Schoolwide Outcome:

Graduates achieve professional competencies as currently defined by their respective profession.

Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge as required by either entry-level or post-professional practice
2. Demonstrate clinical, research and/or technical skills necessary for successful performance in the chosen discipline

Program Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in performing patient assessments through palpation, auscultation, and visual inspection to support diagnostic decision-making in the clinical setting.
2. Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to identify, appraise, and apply evidence-based practices that enhance the quality and effectiveness of radiologic care.
3. Apply advanced clinical, technical, and procedural skills required of a Registered Radiologist Assistant to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes in collaboration with supervising radiologists.

Schoolwide Outcome:

Graduates exhibit professional behaviors such as cultural sensitivity, integrity, respect, compassion, and altruism, and demonstrate excellence in delivery of service and a commitment to their profession.

Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:

1. Exhibit professional behaviors in all interactions
2. Exhibit a commitment to their profession through professional membership or participation in professional activities, and by interrelating with other professionals
3. Identify and evaluate the impact of culture and diversity on health beliefs, practices, and actions
4. Apply and/or demonstrate leadership principles and strategies in organization or professional settings

Program Outcomes:

1. Exhibit professional behaviors that reflect integrity, respect, compassion, and cultural sensitivity in diverse clinical settings.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to the radiologic sciences profession through engagement in professional organizations and continuing education in accordance with the ARRT.
3. Apply leadership principles in interactions with patients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams to advocate for optimal patient outcomes.

Schoolwide Outcome:

Graduates effectively communicate in oral, written, and technical formats.

Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:

1. Express concepts in writing using proper grammar and stylistic guidelines
2. Appropriately document health information according to professional standards
3. Demonstrate critical thinking by synthesizing, organizing, presenting, and/or disseminating information following established guidelines at a level appropriate for the target audience
4. Adapt appropriate interactions and/or strategies in order to accommodate diverse audiences

Program Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in verbal, written, and electronic communication with patients, healthcare professionals, and the public.
2. Appropriately document clinical procedures and patient encounters in compliance with professional and institutional standards.
3. Present complex medical information clearly and accurately to varied audiences, including patients, peers, and physicians.

Schoolwide Outcome:

Graduates collaborate with health care team members and other stakeholders to facilitate the attainment of common goals.

Objectives: Within their scope of practice, SHP graduates will be able to:

1. Identify roles and responsibilities of team members in the provision of patient/client/community care
2. Identify opportunities and/or participate with others to set and achieve goals

Program Outcomes:

1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of team members in the provision of patient care while working collaboratively for the best interest of the patient.

Schoolwide Outcome:

Graduates identify, critically evaluate, and practice professional, ethical and legal decision-making.

Objectives: Within their scope of their profession, SHP graduates will be able to:

1. Maintain and/or adhere to professional ethics and legal requirements
2. Articulate ethical and legal decision making practices (process by which an ethical/legal decision was made)
3. Apply ethical and legal principles to Identify breaches of professional ethics or legal requirements

Program Outcomes:

1. Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethics as delineated by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), maintaining a high level of ethical conduct and ensuring the protection, safety, and comfort of patients.

Schoolwide Outcome:

Graduates incorporate educational strategies into their roles.

Objectives: Within the scope of their profession, SHP graduates will be able to:

1. Identify relevant educational content for a target audience
2. Plan, implement and/or evaluate an educational program appropriate for a target audiences

Program Outcomes:

1. Identify and deliver educational content relevant to patient care and procedural preparation for individuals or groups, in alignment with the ARRT’s expectations for competent communication and patient instruction.
2. Educate patients about imaging procedures, potential risks, and post-procedural care using clear and compassionate language that reflects the professional standards set by the ARRT.
3. Support the education of peers and healthcare team members by sharing evidence-based knowledge and promoting quality radiologic practice, consistent with ARRT’s professional responsibilities for advanced-level radiologic practitioners.

Schoolwide Outcome:

Graduates apply methods of scientific inquiry and disseminate findings.

Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:

1. Propose a problem/topic and appropriate methods to investigate it
2. Use systematic search techniques to find and critically appraise research and other sources of evidence
3. Summarize and disseminate findings to appropriate audiences

Program Outcomes:

1. Formulate research questions relevant to radiologic practice and select appropriate methodologies for investigation.
2. Critically appraise research evidence to inform clinical decision-making.
3. Communicate findings and implications through written reports and/or oral presentations to academic and clinical audiences.

Schoolwide Outcome:

Graduates identify, critically analyze, and solve a variety of challenges.

Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:

1. Recognize and respond appropriately to various situations within their discipline regarding clinical, cultural, psychosocial, quality improvement and/or administrative problems
2. Design and/or implement solutions using best evidence and/or practice guidelines
3. Assess outcomes

Program Outcomes:

1. Apply clinical pathway knowledge to support evidence-based decision-making and optimize patient care in radiologic practice.
2. Analyze and evaluate psychological and physiological changes in a patient’s condition, and implement appropriate interventions based on clinical findings and best practices.
3. Identify potential procedural or workflow challenges in the imaging environment and propose strategies to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.

Schoolwide Outcome:

Graduates effectively access, manage and use scientific, health care and/or patient/client information while respecting the ownership and privacy of sources.

Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:

1. Identify and access sources of evidence/information to inform the decision making process for scholarship or patient care
2. Analyze evidence/information for quality, economic, legal, and social implications
3. Demonstrate proficiency in information privacy regulations, e.g. HIPPA and PHI
4. Adapt to changing technology in their field

Program Outcomes:

1. Identify and use appropriate information systems to support clinical decision-making and patient care.
2. Apply principles of data privacy and security in accordance with HIPAA regulations and institutional policies.
3. Utilize imaging informatics and evolving digital technologies to improve workflow and patient outcomes.

Schoolwide Outcome:

SHP graduates create a safe practice environment for themselves and their patients.

Objectives: Within their scope of practice, SHP graduates will be able to:

1. Recognize medical, behavioral, and public health emergencies
2. Demonstrate skills to create safe environments and respond to health emergencies.

Program Outcomes:

1. Recognize and appropriately respond to medical emergencies related to contrast media and other commonly used drugs in the radiology department, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the indications, potential adverse effects, and emergency interventions associated with drugs commonly administered in imaging procedures.
3. Apply radiation safety principles and infection control practices to maintain a safe environment for patients, self, and the healthcare team in accordance with ARRT standards and institutional protocols.