Radiography Mission and Goals

Mission Statement

The Jackson College Radiography Program will strive to provide individuals with a quality education in radiography based in ethical practice and technical understanding. These efforts will help to fulfill the college’s mission of providing a qualified workforce to the community.

The Goals of the Program

GRADUATES WILL BE COMPETENT ENTRY-LEVEL RADIOGRAPHERS.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate competent positioning skills.
  • Students will demonstrate appropriate patient care.
  • Students will utilize radiation protection.

STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PROBLEM SOLVE AND CRITICALLY THINK.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of complex radiologic theory.
  • Students will adapt knowledge to non-routine situations.

STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE APPROPRIATE COMMUNICATION SKILLS.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate effective communication skills with patients.
  • Students will demonstrate effective communication skills with clinical staff.

THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate professional growth at the clinical site.
  • Students will demonstrate further research into the profession.