Program Goals and Initiatives
Mission Statement
Through excellence in education, as demonstrated by utilizing a challenging clinical environment and quality-focused academic standards, we provide our community with competent and compassionate radiographers.
Program Goals
- To graduate competent entry level radiographers.
- The student will demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- The student will utilize effective problem solving and critical thinking skills in the clinical setting.
- The student will accept responsibility for continued professional development, education and life long learning.
- To monitor program effectiveness
Program Initiatives
Upon completion of the radiography program, the graduating radiographer
will perform effectively by:
- applying knowledge of the principles of radiation protection for
the patient, self, and others
- applying knowledge of anatomy, positioning, and radiographic technique
to accurately demonstrate anatomic structures on a radiograph
- determining exposure factors necessary to achieve optimum radiographic
quality with a minimum of radiation exposure to the patient
- examining radiographs for the purpose of evaluating technique,
positioning, and other pertinent technical qualities
- exercising discretion and judgment in the performance of medical
imaging procedures
- providing patient care essential to radiologic procedures
- demonstrating appreciation of the value of quality health care
- establishing interpersonal communications with the patient and
the other members of the health care team
- appreciating the value of quality radiologic services
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