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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM STANDARDSACCREDITATIONMetropolitan Community College is fully accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education ofthe North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and approved by the Missouri Department of HigherEducation and Workforce Development.The Radiologic Technology Program is recognized and accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educationin Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and is recognized as an approved educational program for certification inradiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).The Maple Woods St. Joseph Site Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by:The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182(312) 704-5300Email: mail@jrcert.orghttp://www.jrcert.org/Program # 0479If an individual suspects or finds that the program fails to uphold the JRCERT standards for accreditation theindividual may submit the concern in writing to the program coordinator. Such a complaint will be reviewedby the program leadership and college administration, to determine the appropriate action or response forsuch complaint. If the JRCERT standards have been compromised, the program will make necessarymodification(s) within ninety days. If the program fails to respond appropriately, the individual may submit aformal complaint to the JRCERT. The program leadership and administrators will respond to any allegationsfrom the JRCERT and take appropriate action regarding the alleged infraction.JOINT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS FOR AN ACCREDITEDPROGRAM IN RADIOGRAPHYAccording to the Introductory Statement of the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program inRadiography, “The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Standards for anAccredited Educational Program in Radiography is designed to promote academic excellence, patient safety,and quality healthcare. The STANDARDS require a program to articulate its purposes; to demonstrate that ithas adequate human, physical, and financial resources effectively organized for the accomplishment of itspurposes; to document its effectiveness in accomplishing these purposes; and to provide assurance that it cancontinue to meet accreditation standards.The JRCERT accreditation process offers a means of providing assurance to the public that a program meetsspecific quality standards. The process helps to maintain program quality and stimulates programimprovement through program assessment.”9

There are six (6) standards each accredited program is expected to meet. Each standard includes a series ofobjectives. All standards and objectives must be met for a program to demonstrate compliance, therebymaintaining accreditation.Standard One: Integrity- “The program demonstrates integrity in the following: representations tocommunities of interest and the public, pursuit of fair and equitable academic practices, and treatment of, andrespect for, students, faculty, and staff.”Standard Two: Resources- “The program has sufficient resources to support the quality and effectiveness ofthe educational process.”Standard Three: Curriculum and Academic Practices- “The program’s curriculum and academic practicesprepare students for professional practice.”Standard Four: Health and Safety- “The program’s policies and procedures promote the health, safety, andoptimal use of radiation for students, patients, and the general public.”Standard Five: Assessment- “The program develops and implements a system of planning and evaluation ofstudent learning and program effectiveness outcomes in support of its mission.”Standard Six: Institutional/ Programmatic Data- “The program complies with JRCERT policies, procedures, andSTANDARDS to achieve and maintain specialized accreditation.”A full copy of JRCERT Standards and Objectives can be located at: dards/AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS MISSION, RULES AND REGULATIONS, ANDSTANDARDS OF ETHICSARRT MissionPromoting high standards of patient care by recognizing qualified individuals in medical imaging,interventional procedures, and radiation therapy.In support of this mission, the ARRT: Adopts and upholds standards for educational preparation for entry into the profession; Adopts and upholds standards of professional behavior consistent with the level of responsibilityrequired by professional practice; and Develops and administers examinations which assess the knowledge and skills underlying theintelligent performance of the tasks typically required by professional practice in the discipline. Inaddition to initial recognition, ARRT provides a mechanism to recognize individuals who continue todemonstrate their qualifications through adherence to the standards of professional behavior andcompliance with continuing education requirements.ARRT Rules and RegulationsThe Maple Woods St. Joseph Site Radiologic Technology Program enforces all rules and regulations set forthby the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). A complete and current listing of ARRT Rules andRegulations can be found at: s-and-Regulations.pdf10

ARRT Standards of EthicsThe Maple Woods St. Joseph Site Radiologic Technology Program mirrors the Standards of Ethics set forth bythe American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). As future candidates of the American Registry ofRadiologic Technologists, students of the Maple Woods St. Joseph Site Radiologic Technology Program areheld to these ARRT Standards of Ethics. A complete and current listing of ARRT’s Standard of Ethics can befound at: dards-of-Ethics.pdfAMERICAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS MISSION, VISION, CORE VALUES, AND VALUEPROPOSITIONSASRT MissionThe mission of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is to advance the medical imaging andradiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality of patient care.ASRT VisionThe American Society of Radiologic Technologists will be the premier professional association for the medicalimaging and radiation therapy community through education, advocacy and research.ASRT Core ValuesCommitment.We share a common purpose and give our personal best to transform ASRT’s vision into reality.Leadership.We guide and inspire internal and external stakeholders to achieve ASRT’s mission and vision.Integrity.We practice transparency by telling the truth, obeying the law, acting ethically, fulfilling expectations andkeeping promises we make.Creativity.We are adaptable and flexible to new possibilities and discoveries, and we provide an environment thatencourages creative solutions.Accountability.Each of us stands responsible for achieving targeted outcomes, cost effectiveness and improved performancein all that we do.ASRT Value PropositionsWe use a quality framework to achieve customer centricity and operational excellence.Customer Centricity.Understand and address the needs of the radiologic technology community to strengthen relationships andearn customer loyalty.Operational Excellence.Deliver a combination of service, quality, price and ease of use that other associations and organizations sion-vision11

FACILITIES AND STUDENT SUPPORTACADEMIC ADVISINGLisa Murtha, Student Success ManagerPhone: (816) 604-3261Email: lisa.murtha@mcckc.eduAcademic Advisors at Metropolitan Community College help students explore, understand and chooseprograms, degrees and certificates. Additionally, advisors help students select classes each semester, seteducational goals, and solve academic problems. Advisors assist new, current, returning and transfer studentswith transfer credit (to and from other colleges) and enjoy connecting students with campus and communityresources.CAREER SERVICESJacqueline Ware-Sodsod, Career Services CoordinatorPhone: (816) 604-3155Email: jacqueline.waresodsod@mcckc.eduStudent Career Services is a service provided at no cost to enrolled students seeking employment assistance.Students will receive one-on-one advice on job search techniques, how to market themselves through theirresume and cover letter, and how to interview effectively to land the job. For employment assistance, thedepartment facilitates a student employment program and provides job leads from the community.CLASSROOMS AND LABSThe Radiologic Technology Program classroom and labs are located at the Maple Woods St. Joseph Site at3434 Faraon in St. Joseph, MO. The classroom is in room 216 and the labs are in room 219. Students maypractice skills or access other instructional materials within the classroom or labs at times designated by theinstructor of a particular course. Students are not allowed to remove materials from the classroom or labsand must leave the facilities in the condition it was found.COMPUTERSLaptop computers will be provided to students for use while on campus.COUNSELINGClayton Robinson, Lead CounselorPhone: (816) 604-3128Email: clayton.robinson@mcckc.eduThe Counseling office provides confidential counseling services at no cost to enrolled students. Services aredesigned to support students' personal growth, development, and academic success. While counselingexperiences can vary greatly from person to person, a few topics appropriate for short-term counseling are:12

mental health challenges, career exploration, academic success strategies, crisis intervention, and communityreferral.DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICESKaya Pickens, M.Ed., CoordinatorPhone: (816) 604-3192Email: kaya.pickens@mcckc.eduMetropolitan Community College is committed to providing students with disabilities access to all educationalprograms and activities. To be eligible for services, students must self-identify to Disability Support Services andprovide documentation of their disability from a qualified professional.Letters of Accommodations (LOAs) displays the student’s classroom accommodations. LOAs are developed withthe student during an interactive process. It is the student’s responsibility to deliver the LOAs as well as todiscuss his/her needs with each instructor of record.The goals of the DSS office are to: Provide support services for students, staff, and faculty Minimize physical and attitudinal barriers Promote independence and self-advocacy of studentsFINANCIAL AIDRobin Stimac, Financial Aid AdvisorPhone: (816) 604-3155Email: robin.stimac@mcckc.eduFinancial Aid Advisors are available to help students understand their financial aid options and help guidethem through the process.LEARNING CENTERLori Elliott, Learning Center SupervisorPhone: (816) 604-3195Email: lori.elliott@mcckc.eduGoing far beyond remediation for struggling students, the Learning Center provides academic resources andservices to help enrolled students meet their academic goals. Services will be provided remotely.LIBRARYLinda Carter, Library Director/FacultyPhone: (816) 604-3081Email: linda.carter@mcckc.edu13

The libraries at Metropolitan Community College provide materials for educational and recreational purposes.Students may request materials from any of the five campus libraries.The Metropolitan Community College libraries belong to the Missouri Bibliographic Information User System(MOBIUS), a consortium of over 60 academic Missouri libraries. In addition to the items owned by theMetropolitan Community College libraries, library users have access to over 29 million items owned by otherlibraries in the MOBIUS system. You may place online requests for materials using the MOBIUS catalog. Seethe Library site at www.mcckc.edu/library/maple-woods for more information.In addition to the college’s library resources the Maple Woods St. Joseph Site Radiologic TechnologyProgram maintains resources to support and enhance the student’s educational experience. The resourcesare located between the classroom and the labs. A resource index is maintained. All resources are theproperty of the program; however, may be checked out and taken home by the student. When the resource isreturned, it should be returned to its original location and faculty should be notified so that the return may berecorded. All resources must be returned upon graduation, withdrawal, or dismissal.14

STUDENT CONDUCTCODE OF STUDENT CONDUCTMaple Woods St. Joseph Site Radiologic Technology students are expected to follow the MetropolitanCommunity College Code of Student Conduct 7.35010 DP. The document discusses student expectations,prohibited behavior, potential sanctions, academic dishonesty, interventions, discipline, re-admittance, failureto complete a mandatory sanction, disciplinary hold on student record, and confidentiality.A full copy of the Code of Student Conduct can be located at: https://mcckc.edu/ourstudents/docs/student code conduct.pdf#search STUDENT%20CONDUCTACADEMIC DISHONESTYAll acts of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating and plagiarism, will be referred tosection V. Academic Dishonesty in the Code of Student Conduct.PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITYMaple Woods St. Joseph Site Radiologic Technology students are expected to comply with the HealthInsurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and must hold information regarding patientsand their care in confidence. Any violation of this federal law may result in disciplinary action which mayinclude dismissal from the program.Students will acquire facility and patient informed consent prior to participating in videos, slides, photographsor other projects while at the clinical site. Additionally, students will remove any identifying information whenpresenting case studies or sharing patient imaging studies in class.Students are expected to respect fellow student privacy and confidentiality and will utilize appropriate drapingtechniques when performing procedures in the lab that require exposure of a body part.TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS POLICYMetropolitan Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all students,employees, contractors, and visitors. As a result of this commitment, the use, advertising, or sponsorship oftobacco and tobacco substitute products, excluding cessation products, on all campus premises; leasedproperty, and college owned vehicles is prohibited, with no exceptions.Additional information regarding the Tobacco Free Campus Policy can be found at:https://www.mcckc.edu/tobaccofree15

PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURESAPPLICATION TO THE PROGRAMSee Student Information and Application Packet.TRANSFER STUDENTSThe Maple Woods St. Joseph Site Radiologic Technology Program does not offer transfer credit ofprofessional Radiologic Technology Courses from any institution. General education courses may be acceptedfor transfer in compliance with Metropolitan Community College’s policy.NON-DISCRIMINATION (TITLE IX)Metropolitan Community College, in keeping with the requirements of Title IX of the Education AmendmentsAct of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, or disability. The districtactively follows a policy of nondiscrimination in the aforementioned areas in regard to all employment andretention of students.Federal and State Law, as well as MCC’s Board of Trustee policy, prohibit sexual harassment. If you feel you, asa student, have been subjected to sexual harassment or to any of the above-mentioned forms ofdiscrimination, contact the Dean of Student Development at your campus for further information. Learn moreat: mpliance.aspx.FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) OF 1974The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to theireducation records. They are:1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the collegereceives a request for access.2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believesare inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s right to privacy.3. The right to a hearing regarding the request for an amendment of the student’s education records.4. The right to prevent the College’s disclosure of the student’s personally identifiable information from thestudent’s education records in most circumstances.5. The right to opt out of the disclosure of directory information.6. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by MCC tocomply with the requirements of FERPA.The Radiologic Technology Program Faculty will respect student privacy and confidentiality and will complyFERPA. Student records will be secured, confidential counseling session will occur in private, and assessmentswill be returned only to the individual student.16

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKA criminal background check is required prior to program start date. An adverse finding on the criminalbackground check may eliminate a participant.Criminal proceedings that occur while attending the Maple Woods St. Joseph Site Radiologic TechnologyProgram may result in the student being unable to complete the clinical experience and dismissal from theprogram. Likewise, it may result in ineligibility to take the national certification or state licensure exams.Students must immediately notify the Maple Woods St. Joseph Site Radiologic Technology ProgramCoordinator if an event occurs that may be found on a future Criminal Background Check.AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS ETHICS REVIEW PRE-APPLICATIONCertain violations on a criminal record check could deem the graduate ineligible to take the nationalcertification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) the MapleWoods St. Joseph Site Radiologic Technology Program recommends that students or prospective studentswith violations on their criminal background check pre-apply to determine eligibility for the ARRT examination.The Ethics Review Pre-Application provides an early ethics review of violation(s) that would otherwise need tobe reported on your Application for Certification when you have completed an ARRT-recognized educationalprogram and may be used for the following circumstances: Criminal proceeding including:o misdemeanor charges and convictions,o felony charges and convictions,o military court-martials; and/or Disciplinary actions taken by a state or federal regulatory authority or certification board; and/or Honor code violationsThe review applies only to violations specified in the Ethics Review Pre-Application packet; it does not apply toany violations not reported or occurring after submission of the Ethics Review Pre- Application.Su

The program outcome assessment is available in the program coordinator's office for review. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the Radiologic Technology Program, graduates will be able to: 1. Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team. 2. Meet the clinical requirements of an entry-level radiographer, as defined .