Program Mission, Goals, and Philosophy

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Radiologic Technology Program

The mission of the Clark F. Miller Radiologic Technology Program is to:

  • Encourage motivated individuals who are dedicated to pursuing excellence in Radiologic Technology;
  • Educate individuals to be competent technologists who demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills, highlighting interprofessional collaboration;
  • Provide an outstanding Radiologic Science education, including all modalities of Medical Imaging with a primary focus on Diagnostic Radiography; and
  • Offer educational experiences in the classroom, the campus laboratory, and in a variety of clinical settings with emphasis on exceptional patient care.

Student Goals and Learning Outcomes

Goal 1: Execute effective communication
Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students will assess non-verbal, verbal, and written communication techniques based on patient care situations. (Evaluate)
  2. Students will evaluate non-verbal, verbal, and written communication techniques to enhance team functionality (Evaluate)

Goal 2: Demonstrate professionalism
Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students will demonstrate ethical behavior and professional demeanor as outlined by the ARRT. (Apply)
  2. Students will investigate continuing education requirements. (Analyze)
  3. Students will compare resources for professional development (Evaluate)

Goal 3: Demonstrate critical thinking and metacognition
Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students will assess their exam practices to meet the needs of each patient. (Create)
  2. Students will evaluate radiographic images for quality and clarity. (Evaluate)
  3. Students will reflect on their biases and ways to mitigate the potential negative effects to promote quality patient care. (Evaluate)

Goal 4: Demonstrate clinical competency
Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students will produce quality radiographic images. (Apply)
  2. Students will determine the appropriate protocol based on patient considerations, safety, and provider order. (Evaluate)

Program Goals

  1. Students will successfully complete the Program.
  2. Graduates will pass the ARRT examination.
  3. Graduates will be satisfied with their education.
  4. Graduates who are actively seeking employment will be employed in Medical Imaging.
  5. Employers will be satisfied with the quality of graduates.

Computed Tomography Program

The mission of the Computed Tomography Program is to:

  • Encourage motivated individuals who are dedicated to pursuing excellence in Computed Tomography;
  • Educate individuals to be competent computed tomography technologists who demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills, highlighting interprofessional collaboration;
  • Provide an outstanding education in Computed Tomography; and
  • Offer educational experiences in the classroom and in a variety of clinical settings with emphasis on exceptional patient care.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Execute effective communication
    1. Students will assess non-verbal, verbal, and written communication techniques based on patient care situations. (Evaluate)
    2. Students will evaluate non-verbal, verbal, and written communication techniques to enhance team functionality (Evaluate)
  2. Demonstrate professionalism
    1. Students will demonstrate ethical behavior and professional demeanor as outlined by the ARRT. (Apply)
    2. Students will investigate continuing education requirements. (Analyze)
    3. Students will compare resources for professional development (Evaluate)
  3. Determine the needs of diverse populations
    1. Students will reflect on their biases and ways to mitigate the potential negative effects to promote quality patient care. (Evaluate)
  4. Demonstrate critical thinking and metacognition
    1. Students will assess their exam practices to meet the needs of each patient. (Create)
    2. Students will evaluate radiographic images for quality and clarity. (Evaluate)
  5. Demonstrate clinical competency
    1. Students will produce quality radiographic images. (Apply)
    2. Students will determine the appropriate protocol based on patient considerations, safety, and provider order. (Evaluate)

Program Goals

  1. Students will successfully complete the Program.
  2. Graduates will pass the ARRT examination.
  3. Graduates will be satisfied with their education.
  4. Graduates who are actively seeking employment will be employed in Medical Imaging.
  5. Employers will be satisfied with the quality of graduates.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Minimum Expectations: To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the abdominal sonography-extended and obstetrics and gynecology concentrations (JRC-DMS).

The mission of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is to:

  • Encourage motivated individuals who are dedicated to pursuing excellence in Diagnostic Medical Sonography;
  • Educate individuals to be competent sonographers who demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills, highlighting interprofessional collaboration;
  • Provide an outstanding education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and
  • Offer educational experiences in the classroom, the campus laboratory, and in a variety of clinical settings with emphasis on exceptional patient care.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Execute effective communication
    1. Students will assess non-verbal, verbal, and written communication techniques based on patient care situations (Evaluate)
    2. Students will evaluate non-verbal, verbal, and written communication techniques to enhance team functionality (Evaluate)
  2. Demonstrate professionalism
    1. Students will demonstrate ethical behavior and professional demeanor as outlined by the SDMS (Apply)
    2. Students will investigate continuing education requirements (Analyze)
    3. Students will compare resources for professional development (Evaluate)
  3. Determine the needs of diverse populations
    1. Students will reflect on their biases and ways to mitigate the potential negative effects to promote quality patient care (Evaluate)
  4. Demonstrate critical thinking and metacognition
    1. Students will assess their exam practices to meet the needs of each patient. (Evaluate)
    2. Students will evaluate ultrasound images for quality and clarity (Evaluate)
    3. Students will assess prior imaging in different modalities to better evaluate the patient (Evaluate)
  5. Demonstrate clinical competency
    1. Students will produce quality ultrasound images (Apply)
    2. Students will determine the appropriate protocol based on patient considerations, safety, and provider order (Evaluate)

Program Goals

  1. Students will successfully complete the Program.
  2. Students will successfully pass the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination.
  3. Graduates will successfully pass the ARDMS Abdomen (AB) examination.
  4. Graduates will successfully pass the ARDMS Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) examination.
  5. Graduates will become Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS).
  6. Graduates will be satisfied with their education.
  7. Graduates who are actively seeking employment will be employed in Medical Imaging.
  8. Employers will be satisfied with the quality of graduates.

Mammography Program

The mission of the Mammography Program is to:

  • Encourage motivated individuals who are dedicated to pursuing excellence in Mammography;
  • Educate individuals to be competent mammographers who demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills, highlighting interprofessional collaboration;
  • Provide an outstanding education in Mammography; and
  • Offer educational experiences in the classroom and in a variety of clinical settings with emphasis on exceptional patient care.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Execute effective communication
    1. Students will assess non-verbal, verbal, and written communication techniques based on patient care situations. (Evaluate)
    2. Students will evaluate non-verbal, verbal, and written communication techniques to enhance team functionality (Evaluate)
  2. Demonstrate professionalism
    1. Students will demonstrate ethical behavior and professional demeanor as outlined by the ARRT. (Apply)
    2. Students will investigate continuing education requirements. (Analyze)
    3. Students will compare resources for professional development (Evaluate)
  3. Determine the needs of diverse populations
    1. Students will reflect on their biases and ways to mitigate the potential negative effects to promote quality patient care. (Evaluate)
  4. Demonstrate critical thinking and metacognition
    1. Students will assess their exam practices to meet the needs of each patient. (Create)
    2. Students will evaluate radiographic images for quality and clarity. (Evaluate)
  5. Demonstrate clinical competency
    1. Students will produce quality radiographic images. (Apply)
    2. Students will determine the appropriate protocol based on patient considerations, safety, and provider order. (Evaluate)

Program Goals

  1. Students will successfully complete the Program.
  2. Graduates will pass the ARRT examination.
  3. Graduates will be satisfied with their education.
  4. Graduates who are actively seeking employment will be employed in Medical Imaging.
  5. Employers will be satisfied with the quality of graduates.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration

Description:

The Bachelor's Degree Program in Healthcare Administration will provide a pathway of professional growth for individuals with professional healthcare certification or an Associate Degree in the health sciences to advance their studies in healthcare administration. The Program will provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities in leadership for graduates to work as leaders in the healthcare environment and function as vital members of the healthcare team.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop the skills necessary to become a leader within a diverse healthcare setting.
  2. Utilize evidence-based research to contribute to excellence in healthcare.
  3. Investigate advanced, current, and emerging practices and technologies in a healthcare setting.
  4. Apply business acumen essential to healthcare infrastructure and organizational processes.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Imaging

Description:

The Bachelor's Degree in Medical Imaging will provide a pathway of professional growth for radiographers, radiation therapists, or nuclear medicine technologists to advance their studies in medical imaging. The Program will provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities in leadership, as well as completion of a desired medical imaging concentration. Graduates will work as leaders within medical imaging and function as vital members of the healthcare team.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop the skills necessary to become a leader within a diverse healthcare setting.
  2. Utilize evidence-based research to contribute to excellence in healthcare.
  3. Investigate advanced, current, and emerging practices and technologies in a healthcare setting.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge that supports advanced certification in medical imaging.

Medical Imaging Programs' Philosophy

The art and science of medical imaging is a continually challenging and expanding segment of medicine that requires a medical imaging technologist to have the motivation and education to practice as an active member of the healthcare community.

The Medical Imaging Programs at the Maine College of Health Professions are dedicated to the principle of providing an educational philosophy that coordinates a broad academic program with well-balanced clinical experiences.

The Medical Imaging Programs are designed to prepare the student to provide services with consideration for human dignity and to apply only those methods of technology founded upon scientific principles.

Students are expected to participate in the educational process by conducting themselves in a manner compatible with the dignity of their profession. They shall exercise and accept responsibility commensurate with their level of training for discretion and judgment in the performance of their activities.

From their inception, the Medical Imaging Programs at the Maine College of Health Professions have been dedicated to the goal of educating Medical Imaging Technologists in the art of providing the physician with the information required to diagnose disease and ease the pain and suffering of humanity.

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