that you investigate several schools before making a final decision. In fact, you should apply to several schools as enrollment is usually limited in all programs.

The JRCERT has defined "not actively seeking employment" as:

1. Graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts, OR
2. Graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation, OR
3. Graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours, OR
4. Graduate is on active military duty, OR
5. Graduate is continuing education.

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 >85%.