Mission, Goals, and Outcomes: Radiography

Program Mission

The mission of the Radiography program of Johnston Community College is to graduate safe practitioners capable of performing adequately at the entry level and passing the National Certification Examination.

Program Goals

1. Students will be clinically competent.
2. Students will appropriately use problem solving and critical thinking skills.
3. Students will be able to effectively communicate information.
4. Students/Graduates will demonstrate professional growth and development.
5. The program will graduate safe and competent practitioners capable of passing the National Certification Examination and securing employment within the profession.

Program Outcomes

1. Students will utilize proper radiation protection.
2. Students will adjust technical factors accordingly in reference to varying patient conditions.
3. Students will appropriately position patients for examinations.
4. Students will modify examination for non routine patients.
5. Students will demonstrate competency in mobile radiography.
6. Students will effectively communicate with patients.
7. Students will utilize effective oral communication.
8. Students will maintain a professional appearance.
9. Students will be punctual.
10. Graduates will demonstrate work ethics.
11. Graduates will pass the National Certification/ Licensure Examination
12. The program will maintain a consistent graduation rate.
13. Graduates will become employed within 6 months of graduation.
14. Graduates will be satisfied with educational experience at JCC.
15. Employers will be satisfied with the graduates as entry level practitioners.