Radiography

[A45700] Associate in Applied Science Degree (Day)

The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled health care professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body.

Course work includes clinical rotations to area health care facilities, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology.

Graduates of accredited programs are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' national examination for certification and registration as medical radiographers. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, medical laboratories, government agencies, and industry.

COMPETENCIES

Randolph Community College is committed to continuous improvement through program evaluation. One part of the evaluation is to assess program competencies. While our program contains many competencies for students to achieve, each year a select few are chosen for assessment purposes. This year, program competency assessment will focus on these:

  1. Demonstrate Clinical Competency Skills at the Entry Level of a Staff Radiographer.
  2. Demonstrate problem solving skills.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication.
  4. Attain proficient performance through professional development.

For admissions requirements specific to the Radiography program,
see Additonal Radiography Admissions Policies & Procedures

Randolph Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. SACS accreditation is recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and allows the student who successfully completes the program to sit for the national radiologic technologist registry examination. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is responsible for determining eligibility of each candidate to take the national certification examination.

In addition, Randolph Community College is pursuing accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). JRCERT accreditation is considered a gold standard in school accomplishments and the process to acquire accreditation is quite lengthy. It is our goal to apply for accreditation and achieve it as soon as possible. However, because the school has not yet received the JRCERT accreditation, any student anticipating relocation to another state that requires a JRCERT program should discuss this with the program Director.

Students who are awaiting admission into programs in the Health Occupations Department may enroll in the Associate in General Education (AGE) curriculum. Other AGE Classes for Radiography

RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

To provide quality education and training in Radiologic sciences to the students of Randolph Community College’s Radiography program.

RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM GOALS

  • Prepare students for entry-level positions in Radiologic Technology according to the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Standards (JRCERT).
  • Prepare students for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  • Prepare students to function in the multidisciplinary health care environment.

RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM MEASURES

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification pass rate of >75% on first testing.
  • Job placement rate of >80% or greater within six months of graduation or current enrollment in advanced education or imaging.
  • Retention rate of >60% for each cohort of students.
  • Employer satisfaction rate of 80% or greater 12 months after graduation.
  • Student satisfaction rating of 80% or greater 12 months after graduation.

RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM ASSESSMENT GOALS

  1. Graduates will demonstrate clinical competency at the entry level of staff radiographer.
  2. Students will demonstrate ability to problem solve and think critically.
  3. Students and graduates will demonstrate effective skills in communication with patients and members of the health care team.
  4. Program will promote graduate participation and professional development and growth.
  5. Program will prepare graduates for successful employment in Radiography as evidenced through graduate and employer satisfaction.
  6. Program promotes high level of student retention and completion rate of its enrolled students.