Mission & Goals


Mission & Goals

Mission Statement

Consistent with the mission of Austin Community College, the faculty of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging program are committed to providing quality instruction by preparing the technologist to be employable at an entry level in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography and to be successful on the National Credentialing Examination in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography. The faculty of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography program are passionate about the profession, and dedicated to providing students the necessary instruction in technical, academic and clinical skills to become successful CI technologists. We believe all individuals are unique and dynamic individuals with inherent dignity and worth, and therefore deserving of respect. Compassion and professionalism are the hallmarks of excellent caregivers, and we adapt to the ever-changing technology in our profession.

Program Goals

  1. Upon completion of the program, the student will satisfactorily demonstrate the following entry-level skills in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography:
    • clinical competency
    • communication skills
    • problem solving and critical thinking skills
    • professional growth and development
  2. At least 90% of program graduates will successfully write the ARRT credentialing examination in CI.
  3. At least 75% of admitted declared students will complete the program.
  4. At least 80% of graduates seeking employment will be employed in CI within six months of program completion.

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Cardiovascular Interventional Technology Updates

  • CI Program Application Period and Deadline

    Cardiovascular Interventional Technology Program applications are accepted annually from April 1 to June 15 at 5 p.m. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date will end on the next business day. Please visit the Application Process page for more information.

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  • TEAS Testing Requirements for Health Sciences Applicants

    A TEAS Exam score is required to apply to the following programs: Dental Hygiene, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Radiology, and Vocational Nursing.

    If you are not applying to one of the programs above, then you are not required to take the TEAS Exam at this time. Please refer to the Application Process page for your program to see all application requirements.

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  • Diagnostic Medical Imaging Programs Statement on “Pass” and “No Pass”

    If a "P" grade is chosen for a Spring 2020 prerequisite course, the “P” grade will not be calculated in determining the GPA for ranking purposes and could impact your total ranking. This applies to Radiology, MRI, Computed Tomography, and Cardiovascular Interventional Technology applicants. For questions regarding choosing a "P" versus a performance grade (A, B, C) please contact Department Chair Kate Verdun at [email protected].

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