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Accreditation
The radiology program at MDCC has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology since 1982. To be accredited a program must demonstrate compliance with educational standards developed by professionals in the field. These standards are also recognized and approved by organizations which sponsor the accreditation process. This accreditation agency bases its surveys on a voluntary peer-review system. Although program accreditation is not mandated, some programs choose to circumvent the process by having this type of accreditation. MDCC is regionally accredited through the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Effectiveness data for the program is available on the JRCERT and MDCC websites.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Accreditation Statement
Mississippi Delta Community College Radiography program is accredited by:
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
email: mail@jrcert.org
Accreditation standards are located at https://www.jrcert.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2021-Radiography-Standards.pdf.
The program’s current accreditation award is for 8 years and the current accreditation award letter can be found here. Programs must include a hyperlink to their unique program information page found on the JRCERT website. MDCC radiology program page may be found on JRCERT website using the Find a Program feature.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program is to provide students the opportunity to obtain the academic foundation, technical skills, and professional background in radiological sciences to perform as a qualified radiographer upon graduation.
Goals & Student Learning Outcomes
Goal #1 Students will be clinically competent.
Student learning outcomes:
1.1 The student will apply technical skills without guidance.
1.2 The student will assess patient's needs for motion and comfort.
Goal # 2: Students will communicate effectively.
Student learning outcomes:
2.1 The student will use effective oral communications.
2.2 The student will practice written communication skills.
Goal #3 Students will use critical thinking skills.
Student learning outcomes:
3.1 The student will effectively evaluate radiographic images.
3.2 The student will synthesize a situational question on a written test.
Goal #4: The students will model professionalism.
Student learning outcomes:
4.1 Students will demonstrate professionalism in the clinical environment.
4.2 Students will recognize unethical behaviour.
Goal # 5: Graduates will successfully write the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
(ARRT).
Student learning outcome:
5.1 Graduates will be able to pass the ARRT examination.
Goal # 6: The program will be effective in the education process.
Student learning outcomes:
6.1 Of those pursing employment, students will be gainfully employed within 6 months
post graduation.
6.2 Students will complete the program within 25 months.
6.3 Students will be satisfied with their education.
6.4 Employers will be satisfied with the graduates' performance.