The mission of the Palm Beach State College Radiography Program is to graduate students with entry-level employment skills required of a professional radiographer.

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

1. Students/graduates will demonstrate clinical competence.
   Student learning outcomes: 
   a.  Students will produce diagnostic quality radiographic studies.
   b.  Students will deliver appropriate patient care while maintaining a safe environment according to OSHA and ALARA principles.
   
   
2. Students will demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
   Student learning outcomes: 
   a.  Students will manipulate technical factors for non-routine exams.
   b.  Students will evaluate images for diagnostic quality.
   
   
3. Students will communicate effectively.
   Student learning outcomes:
   a.  Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
   b.  Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.
   
   
4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of professionalism.
   Student learning outcomes: 
   a.  Students will prepare a career plan outlining educational and advancement opportunities.
   b.  Students will maintain ethical and professional values.
   
   
5. Program Effectiveness Measures:
   a.  Graduates will successfully pass the ARRT exam at 1st attempt.
   b.  Graduates seeking employment will be employed within six months of graduation.
   c.  Students will successfully complete the program.
   d.  Graduates will be satisfied with their education.
   e.  Employers will be satisfied with the performance of newly hired graduates.