Mission & Goals
Mission Statement
The mission of the Austin Community College Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program is to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to be successful on the national credentialing examination, join the workforce as entry-level radiographers, and pursue opportunities for career advancement in post-primary imaging modalities.
Teaching Philosophy
The Faculty of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging-Radiology Program is passionate about our profession, and dedicated to providing students the necessary instruction in technical, academic, and clinical skills to become successful graduate radiographers. 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
- Students will demonstrate clinical competency.
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
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Radiology Updates
Radiology Program Application Status 2024
Applications for the Radiology AAS Degree and the LMRT Certificate programs will be accepted until February 1, 2024 and will not be extended. Please check the Application Process page for more information. If you are a transfer student, check the Application Process page for Transfer Students.
Read moreTEAS 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.
Read moreDiagnostic 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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