WEST GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the West Georgia Technical College Radiologic Technology Program is to educate quality radiographers for health care providers. The program is dedicated to meeting the academic, intellectual, and career needs of the student. The program seeks to inspire an active desire for life-long learning and knowledge that will prepare individuals for the ever-changing demands of the Radiologic Technology profession.

PROGRAM PURPOSE

The Radiologic Technology Program is committed to providing an educational experience for the student that supports the purpose of West Georgia Technical College. Faculty and administration seek to promote knowledge, psychomotor skills, and behavioral attributes needed for the graduate to succeed in the ever-advancing profession of the imaging sciences. The program curriculum is designed to include student learning outcomes required to successfully enter and succeed in the field of radiography; oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, clinical expertise, ethical behavior, and the ability to think critically and make decisions as needed to safely radiograph patients. To further ensure the success of graduates, the program is committed to providing an educational foundation in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics while promoting the student’s awareness of the need for life-long learning.