Medical Imaging Science, BS: Accreditation & Program Data
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic TechnologyProfessional Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
SUNY Upstate Medical University's Medical Imaging Sciences Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
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Chicago, IL 60606-3182
http://www.jrcert.org
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The program's current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here: JRCERT Website
SUNY Upstate Medical University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the national certification exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has contact information for individual state licensure.
Professional Resources
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
The JRCERT is dedicated to excellence in education and to quality and safety of patient care through the accreditation of educational programs in radiation and imaging sciences.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
It is the mission of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to recognize individuals qualified in the use of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation to promote high standards of patient care in diagnostic medical imaging, interventional procedures, and therapeutic treatment.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
The mission of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is to give medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals the knowledge, resources and support they need to provide quality patient care.
ASRT achieves this mission by:
Developing useful educational materials for radiologic technologists and delivering them in innovative ways.
- Strengthening professional standards.
- Enhancing the profession's image and reputation.
- Upholding the profession's code of ethics.
- Promoting unity within the profession while respecting its diversity.
- Supporting research and progress in the radiologic sciences.
Program Effectiveness Data: 2019-23
The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic 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 Data
Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
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Credentialing Examination Rate |
Number passed on 1st attempt, divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation |
|
Year |
Results |
|
2019 |
15 of 18 - 83% |
|
2020 |
14 of 17 - 82% |
|
2021 |
14 of 14 - 100% |
|
2022 |
10 of 11 - 91% |
|
2023 |
13 of 16 - 81% |
|
Program 5-Year Average |
66 of 76 - 87% |
Job Placement Data
Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
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Job Placement Rate |
Number employed, divided by number actively |
|
Year |
Results |
|
2019 |
17 of 17 - 100% |
|
2020 |
15 of 15 - 100% |
|
2021 |
15 of 15 - 100% |
|
2022 |
11 of 11 - 100% |
|
2023 |
16 of 16 - 100% |
|
Program 5-Year Average |
74 of 74 - 100% |
Program Completition Data
Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 80%.
|
Program Completion Rate |
Number graduated, divided by number started the program |
|
Year |
Results |
|
2019 |
18 of 19 - 95% |
|
2020 |
17 of 18 - 94% |
|
2021 |
15 of 15 - 100% |
|
2022 |
11 of 13 - 85% |
|
2023 |
16 of 16 - 100% |
|
Program 5-Year Average |
77 of 81 - 95% |