Radiography

Clinical Curriculum

The structure of the clinical curriculum is designed to be sequential and progress in complexity. Each campus program has its own clinical sites that are approved and recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Students are assigned to the clinical education sites approved for the campus program they are accepted into. The Capital campus is currently affiliated with the following sites (clinical sites may be added or removed as necessary):

• Manchester Memorial Hospital 
• Rockville General Hospital 
• Evergreen Imaging, ECHN 
• Saint Francis Hospital
• Jefferson Radiology, Wethersfield 
• Jefferson Radiology, Avon

Accreditation

The Radiography program at CT State Capital has its own individual accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Phone: 312-704-5300, Fax: 312-704-5304, www.jrcert.org, mail@jrcert.org. 

The Capital program's current accreditation award is for 8 years. For general program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter, click here.

Program Effectiveness Data

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. 

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%.

The following data shows the number of students who passed on the first attempt, divided by the number attempted within six months of graduation.

Year 1–2019: 8 of 10 (80%)
Year 2–2020: 11 of 11 (100%)
Year 3-2021: 11 of 12 (92%)
Year 4-2022: 6 of 6 (100%)
Year 5-2023: 7 of 11 (64%)
Program 5-Year Average: 43 of 50 = 86%

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%.

The following shows the number of students employed divided by the number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation.

Program Completion

The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 59%.

Year-2023: 12 of 14
Annual Completion Rate: 86%

Gateway Radiography Program Student Handbook
Radiography Program Technical Standards

Clinical Curriculum

The structure of the clinical curriculum is designed to be sequential and progress in complexity. Each campus program has its own clinical sites that are approved and recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Students are assigned to the clinical education sites approved for the campus program they are accepted into. The Gateway campus is currently affiliated with the following sites (clinical sites may be added or removed as necessary):

• Bridgeport Hospital
• Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus
• Bridgeport Hospital Park Avenue Medical Center
• Griffin Hospital
• Griffin Imaging & Diagnostics Center at Ivy Brook
• Yale New Haven Hospital Milford Sports Medicine 
• Yale New Haven Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center 
• Yale New Haven Hospital Spine Center at Long Wharf 
• Yale New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael’s Campus
• Yale New Haven Hospital Sports Medicine at Guilford 
• Yale New Haven Hospital, York Street Campus
• West Haven VA Medical Center

Accreditation

The Radiography program at CT State Gateway has its own individual accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Phone: 312-704-5300, Fax: 312-704-5304, www.jrcert.org, mail@jrcert.org.

The Gateway program's current accreditation award is for 8 years. For general program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter, click here.

Program Effectiveness Data

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. 

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%.

The following data shows the number of students who passed on the first attempt, divided by the number attempted within six months of graduation.

Year 1–2019: 18 of 19 (95%)
Year 2–2020: 16 of 19 (84%)
Year 3-2021: 17 of 21 (81%)
Year 4-2022: 16 of 20 (80%)
Year 5–2023: 15 of 19 (79%)
Program 5-Year Average: 82 of 98 (83.7%)

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%.

The following shows the number of students employed divided by the number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation.

Year 1–2019: 12 of 12 (100%)
Year 2–2020: 12 of 12 (100%)
Year 3-2021: 8 of 8 (100%)
Year 4-2022: 8 of 8 (100%)
Year 5–2023:  13 of 13 (100%)
Program 5-Year Average: 53 of 53 (100%)

Program Completion

The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.

Year 1-2023: 20 of 22 (90.9%)

CT State Manchester Radiography Program Mission:

The mission of the Connecticut State Community College Radiography Program is to provide a comprehensive radiography program that will graduate entry-level radiographers for the healthcare community.

CT State Manchester Radiography Program Goals

• Goal 1: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Goal 2: Students will utilize critical thinking skills.
• Goal 3: Students will be clinically competent when performing entry level imaging procedures.
• Goal 4: Students will demonstrate professional behavior.

Student Learning Outcomes

In Support of Goal 1: Communication

• 1.1: Students will use effective oral communication skills with a wide variety of audiences in the clinical setting.
• 1.2: Students will practice effective written communication skills.

In Support of Goal 2: Critical Thinking Skills

• 2.1: Students will assess images for diagnostic quality.
• 2.2: Students will assess images and make appropriate judgement(s) as necessary.

In Support of Goal 3: Clinical Competence

• 3.1 Students will accurately position patients for radiologic procedures based on patient assessment.
• 3.2: Students will select appropriate technical factors to obtain diagnostic quality images based on patient assessment.
• 3.3: Students will utilize radiation safety for self and others.

In Support of Goal 4: Professional Behavior

• 4.1: Students will demonstrate professionalism in the program.
• 4.2 : Students will participate in professional development activities with state (CSRT)
• and national organizations (ASR1), among others.
• 4.3 Employers will be satisfied with graduate performance.

Clinical Curriculum

The structure of the clinical curriculum is designed to be sequential and progress in complexity. Each campus program has its own clinical sites that are approved and recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Students are assigned to the clinical education sites approved for the campus program they are accepted into. The Manchester campus is currently affiliated with the following sites (clinical sites may be added or removed as necessary):

• Connecticut Children’s: Glastonbury facility 
• Connecticut Children’s: Hartford facility 
• Hartford Hospital
• Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain
• Jefferson Radiology, Avon
• Jefferson Radiology, Hartford
• Jefferson Radiology, West Hartford
• Midstate Medical Center, Meriden
• Orthopedic Surgical Partners, Manchester
• Orthopedic Surgical Partners, Rocky Hill
• Prospect Manchester Hospital, Inc D/B/A Manchester Memorial Hospital              
• UConn Health Center/John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington
• Vernon Imaging

Accreditation

The Radiography program at CT State Manchester has its own individual accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Phone: 312-704-5300, Fax: 312-704-5304, www.jrcert.org, mail@jrcert.org.

The Manchester program's current accreditation award is for 8 years. For general program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter, click here.

Program Effectiveness Data

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. 

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%.

The following data shows the number of students who passed on the first attempt, divided by the number attempted within six months of graduation.

Year 1–2019: 9 of 11  (82%)
Year 2–2020: 13 of 13 (100%)
Year 3-2021: 12 of 13  (92%)
Year 4-2022: 9 of 11 (82%)
Year 5–2023: 12 of 12 (100%)
Program 5-Year Average: 56 of 60 (91.2%)

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%.

The following shows the number of students employed divided by the number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation.

Year 1–2019: 11 of 11 (100%)
Year 2–2020:  13 of 13 (100%)
Year 3-2021: 13 of 13 (100%)
Year 4-2022: 11 of 11 (100%)
Year 1–2023: 12 of 12 (100%)
Program 5-Year Average: 60 of 60 (100%)

Program Completion

The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 70%.

Year 1–2019: 11 of 12 (92%)
Year 2–2020: 13 of 14 (93%)
Year 3-2021: 13 of 14 (93%)
Year 4-2022: 11 of 11 (100%)
Year 5–2023: 12 of 13 (92%)
Program 5-Year Average: 60 of 64 (93.75%)

Important Information

• Radiography Program (Middlesex) Information Packet
• Student Handbook 23-25 (Middlesex Campus)
• Student Handbook 24-26 (Middlesex Campus)
• Learn About the Radiologic Technology Program at Middlesex (video)
• Becoming a Radiologic Technologist (video)

Clinical Curriculum

The structure of the clinical curriculum is designed to be sequential and progress in complexity. Each campus program has its own clinical sites that are approved and recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Students are assigned to the clinical education sites approved for the campus program they are accepted into. The Middlesex campus is currently affiliated with the following sites (clinical sites may be added or removed as necessary):

• Middlesex Hospital, Middletown 
• Backus Hospital, Norwich 
• Lawrence & Memorial, New London 
• Saint Francis Hospital, Hartford 
• Backus Outpatient Center, Norwich 
• Crossroads Imaging Center, Waterford 
• MH- Outpatient Center, Middletown 
• Marlborough Medical Center, Marlborough 
• Pequot Health Center, Groton 
• Shoreline Medical Center, Westbrook 
• Windham Hospital, Willimantic
• NOA Diagnostics – Cromwell NOAC, Cromwell

The Radiography program at CT State Middlesex has its own individual accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Phone: 312-704-5300, Fax: 312-704-5304, www.jrcert.org, mail@jrcert.org.

The Connecticut State Community College Middlesex Radiologic Technology Program has been accredited since 1970 by the Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182. The Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology mission promotes excellence in education and elevates the quality and safety of patient care through accreditation of educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance and medical dosimetry. During the May 2023 JRCERT Board of Directors meeting, the MxCC Radiologic Technology Program was granted an accreditation extension of 3 years, for a total accreditation of 8 years. The next site visit is tentatively scheduled for the Third Quarter of 2030. Address all electronic inquiries to mail@jrcert.org. For more information regarding program effectiveness data visit the JRCERT website at www.jrcert.org. 

The Middlesex program's current accreditation award is for 8 years. For general program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter, click here.

Program Effectiveness Data

*Note—Graduate follow-up surveys are typically sent to graduates one year following graduation. Information is updated as graduate surveys are received and analyzed each year. Credentialing Pass Rate Five-year average credentialing examination (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography exam) pass rate of not less than 75% at first attempt within 6 months of graduation. The credentialing examination pass rate is the number of graduates who, on the first attempt, pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam

Credentialing Examination

Five-year average credentialing examination (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography exam) pass rate of not less than 75 percent at first attempt within 6 months of graduation. The credentialing examination pass rate is the number of graduates who, on the first attempt, pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam.

Year 1–2019: 14 of 14  (100%)
Year 2–2020: 19 of 20 (95%)
Year 3-2021: 20 of 21 (95.2%)
Year 4-2022: 18 of 19 (94.7%)
Year 5–2023: 17 of 21 (81%)
Program 5-Year Average: 88 of 95 (92.6%)

Job Placement

Five-year average Job placement rate of not less than 75% within one year of graduation. The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) defines job placement as the number of graduates who actively sought employment in the radiologic sciences.

Employment rate is defined as the number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences.

Year 1–2019: 16 of 16 (100%)
Year 2–2020: 16 of 16 (100%)
Year 3-2021: 8 of 8 (100%)
Year 4-2022: 8 of 8 (100%)
Year 5-2023: 13 of 13 (100%)
Program 5-Year Average: 61 of 61 (100%)

Program Completion

The program completion rate is defined as the number of students who completed the program within 150% of the stated program length. The program length is 22 months, and the completion rate is defined as those students graduating within 33 months of the beginning of the program. The entry point is the first day of the fall semester of the first year of the program.

Year 1–2019: 15 of 21 (71.4%)
Year 2–2020: 20 of 23 (86.9%)
Year 3-2021: 20 of 21 (95.2%)
Year 4-2022: 21 of 24 (87.5%)
Year 5-2023: 22 of 23 (95.7%)
Program 5-Year Average: 98 of 113 (86.7%)

Clinical Curriculum

The structure of the clinical curriculum is designed to be sequential and progress in complexity. Each campus program has its own clinical sites that are approved and recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Students are assigned to the clinical education sites approved for the campus program they are accepted into. The Capital campus is currently affiliated with the following sites (clinical sites may be added or removed as necessary):

• Bristol Hospital
• Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Danbury Hospital
• Ortho CT of Danbury
• New Milford Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital
• Waterbury Hospital Health Center
• Diagnostic Imaging Associates (Naugatuck Valley Radiological Associates Southbury, Prospect, Waterbury) 
• Orthopedics of New England
• Greater Waterbury Imaging Center
• Griffin Hospital Derby

Accreditation

The Radiation Therapy program at CT State Naugatuck Valley has its own individual accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Phone: 312-704-5300, Fax: 312-704-5304, www.jrcert.org, mail@jrcert.org.

The Naugatuck Valley program's current accreditation award is for 8 years. For general program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter, click here.

Program Effectiveness Data

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. 

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%.

The following data shows the number of students who passed on the first attempt, divided by the number attempted within six months of graduation.

Year 1–2019: 18 of 19 (95%)
Year 2–2020: 18 of 20 (90%)
Year 3-2021: 18 of 21 (86%)
Year 4-2022: 13 of 14 (93%)
Year 5-2023: 17 of 19 (89%)
Program 5-Year Average: 84 of 93 (90%)

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%.

The following shows the number of students employed divided by the number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation.

Year 1–2019: 18 of 18 (100%)
Year 2–2020: 19 of 19 (100%)
Year 3-2021: 18 of 18 (100%)
Year 4-2022: 18 of 18 (100%)
Year 5-2023: 18 of 19 (95%)
Program 5-Year Average: 91 of 92 (99%)

Program Completion

The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 62.5.

2023: 19 of 25 
Annual Completion Rate: 76%