Introduction to Radiography Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

RADR-1201-001 Introduction to Radiography

Prerequisites

Course Description

An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professional and an orientation to the profession and the health care system.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Introduction to Radiologic Sciences and Patient Care

Sixth Edition

Arlene Adler and Richard Carlton

Supplies

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Student Performance

Description:
Content provides an overview of the foundations of radiography and the practitioner’s role in the
health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of health care organizations are
examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer.

 

ASRT Objectives--

Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care
Objectives:
â—† Identify other health science professions that participate in the patient’s total health care.
â—† Identify various settings involved in the delivery of health care.
â—† Discuss the reimbursement/payment options for health care services.
â—† Discuss the role and value of a mission statement to the operation of an institution.
â—† Describe relationships and interdependencies of departments within a health care institution.
â—† Discuss the responsibilities and relationships of all personnel in the radiology department.
â—† Differentiate between quality improvement/management, quality assurance and quality
control.
â—† Differentiate among accreditation types.
â—† Define credentialing, certification, registration, licensure and regulations.
â—† Discuss career opportunities and advancement for the radiographer.
â—† Identify the benefits of continuing education as related to improved patient care and
professional enhancement.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Grading Criteria

Grading Distribution

The final course grade will  be computed as follows:

Average of Unit Examinations = 45%

Average Quizzes/Discussions/Homework = 25%

Final Comprehensive Examination = 30%

The following grade scale applies throughout this course:

A= 91.5 - 100

B= 82.5 - 91.4

C= 74.5 - 82.4

F= 0 - 74.4

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

This course will consists of discussions, quizzes, unit exams, and a comprehensive final exam.

It is not possible to raise a grade at the end of the course by asking for extra work to raise your failing grade.  I encourage each student to put forth ANY extra effort from the start of any course.

If a student wishes to challenge the accuracy of his/her grade on a particular scored activity, the student must bring that challenge to the instructor within FIVE school days of the date of the scored activity, after which time any future challenge is not possible. Likewise, should a grade challenge arise, the student must be prepared to provide written evidence to show that the score is not recorded accurately in the instructor's grade book.

Under very special circumstances, it may be necessary for the course instructor to issue a final course grade of “incomplete” to provide additional time for the student to satisfactorily complete the course. Such circumstances are rare and must be authorized by the instructor and supported by the program director. A final grade of “incomplete” may NOT be used to give a “second-chance” to pass a course. When a final grade of “incomplete” is appropriate, a written contract to remove the “I” will be prepared by the course instructor and signed by the instructor, student, and program director. Normally, the grade of “I” must be converted to a passing grade within 90 days of the conclusion of the course. Under a very rare circumstance, a time extension of an additional 90 days is possible. Each case will be handled on an individual basis and no one case shall set a precedent for another case. If the “I” is not removed in accordance with the contract, the final course grade will be recorded as an “F”.

If a student is absent for the scheduled class time on the day of a scheduled examination or submission of an out-of-class assignment, the student may make-up the missed points only as follows:

1. The missed work must be completed by 3:00 pm on the next course day following the absence.
2. The missed work make-up score will be penalized 20% due to the absence.

Quizzes/in class assignments/discussions cannot be made up-student must be present to participate

Should the student be unable to complete the missed work within this deadline, he or she may petition the instructor for an extension of time. Such a request must be made directly to the instructor BEFORE the deadline period expires. Time extensions are approved only under very extraordinary circumstances. Each request will be handled on an individual basis and the decision of the instructor will be final.

On a rare occasion, a student may know in advance of an impending and UNAVOIDABLE absence. If that absence is to occur on a day when a scored activity is to be taken, the student may petition the instructor, IN ADVANCE AND IN WRITING, for an “excused absence.” An excused absence request will be handled on an individual basis and the decision of the instructor will be final. If approved by the instructor, an excused absence will not result in the loss of any points on the scored activity due to the absence.

NOTE: If missed work is not completed in accordance with this policy, the specific activity must be scored as ZERO credit and averaged as such into the final course grade. There can be NO exceptions!

 

 

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