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JRCERT - Mission, Goals, Program Effectiveness

Mission and Values

In keeping with the Mission and Values of Amarillo College, the Radiography Program has as its mission to provide a comprehensive educational environment that will prepare the radiography graduate to effectively engage in the daily challenges and responsibilities required of a competent and professional entry-level radiographer.

Consequently, accomplishing this mission is measured and evaluated to the degree to which the program achieves the following five goals using the stated outcomes as measurement tools:

Goal 1: Monitor program effectiveness

    Student outcomes

  • Students will complete the program and take the ARRT certification exam.
  • Program will assess graduate satisfaction.
  • Program will assess employer satisfaction. 
  • Program will assess employment rate.

Goal 2: Produce graduates who are clinically competent

    Student outcomes

  • Students will provide appropriate radiation safety for patients and self.
  • Students will recognize appropriate positioning skills and produce diagnostic images.

Goal 3: Produce graduates who display communication skills

     Student outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate verbal skills when relating to patients.
  • Students will demonstrate written communication skills.

Goal 4: Produce graduates who display critical thinking and problem-solving skills

     Student outcomes

  • Students will be able to evaluate radiographic images for acceptability. 
  • Students will demonstrate adaptive behavior for critical or stressful scenarios.   

Goal 5: Produce graduates who demonstrate professional development

      Student outcomes

  • Students will be able to demonstrate conduct as outlines in the ARRT "Code of Ethics".
  • Students will be able to differentiate between various modalities and professional organizations.   

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Outcome Assessment/Program Data

Program Effectiveness Data

 2019 – 2023  AMARILLO COLLEGE RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS DATA 

Radiography Program Accreditation

The Link below will allow you to view the Amarillo College Radiography Program Accreditation details:

AMARILLO COLLEGE RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM ACCREDITATION DETAILS

Job Placement

*Note Regarding Job Placement: The JRCERT has defined Not Actively Seeking Employment as:

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  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 
  5. Is Continuing Education

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

The Amarillo College Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. 
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 
Chicago, IL 60606-3182 
Phone: (312) 704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org 
Website: http://www.jrcert.org/

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be on this JRCERT webpage.

JRCERT Standards

The 2021 standards went into effect January 1, 2021.

 JRCERT Standards 2021

JRCERT Compliance

You may contact the JRCERT through the information above, to pursue allegations of non-compliance.