Radiologic Technology Seminar Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

RADR-2235-001 Radiologic Technology Seminar

Prerequisites

Perquisites: RADR 2305 and RADR 2309

Course Description

Capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Text will be all the textbooks used in all previous RADR courses. 

Radiography PREP, 8^th ed. by D.A. Saia

Supplies

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes: Utilize knowledge, skills, and attitudes to demonstrate entry level proficiency for professional employment; and articulate the need for lifelong learning.

Given all of the course materials, when the student successfully completes RADR 2235, he

or she will ...

1. Review and know the concepts of patient care and management to include ...

A. Professional and legal obligations;

B. Patient education and assessment;

C. Infection control and prevention;

D. Contrast media; and,

E. Management of acute situations.

A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate

the level of student competence.

2. Review and know the entry-level radiographic procedures to include ...

A. Patient positioning; and,

B. Related anatomy and pathology.

A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate

the level of student competence.

3. Review and know the basic principles of radiation protection to include ...

A. Radiation protection considerations;

B. Patient protection;

C. Minimizing occupational exposure; and,

D. Radiation monitoring.

E. Radiobiology and related topics

A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate

the level of student competence.

4. Review and know the concepts associated with image production and evaluation

to include ...

A. Technical factors;

B. Automatic processing and quality assurance; and,

C. PACS, RIS systems

D. density, contrast, detail and distortion and the factors that affect each

E. Film critique.

A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate

the level of student competence.

5. Review and know the construction and operation of exposure equipment and

maintenance to include ...

A. Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment;

B. Standards of performance; and,

C. Equipment evaluation.

A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate

the level of student competence.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

STUDENT GRIEVANCES

General

Procedure for Communicating and Resolving Student Concerns

COURSE OR GRADE COMPLAINTS

Academic
A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled should make an appeal in the following order to the:

1. Instructor.
2. Department Chair/Program Director.
3. Dean.
4. Vice President of Academic Affairs.
5. College President.

GENERAL COMPLAINTS

Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to secure at the first possible level prompt and equitable resolution of student complaints, including those alleging discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

Representation
The student may be represented at any level of the complaint.

Discrimination Complaints
Any student who believes that he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability by the institution or its personnel may informally discuss the complaint with the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs with the objective of reaching a reasonable solution. The Associate Vice President of Student Affairs shall advise the student of his or her options in the situation and notify the Director of Administrative Services/Human Resources of the College.

If the aggrieved student believes the complaint has not been resolved at the informal discussion, he or she may submit a written complaint stating his or her name, the nature and date of the alleged violation, names of persons responsible (where known), names of any witnesses, and requested action within 30 working days of the date of the informal discussion, to the Vice President of Student Affairs. The Associate Vice President of Student Affairs shall ensure that the aggrieved student’s rights to appropriate due process procedures are honored. If a hearing is held, the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs shall conduct the hearing. The Vice President of Student Affairs and the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs will consult with the College legal counsel and render a decision in writing on the complaint within ten working days. If this decision is not to the student’s satisfaction, he or she may appeal the decision to the Vice President of Student Affairs within ten working days of the receipt of the written decision according to procedures at Level Two below.

FORMAL STUDENT COMPLAINTS

Level One
A student who has a complaint may either request a conference with the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs or submit the complaint in writing. Written complaints may be initiated at the following location: http://www.actx.edu/admission/complaint.

Level Two
If the outcome of the conference with the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs is not to the student’s satisfaction, the student has 15 calendar days to request a conference with the academic division chair or Vice President of Student Affairs, as appropriate, or designee(s), who shall schedule and hold a conference. Prior to or at the conference, the student shall submit a written complaint that includes a statement of the complaint and any evidence or witnesses in its support, the solution sought, the student’s signature, and the date of the conference with the division chair or Associate Vice President of Student Affairs.

Level Three
If the outcome of the conference at Level Two is not to the student’s satisfaction, the student has 15 calendar days to request a conference with the College President or designee, who shall schedule and hold a conference. Prior to or at the conference, the student shall submit the written statements required at Level Two and the date of the conference with the Vice President of Student Affairs.

After exhausting Amarillo College’s grievance/complaint process, current, former, and prospective students may initiate a complaint with The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Directions are available at the following location: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/index.cfm?objectid=C9BD55D4-C5A3-4BC6-9A0DF17F467F4AE9

COURSE ETHICS

Each student will be required to prepare written assignments for credit and take written examinations as a part of this course. PLAGIARISM, ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OR ANY OTHER UNETHICAL CONDUCT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Such behavior may result in the student receiving a final course grade of “F” regardless of the other grades earned in class to-date.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electronic devices that produce audible sounds must be deactivated in the classroom during class. This includes but is not limited to cellular telephones, pagers and watches. Electronic devices will not be a distraction in class and will have to be put in centralized location during any pre and post test reviews.

Grading Criteria

GRADING AND MAKE-UP POLICIES

During this course, five major/unit examinations and 1 comprehensive final will be administered in the following order:

Unit Exam 1: Examination to evaluate knowledge of radiology patient care.

Unit Exam 2: Examination to evaluate knowledge of radiographic procedures and related anatomy.

Unit Exam 3: Examination to evaluate knowledge of radiation biology and protection principles.

Unit Exam 4: Examination to evaluate knowledge of radiographic imaging principles to include QA.

Unit Exam 5: Examination to evaluate knowledge of radiologic physics and exposure equipment.

FINAL Exit: Final exam - comprehensive

 

Exams 1 – 5 will be averaged together to comprise 50% of the final grade

The comprehensive final will count 50% of the final grade

Student will have to successfully make a 74.5 on each unit exam prior to moving to the next unit exam or the final exit exam.  If the student fails one of the unit exams, a comparable exam will have to be successfully passed before moving to the next unit. 

A grade of 75 or higher must be achieved on the final examination to complete the requirements for this course. If the student fails to make a passing grade on the first attempt of the final exam they will be given an opportunity for a retake.  If after the second attempt a score of 75 is not obtained, a final grade of F will be given for the course.

 

A = 91.5 - 100

B = 82.5 - 91.4

C = 74.5 - 82.4

F = less than 74.4

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

If the student is absent for the scheduled class time on the day of an examination, the student must notify the instructor in advance to make arrangements to complete the missed examination. If the student does not notify the instructor prior to the time of the exam, the exam will not be available for make-up and a score of zero will be given for that exam. All make up exams will be graded at 80% credit.

Attendance

Regular and punctual attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class. The student is responsible for any missed information from any missed classes. 

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Additional Information

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