Radiography - Marion Technical College

Radiography from Marion Technical College is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. A Radiographer (radiologic technologist) is an essential member of the health's care team. Radiographers produce and process x-ray films of parts of the human body - such as bones and supportive structures - to help in the diagnosis of injury and disease. Radiographers also position patients accurately, implement safety measures to protect patients, co-workers, and themselves from radiation dangers, and calculate the angles and arrangements of specialized equipment to produce quality images. For certain types of more complex testing, Radiographers prepare "contrast" solutions - substances that patients drink to provide a more detailed image of soft tissues in the body. Radiography Mission Statement: To provide an environment for student radiographers to become qualified and competent technologists in a healthcare setting. We partner with the healthcare community to provide higher education for radiographers . The school encourages the process of life-long learning. Learning Outcomes: Graduates of this program will be able to: demonstrates knowledge and skill to accurately position patients for imaging procedures; modify standard procedures to accommodate for patient conditions and other variables to obtain quality images; determine exposure factors to obtain diagnostic quality images with minimum radiation exposure; recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate first aid and basic life support procedures; evaluate images for appropriate positioning and image quality; demonstrate knowledge and skills related to quality assurance; state the safe limits of equipment operation and report malfunctions to the proper authority; exercise independent judgment and discretion when performing imaging procedures; demonstrates an understanding of your role in the healthcare environment; practice radiation protection for the patient, self, and others; practice effective communication with patients and other health professionals; provide basic patient care, comfort, anticipate patient needs, and patient education; demonstrate an understanding of basic x-ray production and interactions; demonstrate knowledge of human structure, function and pathology; and support the profession's code of ethics and comply with the profession's standard of practice. Program Goals: The program will provide the graduates with entry-level skills of a radiographer. To provide the community with qualified technologists. The program will facilitate development of effective communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. To facilitate development of professional attitudes, behaviors, and ethics. View more details on Marion Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.