Mission Statement

Mission

The Radiography Program prepares students in the Bluegrass Community and Technical College service area to administer ionizing radiation for medical imaging. Faculty emphasize education and training in radiography with the integration of classroom, laboratory and clinic. Program faculty support lifelong learning and workforce development for students through efforts in student advising and continuing education.

Goals:

• Graduate radiographers with entry level skills through the integration of classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Promote the concept of lifelong learning and professional development.
• Facilitate the effective use of written and oral communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving in the practice of radiography.

Radiography Values

Intellectual, professional and personal growth of students faculty and staff

• Excellence in teaching, advising, and supporting students
• Student success through individualized attention
• Climate of mutual respect and collaboration
• Interactive and adaptive relationship with the radiography community
• Lifelong learning
• Cultural diversity and human dignity
• Continuous evaluation and improvement of the program

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Goals:

Goal #1: The program will graduate radiographers with entry level skills through the integration of classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.

Goal #2: The program will promote the concept of lifelong learning and professional development.

Goal #3: The program will facilitate the effective use of written and oral communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving in the practice of radiography.

Goal #4: The program will enroll qualified candidates.