Diagnostic Imaging Mission Statement

The Diagnostic Imaging program at Wallace State Community College is committed to providing comprehensive education and training to develop skilled, compassionate, and competent radiologic technologists.

Program Goals

Goal #1 - Students will be prepared to function as an entry level technologist.
Goal #2 - Students will demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills.
Goal #3 - Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
Goal #4 - Students will value the importance of professionalism.

 

The mission of the WSCC Diagnostic Imaging program is to provide a quality education that enables students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for entry proficiency as a radiologic technologist and continued growth as a professional.

Goal #1 Students will be prepared to function as an entry level technologist.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate proper positioning skills.
• Students will apply principles of radiation protection.
• Students will deliver quality patient care.

Goal #2 Students will demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will make adjustments in positioning to compensate for patient condition and variables.
• Students will make adjustments to technical factors based on patient condition.

Goal #3 Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will communicate effectively with patients and clinical staff.
• Students will demonstrate effective written skills.

Goal #4 Students will value the importance of professionalism.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate professional behavior.
• Students will participate in professional activities which promote professional development.