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.

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.

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.

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.

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.