Practicum V Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

RADR-2367-001 Practicum V

Prerequisites

RADR 2366

Course Description

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 26 practicum)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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Supplies

OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS

All students will be required to maintain a productivity log in the blue log book that is available in

the bookstore. A spiral or notebook is required to maintain a clinical journal. Uniforms are

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Student Performance

\ End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

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\ COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

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\ A  GOALS

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\ Given the appropriate textbooks, personal notes, handouts, and other course materials, the student should complete each of the following goals as evaluated by the faculty in the program.

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\ 1. Apply the knowledge learned in the on-campus didactic courses to the specific clinical assignment rotations.

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\ 2. Using critical thinking skills, make those decisions necessary to complete all clinical procedures appropriate to this course level.

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\ 3. Evaluate the learning experience from the perspective of the course competencies.

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\ 4. Work toward successful completion of clinical competencies and lab practicals.By the end of this course, a total of 42 (85%) clinical competencies must be completed. Successful completion of 6 random challenges and all 4 Laboratory Practicals must be completed.

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\ 5. Addition of 2 studies to your ongoing portfolio.

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\ 6. Case study as directed.

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\ B. OBJECTIVES

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\ The student who satisfactorily completes this clinical course will develop the following competencies as evaluated by the college faculty — including clinical adjunct faculty — using a written evaluation instrument with a minimum passing score of 75 percent:

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\ These same objectives will be used throughout the program with each subsequent practicum course. Students will be evaluated based on their knowledge at this point in the program with the assumption that all skills will continue to be developed as you proceed through the program

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\ 1. Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice,

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\ 2. Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision,

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\ 3. Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, role of team members and conflict resolution,

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\ 4. Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations,

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\ 5. Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to local or national emergencies,

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\ 6. Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity, or culture,

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\ 7. Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public, and members of the health care team in the clinical setting,

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\ 8. Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice,

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\ 9. Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care,

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\ 10. Explain how a person's cultural beliefs toward illness and health affects his or her own health status,

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\ 11. Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the patient/family,

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\ 12. Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family,

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\ 13. Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient's physical and mental status,

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\ 14. Respond appropriately to medical emergencies,

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\ 15. Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care,

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\ 16. Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients,

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\ 17. Assess the patient and record clinical history,

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\ 18. Demonstrate basic life support procedures,

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\ 19. Use appropriate charting methods,

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\ 20. Recognize life threatening ECG tracing,

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\ 21. Apply standard and transmission-based precautions,

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\ 22. Apply appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique,

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\ 23. Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards,

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\ 24. Report equipment malfunctions,

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\ 25. Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable, 26. Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices,

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\ 27. Integrate the radiographer's practice standards into clinical practice setting,

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\ 28. Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements,

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\ 29. Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning, and immobilizing patients,

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\ 30. Comply with the departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters, and accidents,

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\ 31. Differentiate between emergency and non - emergency procedures,

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\ 32. Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies, and procedures regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.

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\ 33. Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible,

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\ 34. Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality, and patient identification,

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\ 35. Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images,

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\ 36. Apply the principles of total quality management.

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\ In addition to the above objectives, students in fall and spring practicum will participate in an organized film critique class once a week for 1 hours. The following objectives will be assessed based on the student's knowledge level. Competency will be documented by a written evaluation with a score of no less than 75%.

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\ 1. Discuss the elements of a radiographic image,

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\ 2. Identify anatomy on radiographic images,

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\ 3. Apply the problem- solving process used for image analysis,

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\ 4. Describe an effective image analysis methods,

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\ 5. Describe the role of the radiographer in image analysis.

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\ 6. Apply the procedure for evaluating images for adequate density/brightness, contrast, recorded detail/spatial resolution, and acceptable limits of distortion,

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\ 7. Explain how the radiographer determines that an adequate level of penetration has been applied to produce the desired level of contrast,

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\ 8. Summarize the importance of proper positioning,

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\ 9. Discuss the impact of patient preparation on the resulting radiographic image,

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\ 10. Analyze images to determine the appropriate use of beam restriction,

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\ 11. Identify common equipment malfunctions that affect image quality, and corrective actions,

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\ 12. Differentiate between technical factor problems, procedural factor problems, and equipment malfunctions,

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\ 13. Critique images for appropriate technical, procedural and pathologic factors, and employ corrective actions if necessary.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Refer to your clinical handbook.

Grading Criteria

 

FINAL GRADE EVALUATION

The following grade scale applies throughout this clinical course for all activities:

A =92-100

B=83-91

C=75-82

F = 74 or below

A grade of "D" is not possible in this course.

Final grades for Practicum V will be determined by the following:

1. An average qualified radiographer evaluation grade is calculated and constitutes 40% of the semester grade.

2. An average faculty supervisor evaluation grade is calculated and constitutes 35% of the semester grade. Clinical journals and productivity logs will be included in the faculty grade.

3. The average grades for two portfolios and the case study is calculated and constitutes 25% of the semester grade.

3. Failure to complete  goal #4  in this syllabus will result in a final grade of F for this course, specifically, 42 (85%) clinical competencies, successful completion of 6 random challenges and all 4 Laboratory Practicals should be completed. Completion of all lab practicals is subject to completion time of the remodeling of the lab.

PLEASE NOTE:

The first Portfolio is due March 6th. 2012

The second Portfolio is due April 24^rd. 2012

A case studies will be presented before the class on the following dates:

If you have Bill's lab on a Tuesday, you will present your case study on a Thursday date. Likewise, if you have Bill's lab on Thursday,  you will present you case study a Tuesday date.

Tuesday March 27^th and 29th. 2012

Thursday April 3rd. and  5^{th. 2012}

 

 

Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY

A student who plans to successfully complete all competency requirements for this clinical course must also plan to attend clinical assignments on a regular and timely basis and complete all activities with a final score of not less than 75 percent. Excessive absences and/or tardy arrivals may jeopardize the potential for learning in this course. Specific attendance policies relative to all clinical courses may be found in the "Clinical Course Policies" portion of the clinical handbook.  Absences from clinical time must be made up in not less than 4 hour increments and done within the semester in which the absence occurred.

This course consists of approximately 380 clock hours of clinical practice in affiliated medical institutions. The course is divided into three, five week rotations, three days a week(Monday, Wednesday and Friday). The hours for each rotation will vary with the assigned clinical area.

 

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Additional Information

\ GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

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\ If a student has a concern, the following "due process" protocol will apply. The

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\ student will follow the protocol steps in the order shown.

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\ 1.    Make every effort to resolve the concern directly with the course instructor/clinical instructor. The instructor should be contacted by the student before the conclusion of the course.

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\ 2.    If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the course instructor, the student should seek satisfaction from the immediate supervisor of the instructor within one week of the student-instructor meeting.

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\ 3.    If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the immediate supervisor of the instructor, the student should seek satisfaction from the Allied Health Division chairperson within one week of the student-supervisor meeting.

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\ 4.    If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the Allied Health division chairperson, the student should seek satisfaction from Assistant Dean of Career Technical programs within one week of the student-division chairperson meeting.

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\ 5.    If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the assistant dean, the student should seek satisfaction from the Vice-President and Dean of Instruction within one week of the the student -Assistant Dean meeting.

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\ 6.    If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the Vice-President and Dean of Instruction, the student should seek satisfaction from the college President within one week of the the student-Vice-President meeting.

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\ 7.    If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the President, the student should seek satisfaction from the college Board of Regents at the next regular meeting of the Regents. The decision of the Regents will be final.