The Mission of the Radiologic Technology Program

The mission of the Radiologic Technology program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Sayre is to provide an undergraduate level program of higher education that will produce competent graduates with the skills required to succeed in the field of radiography. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the national certification exam, administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). In addition to exhibiting technical expertise and the safe use of ionizing radiation, graduates will provide high-quality patient care and leadership to their individual career path. The faculty and staff of SWOSU@Sayre are committed to providing a supportive environment for all students which is advantageous to the development of a desire for independent learning, enhancing the diverseness of all students’ development and ability to reach their full potential.

The radiologic technology program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Sayre is accredited by the national accrediting agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), who is committed to helping programs providing education in radiologic technology achieve and maintain excellence in education. Anyone desiring more information about the program or wishing to communicate with the JRCERT can do so using the contact information below.

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Website: www.jrcert.org

Goal #1 Students will develop and demonstrate effective communication skills
Student Learning Outcomes:

The student can communicate with radiologists, technologists and other health care professionals

The student can communicate effectively with patients

Goal #2 Students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills
The student can alter technical factors for various conditions
Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will identify diagnostic quality images and correct unacceptable images

Students will perform non routine exams while in the clinical education setting

Goal #3 Students will demonstrate professional development and growth
Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will become knowledgeable about current trends and developments in the field of Radiologic Technology

Students will possess professional ethics

Goal #4 Students will become competent radiographers
Student Learning Outcomes:

Students can perform routine exams 

Students can select appropriate technical factors

Students can determine acceptable variances for radiographic equipment

Goal #5 Graduate radiographers to meet the needs of the health care community
Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will complete the program

Graduates will indicate satisfaction with the program

Employers will indicate satisfaction with the program

Graduates will pass the ARRT Exam

Students will gain employment