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

1. Students will possess the knowledge and clinical skills needed for an entry-level radiographer.
Student Learning Outcomes:
 Students will show evidence and understand importance of radiation protection for the patient
and self.
 Students will be able to provide competent patient care.
 Students will demonstrate proper patient positioning and central ray, tube angulation, and body
rotation.

2. Students will be prepared to critically think and problem solve effectively.
Student Learning Outcomes:
 Students will demonstrate proper exposure factors.
 Students will be able to adapt positioning for varying patient conditions, i.e. trauma, fracture,
patient abilities, etc.

3. Students will be able to communicate.
Student Learning Outcomes:
 Students will formulate effective skills to professionally communicate with patients, i.e.
explanation of exams and obtaining patient histories.
 Students will be able to communicate effectively with age-specific patients.

4. Students/Graduates will be able to value life-long learning and professional development.
Student Learning Outcomes:
 Students will understand importance of professional organizations.
 Students will develop and demonstrate proper ethical conduct with patients and peers.

Program Calendar
Fall Spring
Classes Start July 6, 2020 Classes Resume January 4, 2021
Labor Day September 7, 2020 Spring Break March 22 -26, 2021
Fall Break September 21 - 25, Memorial Day May 31, 2021
2020
Thanksgiving November 26, 2020 End of Semester June 11, 2021
Friday after November 27, 2020 Commencement June 14, 2021
Thanksgiving
End of Semester December, 11, 2020

Application Deadline
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March 1 , each new class year. Applicant File must be complete by March 15 .
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Selection of qualified applicants may continue past posted deadlines until the respective class has reached
its maximum capacity.

Affiliating Universities
University of Central Arkansas
Henderson State University

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