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Radiologic Technology School Mission

UW Hospital and Clinics School of Radiologic Technology is dedicated to educating students in the art and science of medical radiography. Our mission is to instill the knowledge, behaviors, and values required of competent entry-level radiographers.

Goals

 

In fulfillment of our mission, students/graduates of the program will achieve the following goals:

  • Learn and understand the concepts related to the practice of radiography and be able to apply them competently in the clinical setting.
  • Communicate effectively in both the clinical and classroom settings.
  • Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and apply them in the clinical and classroom settings.
  • Demonstrate professional development and growth through research assignments and exploration of alternate imaging modalities.

Outcomes

 

In addition to the above student learning goals, outcomes formulated to indicate program effectiveness include:

  • Annual employer satisfaction survey average of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale.
  • Annual graduate survey/program evaluation average of 3.0 on a 5.0 scale.
  • A five-year average program completion rate of at least 90 percent.
  • A five-year average job placement rate within six months of program completion that is at least 75 percent.
  • A five-year average first attempt ARRT credentialing exam pass rate of at least 85 percent.

The school’s mission is accomplished when the graduate has successfully completed and achieved all program goals and outcomes. The mission, goals, and outcomes endorsed by the School of Radiologic Technology are evaluated annually. Members of the faculty, student body, radiology department, hospital administration, and the School’s Advisory Committee participate in the evaluation process, thereby serving as the program’s communities of interest.

 

The mission of the School of Radiologic Technology complements the mission of its sponsoring institution, UW Health-UW Hospital and Clinics. The sponsor’s fourfold mission – to provide safe, high-quality health care, educate the next generation of health professionals, conduct research to discover new methods of treatment and prevention, and provide education and outreach services to the community in an integral part of its vision to serve as a national and statewide leader in patient care, education, research, and community service.

 

As part of the UW Health-UW Hospital and Clinics community, students participate in the achievement of the mission and goals for both the School of Radiologic Technology and its sponsoring institution.