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RAD 101 – Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care
Course Syllabus
CRN 31016
WINTER 2010
Jan Martin MA., R.T.R. (ARRT)
Office Location: 322
(912)871-1647
jmartin@ogeecheetech.edu or ANGEL email system
Office Hours: By Appointment
CLASS ROOM- Room 334
DAY AND TIME- Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The content of this course provides the student with an overview of radiography and patient
care. Students will be oriented to the radiographic profession as a whole. Emphasis will be
placed on patient care with consideration of both physical and psychological conditions. This
course is also designed to promote better understanding of patients, the patients’ families, and
professional peers through comparison of diverse populations based on their value system,
cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles, socioeconomic influences, health risks,
and life stages. Understanding human diversity assists the student in providing better patient
care. Topics include: ethics, medical and legal considerations, the “Right to Know Law,”
professionalism, basic principles of exposure, equipment introduction, healthcare delivery
systems, hospital and departmental organization, hospital and technical college affiliation, body
mechanics/transportation, medical emergencies, contrast agents, mobile procedures, patient
preparation, and death and dying.
COMPETENCY AREAS:
1. Ethics
2. Medical and Legal Considerations
3. “Right to Know Law”
4. Professionalism
5. Basic Principles of Radiation Protection
6. Basic Principles of Exposure
7. Equipment Introduction
8. Health Care Delivery Systems
9. Hospital and Departmental Organization
10. Hospital and Technical College Affiliation
11. Medical Emergencies
12. Pharmacology/Contrast Agents/Media
13. O/R and Mobile Procedures Patient Preparation
14. Death and Dying
15. Body Mechanics/Transportation
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the general concepts of ethics
2. Define terms and concepts pertaining to ethics
3. Explain the basic principles of medical ethics
4. Describe the Patient Bill of Rights
5. Identify and explain the principles of professional liability, negligence and professional
standards
6. Identify the concepts relating to patient consent
7. Identify the purpose of hospital and departmental policies concerning patient records,
patient information, documentation and reporting and confidentiality
8. Explain the “Right to Know Law”
9. Explain “informed consent”
10. Define terms relating to informed consent
11. Identify examination procedures utilizing informed consent
12. Discuss the general employment outlook and economic return for the Imaging Sciences
13. Discuss employment and career advancement opportunities for radiographers
14. Identify the potential benefits of participation in continuing education in terms of
improved patient care and career enhancement
15. Discuss mandatory continuing education licensure requirements by the ARRT
16. Define the terms accreditation, certification, licensure and registration
17. Identify accrediting agencies
18. Describe how the essential requirements and guidelines (JRCERT Standards) of
accrediting agencies for radiography programs relate to the content of accredited
educational programs
19. Explain the difference between the accreditation and credentialing process
20. Identify national, state and district level professional organizations for radiographers
21. Describe the purpose, function, and activities of professional organizations for
radiographers
22. Explain the purpose and discuss the principles of radiation protection as it relates to
patients and personnel
23. Describe the student radiographer’s responsibilities for radiation protection
24. Identify personal radiation monitoring devices
25. Describe the advantage and disadvantage of each type of personnel radiation monitors
26. Interpret the contents of a periodic personnel exposure report
27. Identify the basic responsibilities of student radiographers to the patient
28. Identify concepts and terms relating to exposure and control factors, such asa density,
contrast, exposure equations, directional terms, and critique points of radiographs
29. Describe the relationship between control factors and exposure factors
30. Identify basic preparatory and examination procedures
31. Identify basic radiographic fluoroscopic equipment
32. Identify basic components of automatic processors
33. Identify basic radiographic accessories such as calipers, cushions, screens, films, grids
and other accessories
34. Identify the early pioneers of radiography and their contributions
35. Describe what x-radiation is and how it is produced
36. Describe each of the radiological modalities such as CT, Interventional Radiography,
Nuclear Medicine, magnetic Resonance Imaging, Sonography, Radiation Therapy and
Mammography
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37. Explain the function of other (non-radiographic) health care components, such as
medical laboratory, physical and respiratory therapy, transcripts and medical records
38. Discuss the philosophy and mission of the hospital
39. Identify key hospital administrative personnel
40. Discuss the relationship between key administrative personnel and the radiology
department
41. Describe the relationship and interdependencies of departments within the hospital
42. Identify key personnel in the radiology department
43. Discuss the function of key personnel in the radiology department
44. Explain patient services available in the radiology department
45. Discuss the educational opportunities available in the radiology department
46. Describe the chain of command for hospital administration and the radiology
department
47. Describe the chain of command for the sponsoring organization (technical college)
48. Identify symptoms which manifest the following conditions: cardiac arrest, anaphylactic
shock, convulsion, seizure, hemorrhage, apnea, vomiting, aspiration, fractures and
diabetic coma/insulin reaction
49. Discuss acute care procedures for cardiac arrest, anaphylactic shock, convulsion, seizure,
hemorrhage, apnea, vomiting, aspiration, fractures and diabetic coma/insulin reaction
50. Discuss the use of medical emergency equipment and supplies
51. Given a simulated patient and conditions, demonstrate the use of oxygen equipment
52. Discuss the theory and practice of administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or
intravenous medications
53. Define the categories of contrast media
54. List specific examples of each contrast agent category
55. Discuss the pharmacology of barium and iodine compounds with regards to patient
history/allergy, patient precautions, patient reactions, technical composition and
emergency care
56. Describe administration methods and techniques for each type of contrast agent
57. Review laboratory data relative to contrast media administration
58. Demonstrate methods of preparing patients for routine radiographic examinations
59. Identify proper aseptic techniques where required for surgical and mobile radiographic
procedures
60. Describe the special needs of the terminally ill or the grieving patient in terms of
radiographic imaging
61. Define advance directives and differentiate between various types of advance directive
documents
62. Define the terms associated with body mechanics
63. Describe the cause, signs, symptoms, and treatment of orthostatic hypotension
64. Describe the basic principles of proper lifting and transfer techniques
65. Identify five standard patient positions
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PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITES: AHS 101, AHS 104
CONTACT HOURS: 40 class hours and 20 lab hours per quarter
CREDIT HOURS: 5
REQUIRED TEXT: Arlene M. Adler and Richard R. Carlton. Introduction to Radiography and
Patient Care. W.B. Saunders Company. 4th Edition.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:
Scantrons, calculator, 3-ring binder, paper, pens, pencils, and a valid email address. Other
supplies might be needed for additional assignments. (jump drive, poster/display board)
DISTRIBUTION OF GRADES:
LECTURE TESTS 40%
HOMEWORK/QUIZZES
10%
TEACHING POSTER 10%
DIVERSITY RESEARCH PAPER 10%
FINAL
30%
GRADING SCALE:
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90 – 100
B 80 – 89
C 70 – 79 D 60 – 69 F
0 – 59
NOTE: EVEN THOUGH 70% IS GIVEN AS THE MINIMUM PASSING ACHIEVEMENT, ANY SCORE
LESS THAN 85% INDICATES THAT YOU REALLY HAVEN’T MASTERED THIS MATERIAL.
CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
All assigned text readings and homework assignments are to be completed prior to class. All
other assignments or learning activities are to be completed according to the class calendar.
Due dates on your calendar are considered to be the LAST day an assignment will be
accepted! Early submissions are welcomed. Please plan for emergencies as they do occur.
Failure to plan on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part!
Students are required to have valid and proper email addresses. There may be assignment
information that will be emailed to the class participants. Please see COMMUNICATION
section.
Tests will be scheduled throughout the quarter.
Students are allowed 50 minutes for each test. The classroom door will be locked at 9:00a.m.
on testing dates. Students may not be admitted into the class during a test.
Final exam is 2 hours in length – 100 questions. The door will be locked at 9:00 a.m.!
The grading scale will be followed according to school policy. Each student is expected to be
present on test days.
Only one make-up test will be allowed following the final. If you miss two or more tests
during the quarter, the grade for the tests missed will be zero (“0”)!
Pop quizzes and announced / online quizzes will be given throughout the quarter. Quizzes
cannot be made up; students absent on quiz days or failing to complete online quizzes will
receive a grade of “0” for that quiz.
There are several quizzes during the quarter that will be conducted online. You are held to
the same standard for online quizzes as you would be for in-class tests/quizzes. Students
found to be cheating during an online or in-class test /quiz will be given a grade of zero for
that assignment. Please refer to college and program policies and procedures regarding
dishonesty.
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COMMUNICATION:
Important communication about this course will be transmitted through the Ogeechee Tech
student e-mail system. Students should check their student e-mail accounts before each class in
order to receive the most up-to-the-minute information about classes and assignments.
Ogeechee Tech sends vital information about financial aid, registration, and college news
through the student e-mail system. Students should check their student e-mail accounts
periodically for this information.
Student e-mail accounts may be accessed through the college website, www.ogeecheetech.edu
under the Current Students tab.
STUDENT CONDUCT:
Please refer to the college catalog and student handbook for guidelines concerning student
conduct. http://www.ogeecheetech.edu/current_students/catalog_handbook.html. Failure to
comply with the course directives will result in your work ethics grade being lowered!
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Student should report to class, properly attired, this includes visibly worn current Student I.D.
All tardies and absences will be reflected in your Work Ethics Grade.
Class begins at 9:00 a.m. The classroom door will be locked at 9:00 a.m. on test dates.
Students may not be admitted into the room after testing has begun!
Quizzes or assignments CANNOT be made up due to a tardy or an absence!
IF ASSIGNMENTS ARE NOT TURNED IN ON THEIR DUE DATE YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF “0.”
Announced quizzes will occur during the quarter.
Any student absent on the date of an in-class quiz will receive a grade of “0.”
Absences over 10% will result in disciplinary action and /or possible dismissal from the course.
Please refer to your course syllabus.
OTC does not have an Attendance Appeal Policy!
Any student reporting to class under the influence of alcoholic beverages or mood/mind altering
drugs will be reported to the Dean for Academic Affairs and OTC administration.
The student must exhibit professional behavior at all times.
Insubordination WILL NOT be tolerated and disciplinary measures will be immediately enacted.
Any student caught cheating will be dropped from RAD 101 and the ISSA program! A
student dismissed for cheating or plagiarism will not be eligible for re-entry.
All routine appointments (doctors, lawyers, etc) must be scheduled before class hours.
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT EAT OR DRINK IN THE CLASSROOM. ANY DRINKS, TRASH,
ETC. LEFT ON THE TABLES MAY RESULT IN POINTS BEING DEDUCTED FROM YOUR GRADE!
THE CLASSROOM / LAB WILL BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE!!!!!
CELL PHONES & BEEPERS MUST BE TURNED OFF WHILE IN CLASS AND LAB! If your cell
phone vibrates or rings in this class, the instructor has the prerogative to answer the
phone. Your work ethics grade will be lowered should you fail to turn off your pager
or cell phone.
Please, NO TEXTING DURING CLASS! I consider this to be rude and disrespectful. If
caught texting during class, your work ethics grade will be lowered. Also, the student
may be asked to leave for the remainder of the class time.
NO WHINING!
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CODE OF CONDUCT:
Academic Policies:
“The term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to: (1) use of any unauthorized
assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (2) dependence upon the aid of sources
beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving
problems, or carrying out other assignments; or (3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests
or other academic material belonging to a member of the Technical College faculty or staff.
The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited, to, the use, by paraphrase or direct
quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear
acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another
person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.”
Plagiarism is defined as copying someone else’s work and presenting it as one’s own, without
the knowledge of the original author. All research due must give credit when quotes are used.
“Academic misconduct is any act that does or could improperly distort students’ grades
or other student academic records. A student enrolls at Ogeechee Technical to gain technical
skills to lead to greater employability. Academic misconduct is not only “cheating” the student
of learning the needed skills; it is an offense to the academic integrity of the learning
environment. All forms of academic dishonesty will call for discipline.” A student dismissed for
cheating or plagiarism will not be eligible for re-entry.
ATTENDANCE:
To receive credit for this course a student must attend 90% of the scheduled instructional time.
Any student attending less than 90% of the scheduled instructional time will receive a "W" for
the course if removed from the course before the quarter midterm. After the quarter midterm,
any student who has maintained a passing grade within a course will receive a 'WP' for the
course when attending less than 90% of the scheduled instructional time. If, however, the
student has not maintained a passing grade, he or she will receive a 'WF' for the course.
Attendance is counted from the first scheduled class meeting of each quarter. For RAD 101, two
absences equal 10%.
Three tardies or early departures equal one absence. Tardy means arriving after the scheduled
time for instruction to begin. Early departure means leaving before the end of the scheduled
time. Students missing more than 10% of the scheduled class time will be dropped. THERE IS
NO ATTENDANCE APPEAL.
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
ISSA students are required to have physicals, immunizations and certified background
checks/drug screenings prior to clinical rotations (ISS 132). Health evaluation forms and
background check information are given to the student on the first class day of RAD 101, with
the understanding that these forms will be completed at the appropriate time (see RAD 101
calendar). Students failing to properly complete all information by this date could be ineligible
for ISS 132 the quarter following RAD 101. Please be aware that clinical seats are limited and
priority is given to students following the policies and procedures as outlined in this course.
ISSA students will be registered / scheduled for ISS 132 according to their program of study.
(RAD – spring clinical; DMS – summer clinical; ECHO – fall clinical)
If the student does not complete ALL requirements for clinical, you may be ineligible for clinical
rotations.
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CRITICAL THINKING:
Today, employers often rate critical thinking as one of the most important requirements for
employment. Technical skills alone are not sufficient to do the job now required in a high tech
work place. The employee who possesses the combination of technical occupational skills and
critical thinking skills is a valued asset to any organization. Healthcare professionals must
analyze various situations that arise in a clinical setting and select the most appropriate
response to each individual situation. To assist the student in developing skills in critical
thinking and problem solving, various situations will be analyzed in the classroom and
appropriate responses reinforced in the laboratory and clinical setting. Written examinations
will also include situations in which the most appropriate solution must be selected from a
choice of answers.
SAFETY:
Please refer to your Academic and Clinical Policy Manual and the OTC website
http://www.ogeecheetech.edu/student_services/campus_safety.html
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class based
on the impact of the disability are encouraged to contact Penny Hendrix in the Special Services
Office, Room 332C Kennedy Bldg., 912-486-7211, to coordinate reasonable accommodations.
WORK ETHICS:
Students will receive a work ethics grade each quarter for each fundamental and specific course
in which they enroll. The work ethics grade of 3, 2, 1, or 0 will not affect the student’s
academic grade point average (GPA). Work ethics grades will appear on the student’s quarterly
Student Grade Reports and Transcripts. Performance factors and indicators include, but are not
limited to, quality of work, ability to follow instructions, productivity, dependability, honesty,
reliability, attendance and punctuality, attitude, integrity, enthusiasm, interpersonal skills, and
initiative. The work ethics grade descriptions are
Exceeds expectations:
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Meets expectations:
2
Needs improvement:
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0
NOTE: Any ISSA student receiving a Work Ethics grade of “1” or “0” from two different
instructors will be ineligible for any of the competitive Imaging Sciences programs at OTC.
WARRANTY STATEMENT:
The Technical College System of Georgia guarantees employers that graduates of State
Technical Colleges shall possess skills and knowledge as prescribed by State Curriculum
Standards. Should any graduate employee within two years of graduation be deemed lacking in
said skills, that student shall be retrained in any State Technical College at no charge for
instructional costs to either the student or the employer.
DISCLAIMER:
The instructor reserves the right to amend or correct this course syllabus as necessary. If the
instructor amends or corrects this syllabus, students will be given a revised syllabus or
corrections.
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DRESS CODE POLICY:
You are part of the Allied Health Professional team. As a member of this team it is important that your
actions and dress emulate that of a professional.
Students may wear clean, unwrinkled scrub sets to class and lab.
Please be advised that your appearance/dress for class will be documented in your work ethics grade.
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Proper Student I.D. MUST be displayed on your shirt/blouse. Failure to report to
class/lab without your I.D. will be given a grade of “0” for that class/lab time!
No midriff/tank tops, or tops with spaghetti straps.
No gym shorts.
No Daisy Duke shorts/cutoffs/short-shorts.
Shorts must come to the top of the knees.
Pants must fit properly. NO ethnic style clothing! Pants are to fit properly and at the
waist!! Wear a belt if your pants have a habit of falling past your waist.
No headgear, caps, etc.
Chest, abdomen, and back are to be covered at all times. This goes for males and
females. Therefore, shirts should be tucked into pants/jeans or skirts.
Pants or jeans with holes need to be repaired before wearing them into the classroom.
Shoes, shirts and pants are required for entering the classroom.
Please do not wear mini-skirts.
Belts are to be buckled properly.
NO TONGUE RINGS, NOSE RINGS, EYEBROW STUDS, ETC!
Revised: 12/09
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RAD 101
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
I have read and understand the policies and procedures relating to the RAD 101
winter quarter 2010 syllabus and further recognize I may be tested on the
information within.
Student Signature: __________________________________________
Date: _______________
Program Faculty Signature: ___________________________________
Date: ______________