Program Mission
The Radiologic Technology Program of the University of Hartford strives to foster an environment of didactic and clinical excellence in the preparation of competent, entry-level radiographers.
Program Goals
1. Students will demonstrate the clinical competence of entry-level radiologic technologists.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome 1
1.1 Students will demonstrate competence in routine radiographic procedures.
1.2 Students will practice radiation protection.
Learning Outcome 2
2.1 Students will employ effective oral communication skills.
2.2 Students will employ effective written communication skills.
Learning Outcome 3
3.1 Students will sufficiently adapt technical factors based on the clinical situation.
3.2 Students will demonstrate the ability to respond to a critical situation.
Learning Outcome 4
4.1 Students will demonstrate professionalism during their clinical experience.
4.2 Students will integrate a commitment to life-long learning into their professional practice of radiologic technology.
Assessment of Program Effectiveness
1. Students will pass the ARRT examination in Radiography on the first attempt.
2. Students will be gainfully employed as radiologic technologists with the first 6 months following graduation.
3. Students will successfully complete the program.
4. Students will be satisfied with their education.
5. Employers will be satisfied with the performance of our graduates.
Results
|
Measure of Program Effectiveness |
Benchmark |
Class of 2010 |
Class of 2011 |
Class of 2012 |
5 Year Avg. |
|
1. ARRT Pass Rate |
75% |
86% |
86% |
93% |
85% |
|
2. Student Employment |
75% |
71% |
Pending |
Pending |
85% |
|
3. Student Retention |
75% |
92% |
82% |
80% |
82% |
|
4. Student Satisfaction |
3.5/4.0 |
3.6 |
Pending |
Pending |
N/A |
|
5. Employer Satisfaction |
3.5/4.0 |
3.7 |
Pending |
Pending |
N/A |
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) provides effectiveness data for all accredited radiography programs. See JRCERT.
