Program Mission Statement & Goals

Mission Statement:The Radiography program at Stanly Community College provides a quality and diverse education in medical imaging which will prepare graduates to function as entry-level radiographers certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. This five-semester, competency-based program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality radiographic care in the use of ionizing radiation to produce images of the human body.

Program Goals:

Goal 1: Students will be clinically competent.

• Student Learning Outcome: Students will position patients.
• Student Learning Outcome: Students will select appropriate technical factors.

Goal 2: Students will demonstrate communication skills.

• Student Learning Outcome: Students will use effective oral communication skills.
• Student Learning Outcome: Student will practice effective written communication skills.

Goal 3: Students will develop critical thinking skills.

• Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to modify positioning for non-routine (trauma) patients.
• Student Learning Outcome: Students will analyze images.

Goal 4: Students will model professionalism.

• Student Learning Outcome: Students will understand professional behaviors.
• Student Learning Outcome: Students will understand ethical behaviors.

Goal 5: The program will continually assess program effectiveness.

• Student Learning Outcome: Students who enroll in the program will complete the program.
• Student Learning Outcome: Graduates will pass the national registry on the first attempt.
• Student Learning Outcome: Graduates will find employment as a radiographer.
• Student Learning Outcome: Graduates will be satisfied with the quality of their education.
• Student Learning Outcome: Employers will be satisfied with the performance of the program’s graduates.