515 - Radiologic Technology (AAS)
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Program Description
Clinical education is assigned to provide experiences consistent with the student’s level of achievement in different hospital environments. Through clinical assignments, students have opportunities to work with the most modern and specialized equipment available and knowledgeable staff with a wealth of experience in imaging. Clinical education assignments include eight clinical hours per week during the second semester of study and24 clinical hours per week the third and fourth semesters. In addition, a15-week (40 hours per week) summer session is required and provides valuable experience in developing clinical competency skills. Clinical placements are in hospitals near Alfred State, so students completing the summer session will require housing close enough to their clinical placements to travel there on a daily basis. For those who need it, summer housing is available at Alfred State; contact the Office of Residential Services for details.
The program currently admits 35 students each year, with a fall semester start date only. Four student placements are reserved for an on-campus curriculum change, with the remaining 31 placements being filled by Admissions.
Program Goals
MISSION STATEMENT
The radiologic technology program embraces the mission and vision statements of Alfred State. It enables students to become competent, efficient, and caring radiographers. The program also has the primary responsibility to ensure that the student has acquired the positive characteristics of dedication to duty, quality care, teamwork, and high ethical standards as they relate to the patient, their families, physicians, and other health care providers. The program embraces the mission and core values of Alfred State in its education of students enrolled in the program.
PROGRAM GOALS
To develop competent practitioners capable of functioning in the highly technical and dynamic field of radiologic technology.
To develop competent practitioners who demonstrate proficiency in communication skills.
To develop competent practitioners who demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
To develop practitioners who model professionalism.
Program Advantages
Prepares the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ certification examination and New York State licensure.
Energized laboratory on campus.
Low student-to-faculty ratio.
Major emphasis in the required courses is gaining proficiency in the technical skills necessary for radiologic technology.
Extensive clinical experience in area hospitals.
Professional Outlook
Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 100 percent are employed; 0 percent continued their education.
OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Hospital Radiology Department staff technologist
Advanced imaging modalities - CT, cardiovascular intervention, mammography
Radiology education
Radiology Department management
Industry
Private physician offices
Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
Job Placement Rate | number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation |
Year | Results |
Year 1 - 2020 | 12 of 12 - 100% |
Year 2 - 2021 | 16 of 16 - 100% |
Year 3 - 2022 | 14 of 14 - 100% |
Year 4 - 2023 | 11 of 11 - 100% |
Year 5 - 2024 | 17 of 17 - 100% |
Program 5-Year Average | 70 of 70 - 100% |
*"Not Actively Seeking" - Students continue their education or did not respond to survey after multiple attempts.
Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.
Program Completion Rate |
number graduated divided by number started the program |
Year | Results |
Year - 2024 | 18 of 24 |
Annual Completion Rate | 75.0% |
Employment Statistics
% Employed | % Cont Ed | % Comb E&CE | % Knowledge Rate |
82% | 18% | 100% | 61% |
Continuing Education Opportunities
Alfred State radiologic technology graduates who pass their ARRT exam may enter directly into the imaging sciences BTech with the option of either computed tomography, MRI, or healthcare management concentration. As well, graduates may enter directly into the healthcare management BTech, interdisciplinary studies BTech, or the technology management BBA program.
The program allows graduates to transfer to a two-year program in radiologic science such as ultrasound, advanced radiologic imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.
Accreditation Information
ACCREDITATION/CERTIFICATION
The Alfred State College Radiologic Technology (AAS) 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
The program's current accreditation award is good through 2025. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here
Certification and Licensure
Program Effectiveness Data
The following is the most current program effectiveness data. The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) defines and publishes this information. Click here to go directly to Alfred State College's program page on the JRCERT webpage.
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
Credentialing Examination: The numer of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
Credentialing Examination Rate | number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation |
Year | Results |
Year 1 - 2020 | 11 of 14 - 79% |
Year 2 - 2021 | 14 of 17 - 82% |
Year 3 - 2022 | 8 of 14 - 57% |
Year 4 - 2023 | 7 of 12 - 58% |
Year 5 - 2024 | 15 of 19 - 79% |
Program 5-Year Average | 55 of 76 - 72.4% |
Office of Accessibility Services
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact the Office of Accessibility Services by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.