Radiography - Mission Statement
The program supports the mission of the college which is to provide high quality educational opportunities that promote student success and are accessible, comprehensive, and learning centered. The program's mission is to produce competent, caring, and responsible Allied Health professionals to help serve the needs of the health care community.
School Program Goals:
1. Students will possess the knowledge and skills to
competently perform entry-level diagnostic imaging
procedures.
Outcomes:
1) Students will
provide competent patient care clinically to various cultural and diverse age groups
2) Students will
perform diagnostic imaging procedures competently and use standardized radiation
safety practices
2. Students will use effective critical thinking and problem
solving skills.
Outcomes:
1) Students will
demonstrate intuitive critical thinking in the clinical setting
2) Students will
learn how to manipulate x-ray equipment safely in order to obtain quality images that
are of diagnostic value
3. Students will use written and verbal communication skills
capably.
Outcomes:
1) Students will
demonstrate purposeful written and verbal communication skills in the health care
environment
2) Students will
deliver compassionate and professional patient care
4. Students will value the need for professional growth and
development.
Outcomes:
1) Students will
understand and display desirable ethical
standards needed for professional development
and future employment
2) Students will
be able to identify and apply their learned knowledge of professional responsibilities in the workforce.
The admissions and educational policies of Hudson County
Community College are non-discriminatory with respect to any legally protected
status such as race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin,
and any other protected class. Standard
1.12
Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in
Radiography Effective January 1, 2014