Riverland Community College

Student Learner Goals and Outcomes

New program goals and outcomes were developed and revised in April 2015. The outcomes are assessed annually through practicum evaluations, graduate, and employer surveys.

Goal 1. Students will be clinically competent.
Outcomes:

1. Produce radiographs of diagnostic quality.
2. Demonstrate proper positioning skills
3. Apply radiation protection appropriately to patients
4. Select appropriate exposure techniques

Goal 2. Graduate entry-level technologists to fulfill the needs of the community.
Outcomes:

1. Perform radiography at the entry level
2. Write and pass the ARRT exam
3. Retain the majority of admitted students
4. Employ the students in jobs after graduation

Goal 3. Students will demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills necessary for professional practice.
Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate practicum competency by producing quality radiographs with indirect supervision
2. Critically evaluate radiographs in the practicum setting
3. Critically review journal articles relevant to the profession
4. Demonstrate age-specific competencies through appropriate behaviors with define patient groups

Goal 4. Students will effectively communicate with all individuals encountered during the course of the program.
Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate effective communication skills with faculty and practicum instructors
2. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients

Goal 5. Students will value lifelong learning and develop a professional mindset.
Outcomes:

1. Actively participate in professional activities
2. Apply professional values in the practicum setting
3. Practice lifelong learning

Program Graduate Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will:

• Eliminate unnecessary radiation exposure of patient, self, and others through application of “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA) radiation protection principles.
• Perform routine radiographic procedures required for an entry-level Radiologic Technologist as recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) guidelines.
• Think critically and use independent judgment when evaluating radiographs for optimal positioning, exposure, radiation protection, and additional qualities.
• Promote patient comfort and safety, and provide relevant patient care and communication with respect for diversity of culture, age and gender.
• Recognize emergent and life-threatening situations, reacting efficiently and appropriately.
• Integrate the use of standard precautions into imaging department routines.
• Monitor performance of equipment systems through quality assessment evaluation and report deviations.
• Promote own professional development through life-long learning activities and continuing education.
• Facilitate optimal health care through effective communication and cooperation with other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate professionalism in assigned duties within the legal and ethical parameters for radiologic technologists as outlined by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Scope of Practice.