Program Goals & Student Learning Outcomes
Goal 1: Clinical Competence
Develop a Radiographer who demonstrates clinical proficiency and competence
Student Learning outcomes:
- Graduates will provide compassionate care to all patients
- Students will demonstrate proper radiation protection to self, patients and others
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in technical factors of image production
Goal 2: Communication
Develop a Radiographer who communicates effectively in the clinical setting
Student Learning outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate communication skills through patient rapport, awareness, and interaction
- Students will educate the patient about the imaging procedure
- The student effectively communicates with radiologists, radiographer and other health care professionals
Goal 3: Critical Thinking
Develop a Radiographer who demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Student Learning outcomes:
- Students will correctly select exposure factors for various patient conditions to produce optimal image quality
- Graduates will demonstrate the skills necessary to perform non-routine procedures
- Students can recognize trauma patient conditions and initiate appropriate treatments
Goal 4: Professionalism
Develop a Radiographer who demonstrates professional and ethical behavior
Student Learning outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate punctuality to room assignments and procedures
- Graduates will utilize good judgment and discretion while performing exams
- Employers will be satisfied with the educational levels of the graduates
Goal 5: Program effectiveness
Provide a quality program that meets the expectation of the graduates
Student Learning outcomes:
- Program will demonstrate a consistent program completion rate
- Graduates will express satisfaction with the training they received from this program
- Program will prepare the students to pass the ARRT
- The program will prepare the students to be employable as entry-level radiographers
- Employers will be satisfied with the student’s entry level skills