Mission

The University of Southern Indiana Radiologic Technology Program seeks to graduate students with the knowledge and skills essential for an entry level radiographer. Students will be prepared to care for patients in a variety of health care settings. They will be skilled in problem solving and critical thinking; they will be equipped with effective communication tools; and they will be dedicated to professional growth and development.

Program Goals

The USI Radiologic Technology Program will:

Goal #1: Student will demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Outcome 1: Student will show how to modify exams and/or technical factors for patient condition, equipment, accessories, pathology and other variable.

Outcome 2: Student will evaluate images for appropriate positioning and image quality.

Goal #2: Student will show the use of effective communication.

Outcome 1: Student will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.

Outcome 2: Student will demonstrate effective written communication skills.

Goal #3: Student will demonstrate clinical competency.

Outcome 1: Student will produce quality radiographs by proper positioning.

Outcome 2: Student will produce quality radiographs through selection of appropriate technical factors.

Outcome 3: Studen will demonstrate professional standard practices in radiation safety.

Goal #4: Student will participate in professional growth and development activities.

Outcome 1: Student will demonstrate clinical professionalism.

Outcome 2: Student will plan a career path for professional goals.

Goal #5: Student will be prepared as an entry level radiologic technologist.

Outcome 1: Program graduates will pass the ARRT examination on the first attempt.

Outcome 2: Student will complete the program in 28 months.

Outcome 3: Program graduate will be employed within six months if seeking entry level employment.

Outcome 4: Graduate will be statisfied with education.

Outcome 5: Employers will be satisfied with graduate's performance.

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