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Terminal Objectives

The Radiologic Technology Program is a two-year program admitting students in the Fall of every year. Our terminal goal is to prepare graduates to become entry level professional radiographers. In order to qualify, students must meet the following objectives:

   Use oral and written medical communication;
   Demonstrate knowledge of human structure, function and pathology;  
   Anticipate and provide basic patient care and comfort;  
   Apply principles of body mechanics;  
   Perform basic mathematical functions;  
   Operate radiographic imaging equipment and accessory devices;  
   Position the patient and imaging system to perform radiographic examination and procedures;  
   Modify standard procedures to accommodate for patient condition and other variables;  
   Process radiographs;  
   Determine exposure factors to obtain diagnostic quality radiographs with minimum radiation exposure; 
   Adapt exposure factors for various patient conditions, equipment, accessories, and contrast media to maintain appropriate radiographic quality;  
   Practice radiation protection for patient, self and others;  
   Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate first aid and basic life-support procedures;  
   Evaluate radiographic images for appropriate positioning and image quality;  
   Evaluate the performance of radiographic systems, know the safe limits of equipment operation, and report malfunctions to the proper authority;  
   Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to quality assurance; and  
   Exercise independent judgement/discretion in technical performance of imaging procedures.