Mission, Goals & Student Learning Outcomes
Mary Lanning Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology is a hospital-based program established to equip students with the skills necessary to enter the field of radiography. The full-time 24-month program of didactic and competency-based clinical instruction is committed to provide education in both the theoretical and practical aspects of radiography utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Graduates from the program demonstrate a high level of technical expertise while possessing the moral and ethical qualities consistent with the professional standards established by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
The goals of the program are to produce:
Students who demonstrate the ability to competently perform entry-level skills
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to evaluate radiographic images for quality.
- Students will practice radiation safety in accordance with accepted guidelines.
- Students will be able to manipulate technical factors and understand the effect that those changes have on the quality of the radiographic image.
Students who demonstrate effective communication skills
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will effectively communicate with the patient.
- Students will effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals.
Students who demonstrate professionalism and personal responsibility
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students demonstrate professionalism in the clinical setting.
- Graduates demonstrate a committment to the profession by membership in the state or national professional society, and/or attainment of an advanced certification.
Students who demonstrate effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt to non-routine clinical situations.
- Student will analyze various situations and make appropriate decisions.
