Concorde Career College Memphis (rev. October 2018) Program Mission Statement: The program provides and maintains a supportive learning environment and curriculum that prepares students for entry-level, diagnostic radiographer positions. Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes Goal 1: Students will competently perform entry-level radiologic procedures. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will produce quality diagnostic images. Students will exercise proper radiation protection. Students will practice proper patient care. Goal 2: Students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to modify standard procedures to accommodate patient conditions. Students will be able to adjust radiographic factors to produce optimal quality images. Goal 3: Students will apply effective communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will communicate effectively with patients. Students will exercise effective written communication skills. Goal 4: Students will exhibit professional values. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will display professionalism. Students will demonstrate understanding of ethical behavior. Program Effectiveness Data can also be found at www.jrcert.org Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 312.704.5300 (E-mail) mail@jrcert.org www.jrcert.org
Concorde Career College Program Effectiveness Data Credentialing Examination Pass Rate (five-year average) - The number of graduates who pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or an unrestricted state licensing examination (Radiography, Radiation Therapy, and Magnetic Resonance) compared with the number of graduates whose first attempt take the examination occurs within six months of graduation. Year Percent Number of students passing on 1st attempt 2013 100% 5 of 5 passed on 1st attempt 2014 89% 8 of 9 passed on the 1 st attempt 2015 90% 9 out of 10 passed in the 1 st attempt 2016 62% 8 out of 13 passed on the 1 st attempt (we had one graduate #14 to take exam after 6 months and pass on the first attempt as well) 2017 67% 6 out of 9 passed on 1 st attempt 5 year average 78% 36 of 46 passed on 1st attempt Job Placement Rate (five-year average) - Per JRCERT Standard Five Objective 5.2, 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. 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 5) graduate is continuing education. Year Percent job Number of students placement 2013 100% 5 of 5 employed within 12 months of graduation 2014 89% 8 of 9 employed within 12 months of graduation 2015 100% 9 of 9 employed within 12 months of graduation; one graduate (#10) did not communicate with program. 2016 100% 10 out of 10 employed within 12 months of graduation 2017 100% 8 out of 8 employed within 12 months of graduation 5 year average 98% 40 of 41 employed within 12 months of graduation
Program Completion Rate (calculated annually) - The number of students who complete the program within a cohort compared to the number who enrolled in the cohort initially. Reporting Period: January 1 December 31, 2017 Percent completion 71% 75% 77% Number of students Seven students started the program in 2011. Five out of seven students graduated in 2013. The 2 drops were due to career goal changes. 12 students started the program in 2012. 9 of the 12 graduated in the reporting period 2014. One had a career goal change, one was due to an illness and the other was due to a disciplinary action. 13 students started the program in 2013. 10 out of 13 graduated in the reporting period 2015. One had a career goal change/personal illness, one was due to a family illness, and the other was due to a disciplinary action. 100% 14 students started the program in 2014 and 14 graduated in the reporting period of 2016. 90% 10 students started the program in 2015 and 9 students graduated in the reporting period of 2017. Program Mission Statement: Location of Additional Program/College Policies & Procedures Program Goals Admissions CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
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