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Mission Statement:
The Radiography Program at Broward College seeks to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to practice as entry-level radiographers and to pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination. The program and faculty endeavor to prepare competent, compassionate, ethical, and culturally sensitive practitioners committed to professional development through life-long learning. Radiography exists as a technical education program to provide a vital human resource that can meet the health care needs of our community.
Program Philosophy:
The Radiographer is an accepted and valued member of the health care team who practices in a multicultural medical environment. Development of competent and compassionate radiographers requires a quality education founded on a well-rounded professional curriculum that includes cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning outcomes. In the development of radiography instruction the varied nature of the student dictates that a multitude of learning styles will be present. We recognize that there will be such differences among learners.
Program Goals:
- To provide a high quality education that produces clinically competent individuals prepared for employment as entry-level radiographers.
- To produce graduates that can demonstrate critical thinking & communication skills in the practice of radiography.
- To prepare students to meet national certification and state licensure requirements.
- To supply the community with an active member of the health care team who displays professionalism
Accreditation:
The Radiography Program maintains regional accreditation through the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
ARRT Certification:
Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification Exam. Individuals who successfully pass their examination receive a certificate that confers upon its holder the right to use the title Registered Technologist and its abbreviation R.T.(R).
Florida State Licensure:
Graduates of the program will be eligible to apply for a license from the Florida Department of Health,
Bureau of Radiation Control.
Degree Awarded:
Associate in Science in Radiography (A.S.).
Curriculum:
The Radiography Program is competency based & uses as a guideline the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Curriculum Guide and the ARRT Radiography Didactic and Clinical Competency requirements.
