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Monroe Technology Center
Home of the Loudoun Governor’s Career and Technical Academy
STEM Course Syllabus for:
Radiologic Technology I
Teacher
Availability
Terri Settle, RT(R), MBA, MEd
E-Mail
terri.settle@lcps.org
Office hours by appointment (571) 291-0053
Virtual Office Hours via email and phone: Wed., Thur., Fri 830-930AM
Course Description:
The course will inform students early in their study of what they can expect from a career in radiologic technology,
requirements for certification, options for advancement, and what will be required of them as an allied healthcare worker.
The student will develop an understanding of the radiographer as a central member of the health care team and an
invaluable assistant to the radiologist.
The student will expand the medical terminology acquired in Health & Medical Sciences as it relates to radiology. This
second year curriculum is designed to prepare the student to understand the anatomy and physiology assessed in
diagnostic images of the human body through the safe application of ionizing radiation.
Additional, topics of study will include the history of the radiological profession, medical ethics, concepts of imaging,
radiobiology, radiation protection, and the future of radiologic technology careers. Students will have the opportunity to
shadow in professional settings.
Understanding of the material will be developed through the use of lectures, group discussions, collaborative games and
projects, coloring activities, review of actual radiographic examinations, and visits to imaging facilities.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Health and Medical Science
Requirements:
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Must follow professional dress code to include scrubs and closed toe shoes. One set of scrubs will be provided
and additional sets are available for purchase. When in the clinical setting, you must wear your lab coat.
Students are required to complete 10 hours of community service per marking period, for a total of 40 per year.
Bonus credit will be provided for those hours of volunteer service which you served over the summer if they are
documented. You may elect which marking period to which this credit is to be applied. The service hours should
be spent with a health and/or human service related organization. Documentation of the community service hours
must be verified by an organization official and must be submitted prior to the end of each marking period.
Current immunization records on file, 2 step PPD test, and a flu shot.
Activity fee: $25
Additional Scrub sets may be purchased for a fee of approximately $35
Text(s):
Gurley, L.T. & W.J. Callaway (2007). Introduction to Radiologic Technology, 6th Ed. St Louis, MO.: Elsevier.
Marieb, E.N. (2010).Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Ed. San Francisco: Pearson Education.
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Grading:
Grading will follow the policy of Loudoun County Public Schools.
A+
A
AB+
B
BF
98 – 100
93 – 97
92 - 90
89 – 87
86 – 83
82 - 80
59 – 0
C+
C
CD+
D
D-
79 – 77
76– 73
72 – 70
69 – 67
66 – 63
62 - 60
Assessments:
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Written, oral and performance assessments of both a formative and a summative nature
will be given throughout each unit and at the conclusion of each unit of study.
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Assessments will consist of: quizzes, objective tests, performance skills assessments, &
individual & group projects
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Attendance:
Strive to be present for class as successful education, like employment, requires regular effort.
It is recognized that life happens and you will miss class. Given this, here are a couple of suggestions:
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If you plan an absence in advance, I will work with you via email for assignments.
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Upon return from absence, the student is responsible to initiate immediate action to make up the work. Upon such
request of the student, the teacher is responsible to provide assignments, tests, and other work that must be
made up and to inform the student clearly when make-up work for which grades will be given is due.
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If you are absent the day a project is due it is due on the day that you return.
It is expected that:
Students will adhere to all policies of LCPS.
Students will act & transition in a professional manner in class & clinical sites.
Students will refrain from cell phone or iPod use during group instruction periods as they are a distraction.
Students will seek permission to leave the classroom and strive to minimize such visits by utilizing time in the
mornings and during lunch at MTC.
Students will not interpret others. It is impossible to effectively listen to more than one person at a time.
Students will assist with organization & cleanliness of our workspace and classroom; this is everyone’s responsibility.
We will all listen to others; be empathic to their concerns; strive for excellence.
Let’s have a great year together and a great time!
As iron sharpens iron; one mind sharpens another. (Charles Stanley)
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Course Objectives
For a detailed description of each of the following objectives, you may consult the Virginia CTE Resources web site via the
link below:
http://cteresource.org/verso2/framework/tasklist/health_and_medical_sciences/radiologic_technology/2011/8375
If the electronic version is not available, a paper version will be supplied upon request.
Upon course completion, the student will be able to:
1. Trace the historical development of medicine, and specifically radiology, including significant developments and
contributors with a focus on both health and disease.
2. Identify significant professional organizations for medical imaging, hospital accreditation, educational accreditation
and individual certification, registration, & licensure.
3. Recognize and apply basic radiological medical terminology
4. Describe current career outlook and growth opportunities for radiologic technologists and other imaging modality
technologists
5. Identify various imaging modalities and their functions
6. Identify basic imaging equipment and the function of each
7. Describe radiation protection measures and monitoring procedures for both the technologist and the patient.
8. Describe the essential elements of patient/technologist interaction
9. Describe effective communication skills for diverse populations of all ages
10. Identify structures and function, as it relates to medical imaging for each of the following body systems: skeletal,
muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, urinary, digestive, and endocrine.
11. For each body system, identify the most common pathologies diagnosed through medical imaging
12. Demonstrate critical thinking skills as they apply to healthcare situations
13. Explain ethical issues related to radiologic technology practice
14. Explain legal issues governing radiologic technology practice
15. Explain the importance of HIPAA
16. Describe the involvement of various government agencies on the delivery of medical imaging healthcare
17. Research career opportunities and the education, credentials and responsibilities associated with each area
18. Describe the organization and operation of a radiology department
19. Explain quality assurance and its significance in radiology departments to include contemporary impacts on
healthcare.
20. Describe the basic functioning of the human cell and the impact of radiation upon its functioning
21. Describe basic radiation protection procedures for the medical imaging worker and his patient to include an
understanding of ALARA.
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