Competency in a diagnostic procedure is obtained by having a student perform an exam unassisted in the presence of a qualified practitioner.
Procedures/exams performed by a student for competency evaluation will be selected by the student. A maximum of three attempts to prove clinical competency will be permitted for each procedure/exam. If only one projection of a procedure was not acceptable, only that projection must be reevaluated by using the basic evaluation form.
This is documentation of clinical competence and is a basis for the evaluation of success in the clinical education component of the Program. In order for a student to adequately pass each clinical assignment, he/she must show satisfactory evidence of his/her ability to perform radiographic procedures and demonstrate professional traits reasonably consistent with criteria established by Faculty and Clinical Coordinator.
Regardless of the grade obtained on the competency evaluation form, a student will not be allowed to continue in the Program if, at the end of any given term, a cumulative average of less than 75 % is achieved using the competency evaluation form. Should a student receive three consecutive evaluations with an average below 75%, the student will be subsequently placed on probation. If the student continues to score below 75% after being placed on probation, he/she may be recommended for dismissal.