Wallace Community College’s Radiologic Technology Program prepares graduates for careers as professional Radiologic Technologists. Graduates have clinical and didactic training in producing and processing radiographs. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce competence in the interpretation of the human anatomy on x-ray film and/or digital imaging systems and professional attitudes required for job acquisition and advancement.
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes:
Goal #1 - At the completion of the program, students will be clinically and didactically competent as entry-level radiographers.
- Outcome:
- Students will position patients.
- Students will use radiation protection methods.
- Students will provide appropriate patient care.
Goal #2 - Students will develop the necessary communication skills.
- Outcome:
- Students will communicate with patients.
- Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
- Students will deliver oral presentations.
Goal #3 - Students will think critically and solve problems in their daily work environment.
- Outcome:
- Students will perform non-routine procedures.
- Students will appropriately evaluate radiographic images.
Goal #4- Students will demonstrate professionalism.
- Outcome:
- Students will demonstrate professional behavior.
- Students will understand ethics.
Program effectiveness indicators:
- Graduates will pass the national ARRT certification exam.
- Employers will indicate satisfaction with program graduates.
- Students seeking employment will be able to find employment in the radiologic sciences field.
- Graduates will indicate satisfaction with their preparation as entry-level practitioners.
- Students will complete the program.