Student Outcomes of the Associate of Science in Radiography (Asheville Campus)
Graduates of this program of study will:
PROGRAM GOAL #1:
The program will graduate clinically competent students.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate proper patient positioning.
- Students will exercise ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.
- Students will provide appropriate patient care.
PROGRAM GOAL #2:
The program will graduate students who communicate effectively.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will effectively communicate with patients.
- Students will effectively present to a group of imaging professionals.
- Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
PROGRAM GOAL #3:
The program will graduate students who will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will perform “non-routine” procedures requiring critical thinking skills.
- Students will adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
PROGRAM GOAL #4:
The program will graduate students who will demonstrate professionalism and growth.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate professionalism in the clinical setting.
- Students will abide by federal guidelines regarding patient privacy.
The program will continually monitor program effectiveness through assessment and evaluation to ensure that the needs of the community are met.
Program Effectiveness Data:
The following is the most current program effectiveness data for the Associate of Science Radiologic
Technology at South College Asheville. Our accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. Click here to go directly to the
JRCERT webpage.
Credentialing Examination:
| Credentialing Examination Rate | number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation |
| Year | Results |
| Year 1 – 2018 | 2 of 4 – 50% |
| Year 2 – 2019 | 11 of 11 – 100% |
| Year 3 – 2020 | 2 of 4 – 50% |
| Year 4 – 2021 | 5 of 5 – 100% |
| Year 5 – 2022 | 8 of 8 – 100% |
| Program 5-Year Average | 28 of 32 – 88% |
Job Placement:
| Job Placement Rate | number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation |
| Year | Results |
| Year 1 – 2018 | 4 of 4 – 100% |
| Year 2 – 2019 | 9 of 9 – 100% |
| Year 3 – 2020 | 4 of 4 – 100% |
| Year 4 – 2021 | 5 of 5 – 100% |
| Year 5 – 2022 | 8 of 8 – 100% |
| Program 5-Year Average | 30 of 30 – 100% |
Program Completion:
| Program Completion Date | number graduated divided by number started the program |
| Year | Results |
| Year 1 – 2018 | 4 of 9 – 44% |
| Year 2 – 2019 | 11 of 23 – 48% |
| Year 3 – 2020 | 4 of 6 – 66% |
| Year 4 – 2021 | 7 of 7 – 87.5% |
| Year 5 – 2022 | 8 of 9 – 89% |
| Program 5-Year Average | 34 of 54 – 63% |