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Accreditation

The Medical Dosimetry program is accredited by the The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

jrcert-logoThe Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on the JRCERT Program Page.

Program Mission

The mission of the Medical Dosimetry Program offered by Southern Illinois University is to provide a quality program integrating education, research and service in order to meet the needs of the profession and improve health care of the people and communities we serve.

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

GOAL #1: Prepare the student to practice as a competent entry level professional Medical Dosimetrist by offering a comprehensive curriculum and quality didactic/clinical instruction. (i.e. Clinical Competency)

SLO 1. Students will be clinically competent upon graduation

  • Assessment Tool 1. Review of student clinical competencies.
  • Assessment Tool 2. Graduates will pass MDCB certification exam on first attempt Graduates will sit for MDCB certification exam the year following graduation.

SLO 2. Employer indicates graduate was adequately prepared to perform as an entry-level dosimetrist.

  • Assessment Tool 1. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 3.
  • Assessment Tool 2. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 4.
  • Assessment Tool 3. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 11.
  • Assessment Tool 4. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 16.

GOAL #2: Provide avenues for students to develop and apply skills in effective communication necessary for successful medical dosimetry practice. (i.e. Communication)

SLO 1. Students demonstrate effective communication skills.

  • Assessment Tool 1. Growth Evaluations are performed during each clinical rotation. Final Growth Evaluation – Question 1.
  • Assessment Tool 2. Students will undergo a Mock Interview Assignment - Question 6.
  • Assessment Tool 3. Students will undergo a Mock Interview Assignment - Question 7.
  • Assessment Tool 4. Students will undergo a Mock Interview Assignment - Question 8.

SLO 2. Graduates demonstrate effective communication skills.

  • Assessment Tool 1. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 13.
  • Assessment Tool 2. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 14.

Goal #3: Provide avenues for students to develop and apply skills in critical thinking and problem-solving necessary for successful medical dosimetry practice. (i.e. Critical Thinking)

SLO 1: Students demonstrate effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.

  • Assessment Tool 1. Growth Evaluations are performed during each clinical rotation. Final Growth Evaluation – Question 10.
  • Assessment Tool 2. Growth Evaluations are performed during each clinical rotation. Final Growth Evaluation – Question 12.
  • Assessment Tool 3. A passing score must be achieved on the Comprehensive Final Exam in RAD 555 to successfully complete the program.

SLO 2. Graduates demonstrate effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.

  • Assessment Tool 1. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 6.
  • Assessment Tool 2. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 7.
  • Assessment Tool 3. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 8.
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