Accreditation Information
Mission Statement (JRCERT 4.1)
The mission of the radiation therapy program is to prepare self-directed, reflective, competent, and professional healthcare providers who are committed to upholding the highest standards of healthcare for both themselves and their patients.
Program Learning Goals
The program learning goals of the radiation therapy program can be found in the course catalog (JRCERT 6.1) and are as follows:
Goal #1: Students will be academically competent as entry-level radiation therapists.
Goal #2: Students will be clinically competent as entry-level radiation therapists.
Goal #3: Students will demonstrate the communication skills of a competent entry-level radiation therapist.
Goal #4: Students will develop the critical thinking skills necessary to perform independently within the radiation therapists’ scope of practice.
Program Effectiveness Data
The program maintains and publishes the following program effectiveness data on an annual basis, in accordance with JRCERT Standard 6.1:
- Five-year average credentialing examination pass rate (first attempt, within six months of graduation)
- Five-year average job placement rate (employment within six months of graduation)
- Annual program completion rate (students completing within 100% of program length)
Credentialing Exam Pass Rate
(First Attempt Within 6 Months)
| Year | # of Students Taking Exam within 1st six months | # Passing on 1st attempt | % Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14 | 8 | 57% * |
| 2021 | 9 | 5 | 56% * |
| 2022 | 10 | 4 | 40% * |
| 2023 | 7 | 5 | 71% * |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | 88% * |
| Total | 48 | 29 | 60% (5-year average) |
*Note: All students passed the exam by the third attempt.
Job Placement Rate
(Employment Within 6 Months of Graduation)
| Year | # of Graduates | # Employed | % job placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 2022 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 2024 | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Total | 48 | 48 | 100% (5-year average) |
Program Completion Rate
| Year | Completed program within 100% of program length | % completing program |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 100% |
| 2021 | 10 | 100% |
| 2022 | 9 | 100% |
| 2023 | 7 | 100% |
| 2024 | 7 | 88% |
| Total | 41 | 98% (5-year average) |
The Radiation Therapy Program is currently seeking accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). For more information, JRCERT can be contacted at:
Address: 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: (312) 704-5300
Website: jrcert.org
Email: mail@jrcert.org