School of Radiography
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The NM School of Radiography prepares students for a career in Radiography through hands-on clinical experiences and specialized didactic instruction. The 21-month program (84 instructional weeks) begins in September and accepts 14-16 students per year. Upon successful completion of the 21-month program, students are awarded a certificate of completion in Radiography and are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Learning how to deliver compassionate and quality patient care is emphasized throughout the program. Students gain practical skills and professional preparation in Northwestern Medicine's state-of-the-art facilities, which include the most advanced technological and diagnostic equipment available. Our experienced instructional staff includes:
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School of Radiography Northwestern Memorial HealthCare 541 N. Fairbanks Court Suite 950 Chicago, Illinois 60611 312.926.6609 |
Hospital Mission Statement
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, our sponsor institution, is part of a premier integrated academic health system where the patient comes first. The core values of Northwestern Memorial Hospital are:
Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Radiography Program, sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is to prepare graduates for careers in radiography by providing the technical, clinical, and professional foundation needed to function as effective members of the health care team. Graduates will embody the Patients First philosophy of Northwestern Medicine.
Program Goals
In support of the program’s mission statement, the following goals have been developed.
Upon completion of the radiography program, the graduate will:
The program will:
Program Goals & Student Learning Outcomes
In support of the program's mission statement, the following goals and student learning outcomes have been developed.
Upon completion of the radiography program our students/graduates will have successfully completed a number of goals and student learning outcomes.
Goal: Graduates will operate as entry-level radiographers.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, our sponsor institution, is part of a premier integrated academic health system where the patient comes first. The core values of Northwestern Memorial Hospital are:
- Patients first: Putting our patients first in all that we do
- Integrity: Adhering to an uncompromising code of ethics that emphasizes complete honesty and sincerity
- Teamwork: Team success over personal success
- Excellence: Continuously striving to be better
Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Radiography Program, sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is to prepare graduates for careers in radiography by providing the technical, clinical, and professional foundation needed to function as effective members of the health care team. Graduates will embody the Patients First philosophy of Northwestern Medicine.
Program Goals
In support of the program’s mission statement, the following goals have been developed.
Upon completion of the radiography program, the graduate will:
- Clinical Competency: Perform competently as entry-level radiographers.
- Communication Skills: Employ effective communication skills.
- Critical Thinking Skills: Develop and utilize critical thinking skills.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate high standards of patient care & ethical, professional practice.
The program will:
- Program Effectiveness Goal: Meet the needs of the community by producing qualified, competent radiographers.
Program Goals & Student Learning Outcomes
In support of the program's mission statement, the following goals and student learning outcomes have been developed.
Upon completion of the radiography program our students/graduates will have successfully completed a number of goals and student learning outcomes.
Goal: Graduates will operate as entry-level radiographers.
- Students/graduates will select appropriate technical factors.
- Students/graduates will demonstrate appropriate radiation safety practices.
- Students/graduates will demonstrate effective, age-specific oral communication skills.
- Students/graduates will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
- Students/graduates will assess patient condition and modify procedures accordingly.
- Students/graduates will evaluate images for diagnostic quality and formulate necessary improvements
- Students/graduates will be knowledgeable of the importance of professional organizations.
- Students/graduates will display professionalism in the clinical environment.
- Students enrolling in the program will complete the program.
- Graduates will pass the national certification examination.
- Graduates seeking employment will be employed in the field.
- Graduates will be satisfied with the program.
- Employers will be satisfied with the quality of graduates.
The Radiography programis accredited by the Join Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The program received the maximum accreditation award of 8 years in 2019. The next scheduled review will take place in the 2nd quarter of 2027.
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Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
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Program effectiveness data is provided in accordance with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Accreditation Standards. Program effectiveness data includes program completion rate, American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) board exam pass rate, and job placement rate. This information is reported annually and may also be found on the JRCERT website.
Program effectiveness data for the School of Radopgraphy is below:
Program effectiveness data for the School of Radopgraphy is below:
Additional program documentation available upon request.