Radiologic Technology | Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK)

This program provides the didactic and clinical content required to prepare graduates to apply to write the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination for Radiographers. The curriculum includes instruction in the art and science of using radiation to provide images of tissues, bones, and blood vessels of the human body. Upon successful completion of the examination, graduates are certified as Registered Radiologic Technologists. RT (ARRT) (R).

Arkansas Society of Radiologic Technologists

Southeast Arkansas College Radiologic Technology Mission Statement:

The Southeast Arkansas College Radiologic Technology program seeks to develop leaders in radiologic science workforce by fostering an environment of academic and clinical excellence. Specifically, the mission of the program is to produce well-educated, fully competent, and highly motivated radiologic science professionals who will safety perform diagnostic imaging procedures.

Accreditation:

The Southeast Arkansas School of Radiology program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

In 2018, SEARK was awarded the maximum accreditation allowed of 8 years.

View the award letter.

For more information on SEARK's Radiologic Technology Program, please visit this link:

https://www.jrcert.org/programs/southeast-arkansas-college/

The JRCERT has defined not actively seeking employment as:

graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts,
graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation,
graduate is unwilling to accept employment, for example, due to salary or hours,
graduate is on active military duty, and/or
graduate is continuing education.

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology Degree Plan

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology Degree Plan (PDF)

Application Procedures and Deadline

Classes are admitted in August. Class size is limited; and all applicants are not accepted for participation.

All applicants will have an equal opportunity regardless of race, age, disability, sex, creed, religion, or nationality.

Applicants with special needs due to disability must make this fact known prior to admission, so that necessary accommodations can be made. Because of the nature of the profession it may not always be possible to accommodate students with severe disabilities.

Deadline for application is the 2nd Friday in April.

Acceptance Procedure

Applicants that are selected for admission must notify the Health Professions Division of intent to register by picking up an acceptance packet within the allotted time. Upon acceptance into the program students must submit evidence of the following in order to begin classes: It is the students’ responsibility to submit all documents required for clinical through the College’s Clinical Requirements database. The cost of the subscription drug screen, and criminal background check is the student’s expense.

Current C.P.R. Certification (American Heart Association.- C.C. Provider or Red cross Professional)
Functional Ability Acknowledgement Form
P.P.D. Skin Test or Chest X-Ray
Hepatitis B Series or Signature on SEARK Vaccination Waiver Claim Form
Drug Screen
Criminal Background Check

Students enrolled in Health Professions programs with a clinical component will be assessed a fee for malpractice insurance.

NOTE: Random drug screening may be utilized at any time during the course of the program at the students’ expense.

Admission Requirements

High School Diploma (or GED Equivalency)
Completion of all SEARK admission requirements.
Completion of the General Application for admission prior to the application deadline.
Complete the required preadmission courses from an accredited college or university with a grade of “C” or above.
Compass scores of Reading 83+, Accuplacer score of 75, and Compass Math 41, Accuplacer Math 77+; or minimum ACT score of 19 in each section; or completion of 15 semester hours of general education applicable to the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Completion or test scores validated exemption of all required developmental studies courses in English, mathematics, and reading.
A minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average for all college coursework (excluding development courses).
Complete a professional observation.
Based on the above criteria, the top 30 applicants will be interviewed.

The above information must be submitted to:

Southeast Arkansas College
Health Professions
Attention: Radiologic Technology Program
1900 Hazel Street
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603

Program Mission Statement, Goals, and Student Learning Outcomes

Program Mission:

The Southeast Arkansas College Radiologic Technology Program seeks to develop leaders in radiologic science workforce by fostering and environment of academic and clinical excellence. Specifically, the mission of the program is to produce well-educated, fully competent, and highly motivated radiologic science professionals who will safely perform diagnostic imaging procedures.

Philosophy:

Southeast Arkansas College Radiologic Technology Program is committed to providing the best educational and technical training for students pursuing a career in radiography. To reach and maintain this goal requires a well-structured and balanced curriculum, dedication and continued education of both teaching and technical staff and acceptance by the medical community.

Leaming is an ongoing process that is enriched by the diverse knowledge and skills of the student and faculty. Leaming is enhanced by a climate that promotes self-direction, self-esteem, creativity, and logical thinking. The faculty accepts the responsibility for guiding and evaluating the learning process while the student retains the responsibility for learning.

The faculty is committed to providing the type of environment to maintain an accredited program and ensure the graduates have the ability to pass national certification licensure.

Goals:

Goal #1: The program will graduate students with entry-level radiologic technology skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate proper positioning
Students will provide appropriate patient care skills
Students will demonstrate appropriate radiation safety practices for self and others

Goal #2: Students will communicate effectively.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate presentation skills
Students will demonstrate age appropriate communication

Goal #3: The student/graduates will understand the importance of professional growth and ethical behavior.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students/graduates will demonstrate professionalism in the clinical setting
Students/graduates will demonstrate ethical behavior in the clinical setting

Goal #4: Students will demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Student learning outcomes:

Student will adapt to non-routine imaging procedure
Student will appropriately critique radiographs

Goal #5: The program will help fulfill the need for certified radiographers in Southeast Arkansas and the servicing area.

Student learning outcomes:

Students will successfully pass ARR T
Students will successfully complete program in 24 months
Employer satisfaction with graduate
Graduates will be employed within 6 months of graduation
Student satisfaction with overall training

Program mission statement, Goals and Student Learning Outcomes (PDF)

Radiologic Technology Program Assessment Plan

Assessment and Evaluation Plan (pdf)

Program Effectiveness Data

Credentialing Examination Rates

The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam, or an unrestricted state licensing exam, compared with the number of graduates who take the exam within 6 months of graduation. The five-year average established by JCERT is 75%.

Year	Results
Year 1 - 2020	10 of 10 - 100%
Year 2 - 2021	5 of 5 - 100%
Year 3 - 2022	9 of 10 - 90%
Year 4 - 2023	13 of 14 - 93%
Year 5 - 2024	6 of 6 - 100%
Program 5-Year Average	43 of 45 -95%

Job Placement Rate

The number of graduates employed int he radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average established by JCERT is 75%.

Year	Results
Year 1 - 2020	10 of 10 - 100%
Year 2 - 2021	5 of 5 - 100%
Year 3 - 2022	10 of 10 - 100%
Year 4 - 2023	14 of 14 - 100%
Year 5 - 2024	6 of 6 - 100%
Program 5-Year Average	45 of 45 - 100%