Radiography

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

GOAL 1:

Students will apply the essential skills to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures competently and professionally as entry level radiographers.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will employ correct positioning skills
• Students will select technical factors to produce diagnostic quality images
• Students will correctly apply radiation safety principles
• Students will accurately apply patient care principles

GOAL 2:

Students will communicate effectively in a health care facility.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will employ appropriate communication skills with patients and staff
• Students will clearly convey concepts and ideas through oral and written communications

GOAL 3:

Students will apply effective critical thinking skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will modify imaging procedures to accommodate non-routine patients
• Students will analyze images and identify corrective measures to improve the quality

GOAL 4:

Students will exercise values and attitudes consistent with professional practice.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate professionalism and integrate into clinical practice
• Students will exhibit professional ethics and values consistent with clinical practice

Accreditation Status and Award Letter

The radiography program is accredited by the:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL, 60606-3182
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org
and the:
New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
25 Arctic Parkway, Trenton, NJ 08625
609-984-5890

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter may be found here

PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS DATA

The JRCERT requires all radiography educational programs to publish key indicators of effectiveness. Please click here  to download our results or follow the link to the JRCERT Mercer County Community College program page.