Rad Tech Program Goals & Objectives

Program Goals & Objectives:

Students will be taught and made aware of the importance of proper communication skills.
Students will be taught how to develop critical thinking skills through correlation of didactic and clinical criteria.
Professionalism and ethics will be emphasized in all aspects of students’ education.
Students will be taught radiography and patient care skills that will allow them to practice competently.
Provide the radiography industry with qualified graduates who can meet the qualifications of entry level positions.
Maintain equal opportunity admissions procedures.
Maintain objective and comprehensive advising procedures to adequately prepare students with skills necessary to be successful in the program.
Maintain prerequisite procedures that provide students with skills needed for early proficient academic and clinical performances.
Maintain curriculum based on Aims Community College’s philosophy and goals as stated in the most current catalog.
Maintain procedures for evaluating intellectual, physical, and social competencies at levels consistent with the standards of ASRT, ARRT, CCCS, CCHE, NCA and Aims Community College.
Maintain procedures for student remediation.
Maintain procedures for student retention.
Maintain procedures for employment placement consistent with ASRT, ARRT, CCCS, CCHE, NCA and Aims Community College.
Maintain educational standards that meet the technology and appeal of the current market.
Maintain procedures for course and program improvement.
Maintain faculty hiring practices consistent with CCCS, CCHE, and NCA requirements.
Faculty will maintain current credentials in good standing with the AART and fulfill the minimum requirements for continuing education established by the AART and Aims Community College.
Maintain regular program orientation/advising sessions.
Maintain participation with GEMS and other programs promoting the field of medical imaging and the program.
Incorporate learning-centered curriculum in the classroom.