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"Radiologic technologists are the medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations. They are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. Registered radiologic technologists — known as "R.T.s" — must complete at least two years of formal education in an accredited program and must pass a national certification examination. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist administers the examination and providers certification and registration". American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Radiologic Technology Program Accreditation
- The Yuba College program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
email: mail@jrcert.org -
Yuba College is approved and licensed by the California Department of Health, Radiation Health Branch yearly, program # 1024
The Yuba College Radiologic Technology program has a 5-year accreditation through JRCERT, to be renewed in March of 2027.
- The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program is to provide a high-quality educational environment to prepare ethical, competent, safe, and compassionate medical practitioners who function effectively as team within the healthcare environment and demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and lifelong learning.
Radiologic Technology Program Outcomes:
- Students will produce diagnostic-quality medical images in a competent, safe, and compassionate manner for all basic radiography examinations in a hospital/clinic work environment.
- Students will communicate effectively and professionally with patients, hospital staff, instructors, and peers.
- Students will exercise critical thinking and problem-solving skills by adapting radiologic procedures to individual patient needs and conditions.
- Students will function as an effective health care team member by providing services in a manner that complements those performed by other team members.
- Students will demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
Radiologic Technology Program Goals:
- Seventy-five (75) percent of the students will pass the ARRT exam on the first attempt.
- Seventy-five (75) percent of the students will be gainfully employed as Radiologic Technologist within 12 months of graduation.
- Seventy-five (75) percent of the students will complete the program.
- Seventy-five (75) percent of the graduates will be satisfied with their education.
- Seventy-five (75) percent of the employers will be satisfied with newly hired graduates.
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. Click here to go directly to the JRCERT® webpage.
Credentialing Examination
The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the registry certification examination for radiography or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six (6) months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by JRCERT® is 75%.
Credentialing Examination Rate Yuba College (Year) |
Number Passed on 1st Attempt Divided by Number Attempted Within Six (6) Months of Graduation |
Year 1 – 2020 |
20 of 25 - 80% |
Year 2 – 2021 |
20 of 25 - 80% |
Year 3 – 2022 |
21 of 23 - 91% |
Year 4 – 2023 |
22 of 24 - 92% |
Year 5 - 2024 |
22 of 24 - 92% |
Program 5-Year Average |
105 of 121 - 87% |
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Job Placement
Job Placement Rate Yuba College (Year) |
Number Employed Divided by Number Actively Seeking Employment* within 12 Months of Graduation |
Year 1 – 2020 |
15 of 15 - 100% |
Year 2 – 2021 |
20 of 25 - 80% |
Year 3 – 2022 |
21 of 23 - 91% |
Year 4 – 2023 |
24 of 24 - 100% |
Year 5 – 2024 |
24 of 24 - 100% |
Program 5-Year Average |
104 of 111 - 94% |
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The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to those actively seeking radiologic sciences employment within twelve (12) months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by JRCERT® is 75%.
Program Completion
Program Completion Rate Yuba College (Year) |
Number Graduated Divided by Number Started the Program |
Year 1 - 2024 |
24 of 25 |
Annual Completion Rate |
96% |