Radiographic Image Evaluation I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

RADR-1202-001 Radiographic Image Evaluation I

Prerequisites

Course Description

Scientific process of radiographic image evaluation.  

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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\ Radiographic Image Analysis, Kathy Martensen, 3^rd Edition

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\ Workbook for Radiographic Image Analysis, Kathy Martensen, 3^rd Edition

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Student Performance

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\ Given the course textbooks, lab manual, personal notes, handouts, and other course materials, the student should be able to do each of the following on a written examination AS EVALUATED BY THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR with an accuracy of not less than 75%:

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\ â—†    Analyze the positioning qualities of an image.

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\ â—†    Analyze the technical qualities of an image.

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\ â—†    Be able to recognize each of the following imaging errors when viewing the finished radiograph:

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\         A.  Optical Density Errors

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\         B.  Radiographic Contrast Errors

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\         C.  Recorded Detail Errors

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\         D.  Distortion Errors

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\         E.  Fog Errors

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\         F.  Collimation Errors

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\         G.  Marker Errors

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\ â—†    Identify artifacts.

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\ â—†    Identify pathology.

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\ â—†    Identify trauma.

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\ Discuss the elements of a radiographic image.
\ â—† Identify anatomy on radiographic images.
\ â—† Apply a problem-solving process used for image analysis.
\ â—† Describe an effective image analysis method.
\ â—† Describe the role of the radiographer in image analysis.
\ â—† Apply the process for evaluating images for adequate density/brightness, contrast, recorded detail/spatial resolution and acceptable limits of distortion.
\ â—† Explain how the radiographer determines that an adequate level of penetration has been applied to produce an acceptable image.
\ â—† Summarize the importance of proper positioning.
\ â—† Discuss the impact of patient preparation on the resulting radiographic image.
\ â—† Analyze images to determine the appropriate use of beam restriction.
\ â—† Identify common equipment malfunctions that affect image quality, and corrective action.
\ â—† Differentiate between technical factor problems, procedural factor problems and equipment malfunctions.
\ â—† Critique images for appropriate technical, procedural and pathologic factors, and employ corrective actions if necessary.
\ â—† Differentiate images produced by various modalities.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Grievance Policy

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.

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.

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 Health Science Dean within one week of the student–supervisor meeting.

4. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the dean, the student should seek satisfaction from the Vice-President of Instruction within one week of the student – Dean meeting.

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

6. 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.

 

Each student will be required to prepare written assignments and take written examinations as a part of this course.  Students should be absolutely aware of the instructor’s policies relative to the ethics regarding plagiarism and any other unethical student conduct that may occur relative to a scored activity.

 

PLAGIARISM is the theft of another person’s work or thinking.  Words as well as ideas are intellectual property and can be stolen from another person as easily as money or property.   As such, plagiarism can be a violation of criminal law. Copying the published work of another person is illegal without the express permission of that person (e.g. internet and journal articles).  Portions of a published work may be quoted provided the quote is properly cited.  Even in those cases where the law may not be technically violated, plagiarism is unethical.  Frankly, it is simply the wrong thing to do.

 

In this course, it is also considered plagiarism to copy the work of another student.  No student may COPY ANOTHER STUDENT’S WORK on any assignment for credit even if permission is given.  Since the work will be scored for course credit, permission to copy must come from the course instructor (which is not likely to happen).

 

Unethical conduct during a quiz or examination is also simply the wrong thing to do.  To say the least, for a student pursuing a health-related career, unethical conduct may be considered a reliable predictor of unacceptable job performance in the medical environment.  If a student makes a choice to “cheat” on a test, will that student also make similar choices relative to accurate patient care? This instructor takes the position that a dishonest student in the classroom may indeed pose a threat to the safety of any patient who comes into contact with that student.  Healthcare employers take a similar position. The health care industry and Amarillo College will not tolerate this type of unprofessionalism.     

   

At Amarillo College, there are grave academic penalties for any unethical conduct on the part of any student. The policy and penalty for such conduct is provided in the “General Catalog” as follows:

 

“A high standard of conduct is expected of all students.  It is assumed that obedience to the law, respect for properly constituted authority, personal honor, integrity and common sense will guide the actions of each member of the college community both in and out of the classroom.  Any student who fails to perform according to expected standards may be disciplined.”

 

One should conclude from this statement that unethical course conduct is absolutely unacceptable by Amarillo College policy.  To be more specific, in this course, plagiarism, dishonesty, or any other unethical course conduct, is cause, at the minimum, for a final course grade of “F” regardless of other grades earned to-date in the course.  At the maximum, it may be cause to request the college administration to dismiss the student from the radiography program and Amarillo College.

 

WARNING!  This ethics policy is STRICTLY enforced!

 

This instructor practices zero-tolerance and “takes no prisoners” in any matter related to a course ethics violation.  A student should not risk earning a failing grade in this course, and possibly any future enrollment privileges at Amarillo College, as the result of any unethical behavior.

Grading Criteria

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\ The course grade will be computed as follows:

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\ Average of Unit Examinations = 30%

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\ Average of quizzes, homework and in-class assignments = 30%

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\ Final--- average to two portfolios = 30 %

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\ In class participation = 10%

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\ The following grade scale applies throughout this course:

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\ A = 91.5 – 100

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\ B = 82.5 – 91

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\ C = 74.5 – 82

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\ F = 74.4 or less

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\ Quizzes and in-class assignments can not be made up.

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\ In the case of a true emergency, and with advance notification to the instructor, arrangements for Unit Exams may be made at the instructor’s discretion and on a case by case basis.

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\ All assignments will have a due date. It is expected the work be turned in at least by that time. I do not accept late work. If the assignment is not turned in by the due date, a grade of zero will be assigned.

Attendance

\ Regular and punctual attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Class attendance will be recorded at each session. Only students that are present in class at the time an exam, quiz, or in class assignment is given will be allowed to participate. If the student is absent for one of these activities, they will receive a grade of zero for that assignment. Quizzes and in-class assignments can not be made up. In the case of a true emergency, and with advance notification to the instructor, arrangements for Unit Exams may be made at the instructor’s discretion and on a case by case basis.
\ All assignments will have a due date. It is expected the work be turned in at least by that time. I do not accept late work. If the assignment is not turned in by the due date, a grade of zero will be assigned.

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\ If a student has no more than one absence the lowest quiz grade will be dropped. Tardies count the same as an absence.

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