2010 - 11
Academic
Year
Truckee Meadows
Community College
School of Science
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM
PROGRAM/UNIT REVIEW SELF STUDY
Executive Summary (Two paragraph maximum):
The Radiologic Technology Program is a strong long-standing program with stellar national credentialing results and a
solid reputation in the local region. In the near future, the major tasks facing the program are:

Evaluating and potentially restructuring the selection process – The current selection process is based on a 13
point system. During the 2011 application process, those selected for the program were actually selected by
program related GPA because twenty-two of the forty-seven qualified applicants had 13 points. A high GPA may
be an indicator of student collegiate success, there is no data suggesting that persons with a higher GPA become
the best radiologic technologists!

Evaluation of the next edition of the ASRT Curriculum Guide to assure that all content areas are included in the
TMCC curriculum. The evaluation may lead to reorganization of the existing program curriculum and the
subsequent in-house approval process.

.Selection of a person to fill the program coordinator vacancy with Deborah Baker’s retirement June 30, 2013.
Radiologic Technology Program
INTRODUCTION
Mission Statement
The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program is to provide general and basic science education, combined with
a sound foundation in the theory and art of radiologic technology to meet the educational needs of the students. This
is evidenced by a competency-based program employing various teaching methodologies and technologies delivered
through quality instruction. The graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully take the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’s Examination for Radiographers and become a member of the health
care team.
The program and its mission is very clearly in support of the college’s mission by delivering high quality occupational
education, promoting student success, and encouraging lifelong learning. As the majority of the program graduates
remain in the area, they will have an impact on improving the quality of life for the diverse local community.
Degrees, Certificates, and/or Non-Credit Courses offered
The program offers an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology degree to students completing the
degree requirements. In addition, the department has offered two certificates of achievement: Medical Imaging for
Foreign Educated Radiographers, and Medical Imaging for Re-entry Radiographers.
Completers of the AAS in Radiologic Technology degree are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) certification examination.
The Medical Imaging for Foreign Educated Radiographers certificate was designed to enable radiographers educated
and certified outside of the USA to meet the ARRT eligibility requirements without having to complete the total
program. Since its inception there have been no completers and the certificate was eliminated in May 2011.
The Medical Imaging for Re-entry Radiographers certificate was designed for radiographers who have: 1) not been
working in the profession for several years and need a refresher course, 2) let their certification lapse , or 3) who have
graduated from an accredited program and are no longer eligible to take the certifying examination. Completion of
the certificate enables them to meet the ARRT eligibility requirements without having to complete the total program.
Although two persons have completed their individualized plan and have passed the ARRT certification examination,
neither has applied for graduation.
Primary Goals and Objectives
The program goals as published in the handbook are as follows:

To provide the individual student with the basic education leading to an AAS Degree and meeting the
educational requirements for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

To develop in each student an awareness of his/her responsibility as Radiologic Technologist.
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
To develop a life-long student who will feel impelled to continue his/her education on a formal and/or
informal basis after completing this educational program.

To increase the upward and lateral mobility for the Radiologic Technologist.

To increase the number of qualified Radiologic Technologists to meet the needs of the local community.

To provide an educational experience of sound academic values balanced between theory and clinical
educational experiences.

To safely and effectively perform radiologic technology procedures in a variety of medical situations to
meet the needs of the patient, the family, and the community.
As required by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) the program
established the following outcomes/objectives:
1.
Program students will achieve 75% or better in each course to progress in the program,
2.
The program’s average course completion rate, over a five year period, will not be less than 75%,
3.
Program graduates will earn the AAS degree within 150% of the published program length,
4.
90% of the graduates will pass the ARRT examination on the first attempt over a 5 year period,
5.
Program’s average mean scaled score on the ARRT examination will be 80% or higher over a 5 year
period,
6.
Program graduates will demonstrate an average clinical competency score of no less than 85%.
7.
90% of program students will achieve 85% or better on radiographic analysis exercises completed in
RAD 124 and RAD 126.
8.
95% of students will demonstrate an increase in foundational knowledge with each administration of the
program assessment examination.
9.
90% of the graduates seeking employment will be employed within six months of completing the
program,
10.
Graduates will express satisfaction with the overall experience,
11.
Employers will express satisfaction with the graduate’s knowledge, competence, and efficiency.
All of the outcomes/objectives have been maintained since withdrawal from the JRCERT accreditation process
with the exception of #7 (this outcome now relates to RAD 124 only). The outcome no longer correlates with the
RAD 126’s revised MCO outcomes approved in 2010.
Factors Expected to Affect Future
External conditions that affect the program include the condition of the economy of the state and nation.
Although the domino effect of a recession does not affect health care immediately, eventually health care workers
feel the impact. Locally there have been staffing reductions and mandatory flex time which affects graduate
employment opportunities and adversely affects the effectiveness of the clinical education sites. The affect is
cyclical in nature and will reverse as the economy improves.
Radiologic Technology Program
2010 – 2011
Internally, the impending administrative reorganization may affect the program depending on where the allied
health area comes to rest. If assigned to a new dean having no experience with programs (specifically health
program), the faculty will need to be strong advocates from program requirements and needs.
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DEMOGRAPHICS AND ENROLLMENT
General Student Demographics
Age
The statistics show the declared majors have a higher percentage of students in the middle two age brackets
(representing 25-49) than the TMCC percentage for the same age groups. This supports the program data that our
student base tends to include more students that are seeking a second career or those having postponed their education
for various reasons. Noted is the 0% for the under 18 age group. This occurs because a person must be over 18 to be
in the program. The data below compares admitted program students to TMCC.
5 – year Enrollment by Age (Students Admitted to Program versus TMCC)
55%
38%
27%
24%
22%
13%
0%
13%
6%
3%
Under 18
18-24
25-34
Radiologic Technology
35-49
TMCC
50+
Radiologic Technology Program
2010 – 2011
Gender
The data provided by Institutional Research correlates with the national gender statistics for registered radiologic
technologist. According to the 2010 ASRT Radiologic Technologist Wage and Salary Survey, the gender breakdown
is 72.6% Female and 27.4% male.
ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologists, Admitted Radiologic Technology, & TMCC by Gender
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Ethnicity
The 5-year average of the ethnicity of the radiologic technology declared major students parallels the ethnicity of the
TMCC population with the greatest difference being 3% for the category of the white race. When compared with the
Fall 2009 data (from the fact book) regarding the ethnicity of Washoe County, TMCC and radiologic technology
declared major students, the differences are greater for Asians, Hispanic, Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, two or more
races, and other/international. Program recruitment does not target one group over another, but it may be beneficial to
investigate recruitment efforts to increase the interest of minority populations in radiologic technology.
Fall 2009 Ethnicity data from the TMCC fact book
Radiologic Technology Program
2010 – 2011
Student Status
Educational Status
The ranking of the student’s educational goal is solidly reported as to “earn a degree”. This is to be expected because
both the declared majors and those already admitted to the program anticipate earning the AAS degree in Radiologic
Technology.
Enrollment Status
As would be expected, the majority of the declared majors are considered continuing students. The prerequisite
courses take a minimum of one year to complete which qualifies the potential students as continuing students.
However, students living in the Carson valley area will take majority of the prerequisites courses WNC before
transferring to TMCC.
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Student Credit Load
The data provides the credit load of all students having declared radiologic technology as their major. Therefore, the
data is considerably different that from those admitted to the program. Eighty-three percent of the radiologic
technology major declared students are enrolled in 6 to 12+ credits as compared to sixty-eight percent of the total
campus. One reason the potential program students are enrolled in more credits than the average TMCC student is
they have a desire to complete the prerequisites and general education degree requirements as soon as possible to
qualify for selection. The majority of the program students are enrolled in a reduced load because they have
completed the general education degree requirements prior to selection. Students in the first year of the program
enroll for 10 credits in the fall and 11 credits in the spring while students in the second year of the program enroll for
7 credits in both the fall and spring semesters.
Radiologic Technology Program
2010 – 2011
Student Recruitment Activities
The program participates in the following recruitment activities: monthly information sessions, on site TMCC
sponsored activities, the Tech Expo held at Edison, Operation Health Care Bound, as well as Washoe County Schools
Career Fairs by invitation. In addition, RAD 101 allows potential students to investigate the suitability of the
profession.
Underserved Student Populations
Although the program does not target specific groups, all of the recruitment activities listed above reach a wide
variety of person to include: different age groups, both genders, all socioeconomic groups, and all community
ethnic groups.
Enrollment Patterns
Number of Sections
Number of Sections
Academic Years
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
RT/RAD (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
Fall
13.0
11.0
11.0
14.0
12.0
12
717
1630
% Change
--15%
0%
27%
-14%
-1%
0%
1%
Spring
15.0
11.0
12.0
11.0
11.0
11
710
1623
% Change
--27%
9%
-8%
0%
-6%
2%
2%
*SOSC = School of Science
The number of RAD sections offered is constant because we only need to offer one section of each course (with the
exception of RAD 101). Fluctuations in the number of sections occur when a student is out of sequence with the rest
of the “cohort” after having been unsuccessful in a second year course (typically clinical). For example, if a student
did not receive a passing grade for RAD 245 (second year spring semester) , we offer the opportunity for the student
to repeat RAD 245 during the summer which is followed by RAD 250 during the fall. The plan adds an additional
section to both the summer session and the subsequent fall semester.
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Full Time Equivalent Enrollment
The program FTE is also fairly constant due to the program capacity of 16 per class. Minor changes in FTE occur due
to the following:
 students withdrawing from the program for personal reason,
 students that are academically withdrawn,
 students that are out of sequence with their original “cohort”, or
 admission selection error that requires the admission of an additional student.
Academic Years
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
RT/RAD (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
*SOSC = School of Science
Fall
20.4
19.9
19.4
21.2
20.2
20.2
2712
6621
% Change
--2%
-3%
9%
-5%
0%
5%
4%
Spring
21.4
21.0
20.7
21.2
19.8
20.8
2675
6440
% Change
--2%
-1%
2%
-7%
-2%
7%
6%
Radiologic Technology Program
2010 – 2011
Retention Rates
Retention by Semester - Fall 05 to Spring 10
Term
Total Enrollments
Number Retained
Retention Rate
Fall 05
185
170
92%
Spr 06
Fall 06
Spr 07
185
182
182
161
166
158
87%
91%
87%
Fall 07
176
164
93%
Spr 08
183
168
92%
Fall 08
192
173
90%
Spr 09
188
169
90%
Fall 09
189
171
90%
Spr 10
182
171
94%
RT/RAD (5 year Avg)
184
167
91%
SOSC Fall 09
14,575
10,336
71%
TMCC Fall 09
36,505
26,346
72%
The data above identifies the retention for the radiologic technology declared majors (admitted students and potential
students) and is also consistently higher than both the SOSC and TMCC as a whole. The program prerequisite, RAD
101 - Exploration of Radiology, inflates the total enrollments listed and in some semesters reduces the semester by
semester retention rate (specifically Spring ’06 and Spring ’07). The most probable cause of the reduced retention
rate is RAD 101 non-completers rather than actual program attrition.
Student to Faculty Ratios
Student to Faculty Ratio
Academic Years
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
RT/RAD (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
Fall
13.6
16.2
15.7
12.0
14.1
14
19
20
% Change
-19%
-3%
-24%
17%
2%
3%
3%
Spring
11.3
16.2
13.8
16.3
15.2
15
18
20
% Change
-44%
-15%
18%
-7%
10%
4%
4%
The program student to faculty ratio will be fairly constant due to the program capacity of 16 students per class. The
changes in the student to faculty ratio occur due to the following:
 students withdrawing from the program for personal reason,
 students that are academically withdrawn,
 students that are out of sequence with their original “cohort”, or
 admission selection error that requires the admission of an additional student.
.
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Number of Declared Degree/Emphasis Seekers
Number of Declared Degree/Emphasis Seekers
Fall 2005 - Spring 2010
Degree
Number of Students
%
2205
3%
AAS Radiology Tech.
# of Grads
74
Student Success Rates
When comparing the number of graduates to the number of “Declared Degree/Emphasis Seekers”, the outcome will
always be pathetic as noted above. However, comparing the number of students admitted to and completing the
radiologic technology program successfully is more practical and of more value. The program’s completion rate from
Academic Year 2005 to 2010 is 90.2%.
2004 Cohort (2006 Graduates)
2005 Cohort (2007 Graduates)
2006 Cohort (2008 Graduates)
2007 Cohort (2009 Graduates)
2008 Cohort (2010 Graduates)
Totals
# Admitted
17
16
16
16
17
82
# of Graduates
14
15
14
16
15
74
Retention Rate
82.35
93.75
87.5
100
88.23
90.2
Furthermore, the program graduates ARRT pass rate is another means of evaluating student success. As noted below,
the graduates from 2006 – 2010 have achieved a 100% ARRT certification examination pass rate.
ARRT Certification Exam Pass Rate
2006 – 2010 Graduates
# of Graduates
ARRT pass rate
2004 Cohort (2006 Graduates)
14
100%
2005 Cohort (2007 Graduates)
15
100%
2006 Cohort (2008 Graduates)
14
100%
2007 Cohort (2009 Graduates)
16
100%
2008 Cohort (2010 Graduates)
15
100%
Enrollment Development Strategies
Demographic Findings and Strategies
The age, gender, and ethnicity of the Radiologic Technology declared majors is fairly consistent with the TMCC
campus. The gender demographic shows a parallel to that of the radiologic technologists certified by the ARRT.
Radiologic Technology Program
2010 – 2011
Student Status Findings and Strategies
Students (declared majors as well as those admitted) are considered degree seeking. While completing the pre –
requisite courses, the declared majors maintain a 6 to 12+ credit course load in an effort to be selected to the
program as soon as possible. Program students enroll in 11 or fewer credits because most have completed the
general education degree requirements prior to admission. There is no reason to develop strategies to increase
these figures.
Enrollment Patterns and Strategies
The number of sections offered and FTE of the Radiologic Technology Program remain constant due to the limited
enrollment.
Student Success Rates and Strategies
The program’s student success rate (90%) and the graduate’s ARRT certification pass rate (100%) are both
respectable. There is no reason to develop new improvement strategies.
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CURRICULUM
Degree/Emphasis Assessment Reports
Prior to the completion of this PUR, the program has not been through the in-house program review process. The
program has been through several reviews conducted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology. The JRCERT reviews were accepted by college administration as meeting the program review process.
The last JRCERT accreditation visit was in 2001 with an interim report submitted in 2007. The program voluntarily
withdrew from JRCERT accreditation effective January 2010.
Course Assessment Report Summaries
Course assessment has only been accomplished in six of the twenty mandatory core courses. A schedule has been
developed which will have all of the twenty core courses assessed by the end of the Spring 2013 semester. Once the
initial assessment is completed, courses will be assessed annually. The summaries of completed course assessment
and the assessment schedule follow. See Appendix D for the actual assessment documents.
Course #
Semester assessed
Summary
Modifications
RAD 101
Spring 2011
This is an introductory course which gives the student basic
information regarding the profession of radiologic technology
and the requirements to enter the R.T. Program at TMCC. The
measures of the two outcomes show that the majority of the
students (over 90%) are understanding the basic responsibilities
of radiologic technologist and the admission process to apply to
the program.
Use the outcomes
approved by CAP
Spring 2010.
RAD 103
Spring 2011
The measure for the first outcome for this course shows that
100% of the students understand the ASRT Code of Ethics.
Since the measure shows 100%, it is felt that another mechanism
of measure might be more beneficial to determine the
understanding of the ASRT Code of Ethics.
Develop another
written tool for
measuring the
outcome.
RAD 110
Spring 2011
All outcomes were evaluated and show that entry level
radiologic technology students were able to perform
radiographic examinations and demonstrate professionalism.
None indicated at this
time.
RAD 116
Spring 2011
The purpose of this class is for students to learn & demonstrate
knowledge in positioning body parts for radiographic
examinations and determining if those radiographs meet the
standard of the profession. The two outcome measures
demonstrate that the students are performing and able to critique
images and identify anatomical structures based on the standards
of the profession as presented in class.
No modifications are
needed at this time.
RAD 124
Spring 2011
Outcome one required the student to use mathematics and logic
to solve radiographic quality problems. The measures show the
outcome was met. The data indicated the students had a median
score of 95.6% on worksheets completed with references (that
often included fellow students). However, retention of material
Develop formal
learning activities
using the “Sim Xray” software
program to strengthen
Radiologic Technology Program
RAD 236
Spring 2011
2010 – 2011
in a testing situation was at a lower level. Specific content area
averages ranged from 80 – 97%.
the synthesis and
overall retention of
the material.
The purpose of this course is to learn and demonstrate
knowledge in positioning the body for radiographic
examinations that use contrast media and determining whether
radiographic images meet the standard of the profession. The
alimentary canal and urinary system compose the majority of the
course content which is being evaluated by these outcome
measures. The data supports that the students demonstrate
sufficient knowledge in this area. Correlation with future data
will help evaluate if this is a consistent result.
Monitor results in the
future to compare
with these results for
consistency.
Radiologic Technology Courses Assessment Plan
Prefix
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
RAD
Nbr
101
103
110
112
116
118
124
125
126
128
198
220
230
236
238
242
244
245
247
250
259
RAD
290
Date Course
Reviewed/
Revised
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
Date
Assessments
Took Place
(found on CAR)
2011
2011
2011
Assessment Planned
20112012
2011
2011
X
X
X
X
X
20122013
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
20132014
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
20142015
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
20152016
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Evaluation semester
Spring semester
Spring semester
Spring semester
Spring semester
Spring semester
Spring semester
Fall semester
Fall semester
Fall semester
Fall semester
No Outcomes
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2010
X
X
2011
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fall semester
Spring semester
Spring semester
Spring semester
Fall semester
Fall semester
Fall semester
Fall semester
Fall semester
Fall semester
No enrollment in past
5 years
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Assessment Driven Improvements
Course and program outcomes assessment will be used to evaluate relevancy of curriculum.
Evaluating Relevancy of Curriculum
Course Content
The master plan for the program at TMCC incorporates a currently recognized and accepted curriculum for the
profession. The master plan for the radiography program at TMCC is referred to as the Radiologic Technology
Program Policy and Procedure Manual. This manual contains the program’s policies and procedures, curriculum
sequence, course guidelines and syllabi to include grading criteria, program philosophy, goals and objectives, clinical
competencies, clinical affiliate information, examples of various forms, textbooks for courses, and clinical evaluation
forms.
Each course outlined in the master plan utilizes specific guidelines as addressed by the American Society of
Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) to include content specifications for the radiography examination as outlined by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in the ARRT examinee handbook.
Periodically the ASRT revises the Radiography Curriculum. The most recent revision of the radiography curriculum
guide was copyrighted 2007. The content of the ASRT Curriculum Copyright 2007 was reviewed in January 2008
and content area regarding CT was noted as a new content area along with Digital Image Acquisition and Display.
Other content areas where significant changes occurred were in the area of image analysis to include digital imaging.
Worth noting, a 2011 draft curriculum was recently posted on the ASRT web page which will lead to a curriculum
review when the document is finalized and implemented.
The rational for the sequencing of the courses is to provide the appropriate didactic coursework to correspond with the
student’s level of clinical knowledge and have the student progress through the program in an organized and efficient
manner. Supplying information in this way will hopefully maximize the student’s full potential. The degree
requirements are listed below under the heading of “Degree/Certificate Requirements”
The following table shows how the Radiologic Technology courses at TMCC correspond to the curriculum guide of
the ASRT.
Radiologic Technology Program
BIOL 141/223
BIOL 142/224
RAD 101
MATH 105/120
ENG 101
NURS 130
CLS 151 & 152
IS 101
RAD 103
RAD 110
RAD 112
RAD 116
RAD 118
RAD 124
RAD 125
RAD 126
RAD 128
RAD 220
RAD 230
RAD 236
RAD 238
RAD 242
RAD 244
RAD 245
RAD 247
RAD 250
RAD 259
US & NV Const
Diversity
Human Relations
Eng/Comm
Soc Sc / Hum
X
X
X
X
X
Image Analysis
Human Structure
and Function
Fundamentals of
Radiologic Science
and Health Care
Ethics and Law in
the Radiologic
Sciences
Digital Image
Acquisition and
Display
General Education
Basic Principles of
Computed
Tomography
Clinical Practice
Course
2010 – 2011
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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BIOL 141/223
BIOL 142/224
RAD 101
MATH 105/120
ENG 101
NURS 130
CLS 151, 152
IS 101
RAD 103
RAD 110
RAD 112
RAD 116
RAD 118
RAD 124
RAD 125
RAD 126
RAD 128
RAD 220
RAD 230
RAD 236
RAD 238
RAD 242
RAD 244
RAD 245
RAD 247
RAD 250
RAD 259
US & NV Const
Diversity
Human Relations
Eng/Comm
Soc Sc /Hum
X
X
Film-Screen Image
Acquisition and
Processing
Radiographic
Procedures
Radiation
Pathology
Radiation
Production and
Characteristics
Radiation Biology
and Protection
Pharmacology and
Drug
Administration
Medical
Terminology and
Patient Care
Imaging Equipment
Course
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Radiologic Technology Program
2010 – 2011
Degree/Certificate Requirements
CURRICULUM for ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
PREREQUISITES
BIOLOGY COURSES
BIOL 141 & 142
OR BIOL 223 & 224
RAD 101
MATH 105 or MATH ≥120
ENG 101
NURS 130
CLS 151/152
8 credits
Human Structure and Function I & II
Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
Exploration of Radiology
Math for Radiologic Technicians
Composition I
Nursing Assistant
Clinical Lab Specialist
0.5 credits
3 credits
3 credits
6 credits
4 credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
Semester I (Fall)
IS 101
Intro Information Systems
RAD 103
Medical Ethics
RAD 110
Fundamentals of Clinical Radiography
RAD 112
Medical Terminology & Patient Care
RAD 116
Radiography I
RAD 118
Radiology Physics & Circuitry
3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
2 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Semester 11 (Spring)
________
US & Nevada Constitution
RAD 124
Radiographic Photography & Techniques
RAD 125
Clinical Radiography I
RAD 126
Radiography II
RAD 128
Imaging Equipment
3 credits
3 credits
2 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Summer I
RAD 220
3 credits
Clinical Radiography II
Semester III (Fall)
RAD 230
Clinical Radiography III
RAD 236
Radiographic Contrast/Routine Exams
RAD 238
Radiation Safety & Protection
________
Diversity/Social Science/or Humanities
3 credits
2 credits
2 credits
3 credits
Semester IV (Spring)
RAD 242
Radiology Quality Management
RAD 244
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiation
RAD 245
Clinical Radiography IV
RAD 247
Radiology Quality Control
_________
English/Communications
_________
Human Relations
1 credits
2 credits
3 credits
1 credit
3 credits
3 credits
Summer II
RAD 250
RAD 259
3 credits
2 credits
Clinical Radiography V
Seminar in Radiography
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SUMMARY OF CLINICAL EDUCATION
RAD 110
Fundamentals of Clinical Radiography
RAD 125
Clinical Radiography I
RAD 220
Clinical Radiography II
RAD 230
Clinical Radiography III
RAD 245
Clinical Radiography IV
RAD 250
Clinical Radiography V
TOTAL HOURS
1 credits
2 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Fall I
Spring I
Summer I
Fall II
Spring II
Summer II
132 Hours
256 Hours
400 Hours
384 Hours
384 Hours
396 Hours
1952 Hours
Methods of Instruction
Methods of Instruction for the radiography program include, lecture, lab, homework, quizzes, tests in the classroom
and competency testing in the clinical setting based on the students cognitive learning from the combination of
various courses taught in the classroom setting.
The primary goal of the program’s clinical component is to provide each student with the opportunity to directly apply
the didactic knowledge in an actual clinical setting. There is a clinical component in each semester as outlined in the
“Summary of Clinical Education” above.
The program’s clinical components are: Fundamentals of Clinical Radiography and Clinical Radiography I, II, III, IV,
and V. These are geared to coincide with information that is obtained in positioning courses listed as Radiography I, II
and Radiographic Contrast/Routine Exams. Students must complete a specific number of competencies in each
clinical course. After completing all of the clinical courses, the student will have demonstrated competency in each
area as outlined by the ARRT in order to be eligible for the ARRT Radiography Certification Examination.
During the fall of 1999, the program restructured the clinical component of the program. The restructuring involved
the addition of the course Fundamentals of Clinical Radiography, course description changes, credit hour adjustments,
and clinical hour adjustments. These changes were initiated as the faculty felt a need to introduce the student to the
clinical setting during the first semester rather than the second. Program faculty feel that this gives students a better
and more timely perspective regarding radiographic procedures and increase their learning curve in regards to
performing radiographic examinations for competency. In the Fall of 2008, based on student input, RAD 110 clinical
was changed from one day to two 4.5 hour days. This would provide consistency and reinforce the students learning
and aid synthesis. Also students and technologists in the clinical sites expressed concern regarding the number of
students present during individual examinations during the first semester of clinical education. By changing to two
4.5 hour days there were fewer students in the clinical center at any time.
The following changes were a direct result of the initial decision to increase the number of clinical days for RAD 110
- Fundamentals of Clinical Radiography:



Clinical rotations were scheduled Thursday and Friday for 4.5 hours per day instead of 8 hours per day on
Thursday of each week.
Students were scheduled during the AM or PM reducing the number of students at each clinical site. The
students would switch half way through the semester. If a student was scheduled in the AM at the start of the
semester, they would switch to a PM rotation at midterm.
Clinical faculty were scheduled to coincide with the students new rotational schedule.
Radiologic Technology Program
2010 – 2011
Faculty Qualifications
This program has an Educational Coordinator and one additional full-time faculty member.
The position of Program Coordinator is held by Deborah K. Baker, B.S.M.R, R.T.(R). Ms. Baker has held the
position since 1982. She has a total of forty years in the profession, this includes: six years of clinical work
experience post ARRT certification, and thirty-one years of teaching experience.
The other full-time faculty member is Warren Hejny, B.S., R.T. (R) (CT). Mr. Hejny has held the position since
1995. He has a total of thirty-two years in the profession, this includes: thirteen years of clinical work experience post
ARRT certification, and twenty-one years of teaching experience.
The program uses three part time faculty members to teach three of the didactic courses. In addition, an average of
five part time clinical faculty are employed to provide support in the clinical educations courses. All persons
employed as part time clinical faculty hold a minimum of ARRT (R) certification.
Clinical staff that provide supervision of program students are ARRT (R) certified. Each clinical education center has
identified a minimum of one staff member as the clinical liaison for that center. The clinical liaisons are as follows:
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center – Robert Gillings, R.T.
Northern Nevada Medical Center – Rebecca Overbay, R.T.
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center – Arlin Shigihara, and tentatively Rochelle Reyome and Dara Darbyshire
Renown Regional Medical Center – Susan Iorio, R.T,., and Michelle Teachenor, R.T.
Renown Imaging at 910 Vista – Stacey Phillips, R.T.
Renown Imaging at 75 Pringle – Mary Ann Richardson, R.T.
Renown South Meadows Medical Center – Nick Allen, R. T.
Veterans Administration Medical Center – Gerald Douglass, R.T. and Jennifer Turner, R.T.
Post Completion Objectives (transfer, job placement, etc.)
The post completion objective of transferability is not applicable to the Radiologic Technology Program.
Job placement or more specifically employability is assessed through graduate surveys completed
approximately six months following completion. Survey response is typically low and therefore
information limited. Electronic surveys will be discussed with institutional research as an option for the
2012 graduates as a means of increasing the response. Employers surveys are also used to evaluate
competence and quality of the graduates. See Appendix E for survey results.
Secondary Student Preparation Efforts
N/A
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External Review
External review of the program is designed to be completed by the program advisory board during a summer
advisory board meeting. The process involves the program faculty assessing the program effectiveness and
presenting the findings to the advisory board. The process has only been completed once since its inception due to
faculty workload and contracts. Until summer 2010 only the program coordinator was on contract during the
summer which made it difficult to actually complete the program assessment. As of January 2011. the program
coordinator has been reduced from an “A” contract to a “B plus 30” contract which reduces the efficiency of
program assessment even more. However, the advisory board is the ideal body to provide external program
review. See Appendix F for program assessment and advisory board minutes.
Non-credit Training Offered
Not applicable – the program does not offer any non- credit training.
Curriculum Development Strategies
Assessment Findings and Strategies
Only thirty percent of the mandatory core courses have been assess to date. As per the table on page 14, the
remainder of the courses will be assessed by June 1, 2013 with follow-up assessments each year. Strategies for
curriculum changes will be developed as follow-up assessments are completed.
External Resource Recommendations and Implementation Plans
The program has acted on recommendations from the Advisory Board in the past but there are no current
recommendations. .
Anticipated Factors Affecting Curriculum and Strategies
Factors that may affect the curriculum in the future are:

New ASRT Curriculum Guide – As mentioned earlier, the ASRT has recently posted a 2011draft
Radiography Curriculum Guide on its web page. Once the 2011 guide is finalized and approved by the
ARRT, program faculty will review the guide to determine if changes to the curriculum are necessary.

Potential Advisory Board recommendations – Valid advisory board recommendations may also impact
the curriculum. Many years ago, a board recommendation resulted in the program’s computer literacy
requirement. Most board recommendations have impact the clinical portion of the program. Examples of
clinical site concerns and the resultant resolution:
o
Students barely get comfortable with a clinical site before they are rotated out to another site. The
students have been assigned a “base” clinical site for their first year rather than being rotated after
each semester. he intent is to allow the student to build confidence in his/her skills thereby
providing a firm foundation.
o
Students need more experience and confidence doing procedures in the operating room. The
students are now scheduled in the operating room for a greater percentage of the program clinical
time. In addition, the number of competencies on procedures performed in the operating room was
increased.
Radiologic Technology Program

2010 – 2011
Program Coordinator Deborah Baker’s retirement – The person that replaces Deborah Baker as program
coordinator upon her retirement (June 30, 2013) may wish to reorganize the program curriculum using
course titles, descriptions and even credit values from a program he/she is has familiarity. This could
easily happen because the curriculum guide simply identifies the content that must be included, not the
course name, content per course, or sequencing of courses.
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RESOURCES
Faculty and Staff
Required Faculty Credentials
The qualifications for the program coordinator are: minimum of a baccalaureate degree, credentialed by ARRT in
radiography for a minimum of three years, and two years of teaching experience. Qualifications for the other full
time faculty and part time didactic faculty are: minimum of an associate in radiologic technology (although a
baccalaureate degree is preferred), and credentialed by ARRT for a minimum of 2 years. Both full time faculty
positions are held by persons that meet and exceed the stated minimum qualifications. Clinical instructor
qualifications are: credentialed by the ARRT in radiography for a minimum of 2 years and considered to be in
good standing, be willing to learn educational methods in use by the program. The program utilizes one part time
instructor for a one credit class that does not meet the minimum qualifications for part time didactic faculty. This
person has an electronics degree and works as a radiography equipment installation and repair specialist for GE.
He is eminently more qualified to teach the quality control course because he performs the quality control tests in
his position with GE.
Full-Time to Part-Time Faculty Ratio
As noted below, when comparing the percentage of credits taught by Full Time vs. Part Time instructional
faculty, the Radiologic Technology Program will always have a higher percentage of courses taught by full
time faculty. The high full time instructional workload occurs because of three factors:
1. The program’s course offering is small in comparison to other subject areas because only one section of
each course need be offered (with the exception of RAD 101).
2. Most program courses are taught by the full time faculty to satisfy their annual workload. and
3. Qualified part time faculty for radiologic technology courses are hard to find as they are working full
time. As a result the program faculty normally work in an “overload” situation
Radiologic Technology Program
2010 – 2011
Percentage of Credit Hours Taught by Full-time Faculty - RT/RAD
Academic Years
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
RT/RAD (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
Fall
91%
89%
89%
92%
91%
91%
55%
47%
% Change
--2%
0%
3%
-2%
0%
1%
1%
Spring
93%
90%
91%
90%
90%
91%
55%
47%
% Change
--3%
1%
-1%
0%
-1%
0%
0%
*SOSC = School of Science
Required Classified Credentials
Classified staff supporting the program proficiency includes but is not limited to the following:
 Microsoft Office programs,
 Citrix,
 Google applications for education,
 the current student information system,
 building the class schedule within the “system” currently used,
 Maintaining radiologic technology program accounts and the Radiologic and Toxicologic Safety account
 Processing the program applications, and sending selection notifications
The classified support staff also needs to be thoroughly knowledgeable regarding program requirements to
effectively respond to student questions.
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Classified FTE
The program’s classified support staff is an Administrative Assistant IV that supports the Dean of the School of
Science and the culinary program also and is located in the Dean’s office. The estimated FTE dedicated to the
Radiologic Technology Program is 25%. In addition, the classified staff in the Health Science Office provides
support by answering general program questions on an as needed basis.
Facilities
TMCC Facilities
The Radiologic Technology Program utilizes (3) adjoining rooms located on the fourth (4th) floor of the Red
Mountain building for its classroom and laboratory. The three adjoining rooms are the darkroom, energized
laboratory and the combined classroom /general laboratory. The classroom/ general laboratory is equipped as a
‘smart classroom” and maintained by ITO and has several banks of view boxes for viewing radiographs. The
energized laboratory is equipped with a programmable Bennett 300 Plus high frequency unit with automatic exposure
control. The energized laboratory is used for peer positioning as well as producing radiographs of phantoms to
reinforce didactic theories. Images are produced using radiographic cassettes and film.
The classroom is reserved solely for the use of the program to assure security of the radiographic equipment.
Clinical Facilities
The program is currently using eight clinical education centers; Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Northern
Nevada Medical Center, Renown Imaging at 910 Vista, Renown Imaging at 75 Pringle, Renown Regional Medical
Center, Renown South Meadows Medical Center, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, and Veterans
Administration Medical Center. All of the clinical education centers produce radiographs using computed
radiography and most have digital radiography as well.
Technology
Technology must be approached from two different vantage points: “general” and “radiologic” technology. The
hardware of the general technology is maintained by ITO and updated on a fixed schedule. The program’s energized
laboratory can no longer be considered “state of the art” because the laboratory is not equipped with computed
radiography (CR) or digital radiography (DR). The High Frequency Bennett x-ray unit purchased in 1995 with
Perkins Grant funds and is still current but reliability is questionable due to closure of the Bennett company. Parts for
the x-ray unit are no longer being manufactured and replacement parts are limited or non- existent.
To become “State of the Art”, the program needs a new radiographic unit with fluoroscopic capability, both CR and
DR capability, and a small PACS image storage system.
Funding Sources
Resource Development Strategies
Staffing Issues and Strategies
Issues concerning the program faculty:
Radiologic Technology Program
2010 – 2011

Clinical workload issue: Faculty clinical instructional workload is calculate at 0.75/hr rather than on a
1:1 ratio. The justification is that radiologic technology students can be in the clinical area without a
faculty person being present while nursing and dental hygiene require faculty presence for student
involvement. However, faculty interaction with students is on a one to one basis for clinical competency
evaluation. Clinical Competency evaluates: patient identification and preparation, patient history,
evaluation of patient positioning, centering, shielding, radiographic recorded detail, density, contrast and
distortion, and oral quizzing relating to anatomy of interest and procedural knowledge. We also have
multiple time-consuming duties that must be performed outside of clinical setting to successfully manage
the students and the clinical course.

Funding for part time clinical instructors: Funding for part time clinical instructors is requested each year
and therefore not necessarily a fixed amount. The concern is that the funding could be lost if the state
budget doesn’t improve. If this were to happen, the two full time faculty would not be able to maintain
the program in its present state. In addition, part time clinical instructors deserve a raise. Their hourly
pay rate is lower than others in health science area.

Staffing: There are only 2 full time faculty members to cover an essentially year round program. A new
cohort of students is admitted each fall which means there may be a total of 32 active students during the
fall, spring and summer sessions. Student selected for entry have normally been notified during early
July, which brings the total student number to 48 for four weeks of the year. In addition, the radiologic
technology program students are involved in course work and/or clinical experiences for 43 weeks of the
year yet we only have 2 full time faculty members. Faculty members are over loaded which makes it
difficult to complete tasks such as this Program/Unit Review.

Program coordinator position: The program coordinator position was reduced from an A contract to a B
plus 30 contract. Both faculty members felt the change was not in the best interest of the program.
Overseeing the program and responding to student concerns and issues cannot be accomplished on a part
time basis.
Facilities and Desired Capital Improvements
Facilities:
The program could use an additional room to serve strictly as a classroom. As mentioned earlier, the program uses
a dedicated classroom / laboratory arrangement. The classroom / general laboratory area is equipped with
skeletons, radiographic phantoms, accessory equipment, radiographic view boxes, and teaching radiographs. The
room is cramped and has limited storage.
The program is also in need of new equipment to be considered “state of the art” to educate and adequately prepare
the students for employment. Radiographic equipment with fluoroscopic capability is necessary to facilitate
student learning of the examinations completed under fluoroscopy that utilize contrast media.
Funding Allocations and Development Strategies
The Foundation Office is currently trying to find funding for computed radiography and digital radiography
equipment. They are also seeking funding for new equipment to replace the 16 year old Bennett x-ray unit.
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APPENDIX A.
Dean’s Analysis of Funding Resources
School of Sciences –
Radiology
Fund
Agency
ORG
Description
OBJ
Radiological Technology, Coordinator Baker
EXPENSE/BALANCE
Last yr - FY 10
Current - FY 11
$
600.00
$ 3,780.00
$
$
600.00
3,780.00
State Operating
7104
708
HF05
Operating
20
30
708
HF11
RADIOLOGICAL TECH LAB
$
3,801.96
$
5,382.24
708
705
HF59
EK28
RAD TECH STUDENTS CLUB
RAD TECH STUDENTS CLUB
$
$
(162.00)
-
$
$
(162.00)
-
708
HF47
RADIOLOGY SALES/WORKSHOPS
$
458.99
$
1,192.78
708
HF14
RADIOLOGIC/TOXICOLOGIC SAFETY
$
4,281.98
$
3,581.43
Lab
7266
Special Fees
7262
7276
Grants
Non-credit training
7262
Donations
Other
7268
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APPENDIX B.
Degree and Certificate Worksheets
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Radiologic Technology Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Degree Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
• Have the knowledge and skills necessary to produce diagnostic
radiographic examinations.
• Be prepared to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) examination for radiographers.
• Demonstrate an increase in their knowledge of radiation protection,
equipment operation and quality control, image acquisition and
evaluation, image procedures, and patient care and education which
will prepare them to function as radiologic technologists.
General education degree requirements may be
ta ken prior to admission to the program .
See special admission requirements .
Prerequisites
(a grade of “C” or better required)
BIOL 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology I................... (4)
– and –
BIOL 224 Human Anatomy and Physiology II.................. (4)
– or –
BIOL 141 Human Structure and Function I and................ (4)
BIOL 142 Human Structure and Function II..................... (4)
ENG 101 Composition I......................................................3
MATH 105 Math for Radiologic Technicians..........................3
Or MATH 120 or higher.
NURS 130 Nursing Assistant................................................6
LTE 110 Techniques of Venipuncture................................4
RAD 101 Exploration of Radiology..................................0.5
Total Prerequisite Requirements 24.5 Credits
Core Requirements
General education degree requirements may be taken prior to program
or in the sequence listed below. A grade of “C” or better is required.
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the ‘Diversity’ section of the general education description
of this college catalog for a list of approved courses. Designated
diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general education or major
requirements.
Semester I (Fall)
IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems...................3
RAD 103 Medical Ethics.....................................................1
RAD 110 Fundamentals of Clinical Radiography I..............1
RAD 112 Patient Care and Medical Terminology................2
RAD 116 Radiography I......................................................3
RAD 118 Radiology Physics and Circuitry...........................3
Total Semester I Requirements 13 Credits
Semester II (Spring)
PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics (or equivalent).....3
RAD 124 Radiographic Photo and Techniques....................3
RAD 125 Clinical Radiography I..........................................2
RAD 126 Radiography II.....................................................3
RAD 128 Imaging Equipment............................................3
Total Semester II Requirements 14 Credits
Semester III (Summer)
RAD 220 Clinical Radiography II.........................................3
Total Semester III Requirements 3 Credits
Semester IV (Fall)
RAD 230 Clinical Radiography III........................................3
RAD 236 Radiographic Contrast–Routine Exams...............2
RAD 238 Radiation Safety and Protection..........................2
Diversity/Social Science/Humanities...................3
Total Semester IV Requirements 10 Credits
Semester V (Spring)
RAD 242 Radiography Quality Management.....................1
RAD 244 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiation.................2
RAD 245 Clinical Radiography IV.......................................3
RAD 247 Radiography Quality Control...............................1
English/Communications....................................3
Human Relations.................................................3
Total Semester V Requirements 13 Credits
Semester VI (Summer)
RAD 250 Clinical Radiography V.........................................3
RAD 259 Seminar in Radiography......................................2
Total Semester VI Requirements 5 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 82.5 Credits
The ratio used to determine credit for the clinical radiology courses
in the radiologic technology program is different from the ratio used for
didactic courses.
RAD 110 Fund. of Clinical Radio. I—132 hours
RAD 230 Clinical Radio. III—384 hours
RAD 125 Clinical Radio. I —256 hours
RAD 245 Clinical Radio. IV—384 hours
RAD 220 Clinical Radio. II—400 hours
RAD 250 Clinical Radio. V—396 hours
See the following page for the Suggested Course Sequence.
APPENDIX C.
Institutional Research Data
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2010 Program Review
Radiology Technology
Data Packet
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
DEFINITIONS:
Enrollment: A measure of the number of students enrolled in courses at an institution;
enrollment data are either represented by headcount or FTE.
FTE: Full-time Equivalent Enrollment (FTE) in this section applies to the statistical measure of the
instructional workload generated by students taking courses. One FTE is equal to registration in
fifteen credit hours, whether taken by one student or by the combination of several students.
The State uses FTE as a measure of enrollment in determining the budget for the College.
Student to Faculty Ratio: the average number of students per instructor.
Number of Sections: The total number of individual sections taught during a semester.
*The data presented on pages 1 - 3 represent data for sections in the RT or RAD subject area.
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Enrollment Trends
State Supported FTE
FTE: Fall Semesters
30.0
28.0
26.0
24.0
22.0
20.0
18.0
20.4
21.2
19.9
16.0
20.2
19.4
14.0
12.0
10.0
Fall 05
Fall 06
Fall 07
Fall 08
Fall 09
FTE: Spring Semesters
30.0
28.0
26.0
24.0
22.0
20.0
18.0
21.4
21.0
20.7
21.2
16.0
19.8
14.0
12.0
10.0
Spr 06
Spr 07
Spr 08
Spr 09
Spr 10
Spring
21.4
21.0
20.7
21.2
19.8
20.8
2675
6440
% Change
--2%
-1%
2%
-7%
-2%
7%
6%
FTE
Academic Years
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
RT/RAD (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
Fall
20.4
19.9
19.4
21.2
20.2
20.2
2712
6621
% Change
--2%
-3%
9%
-5%
0%
5%
4%
*SOSC = School of Science
ET
FTE
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Enrollment Trends
Student to Faculty Ratio
Student to Faculty Ratio: Fall Semesters
19.0
17.0
16.2
15.0
13.0
15.7
14.1
13.6
12.0
11.0
9.0
7.0
5.0
Fall 05
Fall 06
Fall 07
Fall 08
Fall 09
Student to Faculty Ratio: Spring Semesters
19.0
17.0
16.2
15.0
13.0
11.0
16.3
15.2
13.8
11.3
9.0
7.0
5.0
Spr 06
Spr 07
Spr 08
Spr 09
Spr 10
Spring
11.3
16.2
13.8
16.3
15.2
15
18
20
% Change
-44%
-15%
18%
-7%
10%
4%
4%
Student to Faculty Ratio
Academic Years
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
RT/RAD (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
Fall
13.6
16.2
15.7
12.0
14.1
14
19
20
% Change
-19%
-3%
-24%
17%
2%
3%
3%
*SOSC = School of Science
ET
SFR
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Enrollment Trends
Number of Sections
Number of Sections: Fall Semesters
15.0
14.0
13.0
14.0
12.0
13.0
11.0
12.0
10.0
11.0
11.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
Fall 05
Fall 06
Fall 07
Fall 08
Fall 09
Number of Sections: Spring Semesters
15.0
14.0
13.0
12.0
11.0
10.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
15.0
12.0
11.0
Spr 06
Spr 07
11.0
Spr 08
Spr 09
11.0
Spr 10
Number of Sections
Academic Years
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
RT/RAD (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
Fall
13.0
11.0
11.0
14.0
12.0
12
717
1630
% Change
--15%
0%
27%
-14%
-1%
0%
1%
Spring
15.0
11.0
12.0
11.0
11.0
11
710
1623
% Change
--27%
9%
-8%
0%
-6%
2%
2%
*SOSC = School of Science
ET
Sections
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
DEFINITIONS:
Enrollment Status: All students at TMCC are classified as continuing students, new transfer
students, or new college students (first-time students).
Student Credit Load: Total credits enrolled in by a student. Attempted load is credits enrolled
at census. Earned load is credits enrolled at end of term.
Student Educational Goal: All students at TMCC are classified based on their educational goal:
earn a degree, earn a certificate, improve job skills, personal enrichment, transfer, or undecided.
*The data presented on pages 4 - 8 represent all students who have declared Rad Tech as their
major (AS-RDT or RT-AAS).
*The data presented on page 9 represent data on students enrolled in sections in the RT or RAD
subject area.
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Student Profile
Enrollment by Age (Declared Majors)
5 -year Average Headcount
Radiology Technology
TMCC
55%
46%
32%
24%
18%
13%
0%
Under 18 yrs.
18-24 yrs.
Under 18 yrs.
Fall 05
Spr 06
Fall 06
Spr 07
Fall 07
Spr 08
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Rad. Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
6%
3%
3%
25-34 yrs.
18-24 yrs.
35-49 yrs.
25-34 yrs.
35-49 yrs.
50+ yrs.
50+ yrs.
Total
0
98
55
39
8
200
0%
49%
28%
20%
4%
100%
0
96
57
44
9
206
0%
47%
28%
21%
4%
100%
0
93
62
36
9
200
0%
47%
31%
18%
5%
100%
0
88
63
30
14
195
0%
45%
32%
15%
7%
100%
1
101
58
31
7
198
1%
51%
29%
16%
4%
100%
1
97
68
37
7
210
0%
46%
32%
18%
3%
100%
0
100
77
38
3
218
0%
46%
35%
17%
1%
100%
0
115
94
38
5
252
0%
46%
37%
15%
2%
100%
0
116
92
43
6
257
0%
45%
36%
17%
2%
100%
0
119
82
64
4
269
0%
44%
30%
24%
1%
100%
0%
46%
32%
18%
3%
100%
3%
55%
24%
13%
6%
100%
SP
Age
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Student Profile
Enrollment by Ethnicity (Declared Majors)
5-year Average Headcount
Radiology Technology
TMCC
71% 68%
14% 15%
2% 3%
African
American
8% 6%
Asian
African
American
Fall N
05
%
Spr
N
06
%
Fall N
06
%
Spr
N
07
%
Fall N
07
%
Spr
N
08
%
Fall N
%
08
Spr
N
09
%
Fall N
09
%
Spr
N
%
10
Rad. Avg
TMCC Avg
1% 2%
0% 0%
Hawaiian or
Pacific
Islander
Asian
Hispanic
Native
American
White
Hawaiian
or Pacific
Native
Islander Hispanic American
White
0% 1%
0% 1%
4% 4%
Two or more
races
International
Students
Unreported
Two or
more
races
International
Students
Unreported
Total
3
14
24
7
144
0
8
200
2%
7%
12%
4%
72%
0%
4%
100%
2
13
27
5
148
0
11
206
1%
6%
13%
2%
72%
0%
5%
100%
3
13
28
4
141
0
11
200
2%
7%
14%
2%
71%
0%
6%
100%
4
14
26
5
137
0
9
195
2%
7%
13%
3%
70%
0%
5%
100%
1
15
29
3
141
0
9
198
1%
8%
15%
2%
71%
0%
5%
100%
3
15
27
2
152
0
11
210
1%
7%
13%
1%
72%
0%
5%
100%
3
1%
21
10%
30
14%
1
0%
151
69%
1
0%
11
5%
218
100%
3
24
37
2
175
1
10
252
1%
10%
15%
1%
69%
0%
4%
100%
4
21
0
40
1
186
0
2
3
257
2%
8%
0%
16%
0%
72%
0%
1%
1%
100%
8
3%
19
7%
0
0%
47
17%
1
0%
189
70%
0
0%
2
1%
3
1%
269
100%
2%
8%
<1%
14%
1%
71%
<1%
<1%
4%
100%
3%
6%
<1%
15%
2%
68%
1%
1%
4%
100%
Note: Ethnicity categories were changed in Fall 2009 to align with new IPEDS and NSHE reporting requirements.
SP
Ethnicity
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Student Profile
Enrollment by Gender (Declared Majors)
5-year Average Headcount
Radiology Technology
TMCC
68%
55%
45%
32%
Female
15
17
Female
Fall 05
Spr 06
Fall 06
Spr 07
Fall 07
Spr 08
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Rad. Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
Male
Male
Unreported
Total
136
64
0
200
68%
32%
0%
100%
142
64
0
206
69%
31%
0%
100%
135
65
0
200
68%
33%
0%
100%
135
60
0
195
69%
31%
0%
100%
137
61
0
198
69%
31%
0%
100%
146
64
0
210
70%
30%
0%
100%
149
69
0
218
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
68%
32%
0%
100%
173
79
0
252
69%
31%
0%
100%
175
81
1
257
68%
32%
<1%
100%
171
98
0
269
64%
36%
0%
100%
%
%
68%
32%
<1%
100%
55%
45%
<1%
100%
SP
Gender
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Student Profile
Student Enrollment Status (Declared Majors)
5-year Average Headcount
Radiology Technology
83%
77%
9%
Continuing Students
Spr 07
Fall 07
Spr 08
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Fall 10
Spr 11
Rad. Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
10%
13%
8%
New Transfers
Continuing Students
Fall 06
TMCC
New Students
New Transfers
New Students
Total
158
21
21
200
79%
11%
11%
100%
182
17
7
206
88%
8%
3%
100%
167
13
20
200
84%
7%
10%
100%
169
15
11
195
87%
8%
6%
100%
159
18
21
198
80%
9%
11%
100%
195
8
7
210
93%
4%
3%
100%
179
19
20
218
82%
9%
9%
100%
222
17
13
252
88%
7%
5%
100%
188
35
34
257
73%
14%
13%
100%
219
27
23
269
81%
10%
9%
100%
83%
9%
8%
100%
77%
10%
13%
100%
SP
Enrollment Status
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Student Profile
Student Credit Load - Credits Attempted (Declared Majors)
5-year Average Headcount
Radiology Technology
30%
TMCC
32%
30%
29%
24%
23%
17%
15%
12+
9-11.9
6-8.9
Less than 6 credits
Credits Earned
12+
Fall 05
Spr 06
Fall 06
Spr 07
Fall 07
Spr 08
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Rad. Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
9-11.9
Total
Less than 6
credits
6-8.9
73
32
54
41
200
37%
16%
27%
21%
100%
64
54
52
36
206
31%
26%
25%
17%
100%
60
58
49
33
200
30%
29%
25%
17%
100%
55
43
54
43
195
28%
22%
28%
22%
100%
58
55
64
21
198
29%
28%
32%
11%
100%
65
44
72
29
210
31%
21%
34%
14%
100%
64
48
71
35
218
29%
22%
33%
16%
100%
61
64
84
43
252
24%
25%
33%
17%
100%
82
47
83
45
257
32%
18%
32%
18%
100%
88
58
81
42
269
33%
22%
30%
16%
100%
30%
23%
30%
17%
100%
29%
15%
24%
32%
100%
SP
Credits Attempted
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Student Profile
Student Educational Goal (Students in RT or RAD Sections)
5-year Average Headcount
RT/RAD
TMCC
91%
75%
5%
1%
Earn a Degree
Spr 07
Fall 07
Spr 08
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Fall 10
Spr 11
RT/RAD Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
3%
2%
Earn a Certificate Improve Job Skills
Earn a
Degree
Fall 06
12%
0%
Earn a
Certificate
Personal
Enrichment
Improve
Job Skills
3%
1%
Transfer
Personal
Enrichment
Transfer
4%
3%
Undecided
Undecided
Total
80
0
0
4
0
2
86
93%
0%
0%
5%
0%
2%
100%
79
1
0
4
0
2
86
92%
1%
0%
5%
0%
2%
100%
73
2
0
4
0
7
86
85%
2%
0%
5%
0%
8%
100%
78
1
0
1
0
6
86
91%
1%
0%
1%
0%
7%
100%
73
3
0
1
1
4
82
89%
4%
0%
1%
1%
5%
100%
83
1
0
1
1
4
90
92%
1%
0%
1%
1%
4%
100%
84
1
0
2
1
3
91
92%
1%
0%
2%
1%
3%
100%
87
1
0
2
0
2
92
95%
1%
0%
2%
0%
2%
100%
87
1
0
1
2
2
93
94%
1%
0%
1%
2%
2%
100%
83
0
0
3
2
4
92
90%
0%
0%
3%
2%
4%
100%
91%
1%
0%
3%
1%
4%
100%
75%
5%
2%
12%
3%
3%
100%
SP
Ed Goal
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
DEFINITIONS:
# Retained: The number of students who remain in a class until the end of the semester and
receive A, B, C, D, Pass (P), Satisfactory (S), In Progress (X), or Audit (AD) grade notations.
Retention Rate: The number of students retained in a course or program divided by the total
number of students enrolled (a.k.a. % Retained).
*The data presented on page 10 represent data for sections in the RT or RAD subject area.
*The data presented on page 11 represent students who received degrees in the Rad Tech
program area.
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Outcome Measures
Retention
Fall 2009 Retention Rates
RT/RAD
SOSC
TMCC
90%
72%
71%
Retention Rate
Retention by Semester - Fall 05 to Spring 10
Term
Total Enrollments
Number Retained
Retention Rate
Fall 05
Spr 06
Fall 06
Spr 07
Fall 07
185
185
182
182
176
170
161
166
158
164
92%
87%
91%
87%
93%
Spr 08
183
168
92%
Fall 08
192
173
90%
Spr 09
188
169
90%
Fall 09
189
171
90%
Spr 10
182
171
94%
RT/RAD (5 year Avg)
184
167
91%
SOSC Fall 09
14,575
10,336
71%
TMCC Fall 09
36,505
26,346
72%
*SOSC = School of Science
OM
Retention
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Outcome Measures
Graduates
Number of Students Earning a Degree
2005-2010
16
15
15
14
14
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
Number of Graduates by Academic Year
2005 - 2010
Year
# of Graduates
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
14
15
14
16
2009-10
15
Number of Declared Degree/Emphasis Seekers
Fall 2005 - Spring 2010
Degree
AAS Radiology Tech.
Number of Students
%
# of Grads
2205
3%
74
OM
Grads
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
DEFINITIONS:
Full-time to Part-time Instructional Faculty Workload: The percentage of faculty credit
hours taught by full-time faculty vs part-time faculty.
*The data presented on page 12 represent data for sections in the RT/RAD subject area.
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Campus Resources
Full-time to Part-time Instructional Faculty Workload
Percentage of Credit Hours Taught by Full-time Faculty
Fall Semesters
100%
90%
80%
91%
89%
89%
92%
91%
Fall 05
Fall 06
Fall 07
Fall 08
Fall 09
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Percentage of Credit Hours Taught by Full-time Faculty
Spring Semesters
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
93%
90%
91%
90%
90%
Spr 06
Spr 07
Spr 08
Spr 09
Spr 10
Percentage of Credit Hours Taught by Full-time Faculty - RT/RAD
Academic Years
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
RT/RAD (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
Fall
91%
89%
89%
92%
91%
91%
55%
47%
% Change
--2%
0%
3%
-2%
0%
1%
1%
Spring
93%
90%
91%
90%
90%
91%
55%
47%
% Change
--3%
1%
-1%
0%
-1%
0%
0%
*SOSC = School of Science
CR
FT PT
Office of Institutional Research
Truckee Meadows Community College
Radiology Technology
Program Review 2010
Enrollment Patterns
Program
Rad Tech
Data
Sections
Student FTE
Retention Rate
Spring 2006
Full-time
Part-Time
26.5
2.0
Fall 2005
13
20.4
92%
Fall 2006
11
19.9
91%
Spring 2007
Full-time
Part-Time
17.5
2.0
Fall 2007
11
19.4
93%
Fall 2008
14
21.2
90%
Faculty and Staff FTE
Spring 2008
Full-time
Part-Time
20.5
2.0
CR-1
Educationl Master Plan
Fall 2009
12
20.2
90%
Spring 2009
Full-time
Part-Time
17.5
2.0
Spring 2010
Full-time
Part-Time
17.5
2.0
Office of Institutional Research
APPENDIX D.
Course Assessment Documents
Truckee Meadows Community College | Appendix
37
APPENDIX E.
Graduate and Employer Surveys
Truckee Meadows Community College | Appendix
39
APPENDIX F.
Program Assessment and Advisory Board Documents.