Radiologic Technology Seminar Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Michael Hart (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>806-354-6099</p>Office Location
Amarillo College, West Campus, Room 119
Office Hours
Office hours vary, please contact by phone @ 806-354-6099 or email at mghart@actx.edu
Course Information
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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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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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Department Expectations
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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, 8th 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 to include ...
A. Patient Interactions
B. Management
A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate
the level of student competence.
2. Review and know the entry-level safety to include ...
A. Radiation Physics and Radiobiology
B. Radiation Protection
A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate
the level of student competence.
3. Review and know the basic principles of image production to include ...
A. Image Acquisition and Technical Evaluation
B. Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance
A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate
the level of student competence.
4. Review and know the concepts associated with procedures
to include ...
A. Head, Spine and Pelvis Procedures
B. Thorax and Abdomen Procedures
C. Extremity Procedures
A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate
the level of student competence.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
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 (a distraction in this case can be defined as taking your attention from classroom content) 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, FOUR major (category) examinations and 1 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL/EXIT Exam will be administered in the following order:
Exam 1: Examination to evaluate knowledge of radiology patient care.
Exam 2: Examination to evaluate knowledge of radiographic safety.
Exam 3: Examination to evaluate knowledge of image production.
Exam 4: Examination to evaluate knowledge of radiographic procedures.
FINAL: Final exam - comprehensive/Exit Exam
Exams 1 – 4 will be averaged together to comprise 50% of the final grade (must completed with 75.0 with no rounding)
The comprehensive final will count 50% of the final grade (74.5 will not round up)
A grade of 75.0 (74.5 will not round up) or higher must be achieved on the final examination/exit exam 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 75.0 (74.5 will not round up) is not obtained, a final grade of F will be given for the course.
A = 92 - 100
B = 83 - less than 92
C = 75 - less than 83
F = less than 75.0
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. All make up exams will be graded at 80% credit.
You must pass exam (category) 1 with a 75.0 (for example, 74.5 does not round up) before taking exam 2 and so on through the remainder of the exams. You will have to pass all four category exams prior to taking the exit exam. We will take the original exam in the scheduled class time, any retakes must be promptly scheduled for an outside of class time prior to the next exam.
During this course, there will be two ARRT prep exams that must be completed. If either of those exams are not completed, you will receive an incomplete grade for the semester until those are completed.
Note: Because grades on exams (categories) are skewed to the low end due to the level of difficulty of the exams, 12% will be added to your exam (category) average prior to the exit exam. This addition in no way changes the fact that you must pass all four exams (categories) with a 75.00 or higher. The 12% will not be added to the exit exam, just the first 4 exams average.
Attendance
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.
Due to the very important nature of this capstone course, regular and punctual attendance at all
course sessions is expected.
Calendar
Class schedule (subject to change)
RADR 2235; SU 2017; Class days: Tuesday & Thursday; Class times: 0830-1030
Week 1:
May 23-ARRT Prep
May 25-Patient Care Review
Week 2:
May 30-Patient Care Exam
June 1-Safety Review
Week 3:
June 6-Safety Review
June 8-Safety Exam
Week 4:
June 13-ARRT Prep Exam
June 15-Image Production Review
Week 5:
June 20-Image Production Review
June 22-Image Production Exam
Week 6:
June 27-Procedure Review
June 29-Procedures Review
Week 7:
July 4-off
July 6-Procedures Exam
Week 8:
July 12 (Wednesday): Exit Exam
If failing grade is made on final/exit exam it can be retaken one time. That will offered in August. (date to be determined)
Additional Information
Syllabus Created on:
05/15/17 2:27 PM
Last Edited on:
05/21/17 6:27 PM