Radiologic Technology Calendar
The Radiologic Technology program usually begins annually the third Thursday in July. Each student is entitled to nine holidays per year as scheduled by the program. The program observes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Good Friday.
In addition, students are allowed 128 hours of personal time off during the two years but may not exceed 64 hours during the first year. Each student receives two preassigned weeks of vacation each year of the program. Generally, one week is scheduled during the week of July 4th and the other is during the week of Christmas each year. Christmas break week extends from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
- Term I begins in July and ends in late December (24 weeks)
- Term II begins in January and ends in late June (24 weeks)
- Term III begins in July and ends in later December (24 weeks)
- Term IV begins in January and ends in late June (24 weeks)
Graduation is on the third Thursday in June
To qualify for graduation and a certificate of completion, students must: (1) satisfactorily complete all requirements of the classroom and clincial curriculum (2) fulfill all financial obligations to the program.
Graduates will be eligible to apply for the professional certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This certification provides graduates nationally recognized credentials to practice radiography and fulfill eligibility requirements for a Florida license.
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes are used as an objective measurement tool to assist in understanding how well the program is functioning. It is out mission to provide meaningful learning and prepare qualified professionals who will
provide quality healthcare to the community. Based on the achievements of our students/graduates over the years, we are confident that the program is successful. The objective measures used to assess our outcomes are; certification pass rate, program completion rate, and employment rate within six months post graduation.
| St. Vincent's Graduates |
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2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
Average |
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| ARRT Exam Pass rate |
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100% |
91% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
99% |
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| Average ARRT Exam Score |
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84% |
82% |
86% |
88% |
88% |
87% |
89% |
86% |
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| Program Completion Rate |
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78% |
79% |
75% |
78% |
100% |
86% |
100% |
85% |
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| Employment rate 6 months |
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100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
86% |
98% |
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| documented 2/2013 |
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