Date approved or revised 08/21/13
Angelina College
Health Careers Division
RADR 1201-Introduction to Radiography
Tentative General Syllabus
I.
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. Course Description:
RADR 1201. Introduction To Radiography – Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer. An
overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical
terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the profession and
the health care system. Two credit hours. Thirty-two classroom hours. Prerequisite: RADR 1202 and
RADR 1203. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will define basic medical terms; identify ethical
and legal standards; explain basic radiation protection practices; and relate the role of radiography to
health care.
B. Intended Audience:
Fall Semester, first year of the curriculum, accepted status.
C. Instructor:
Name: Bridgett Geist
Office Location: HCII #129
Office Hours: Wednesday 11am-noon & 1pm-2pm, Friday 8:30am-11:30am . Others by appointment.
Phone: 936-633-5415 or 936-633-5267
E-mail Address: bgeist@angelina.edu
II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A. Core Objectives – (Basic Intellectual Competencies-Tentative)
1. Critical Thinking Skills: Includes creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and
synthesis of information.
2. Communication Skills: Includes effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through
written, oral, and visual communication.
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Includes the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or
observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
4. Teamwork: Includes the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to
support a shared purpose or goal.
5. Personal Responsibility: Includes the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical
decision making.
6. Social Responsibility: Includes intercultural competence, knowledge, and civic responsibility, and the
ability to engage in regional, national, and global communities.
Students are encouraged to review the following information in Blackboard:
Critical Thinking—Supplemental Unit for Critical Thinking 1.1
B. Course Learning Outcomes for all Sections –. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will
define basic medical terms; identify ethical and legal standards; explain basic radiation protection practices;
and relate the role of radiography to health care.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
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Identify other health science professions that participate in the patient’s total health care.
Describe the relationship of these health care workers to the integrated care of patients.
Identify various settings involved in the delivery of health care.
Discuss the reimbursement/payment options for health care services.
Discuss the role and value of a mission statement to the operation of an institution.
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Discuss the relationship between institutional administrative personnel and radiology
services.
Describe relationships and interdependencies of departments within a health care
institution.
Identify and discuss the responsibilities and relationships of all personnel in the radiology
department.
Explain patient services available in the radiology department.
Differentiate between programmatic and institutional accreditation.
Define accreditation, credentialing, certification, registration, licensure and regulations.
Explain the purposes of accreditation and certification and identify the agencies involved.
Discuss the general employment outlook for the graduate radiographer.
Discuss career advancement and opportunities for the radiographer.
Identify the benefits of continuing education as related to improved patient care and professional
enhancement.
Distinguish between the chemical, generic and trade names for select drugs.
Explain the effects of select drugs on imaging procedures.
Identify and describe the routes of drug administration.
Discuss the purposes and advantages of intravenous drug administration over other routes.
Discuss the various elements of initiating and discontinuing intravenous drug therapy.
Interpret medical abbreviations and symbols.
Define radiation science terms.
Describe the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) concept.
Define the categories of contrast agents and give specific examples for each category.
Differentiate between culture and ethnicity.
Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
Demonstrate correct principles of body mechanics applicable to patient care.
Demonstrate techniques for specific types of patient transfer.
Explain the purpose, legal considerations, and procedures for incident reporting.
Describe the symptoms and medical interventions for a patient with a contrast agent
reaction.
III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES:
A. Assessments for the Core Objectives – N/A
1. Critical Thinking Skills –– N/A
2. Communication Skills –N/A
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills –N/A
4. Teamwork–N/A
5. Personal Responsibility – An embedded test question will evaluate this area.
6. Social Responsibility – N/A
B. Assessments for Course Learning Outcomes – Assessment for Course Learning Outcomes will be
accomplished with two(2) unit exams, one(1) comprehensive final exam.
C. Assessments for the Course Objectives for all sections –
Foundation Skills
Required readings
Written Assignments
Oral presentations/discussions
Apply critical thinking to situations
and questions presented
Follow Oral and written instructions
Mathematical calculations
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Workplace Competencies
Reading patient requisitions/reports
Written patient histories
Communication/collaboration with
patients, physicians, & staff
Demonstrated clinical competency
Computer usage
IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
A. Methodologies common to all sectionsMethodologies utilized in this course include familiarization with examinations, procedures, image
evaluation, and equipment which will occur through explanation, observation, demonstration, guided
practice, and evaluation.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbooks and Recommended Readings, Materials and Equipment –
Bontrager, K. ..... Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 8th Ed.
Adler, Arlene/Carlton,Richard. ..... Introduction To Radiologic Sciences and Patient Care, 5th Ed.
Torres, Lillian S…. Patient Care in Imaging Technology, 7th Ed.
Radiography Faculty,..... Angelina College Radiography Program Handbook
Web site: www.thevirtualheart.org
Assignments –
Students will be given written and/or laboratory assignments throughout the semester which will correlate
with the criterion objectives.
B. Course Policies--This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the Angelina
College Handbook.
1. Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class,
you should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must
self-identify as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do
so. To report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, you should contact Dr. Patricia
McKenzie, Administration Building, Room 105 or 936-633-5201.
Angelina College admits students without regard for race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, religion, or
disability. Inquiries concerning sex equity, disability or age should be directed to Dr. Patricia McKenzie at
(936) 633-5201, Angelina College Administration building, Room A105.
Angelina College is a TOBACCO FREE campus. Use of tobacco products is limited to the
student’s vehicle.
2. Attendance—Attendance is required as per Angelina College Policy and will be recorded every day.
Any student with three (3) consecutive absences or four (4) cumulative absences may be dropped from the
class. Records will be turned in to the academic dean at the end of the semester. Do not assume that
non-attendance in class will always result in an instructor drop. You must officially drop a class or risk
receiving an F. This is official Angelina College Policy.
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3. Additional Policies Established by the Instructor
Attendance – The course instructor will follow the attendance policies adopted by Angelina College.
Didactic absences: The established and published class times are to be observed. Students
entering the classroom eight minutes after the scheduled class start time will be counted absent.
Three consecutive or four cumulative absences will result in the student being dropped from the
course. Only one readmission will be granted by the instructor of the course.
Didactic course absences. Due to program didactic course material being covered at a rapid pace,
students are expected to attend class regularly. The radiography program will follow the established
College General Bulletin and Radiography Program Handbook policies regarding didactic course
absences.
1. If a student has three (3) consecutive or four (4) cumulative didactic course day absences, they will
be dropped from the course and the instructor of record will allow one (1) readmission to the course
for the student.
2. If a student is habitually absent from a radiography didactic course, the instructor of record will
deduct:
5% from the final course average for the fifth (5) absence.
An additional 10% from the final course average for the sixth (6) absence for a total of 15%.
An additional 15% from the final course average for the seventh (7) absence for a total of 30%.
NOTE: Students missing a total of seven (7) classes from a didactic course will be unable
to pass the class with the deduction of 30% from the final course grade. The passing score
for a radiography course is 75 in each program course.
**Some radiography courses are taught one day a week with the class day equating to two
(2) didactic course days.**
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: It is important to maintain a quiet learning environment for your other
classmates. Cell phones and pagers are not allowed to be turned on in the classroom during
scheduled class time. All books, backpacks, and personal items must be taken to the front of the
classroom before each exam. No voice or photo recording devices are allowed unless instructor
permits.
Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor – All exams (and written assignments)
become the property of the Angelina College Radiography Program.
VI.
COURSE OUTLINE: Description of the Course Activities including due dates, schedules, and
Deadlines.
A. Required Content/ Topics –
Days 1 - 6 lectures are located in the required text ...........Introduction To Radiologic
Sciences and Patient Care, Arlene Adler/Richard Carlton, 5th Ed.
Day 8 lectures are located in the second required text............Textbook of Radiographic
Positioning and Related Anatomy, Bontrager, K. 8th Ed.
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The student will demonstrate an understanding of:
Day 1 Introductions, Course Syllabus, Program Forms
Day 2 Educational Survival Skills (Ch. 3)
Introduction to Clinical Education (Ch. 5)
Radiology Administration (Ch.6)
Human Diversity (Ch. 10)
Day 3 Program Handbook
***Students must print the Radiography Handbook off the net.***
Introduction to Imaging & Radiologic Sciences (Ch. 1)
Professional Organizations (Ch. 2) & Appendix B ***Ends Info for Exam 1****______
Professional Ethics (Ch.22)
The ARRT Code of Ethics (Appendix D)
The Patient Care Partnership: Understanding Expectations, Rights, and Responsibilities
(Appendix E)
Practice Standards for Radiography (Appendix A)
Day 4 Exam 1: Ch. 1-3, 5, 6, 10, & Appendix B & Program Handbook
Ch. 8 & 9 lecture begins after review of exam 1
Day 5 Vital Signs Demonstration/Practice
Transport Lab
Day 6 Health Records and Health Information Management (Ch.23)
Medical Law (Ch.24)
Video Critique—The Doctor
Day 7 Clinical Visitation - Lufkin & Nacogdoches Facilities
Day 8 Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Upper Gastrointestinal and Urinary System:
Ch. 12 & 13 in Bontrager. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Upper & Lower
Gastrointestinal System (including the Small Bowel). Ch. 14 in Bontrager. Urinary System
******BE Tipping Demo/Practice******
Day 9 Vital Signs Practice & Virtual Heart Website & Luncheon with 2nd year students
Day 10 Exam 2 Chapters: 8, 9, 22-24, Appendix: A, D, & E (Adler & Carlton), Ch. 12,
13, & 14 (Bontrager)
Vital Signs Check-off
Radiographic Equipment Lab
B. Additional Content –
SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCES
Ballenger,Thomas. Merrill's Atlas of Roentgenographic Positions and Standard
Radiologic Procedures, Vol. I & II
Power Point Slides (Developed by Angelina College Radiography Program)
Smarthinking uploaded on BlackBoard—General Tutoring available for students’ use
COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION SOFTWARE AVAILABLE:
Corectec's Radiographic Procedures Challenge
Department Holding
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VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria
The grading policy for this course is based upon:
Lecture: Four written examinations/assignments and a video critique.
Exam I…………………………………………………………………………………………... 25%
Exam II………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25%
Exam III (Handbook Printed Copy)……………………………………………………………10%
Video Critique…………………………………………………………………………………...10%
Final Exam……………………………………………………………………………………….30%
TOTAL GRADE
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100 %
B. Determination of Grade
The alphabetic grading for this course is as follows: A = 92 -100, B = 83 - 91
C = 75 - 82, D = 70 - 75, F = 69 & below
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: One or more of the following methods will be employed:
Lecture
Discussion
Programmed Instruction
Demonstration
Performance Evaluation
Computer Assisted Instruction
Audio-visual aids
Individualized Instruction (as needed)
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
1. Lecture: Two (2) written unit/handbook exams
Printed Handbook Assignment
One (1) written comprehensive final exam
One (1) written video critique assignment
VIII. SYLLABUS MODIFICATION:
The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing the class in
advance as to the changes being made.
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Addendum
CLASS CALENDAR/ASSIGNMENTS
DAY DATE
Reading Assignment
INSTRUCTION
EVALUATION
1
9/03
Introductions, Course Syllabus
Program Forms
Lecture/Discussion
N/A
2
9/05
Ch. 3, 5, 6, 10
Adler/Carlton
Lecture/Discussion
N/A
3
9/10
Program Handbook
Lecture/Discussion
N/A
Ch. 1, 2, Appendix B
Adler/Carlton______________________________________________________
Ch. 22, Appendix A, D, & E (this chapter is on exam 2)
4
9/12
Exam 1
Ch. 8 & 9 after exam
Exam 1 (Ch. 1-3, 5, 6, 10, & Appen. B) &
Program Handbook
Lecture/Discussion
5
9/17
Vital Signs Lab/Practice
Transport Lab
Demonstration
& Lab
N/A
6
9/19
Ch. 23, 24 Adler/Carlton
Video Critique
Lecture/Discussion
The Doctor
N/A
Written Critique
7
9/24
Clinical Visitation
**Appropriate Dress Required!
**Refer to your Agenda**
Lufkin Memorial
Woodland Heights
Nac. Memorial
Nac. Med. Ctr.
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
8
9/26
Lecture/Demonstration
N/A
Lecture/Practice
N/A
Ch. 12, Ch 13, & 14
Bontrager
BE Tipping Demo/Lab
9
10/01
Vital Signs Practice & The Virtual Heart Website
Lunch—2nd Year Students & sharing of clinical experiences.
10
10/03
Exam 2:
11
10/08
First clinical day
Ch. 8, 9, 22-24, Appendix: A, D, & E (Adler & Carlton)
Ch. 12, 13, & 14 (Bontrager)
Vital Signs Check-off
Radiographic Equipment Lab
Demonstration/Practice
Exam II
8:00am
****Proof of CPR Certification and Immunization is required before clinical attendance will be
granted.
12
12/12
Final Exam Review
AC Campus Room 130
1:00 pm
13
12/17
Final Exam
AC Campus Room 120
8:00 am
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INSTRUCTOR'S POLICY
It is the policy of the instructor that the student be responsible for knowing and understanding the information
contained in the AC Student & Program Handbooks. The student is advised to carefully and thoroughly read the
handbooks and to review them periodically. Students having any questions regarding rules, requirements, or
policies as stated in the handbooks should contact their clinical instructor for clarification.
1.
If a student is absent the day of a scheduled Unit Examination, the course instructor reserves the
right to give an essay make-up examination.
2.
The established and published class times will be observed. Students arriving late disrupt others
who arrive on time. Roll will be taken at the beginning of the class period and absences will be
recorded at 8:08am. Please refer to the college general bulletin and the AC Radiography
Handbook regarding tardy and absence policies.
3.
According to the college handbook, academic dishonesty to include, but not limited to, cheating,
plagiarism, and collusion will not be tolerated. Violation of this policy will result in a grade of zero
on the assignment in question.
4.
Information contained in this syllabus may be altered by the course instructor with proper student
notice.
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