Radiography

The Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found at jrcert.org.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) educational standards are developed and accepted by professionals in the radiologic sciences.

JRCERT is the only organization recognized by the US Department of Education to evaluate and accredit education programs in radiography and radiation therapy, which includes magnetic resonance and medical dosimetry.

JRCERT accreditation demonstrates that a program adheres to the national educational standards that will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes through didactic and clinical education you need for entry into your chosen profession and to practice your profession anywhere in the United States.

Graduation from a JRCERT accredited program assures that you will be eligible to practice in all 50 states.

In some states, only graduates of JRCERT-accredited programs are eligible for licensure or certification. Graduation from a JRCERT-accredited program assures that you will be eligible to practice in all 50 states.

Enrollment in a program accredited by the JRCERT can enhance your eligibility for scholarships and other funding from government and private agencies.

Program Mission

The Associates of Science Radiography Program at Casper College provides education to produce competent medical radiographers eligible for immediate employment or advanced education, by offering high quality educational and clinical experiences.

Casper College Radiography Program Goals:

1. Clinical Performance and Competence

Students will produce high quality images by possessing the knowledge, clinical application, radiation safety practices and patient care skills needed to meet the needs of the radiography community as entry level radiographers.

Outcomes:

1. Students will apply proper principles of radiation protection in regard to patient, self and others.
2. Students will utilize knowledge of anatomy, positioning, and physiology to demonstrate proper structures on the IR
3. Student will demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate patient care skills for radiographic procedures.
4. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Students will demonstrate sound problem solving and critical thinking skills necessary to function effectively in the clinical setting.

Outcomes:

1. Student will demonstrate the ability to compensate for varying patient conditions
2. Student will be able to, while critiquing images identify and initiate changes needed to produce a quality image.

III.              Communication

Students will communicate effectively with patients, peers, and other members of the healthcare team.  Through effective communication students will function as a productive member of the healthcare team.

Outcomes:

1. The student will provide effective patient education techniques for various imaging procedures through efficient communication skills.
2. The student will communicate effectively with their peers and other health care professionals.
3. Professional Growth and Development

Students will understand the purpose and importance of professional values, ethics, continuing education, leadership and lifelong learning.

Outcomes:

1. The student will demonstrate an appropriate professional work ethic in the clinical setting.
2. The student will demonstrate continued professional growth after graduation.
3. Program Effectiveness

Graduates will fulfill the needs of the health care community.  The program will provide the community with graduates who are able to function as an active member of the health care team.

Outcomes:

1. Students will complete the program.
2. Graduates will pass the ARRT examination on the 1^stattempt.
3. Graduates who are seeking employment will find jobs within 12 months post-graduation.
4. Graduates will indicate satisfaction that the program adequately prepared them for the profession as an entry level radiographer.
5. Employers will indicate satisfaction that graduates of the program where adequately prepared as entry level radiographers.

Casper College Radiography Program

Student Outcomes

Upon completion of the Associate of Science degree radiography program, the graduate will be able to/will:

1. Synthesize and apply knowledge from the biological, physical and radiographic sciences to provide humanistic patient care;
2. Perform radiographic skills in a manner safe to the patient, other health team members, and self within the professional scope of practice;
3. Adapt radiographic positioning skills to various body habiti;
4. Adapt radiographic technique to various pathological conditions;
5. Adapt radiographic technique to accommodate different machines and/or equipment;
6. Collaborate with other members of the health team and supervise others less skilled in the technical aspects of radiography;
7. Critique images for accuracy of positioning and technique to meet the satisfaction of the radiologist;
8. Administer diagnostic radiation so as to minimize radiation exposure to the patient, other health professionals and self;
9. Demonstrate responsibility for continued personal and professional growth and education;
10. Pursue an advanced degree in radiography, should he or she so desire;
11.    Effectively utilize communication skills within the health care setting;
12. Utilize skills to successfully incorporate critical thinking and problem solving skills within the health care setting;
13. Learn more effectively by attending an on campus lab that was adequate, and contributed to the effective learning used in the clinical setting;
14. Provide adequate patient care and management skills during radiographic procedures;

15.    Practice within the profession’s ethical and legal boundaries to meet the needs of the patient and health care community.