Program Mission Statement
The mission of the radiography program is to prepare graduates to perform the skills necessary to assume an entry-level position in radiography. As the student progresses through the program, academic instruction is replaced with increased clinical practice, facilitating a smooth transition to the work setting.
- Students will be clinically competent.
- Students will communicate effectively.
- Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Students will explore the importance of professional growth and development.
- The program will graduate entry-level technologists
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will anticipate and provide basic care and comfort.
- Students will determine exposure factors to obtain diagnostic quality radiographs with minimum radiation exposure.
- Students will practice radiation protection for the patient, self and others.
- Students will position the patient and imaging system to perform radiographic examinations on children and adults.
- Students will use effective non-verbal, oral and written communication in patient care and professional relationships.
- Educate the patient about radiologic procedures and services.
- Students will exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures consistent with uniform standards of care.
- Students will evaluate medical images for technical quality.
- Students will exhibit professional practice in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for the profession.
- Students will determine the importance of continued professional development.
- Students will pass the ARRT national certification on the 1st attempt.
- Of those pursuing employments, students will be gainfully employed within 6 months post-graduation.
- Students will complete the program within 21 months.
- Students will be satisfied with their education.
- Employers will be satisfied with the graduate's performance.