Accreditation and Outcomes
Accreditation Information
The Harper College Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program received a full 8-year accreditation in 2019. The next review date will be in 2027. Harper College is regionally accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. Effectiveness data for the program will be available on the JRCERT and Harper College Radiologic Technology websites.
Contact information for the JRCERT:
- 20 North Wacker Drive
- Suite 2850
- Chicago, IL 60606
- Phone: 312-704-5300
- Fax: 312-704-5304
- Website: www.jrcert.org
- Email: mail@jrcert.org
Program Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete this program will develop clinical competence as
entry-level radiologic technologists.
- The student will:
- demonstrate radiation safety practices.
- critique radiographic images.
- Accurately position the patient.
- The student will:
- Students who successfully complete this program will apply critical thinking skills.
- The student will:
- alter technical factors needed to accommodate patient pathological conditions.
- modify procedures to meet patient needs.
- The student will:
- Students who successfully complete this program will display proper communication
skills.
- The student will:
- communicate with patients.
- document accurate patient histories.
- communicate with a diverse population.
- The student will:
- Students who successfully complete this program will demonstrate professionalism.
- The student will:
- demonstrate professional behaviors.
- comply with professional ethics.
- summarize the importance of continuing professional development.
- The student will:
Program Effectiveness Measures
The program will effectively meet the needs of the students and the community it serves.
The student will:
- pass the ARRT exam.
- complete the program.
- be employed in radiologic technology.
- be satisfied with the program.
- Employers will exhibit a high degree of satisfaction.
For additional information regarding credentialing, exam pass rate, job placement rate and program completion rate, contact the JRCERT at www.jrcert.org
Five-year average credentialing examination, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography exam (ARRT), with a pass rate of > 90% on first attempt within six month of graduation.
Year of Graduation |
Passing Rate Harper College Students |
Number of graduates |
Number who took licensure exam |
2019 |
90% |
22 |
21 |
2018 |
100% |
19 |
19 |
2017 |
96% |
19 |
19 |
2016 |
100% |
25 |
26 |
2015 |
100% |
15 |
15 |
5 year average |
97% |
100 |
100 |
Five-year average job placement of not less than 75% within twelve months of graduation.
Year |
Percent job placement |
Number of students* |
2019 |
100% |
18 graduates actively sought employment 18 graduates were employed within 12 months of graduation |
2018 |
100% |
19 graduates actively sought employment 19 graduates were employed within 12 months of graduation |
2017 |
100% |
18 graduates actively sought employment 18 graduates were employed within 12 months of graduation |
2016 |
100% |
22 graduates actively sought employment 22 graduates were employed within 12 months of graduation |
2015 |
87% |
15 graduates actively sought employment 13 graduates were employed within 12 months of graduation |
5 year average |
98% |
|
* Job placement rate is defined as the number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences. The JRCERT has defined not actively seeking employment as: 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, and/or 5) graduate is continuing education.
Program Completion Rate
Program completion rate is such that 75% of the students beginning the Harper College Radiologic Technology Program will graduate. Harper College Radiologic Technology Program is a 24 month program with 6 semesters.
Year |
Percent Completion |
Number of students |
2019 |
88% |
25 began, 22 graduated |
2018 |
76% |
25 began, 19 graduated |
2017 |
76% |
25 began, 19 graduated |
2016 |
82% |
28 began, 23 graduated |
2015 |
77% |
22 began, 17 graduated |
5 year average |
80% |
*For additional information regarding credentialing, exam pass rate, job placement rate and program completion rate, contact the JRCERT at www.jrcert.org.