Mission and Goals
The mission of the radiographic science program at Lewis-Clark State College is to produce competent practitioners in the field of diagnostic imaging who demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to high quality patient care.
Radiographic Science Program Expected Outcomes
Program Effectiveness Measures of the LCSC Radiographic Science Program include:
- Graduates will pass the national registry on the 1st attempt
- Graduate pass rates will meet the national average
- Graduates will achieve ARRT scale scores that are competitive nationally
- Graduates will be gainfully employed within 6 months of graduation
- Students will complete the program
- Graduates will be satisfied with their education
- Employers will be satisfied with the performance of newly hired technologists
Radiographic Science Program Philosophy
The philosophy of the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences and the Radiographic Science Program at LCSC is based on the synthesis of two concepts: The provision of appropriate care and the enhancement of professional education in the academic and clinical arena's, respectively.
Appropriate Care:/Program Outcomes
The radiographic program faculty believe that the provision of appropriate care as ordered by a licensed medical professional is the underlying foundation that will lead to disease treatment and enhanced patient care. From this perspective, the program outcomes of diagnostic imaging competence, critical thinking abilities, professional radiography role development, communication abilities, and the application of knowledge of human diversity are derived and realized by each
program graduate.
Professional Radiographic Science Education
Radiology is "the branch of medicine concerned with radioactive substances, including x-rays, radioactive tracers and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and the application of this information prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease" (Tabers, 14th ed., p. 1215, 1983). Radiology is an evolving discipline of art and science that anticipates and is responsive to changes in health care delivery, economics, politics, and technology.
Radiography can be defined as . . . "the making of x-ray pictures" (Tabers, 14th ed., p. 1215, 1983). A radiographer is "an individuals who maintains and uses equipment to produce images of the human body on x-ray film, computed images or digital images for diagnostic purposes. This individual may also supervise or teach others (Tabers, 14th ed., p. 1215, 1983). A vital role of radiographic science is to enhance the well-being of individuals via the appropriate performance of diagnostic and/or
therapeutic imaging procedures.
Associate of Science Radiography Education
The radiographic science program faculty view education as a dynamic process of teaching and learning. Learning is a continuous, life-long process of formal and informal, planned and unplanned, structured and intuitive experiences through which knowledge, skills, and values are compared and modified. The ASRT/ARRT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct provide a framework which explains how the student, through multiple learning experiences, transitions into the role of professional radiographer. The interaction of teaching and learning shape the student's
future development and efforts in learning throughout life. Associate degree radiography education provides the foundation for life-long personal and professional growth in the imaging sciences. A broad base of education comprised of courses in the arts, sciences, and humanities, and radiographic science enables students to think critically, empathize with patients, advocate for maximum patient
benefit, and appreciate diversity of values, beliefs, abilities and experience among persons. (Adopted from the LCSC BSN Program Philosophy, 2004-2005).
Radiographic Science Expected Student/Graduate Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, Students/Graduates will:
- Demonstrate clinical compentency
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Apply positioning skills grounded in strong didactic knowledge
- Accurately choose technical factors for all examinations
- Demonstrate knowledge of and practice radiation safety principles
- Demonstrate strong communication skills
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Communicate effectively with clinical staff and patients
- Practice written communication skills
- Demonstrate critical thinking
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Efficiently adapt and achieve success when confronted with challenging conditions
- Skillfully adjust to differing computer interfaces and radiographic equipment
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical judgment skills
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Exhibit accountability, dependability and present themselves in
a professional manner
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical judgment
