Program Mission Statement and Goals
The Radiologic Technology Program of Lake Michigan College will provide for both the personal and professional career development of each student in the field of radiography. The Radiologic Technology Program goals are:
Goal 1: Students will demonstrate entry level knowledge and expertise in the field of clinical radiography.
Goal 2: Students will grow and develop professionally.
Goal 3: Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Goal 4: Students will demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
Goal 5: Graduates will be employable and meet the needs of the health care community.
Assessment Student Learning Outcomes
The graduate of Lake Michigan College’s Radiologic Technology Program will be prepared for an entry level position as a radiographer and shall be able to:
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- Students will produce diagnostic examinations.
- Students will demonstrate a working understanding of CR/DR digital systems.
- Students will utilize radiation protection measures.
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- Students will formulate solutions for ethical problems.
- Students will model professional behaviors.
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- Students will analyze images.
- Students will perform non-routine exams.
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- Students will demonstrate verbal communication skills.
- Students will demonstrate writing skills.
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- Graduates will employ ASRT practice standards in radiographer positions.
- Graduates will indicate that they were prepared for employment through the program.
- The program will demonstrate a consistent graduation rate.
- Graduates will obtain employment.
- Students will pass the ARRT Radiography Certification Examination.
Program Effectiveness Data (PED)
Five-year average credentialing examination (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) pass rate of not less than 75 percent at first attempt and within six months of graduation.
Year |
Percent Passing on 1st Attempt |
Number of Students |
2015 |
82% |
14 of 17 students pass on first attempt |
2016 |
88% |
14 of 16 passed on first attempt within 6 months
15 of 17 students pass on first attempt within 12 months
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2017 |
92% |
11 of 12 passed on first attempt within 6 months |
2018 |
88% |
8 of 9 passed on first attempt within 6 months |
2019 |
88% |
15 of 17 passed on first attempt within 6 months. |
5-year average |
87% |
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Five-year average job placement rate of not less than 75 percent within six months of graduation.
Year |
Percent Job Placement |
Lake Michigan College |
2015 |
93% |
2 not actively seeking employment as a radiographer
14 of 15 employed within 6 months of graduation
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2016 |
100% |
17 of 17 have employment in diagnostic radiology or Computed Tomography (CT) within 12 months of graduation* |
2017 |
100% |
12 of 12 have employment in diagnostic radiology or Computed Tomography (CT) within 12 months of graduation* (on another note, 8 had jobs BEFORE graduation) |
2018 |
77% |
7 of the 9 have confirmed employment in diagnostic radiology or Computed Tomography (CT) within 12 months of graduation
(on another note, 5 had jobs BEFORE graduating) |
2019 |
100% |
17 of 17 have employment in diagnostic radiology, Cath Lab, Interventional, Computed Tomography CT, and Surgery within 12 months of graduation (15 had jobs BEFORE graduating) |
5-year average |
94% |
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*Starting in 2014 the program will assess the job placement rate within twelve months as noted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 2021 Standards for Radiography.
Program completion rate was calculated, through 2016, by dividing the number of students who complete the program within a cohort by the number who enrolled in the cohort initially and subsequently (for example, transfer students or re-admits).
After January 2015 the Radiologic Technology Program will calculate program completion based upon new 2015 JRCERT standards. Program completion will be defined as the number of students who complete the program within 150% of the stated program length.
Student Program Completion
Year |
Annual Percent Completion Rate |
Number of Students |
2015 |
73% |
22 2013-2015
1 returned, upon vacancy, from a previous cohort and graduated in 2015
17/22= 73%
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2016 |
85% |
20 for 2014-2016
17/20= 85%
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2017 |
75% |
16 for 2015-2017
12/16 = 75%
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2018 |
56% |
16 for 2016-208
9/16 = 56%
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2019 |
81% |
17 for 2017-2019
17/21 = 81%
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5-year average |
74% |
% Student Program Completion |