Limited Enrollment Program: Contact the Enrollment Services Office for Program admission requirements and Program application deadlines.
RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
The program supports the mission of the North Carolina Community College System and the mission of Guilford Technical Community College by sharing its commitment to serving the community. The program produces competent entry-level technologists by providing students with a sound education in radiography.
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Radiography, AAS | A45700
PROGRAM GOALS/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The GTCC Radiography Program is designed to help the student technologist attain the
following goals:
Goal 1: Students will demonstrate professional communication skills.
Student learning outcomes:
- Students use proper oral communication.
- Students use proper communication during clinical assignments.
Goal 2: Students will demonstrate critical thinking.
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will evaluate images for quality.
- Students will utilize problem-solving skills related to the care of patients.
Goal 3: Students will model professionalism.
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will participate in professional societies.
- Students will embody professionalism as it applies to the radiographer.
Goal 4: To demonstrate competence as an entry-level technologist.
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will correctly perform radiographic examinations.
- Students will apply knowledge needed for radiographers
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/PROGRAM ASSESSMENT RESULTS:
Program completion rate :
2013: 12 out of 18 students completed = 67%
2014: 12 out of 18 students completed = 67%
2015: 15 out of 18 students completed = 83%
2016: 11 out of 18 students completed = 61%
2017: 15 out of 18 students completed = 83%
Certification exam pass rate :
2013: 12 out of 12 students passed on the first attempt =100%
2014: 10 out of 12 students passed on the first attempt = 83%
2015: 14 out of 15 students passed on the first attempt = 93%
2016 11 out of 11 students passed on the first attempt = 100%
2017 (will be posted as soon as all graduates have certification exam results)
Job placement rate
2013: 10 out of 11 graduates actively sought employment = 91%,
2014: 11 out of 11 graduates actively sought employment = 100%
2015: 12 out of 13 graduates actively sought employment = 92%
2016: 10 out of 11 graduates actively sought employment = 91%
2017 (will be posted in May 2018)
There are no 5-year average statistics yet available.
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.
There are no 5-year average statistics as the program has graduated four classes. Program effectiveness data may be found at the JRCERT URL www.jrcert.org
The JRCERT has defined not actively seeking employment as:
1) graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts,
2) graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation,
3) graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours,
4) graduate is on active military duty, and/or graduate is continuing education.
The Program has a programmatic accreditation by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program operates by JRCERT Standards for an accredited educational program in radiography. In order to pursue allegations of non-compliance communication with the JRCERT is recommended.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312.704.5300 ● (Fax) 312.704.5304 www.jrcert.org