Mission Statement and Goals

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Radiography Program is to prepare the graduates to become radiographers who are highly competent and qualified to administer ionizing radiation for medical and diagnostic imaging purposes.

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Goals and Outcomes:

Goal 1: Students will exhibit clinical competency in performing radiographic procedures.

• Students will employ proper positioning skills, technical factors and radiation protection.
• Students will demonstrate progression in the performance of clinical skills.
• Students will demonstrate proper radiation protection.

Goal 2: Students will demonstrate communication skills.

• Students will apply effective oral communication with the patient and members of the healthcare team.
• Students will demonstrate written communication skills.

Goal 3: Students will demonstrate professionalism.

• Students will conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner.
• Students will maintain a professional appearance in the clinical setting.
• Students will develop professional interview skills.
• Students will develop a professional resume.

Goal 4: Students will display critical thinking skills.

• Students will critique radiographs to determine diagnostic quality.
• Students will determine the need to modify a procedure based on patient condition.