MGHS School of Radiography maintains an ongoing process of outcomes assessment for the purpose of monitoring student learning and program effectiveness.
Student learning outcomes are measured in relation to the following goals: clinical competence, critical thinking, professionalism, and communication skills.
Program effectiveness is measured in relation to a five-year average of the credentialing examination pass rate at first attempt and the job placement rate within six months of graduation, an annual program completion rate, graduate satisfaction, and employer satisfaction.
Program Standards
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Outcome Assessment |
1. Accept applicants demonstrating the potential for success in the profession of Radiologic Technology.
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Application process – top 16 candidates selected. |
2. Students will practice oral, written, and electronic medical communication. (Program goal)
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Demonstration of appropriate usage of medical terminology. |
3. Students will demonstrate clinical competence in a diverse patient population.
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Provision of radiation protection.
Provision of age, disease, or cultural specific needs to the patient.
Formulation of exposure factors for spatial resolution.
Formulation of exposure factors for density/contrast resolution.
Quality assessment of radiographic images. Completion of mandatory and elective competencies required.
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4. Students will develop critical thinking skills in diagnostic imaging. (Program Goal) |
Adaptation of standard procedures for non-routine patients.
Evaluation of radiographic images to determine quality.
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5. Students will model professionalism. (Program goal)
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Affective/Professional Performance Evaluations. |
6. Students must maintain an acceptable didactic course grade.
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80% or higher/course. |
7. Students must maintain an acceptable clinical practicum course grade.
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83% or higher/semester practicum. |
8. Demonstrate a consistent program completion rate. |
85% student retention rate over a 5-year period.
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9. Graduates will pass the ARRT licensure examination on the first attempt.
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85% pass rate over a 5-year period. |
10. Graduates will display a high degree of satisfaction with the education provided by MGHS.
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85% of respondents over a 5-year period indicate an adequate preparation. |
11. Graduate job placement rate within 6 months of graduation. |
85% placement rate over a 5-year period for those actively seeking employment.
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12. Employers will display a high degree of satisfaction with their new entry-level radiographer. |
85% of respondents over a 5-year period indicate satisfaction with new employee.
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The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology has posted for review a five year average credentialing examination pass rate, five year average job placement rate, and an annual program completion rate at www.jrcert.org.
