Mission:
The mission of the Radiography Program at Hillsborough Community College is to prepare students to be competent, professional, entry-level radiographers. The program empowers students to excel and succeed in the profession by providing a strong foundation as a core for life-long learning.
Goals and Student Learning Outcomes:
Goal 1: Students will be able to demonstrate clinical competence.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will apply appropriate positioning skills.
- Students will verbalize and select if possible appropriate technical factors.
- Students will practice radiation protection.
Goal 2: Students will effectively demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will have the knowledge & ability to communicate effectively.
- Students will demonstrate appropriate written communication skills.
Goal 3: Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will adapt radiographic procedure to patient’s condition without undue hesitation.
- Students will apply proper sequencing of positions.
Goal 4: Students will conduct themselves in a manner promoting professionalism.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will conduct themselves in a professional manner concerning the patient.
- Students will demonstrate professionalism at the clinical setting.