Mission and Goals

Mission

The School of Radiologic Technology at UF Health Jacksonville is an integral part of the hospital and shares its values. The school is committed to provide the healthcare community with exceptional graduates who are both academically and clinically prepared, using a comprehensive curriculum in contemporary radiography. This is accomplished in a facility that offers exceptional classroom and clinical space along with state of the art equipment and fully committed group of faculty, physicians, administrators and technical staff.

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes for the Entry-Level Radiographer

GOAL: Students will be clinically competent

• Student Learning Outcomes
  • Students will demonstrate appropriate positioning skills during the Cervical Spine examination on the first attempt.
  • Students will demonstrate appropriate positioning skills during the Pediatric Chest examination on the first attempt.

GOAL: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills

• Student Learning Outcomes
  • Students will demonstrate effective communication during a multimedia presentation.
  • Students will effectively critique a Radiologic Science related article.

GOAL: Students will develop critical thinking skills

• Student Learning Outcomes
  • The students will select the appropriate technical factors.
  • The students will demonstrate effective radiation protection techniques.