Mission, Goals & Student Learning Outcomes

Mission Statement

The QCC Radiologic Technology program prepares it graduates to apply entry level imaging and patient care skills and to demonstrate attributes essential to meet the needs of a diverse population through the integration of professional values, didactic knowledge, and clinical proficiency.

Program Goals

The Radiologic Technology program prepares students to serve the local community as medical imaging professionals by meeting program specific goals: (1) Demonstrate clinical competence, (2) Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors, (3) Utilize critical thinking & problem solving skills, and (4) Employ effective written and oral communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

GOAL 1: Demonstrate clinical competence.

• Learning Outcome 1: Students practice effective patient care
• Learning Outcome 2: Students produce diagnostic images according to protocol
• Learning Outcome 3: Students practice effective radiation safety to include appropriate use of exposure factors

GOAL 2: Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors.

• Learning Outcome 1: Students work effectively as part of a team
• Learning Outcome 2: Students exhibit satisfactory work ethic
• Learning Outcome 3: Students understand the importance of continued professional development

GOAL 3: Utilize critical thinking & problem solving skills.

• Learning Outcome 1: Students modify routine imaging parameters to accommodate patient limitations
• Learning Outcome 2: Students assess image quality and implement corrective actions to ensure optimal images

GOAL 4: Employ effective written and oral communication skills.

• Learning Outcome 1: Students employ age/audience appropriate oral communication
• Learning Outcome 2: Students utilize effective writing skills

Program Effectiveness:

• Outcome 1: Five-year average credentialing examination pass rate of 75% or better for first attempt.
• Outcome 2: Five-year average job placement rate of 75% or better within twelve months of graduation.
• Outcome 3: Annual program completion rate of 75% or better of an admitted cohort graduates within 150% of the program's timeline.