Concorde Career College Memphis (rev. July 2015)

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1 Concorde Career College Memphis (rev. July 2015) Program Mission Statement: The program provides and maintains an excellent learning environment and curriculum that prepares students for entry-level, diagnostic radiographer positions. Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes Goal 1: Students will competently perform entry-level radiologic procedures. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will produce quality diagnostic images. Students will exercise proper radiation protection. Students will practice proper patient care. Goal 2: Students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to modify standard procedures to accommodate patient conditions. Students will be able to adjust radiographic factors to produce optimal quality images. Goal 3: Students will apply effective communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will communicate effectively with patients. Students will exercise effective written communication skills. Goal 4: Students will exhibit professional values. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will display professionalism. Students will demonstrate understanding of ethical behavior. Program Effectiveness Data can also be found at Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL ( )

2 Concorde Career College Program Effectiveness Data Credentialing Examination Pass Rate (five-year average) - The number of graduates who pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or an unrestricted state licensing examination (Radiography, Radiation Therapy, and Magnetic Resonance) compared with the number of graduates whose first attempt take the examination occurs within six months of graduation. Year Percent Number of students passing on 1st attempt new program - no graduates new program - no graduates % 7 of 9 passed on 1st attempt % 5 of 5 passed on 1st attempt % 8 of 9 passed on the 1 st attempt 5 year average 0% 20 of 23 passed on 1st attempt Program has not existed for a full 5 year period Job Placement Rate (five-year average) - The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences, within twelve months of graduation, compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences. Year Percent job Number of students placement new program - no graduates new program - no graduates % 9 of 9 employed within 12 months of graduation % 5 of 5 employed within 12 months of graduation % 8 of 8 employed with 12 months of graduation 5 year average 0% 22 of 22 employed within 12 months of graduation Program has not existed for a full 5 year period

3 Program Completion Rate (calculated annually) - The number of students who complete the program within a cohort compared to the number who enrolled in the cohort initially. Reporting Period: January 1 December 31, 2014 Percent completion 56% 71% 75% Number of students 16 students started the program in of 16 graduated in the reporting period (2012). Many of these drops were in the first 6 months of the program and were due to career goal changes and one was due to a pregnancy. Seven students started the program in Five out of seven students graduated in The 2 drops were due to career goal changes. 12 students started the program in of the 12 graduated in the reporting period (2014). One had a career goal change, one was due to an illness and the other was due to a disciplinary action. Program Mission Statement: Location of Additional Program/College Policies & Procedures Program Goals Admissions CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK DRUG TESTING ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

4 Social Security Number Foreign Students ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE Personal Interview Application for Enrollment Orientation Acceptance by School Alternates

5 ENTRANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS Radiologic Technology Waitlist Alternates CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING Students from other Concorde Career Institutes/Colleges Transfer of Credit Within Concorde Memphis Veterans Administration Students EDUCATION COSTS Educational Expenses

6 Academic Policies Graduation Requirements Grading System CANCELLATION & REFUND PROVISIONS Buyer s Right to Cancel Student s Right to Withdraw From This Program Refund Policy RETURN OF TITLE IV REFUNDS POLICY REFUND PROCEDURES FOR NON TITLE IV FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

7 Student Affairs Students with Disabilities Policy Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Class Schedule Academic Calendar By Term Student Holidays Clinical Schedules

8 Hours of Operation HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Health Services Insurance Parking CLINICAL/EXTERNSHIP CLINICAL STANDARDS Program Performance Standards Program Health Standards Clinical Expectations

9 Clinical Transportation Off-Hour Rotation