Accreditation/ Mission Statement and Goals

Program Accreditation

The radiology program at MDCC has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology since 1982. To be accredited a program must demonstrate compliance with educational standards developed by professional in the field. These standards are also recognized and approved by organizations which sponsor the accreditation process. This accreditation agency bases its surveys on a voluntary peer-review system.  Although accreditation is not mandated, few programs choose to circumvent the process because certification organizations such as the ARRT require that a student graduate from such a program to be eligible for the certification examination.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Radiologic Technology Program is to provide students the opportunity to obtain the academic foundation, technical skills, and professional background in Radiological sciences to perform as a qualified radiographer upon graduation.

Goals of the Radiology Program

Goal # 1: To provide the biological, mathematical, physical scientific foundations, as well as, the technological education and clinical practice enabling graduates to successfully write the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).

Goal # 2: To provide students with problem solving, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary to perform effectively as an entry-level radiographer.

Goal #3: Students will become clinically competent.

Goal #4: The program will effectively meet the needs of the students and communities it serves.
 
Goal #5: The program will promote professional growth, values and life long learning of a student.