Mission & Goals

Mission

The mission of the Medical Radiography Major is to graduate competent, entry-level radiographers reflecting the mission of the college and the philosophy of the allied health division.

Goals

The graduates of the medical radiography major will:

• Function as a competent entry-level radiographers.   
  
  
  
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    • Students will practice radiation safety.
    
    
    • Students will produce quality radiographs.       


• Exercise critical thinking skills.   
  
  
  
  • Student Learning Outcomes
    
    
    
    • Students will critique images to determine diagnostic quality.
    
    
    • Students will adapt procedures to accommodate patient's condition. 


• Exhibit behavior that reflects professionalism.
  
  
  
  • Student Learning Outcomes
    
    
    
    • Students will complete a Career Portfolio.
    
    
    • Students will be professional in appearance.


• Demonstrate communication skills.
  
  
  
  
  
  • Student Learning Outcomes
    
    
    
    • Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
    
    
    • Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.

Philosophy

The radiography faculty of Baptist College of Health Sciences believes that the baccalaureate degree provides the academic and clinical experiences that will prepare students for challenging careers as competent health care professionals. Through an integrated, goal-directed educational approach, program graduates will be prepared to provide responsive, quality care to a diverse population in a variety of clinical settings.

To meet the demands of an increasing complex health care environment and to facilitate the continuing development of their personal and professional goals, the faculty believe that the graduate must be well grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. The development of creativity, self-direction, critical thinking, and a commitment to life-long learning is essential to the educational process and is fostered through the liberal arts.

The faculty believes that a quality educational experience is enhanced when the responsibility is shared between the teacher and the learner. Since each student comes to us with unique needs, talents and potential, we recognize that our role is to facilitate the development of the individual. To this end, the faculty commits their collective talents and wisdom.