Program Competencies

Upon completion of their academic and internship requirements, graduates of Champlain College's undergraduate Radiography Program will:

1. Anticipate and provide basic care and comfort.
2. Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate first aid and CPR as indicated.
3. Educate the patient about radiologic procedures and services, including the appropriateness of indicators for the procedure.
4. Practice radiation protection for the patient, self and others.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of human structure, function and pathology.
6. Operate radiographic equipment and accessory devices.
7. Position the patient and imaging system to perform radiographic examinations and procedures on children and adults.
8. Determine exposure factors to obtain diagnostic quality images with minimum radiation exposure based on knowledge of x-ray production and interactions.
9. Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures consistent with uniform standards of care.
10. Demonstrate knowledge and skill relating to quality assurance by evaluating the performance of radiographic systems, safe operation of equipment and proper reporting of equipment malfunctions.
11. Evaluate medical images for technical quality.
12. Process radiographs/images.
13. Use non-verbal, oral and written medical communications in patient care and professional relationships.
14. Practice in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for the profession.
15. Practice in accordance with OSHA safety regulations.