Jane Maas, M.S. RT, Department Chair of the Radiologic Technology Program at Johnson College has announced an impressive 100% pass rate for the National Certification Exam given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
The ARRT is the world’s largest credentialing organization that seeks to ensure the highest quality patient care in Radiologic Technology. A person is certified by the ARRT after meeting educational preparation standards, complying with ethical standards, and passing the certification exam.
The class’s 100% pass rate began in 2007 and continues on with the graduating class of 2009. A total of 48 students have successfully passed the National Certification Exam. From 2005-2008, the Radiologic Technology Program’s job placement rate also reached 100%.
Johnson College’s Radiologic Technology program is a two year associate degree program developed in 2003 with its first graduating class in 2005.
In 2007, the program was awarded accreditation for eight years which is the maximum term awarded by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This governing and accrediting body is the single agency renowned and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for programs in Radiography nationwide. The program is affiliated with many area hospitals and clinical sites which ensure that students receive the necessary clinical skills required for an entry level Radiologic Technologist.
Students praise the Radiologic Technology program. “The instructors are great,” states first year student Dominick Leonardo, Olyphant, regarding his favorite aspect of the program. Another significant element for the students is the hands-on education offered at Johnson College. Senior Charlene Battle, Carbondale, states, “When I graduate, I won’t just be pushed out into the job market. I’ll have experience.”
For more information on the Radiologic Technology Program at Johnson College, contact Jane Maas, Department Chair at (570) 702-8939 or jmaas@johnson.edu.
Current Radiologic Technology Program Students
From left to right: Charlene Battle ’10, Carbondale; Chris Russo ‘10, Lake Ariel; Kavina Wentland ‘11, Carbondale; Dominick Leonardo ‘11, Olyphant
