Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division for Health & Human Services
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: RAD 223
COURSE TITLE: Radiography Clinical V
DATE PREPARED: October 10, 2007
DATE REVISED: March 16, 2011
PCS/CIP/ID NO: 1.2-510907
IAI NO.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: June 2012
CREDIT HOURS: 2
CONTACT HOURS: 10
LECTURE HOURS: 0
LABORATORY: 10
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include Prerequisites):
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 101, RAD 211, RAD 213, RAD 214, and RAD 215 with a
grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in RAD 234. This course provides clinical
opportunities for practical experience in applying theories, knowledge and skills presented in all
previous RAD courses. Students will assist patients and perform all routine radiographic
procedures. Students continue to assume greater responsibility during radiographic exams,
continue competency testing and document progress towards mastery of clinical practice under
primarily indirect supervision of an ARRT-registered radiographer.
TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS:
Frank, E., Long, B., & Smith, B. (2012). Merrill's atlas of radiographic positions and
radiographic procedures (12th ed.). Volumes 1-3. St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
Frank, E., Long, B., Smith, B., & Rollins, J. (2012). Workbook for Merrill's atlas of
radiographic positions and radiographic procedures (12th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFER:
RAD 223 was designed to meet the specific needs of an Associate of Applied Science degree or
certificate program and not necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the Illinois
Articulation Initiative. This course may transfer to various institutions in a variety of ways.
Please see an academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer options.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes):
Course Outcomes
General
Education
Outcomes
Range of
Assessment Methods
1.
Perform imaging procedures under the
appropriate level of supervision after
competency has been demonstrated in lab.
2.
Adapt procedures and provide patientcentered clinically effective care for all
patients regardless of age, gender, disability,
special needs, ethnicity or culture.
3.
Use appropriate and effective written, oral
and nonverbal communication with patients,
the public and members of the health care
team in the clinical setting.
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
- Competency
-Clinical Evaluation
4.
Integrate appropriate personal and
professional values into clinical practice.
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
-Clinical Evaluation
5.
Differentiate between emergency and nonemergency procedures and respond
appropriately.
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
-Clinical Evaluation
6.
Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and
sterile technique in radiographic procedures.
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
-Clinical Evaluation
7.
Examine radiographic procedure orders for
accuracy.
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
-Clinical Evaluation
8.
Maintain patient confidentiality standards and
meet Health Insurance Portability and
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
- Competency
-Clinical Evaluation
Accountability Act
(HIPAA) requirements.
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
- Competency
-Clinical Evaluation
DI2
CT2
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
-Clinical Evaluation
Course Outcomes
9.
Use appropriate safety principles when
transferring, positioning and immobilizing
patients.
10.
Analyze the patient’s abilities and devise
methods to safely complete the radiographic
procedure and obtain an image that meets the
evaluation criteria.
11.
Select technical factors and methods to
produce quality diagnostic images with the
lowest radiation exposure possible to the
patient, staff, and self.
12.
Critique images of all radiographic
procedures and determine corrective
measures needed to improve inadequate
images.
General
Education
Outcomes
Range of
Assessment Methods
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
-Clinical Evaluation
PS2
CT1
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
-Clinical Evaluation
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
- Competency
-Clinical Evaluation
CT3
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
- Competency
-Clinical Evaluation
13.
Adhere to national, institutional and
departmental standards, policies and
procedures regarding care of patients,
providing radiologic procedures and reducing
medical errors.
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
- Competency
-Clinical Evaluation
14.
Demonstrate continued proficiency on
procedures.
-Proficiency (ReCompetency)
15.
Accurately maintain all clinical records.
-Clinical Practice/Area
Objectives
-Clinical Experience
Logbook
-Instructor Records
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
Rotations
1. General Radiography
2. Fluoroscopy
3. Mobile Radiography
4. Evenings
5. Weekend
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Students must achieve a "C" grade or better for satisfactory completion of a radiography course
taken at Heartland Community College. The grading system will be as follows:
A
B
C
F
=
=
=
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93 - 100%
84 - 92%
75 - 83%
Below 75%
Course Grade consists of:
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Task & Area Objectives
Competencies
Participation
Record maintenance
25%
65%
5%
5%
Clinical competency performance is evaluated by clinical instructors (CI). Written area
objectives are completed by the student and approved by a CI. Clinical competency grades will
consist of satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). Students MUST pass both the theory and
lab/clinical portion of the course. If a student passes the theory portion with a 75% or better but
performance is unsatisfactory in the lab/clinical area, the student will receive an "F” for the
course. If the student's performance in the clinical area is satisfactory but theory average is less
than 75%, the student will receive an "F" for the course. Clinical evaluations are completed by
the head clinical instructors and reviewed with student. Clinical evaluations are Pass / Fail. If the
clinical evaluation is failed the course is failed.
Clarification:
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Students must accurately maintain all clinical records. This includes recording
procedures practiced or observed in their “Clinical Experience Logbook,” completing and
turning in clinical objectives and time sheets on time, and changing radiation badges on
specified dates
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Specific procedures are designated by the ARRT as “mandatory” or “elective”
competencies. The student must complete a set number of each before taking his/her
certification examination.
Students are required to do Proficiencies (Re-competency) on procedures they have
passed competency on to demonstrate a continuance of proficiency throughout the
program.
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Documentation of clinical practice, clinical proficiency, and clinical time is to be submitted.
All papers must be legible. If writing, the student needs to write in black ink.