RADT Mission Statement
The Mission of the Radiologic Technology Program
The mission of Kent State University at Ashtabula is to educate radiologic technology students in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become qualified, professional practitioners who provide quality service and care to the community and to prepare students for the changing needs of the profession. Kent State University prepares students for responsible citizenship, broadens intellectual perspectives and fosters ethical and humanitarian values in responding to diverse populations.
The Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Goal: Students will successfully perform procedures consistent with entry level requirements of a registered radiologic technologist.
Learning Outcome: Students will apply positioning skills accurately.
Learning Outcome: Students will select appropriate technical factors.
Learning Outcome: Students will accurately utilize radiation protection.
Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate proficiency in performing radiographic exams.
Goal: Students will communicate effectively in oral and written form with patients and members of the health care team.
Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.
Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
Learning Outcome: Students will display interpersonal skills with patients & staff.
Goal: Students will effectively utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills in the practice of radiologic technology.
Learning Outcome: Students will critique images for radiographic quality.
Learning Outcome: Students will identify the best method of treatment for a given case.
Learning Outcome: Students will adapt positioning for trauma patients.
Goal: Students will determine the value of professional growth and development and conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Learning Outcome: Students will determine the importance of continued professional development.
Learning Outcome: Students will analyze ethical dilemmas concerning professional behavior.
Learning Outcome: Students will identify professional conduct as seen in the clinical setting.
Goal: Students will successfully complete all academic requirements for the associate degree in Radiologic Technology toward the practice of radiologic technology.
Learning Outcome: Students will successfully complete assessment exams on the first attempt.
