The Medical Imaging School of Radiography is a 22 month program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee in Education in Radiologic Technology.
Graduates from the program are qualified to take the A.R.R.T exam in Radiography to become a registered radiographer. A career in radiologic technology can lead in many directions. Radiologic technologists are needed in every health care setting - you could work in a large hospital, a suburban outpatient clinic or a rural physician's office. You could specialize in dozens of clinical areas ranging from prenatal care to orthopedics. You could manage an entire radiology department, including its budget and personnel. You could teach, inspiring new generations of radiologic technologists, or you could perform research that leads to breakthroughs in diagnostic imaging or radiation therapy. With additional education, you could become a radiologist assistant, expanding your capabilities by serving as a radiologist extender. The boundaries of your career in radiologic technology are determined only by your own abilities and interests.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center: Five year Program Effectiveness Data
| Graduating Year | # of Accepted Students | # of Graduates | # took National Registry | # Passing First Time | # Passing Registry | # of Students Job Placed | # of Actively Seeking Employment | # of Not Actively Seeking Employment | Graduate Satisfaction |
| 2013 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 (82%) | 10 (100%) | 10 (91%) | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 2014 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 5 (45%) | 8 (88%) | 9 (82%) | 0 | 1 | 100% |
| 2015 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 (46%) | 12 (100%) | 10 (78%) | 0 | 2 | 100% |
| 2016 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 5 (71%) | 7 (100%) | 7 (100%) | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 2017 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 52 Total Examinees | 35 # of Passing the First Attempt |
Five year average pass rate first attempt: 69%
Five year average pass rate including all attempts: 98 %
Five year average job placement rate: 90%
Five year average employer satisfaction: 100%
*Not actively seeking employment is defined by:
1. Graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts OR
2. Graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation
3.Graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours OR
4. Graduate is on active military duty OR
5. Graduate is continuing education
This Program is accredited by the JRCERT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312.704.5300 Fax 312.704.5304
www.jrcert.org Email: [email protected]
The current accreditation status is probationary, pending further review July 2017.
