About the Program

Mission Statement

It is the mission of Stamford Hospital Program in Radiography to provide quality education in Radiography, to produce academically and clinically competent radiographers, and to foster and support life-long learning.

Philosophy

The profession of radiography is an art and a science dedicated to the health and needs of mankind. Every individual should have the best health care services possible. Quality radiographic services with minimum radiation exposure should be provided.

Read our Mission, Philosophy, Program Goals and Outcomes.

Therefore, education in Radiography is based on a specialized body of knowledge and skills, which focus on preparation of a competent health care professional. Education is defined as the process of creating behavioral change. An institutional system should be responsive to cognitive, affective, and psychomotor educational objectives. As the result of interaction with this environment, the student will undergo behavioral changes in the process of learning. An environment conducive to learning is necessary if the student is to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills necessary to achieve the desired goal.

It is the responsibility of the radiography program to provide such an environment. During the educational process, to ensure growth and development, every student is encouraged to participate to his fullest capacity in both the classroom and clinical environments. Students have the opportunity to seek advice from program authorities. The radiography program provides channels of communication with program authorities for the purpose of counseling and/or mediating problems.

Program Goals

1. To provide the radiography student with sound problem-solving, communication and critical thinking skills necessary to function effectively in both the routine and non-routine clinical situations.
2. To facilitate the development of high ethical standards and professional skills, resulting in a high level of graduate and employer satisfaction.
3. To provide the radiography student with a learning environment that encourages professional development and growth consistent with the program mission and expected outcomes.
4. To graduate entry-level radiographers who have completed the program within a timeframe and at a rate consistent with the program mission and expected outcomes.

Expected Learning Outcomes

The program provides an educational environment structured to develop competent health care professionals

1. Students will communicate effectively, identify barriers to effective communication, demonstrate effective methods of resolution. (G1, G2)
2. Students will apply the principles of radiation protection to patients, self, and others. (G1, G2)
3. Students will apply knowledge of A&P, Procedures, to accurately demonstrate the required anatomical structures on the image receptor. (G1, G2)
4. Students will evaluate images for appropriate image quality. (G4)
5. Students/Graduates will exercise critical thinking, and decision-making skills in trauma and critical situations. (G2)
6. Students will demonstrate a professional work ethic, dependability, and self confidence in the clinical arena. (G2)
7. Admitted students will graduate in 24 months and will be adequately prepared to pass the ARRT certification examination. (G4)
8. Graduates will be adequately prepared to perform as entry-level practitioners within the time frame consistent with program mission and goals. (G4)
9. Graduates will achieve an employment rate consistent with program mission and goals. (G4)

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