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Union County College
Solaris Health System Union County College


  PROGRAM GOALS
In support of the Mission Statement of the Schools and the Medical Center, the program in Radiography will:
The program will enroll qualified students who will benefit from the course of study and graduate within the prescribed time frame providing the community with graduates who have demonstrated successful achievement in academics, credentialing, and clinical competency.
Prepare students by offering the necessary resources and a comprehensive curriculum that provides students with the opportunity to develop and achieve their educational goals and competencies in radiography; and to develop and apply professional ethics and practices of a healthcare provider.


PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Graduates of the School of Radiography will be able to:
Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, positioning and exposure factors to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures.
Set appropriate radiographic techniques to assure minimum radiation exposure to the patient and the production of quality diagnostic radiographs.
Evaluate radiographs for positioning and technique.
Practice the principles or radiation protection.
Provide the patient with quality care to insure comfort, safety and diagnostic radiographic results.
Initiate life saving first aid and/or basic life support procedures if the need arises.
Determine proper and safe radiographic equipment function and report problems to a superior.
Participate in radiographic quality assurance programs.