Vision, Mission, and Goals

Vision (Schools of Radiation and Imaging Technologies)

The Schools of Radiation and Imaging Technologies at Grady Health System will become a recognized center of excellence for educating Radiographers, Radiation Therapists, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Vascular Sonographers, CT Technologists, Mammographers, and MRI Technologists.

Mission (School of Radiologic Technology)

It is the mission of the School of Radiologic Technology to provide a quality education that actively engages the student in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences that will produce an entry-level radiographer and prepare the student to challenge the national certification examination.

Goals of the Program

Fulfillment of the Program’s mission is assessed by the degree to which the Program achieves the following goals:

Goal 1: Students will be clinically competent.
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Students will apply knowledge of radiographic procedures.
1.2 Students will produce quality images.

Goal 2: Students will communicate effectively.
Learning Outcomes
2.1 Students will demonstrate knowledge of patient communication skills.
2.2 Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.

Goal 3: Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Learning Outcomes
3.1 Students will demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills.
3.2 Students will employ adaptation/modification of positioning for trauma and age-specific patients.