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RADR-2235-001 Radiologic Technology Seminar
Perquisites: RADR 2305 and RADR 2309
Capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(2 sem hrs; 2 lec)
On Campus Course
Required: Radiography PREP, 10th edition by D.A. Saia
Suggested: Mosby's Comprehenisve Review of Radiography The Complete Study Guide and Career Planner, 8th edition.
Text from previous RADR courses will also be utilized.
Corectec Online ARRT Prep Subscription
Laptop computer with wireless internet capability for exams. Detachable webcam is required during any remote testing.
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 ...
ASRT Objectives (2022 Curriculum)
Patient Care
-Recognize the members of the health care team and their responsibilities.
-Describe the elements of professionalism in health care, including attitudes, communication techniques, and psychological aspects of patient care.
-Apply environmental, occupational, and patient safety techniques.
-Evaluate patient health using vital signs, laboratory tests, pain assessments, and patient records.
-Discuss the types, characteristics, and spread of infectious pathogens.
-Demonstrate infection control practices, procedures, and equipment.
-Identify and respond to medical emergencies.
-Recognize and accommodate traumatic injuries.
-Explain drug classifications, naming, routes of administration, and safety practices.
-List drug categories relevant to radiography.
-Describe types of contrast agents and their application.
-Demonstrate safe venipuncture technique and management of tubes, catheters, lines, and other interventional medical devices.
A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate
the level of student competence.
Safety (Radiation Biology and Health Physics)
-Describe basic cellular biology and the molecular effects of ionizing radiation.
-Recognize the various health effects of radiation exposure.
-Explain variations in cell radiosensitivity and response.
-List the units and measures used to evaluate radiation exposure.
-Discuss the agencies and regulations involved in radiation safety.
-Outline the elements of a personnel monitoring program.
-Identify radiation protection tools and methods.
-Apply personnel and patient radiation protection techniques.
A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate
the level of student competence.
Image Production
-Explain exposure factors and their effect on the final image.
-Describe the image acquisition process and associated errors.
-Recognize the purpose and management of exposure factors.
-Discuss the computer processing and image display process.
-Apply quality management techniques and programs.
-Recognize the mechanisms for transfer, storage, and remote assessment of medical images.
-List common downtime procedures for radiologic technologists.
A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate
the level of student competence.
Procedures
-Discuss radiographic technique using anatomic, positioning, and projection terminology.
-Evaluate radiographic orders and preparation for procedures.
-Describe patient communication techniques and planning.
-Apply patient positioning techniques for common exams.
-Conduct contrast studies, including patient preparation and positioning.
-Recognize special concerns and techniques for mobile and surgical radiography.
A major examination at the conclusion of this section will evaluate
the level of student competence.
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
Initiating Radiography Informal Complaint/Concern (non-clinical): Visit with or email course instructor for academic courses with issues that you feel need to be addressed. Initial communication should be sent within a reasonable time frame of the concern. Academic course issues will be addressed by the instructor of record for that particular course. Once the complaint/concern has been addressed and resolved, documentation will be placed in the student’s files.
Formal Complaint: If a student feels as if an informal complaint has not been adequately addressed, the student can follow the AC Student Grievance Policy. The Amarillo College Student Complaint Form can be found at https://www.actx.edu/admission/complaint (link is also found in each course syllabus).
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/Division Committee.
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: https://www.highered.texas.gov/links/student-complaints/
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 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 Exit Exam - comprehensive/Exit Exam (must be taken on campus)
Exams 1 – 4 (only have one attempt per exam) will be averaged together to comprise 50% of the final grade (must completed with 75.0 with no rounding)
The comprehensive final (Exit) will count 50% of the final grade (74.5 will not round up)-You have to pass the Exit exam with a 75.0 to pass the course.
A grade of 75.0 (74.5 will not round up) or higher must be achieved on one of the two final examinations/exits to complete the requirements for this course. All students will take two final exams/exits. If the student fails to make a passing grade on the first or second attempt of the final exam/exit they will be given an opportunity for a retake for the third time, with the date and time TBD. If after the third 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 = 91.5 - 100
B = 82.5 - 91.4
C = 75 - less than 82.4
F = less than 75.0
A grade of "D" is NOT possible in this course.
You alone are responsible for your final semester grade. The instructor will not round final grades up to increase your letter grade.
There is no extra credit available for this course. All grades are important, I encourage each student to put forth extra effort from the start of any course.
All four major exams are scheduled to be completed on campus. The exit/final exam must be taken on campus.
Any scheduled unit exams not completed at the scheduled time or place is considered late. Late graded activities can be completed, with only 80% (partial credit) of the original score within the first 24 hours. After 24 hours, a zero will be added into the gradebook. In the event that you will be missing a graded activity, you need to set up with the instructor in advance (emailing 1-2 hours prior is not considered advance notice) to complete the graded activity with 24 hours. If Exit exam and time is missed, arrangements will have to be set up on a case by case basis.
*Partial credit refers to 80% of the original maximum point value.
For example, if a student takes a 100-point unit examination at an unscheduled time or late due to an absence. If the score is 90% on the make-up exam, a 72% (90 x.80=72) will be recorded in the grade book.
In the case of extreme circumstances, the instructor can consider elimination of the 20% reduction or 24-hour requirement if prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
Any scored activity not completed in accordance with these policies shall be scored as ZERO credit and will be averaged as such into the final course grade.
Note: Because grades on exams (categories) are skewed to the low end due to the level of difficulty of the exams, 10% will be added to your exam (category) average prior to the exit exam. This addition in no way changes the fact that you have one attempt to pass the four exams (categories) with a 75.00 or higher. The 10% will not be added to the exit exam, just the first 4 exams average. If a student does not have an average of 75.00 or higher on the unit exam average after the 10% addition, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be used to help the student raise his or her grade to a 75.00 prior to the exit exam.
Corectec Lessons, Exercises and Quizzes (no graded in gradebook):
Patient Care: 3; Safety: 4; Image Production: 4; Procedures: 4
You will need to review the lesson and score at least an 80% or higher on the exercise before moving onto the quiz for that section. All of the Corectec exercises and quizzes for the (4) specific sections must be completed with an 80% or higher before taking the specific (4) unit exams for the student to be eligible for the unit exam(s).
Do not take any of the (4) Practice ARRT Exams until the assigned day and time. We will take these all as a group during class.
Instructor Worksheets and Nongraded Quizzes:
Along with the above Corectec work, to be eligible for the (4) individual unit exams, you must complete 100% of the worksheets and quizzes (both in-class and out of class) prior to the unit exam date/time. If worksheets and quizzes are not completed prior to the unit exam/date time, the student is not eligible to take the unit exam on the scheduled date/time, which in turn would mean the exam will be submitted late.
The worksheets and quizzes (both Corectec and from instructor) do not count toward your final grade in this course, but completion will allow you to be eligible to take the individual unit exams on the scheduled date/time.
If for any reason the student does not complete the Corectec unit specific exercises and quizzes with an 80% or higher and 100% of the instructor worksheets and quizzes, the student will not be able to take the unit exam at the scheduled date/time. If the exam is not taken at the scheduled date/time, it is considered late and the 20% grade reduction will apply. If the unit exam is not completed within one week of the missed date, a zero will be added to the gradebook.
Classroom Preparedness:
8:30 am-10:00 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays does not allow for adequate time for an in-depth review for all of the material covered in the Radiography program. Therefore, you will need to plan on adequate out of class time preparation and study to be ready for both class time, unit exams and final exit exam. During class time, the instructor will help support review and assist as needed with worksheets and quizzes.
Radiography Program Tutoring Policy
Mandatory tutoring (may be in the form of class remediation, post exam worksheets, a personal meeting with the instructor, or other as deemed necessary) is required if a student scores below 75 on a major exam in the course. It is the responsibility of the student to complete/attend a tutoring session or activity before the next exam. Students who fail to attend tutoring will not be allowed to take the next test until remediation is done.
Remote testing rules (only used in extreme situations in RADR 2235):
1. During the pre-exam portion, students are required to take a student photo, show valid photo ID, and preform a complete environment scan with the detachable web cam. Any approved blank scratch page or standard calculator (nonscientific) must be shown on pre-exam scan. After the complete environment scan, you should properly place the detachable web cam. A properly placed web cam should be at about a 45° angle You will also need sufficient lighting during the pre-exam and exam portions and the microphone must be turned on and recording.
A. Approved scratch paper: (1) 8.5 x 11 dry erase sheet that is supplied by the instructor (if you are supplied with the dry erase sheet, that is the method you should utilize) or (2) blank piece of paper (can only be utilized if a dry erase sheet is not supplied by the instructor) that is no larger than 8.5 x 11, if utilizing this type of scratch paper, it must be torn up or cut up in view of the instructor after completing the exam and prior to the video being terminated.
B. Approved calculator: standard nonscientific calculator or the enabled standard calculator in Respondus Lockdown browser.
2. No smart technology allowed in the same room, other than the computer on which you are testing. (no tablets, smart watches, etc). If a calculator is required, you can utilize a basic calculator and have a blank piece of scratch paper that is no larger than 8.5 x 11.
3. You may not leave the room for any reason during the exam, plan accordingly for this.
4. If you are booted off the exam, you may retrieve your phone because you must take a screen shot of what it shows when it boots you off and send it to the instructor immediately.
5. If you are booted off, you must immediately attempt to log back in to the exam.
6. No two students (or more) may test in the same room at the same time. Each student should be alone while testing.
Failure to comply with any of the above rules will result in a 10 point reduction in the test grade for EACH infraction. For example, if you get booted off and wait 30 minutes to log back in (which the instructor can monitor) and you do not take a screen shot and send it to the instructor, that will result in a 20 point reduction of your test grade. If you are sick and think you may need to leave to go to the restroom, do NOT begin the exam. Contact the instructor to work out a different time to take the exam.
Any student who thinks that a penalty was misapplied can request that the penalty be reviewed according to the grievance procedure.
Regular and punctual attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class. All exams (unit, Corectec, and exit(s)) are scheduled to be completed on campus/in person. ARRT application is required to be completed on campus during class time. The student is responsible for any missed information from any missed classes.
RADR 2235 Radiographic Seminar; Spring 2024; Tuesday & Thursday; 8:30 am-10:00 am
Week Lecture/Exams
Week 1: Syllabus; Register/Orientation for Corectec Review ($80); Start Corectec Patient Care Modules (Exercises and Quizzes); Patient Care Review; Start Texas Medical Board (TMB) licensing process (on your own)
Week 2: Patient Care Review; 1/25/2024-If you have not paid for Corectec Review, you will not be able to attend clinicals starting 1/26/2024 until you have registered (see Clinical Handbook for ramifications due to clinical absences); no later than 1/25/2024, you must provide instructor with proof that you have started your TMB application process (unless you have made prior arrangements with the instructor); If proof is not given to the instructor, you will not be able to attend clinicals starting 1/26/2024 until proof is submitted to the instructor (see Clinical Handbook for ramifications due to clinical absences); Corectec Practice ARRT Exam 1 (Thursday 1/25/2024-in class)
Week 3: Patient Care Unit Exam
Week 4: Safety Review
Week 5: Safety Review
Week 6: Safety Unit Exam
Week 7: Corectec Practice ARRT Exam 2 (Tuesday 2/27/2024-in class); Image Production Review
Week 8: 3/7/2024-Complete ARRT Application in-class (since we will be completing an online application you will pay directly to ARRT); If the above is not completed by 3/8/2024, you will not be able to attend clinicals starting 3/18/2024 until the application is completed (see Clinical Handbook for ramifications due to clinical absences); Image Production Review
Spring Break
Week 9: Image Production Review
Week 10: Image Production Unit Exam
Week 11: Corectec Practice ARRT Exam 3 (Tuesday 4/2/2024-in class); Procedures Review
Week 12: Procedures Review
Week 13: Procedures Review; Corectec Practice ARRT Exam 4 (Thursday 4/18/2024-in class)
Week 14: Procedures Unit Exam
Week 15: Final Preparation for Exit
Week 16: Exit Exam 1 Tuesday 5/7/2024 & Exit Exam 2 Thursday 5/9/2024 (times to be announced)
**Note: Lecture content and exam dates are subject to change
DISCLAIMER
Serious effort and consideration were used in developing this syllabus, course outline, and calendar. While the syllabus is considered an education contract between the instructor and student, unforeseen events may require a change (e.g. a change in schedule). Every effort will be made NOT to change policy that affects the calculation of a final grade. However, the instructor reserves the right to make other changes deemed necessary to best fulfill the course goals and objectives. Students registered for this course will be made aware of any such change in a timely fashion using reasonable means.
Also, the instructor reserves the right to make an exception for any student who has the misfortune to encounter a severe illness, accident, or other serious event that causes excessive course disruption. Any such exception will be made on an individual basis and will not be grounds for setting a precedent.
WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES: Please refer to the Amarillo College Catalog for more information.
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