Mission and Goals

Mission

We shall strive to exceed the expectations of our students by providing the highest quality education, which will enable the students to precisely administer radiation as a diagnostic tool and perform a variety of diagnostic and special diagnostic procedures. We commit to developing each student’s greatest potential by encouraging them to apply knowledge and skills in ministering to the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient.

We shall achieve this mission by providing a full continuum of academic and practical experiences, and responding to the needs of the patients and the institution the students will eventually serve. We will keep apprised of technological advances so the students can readily adjust to any situation, provide responsible care and achieve above average standards as a Radiologic Technologist. By providing an environment that is conducive to learning, as well as providing the facilities for independent study and research, the students will become proficient, reliable and empathetic members of the health care profession.

Goals

Fulfillment of the program’s mission will be assessed by the following goals:

• Students will demonstrate critical thinking abilities and problem solving skills.
• Students will communicate effectively.
• Students will demonstrate clinical competency.
• Students will demonstrate professional growth and development.

Outcomes

• Perform non-routine procedures.
• Evaluate images.
• Demonstrate oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate written communication skills.
• Demonstrate patient communication skills.
• Demonstrate proper radiographic positioning skills.
• Demonstrate radiation protection.
• Demonstrate selection of proper technical factors.
• Demonstrate professionalism.
• Recognize professional avenues available to them beyond graduation.
• Demonstrate ethical decision making.

Program Effectiveness

• Students will pass the national certification examination on the first attempt.
• Of those pursuing employment, students will be gainfully employed within six months post-graduation.
• Students will complete the program.
• Graduates will be satisfied with the education they received.
• Employers will be satisfied with the performance of newly hired technologists.

The admission policies of Avera McKennan School of Radiologic Technology do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status or handicap. Applications for admission are accepted from September 1 until January 15.