Radiologic Technology – Mission, Goals, Learning Outcomes

Mission

The Radiologic Technology program of SUNY Broome offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree which graduates competent entry-level, registry eligible Radiologic Technologists.

The department seeks to provide an educational environment, which enhances critical thinking, problem solving, communication skills and continued professional development.

Goals

1. Prepare students to function as competent, entry-level professionals that meet the healthcare needs of the community.
2. Students and graduates will demonstrate effective communication.
3. Students & graduates will demonstrate professionalism and pursue professional growth.
4. Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
5. The program will continuously monitor ARRT exam pass rates, job placement and student completion rates in compliance with JRCERT accreditation.

Goals and Learning Outcomes

Goal 1:

Prepare students to function as competent, entry-level professionals that meet the healthcare needs of the community.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will perform appropriate radiation safety practices.
2. Students will provide appropriate patient care.
3. Students will be able to adequately perform at entry level.
4. Students will position patients to yield diagnostic images.

Goal 2:

Students and graduates will demonstrate effective communication.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will communicate effectively in writing and in speech.
2. Students and graduates will communicate effectively in the clinical setting.

Goal 3:

Students and graduates will demonstrate professionalism and pursue professional growth.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate acceptable professional behaviors in clinical practice.
2. Graduates will demonstrate acceptable ethical practices in clinical practice.
3. Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to or evidence of continued learning beyond graduation.

Goal 4:

Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to perform non routine procedures.
2. Students will apply critical thinking skills to clinical applications.

Goal 5:

The program will continuously monitor ARRT exam pass rates, job placement and student completion rates in compliance with JRCERT accreditation.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Program graduates will maintain ARRT exam pass rate that meets the JRCERT “Standards”.
2. Program completion rate will meet JRCERT “Standards”.
3. Job placement of program graduates will meet the percentage and time frames required by JRCERT “Standards”.