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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LETTER-OF-INTENT TO EXECUTIVE DEAN(S)
PROPOSER E-MAILS LETTER-OF-INTENT AS WORD DOCUMENT TO DR.
CANDICE FOLEY, COLLEGE ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR CURRICULUM
DEVELOPMENT. Dr. Foley determines which campuses are affected by proposal
and forwards the Letter-of-Intent to the appropriate Executive Dean(s) for Lettersof- Support.
Proposer ___Hope Sasway_________ Campus:
(name)
A____
E____
G___X_
Department/Discipline Natural Sciences/Biology
Telephone__(631) 851-6452_______________E-mail saswayh@sunysuffolk.edu
Name of Curriculum/Course Proposal Liberal Arts and Sciences: Science
Emphasis/Radiation Science Option_
Proposer attaches a brief description and rationale for the proposal on a separate page.
Date December 8, 2008____
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development completes form below this line.
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Type of Proposal
Course
New ________________________________
Revised_______________________________
Adoption______________________________
Curriculum
New _________X_________________
A.A._____ A.S. __X__ A.A.S _____
Revised________________________
Certificate
Expedited Revision_______________
This proposal requires the following approval(s)
Single Campus __X__
*College_____
*College approval is required when the proposal has an
impact on more than one campus.
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Two years ago, Suffolk County Community College was informed that there was a need in the health care
community for hospital-based education programs in the field of Radiologic Technology. Radiologic
technology education has evolved. In order to comply with new standards in this field, it will
become mandatory in 2010 for programs previously conferring only a certificate to provide students with
an associate’s degree. In cooperation with local hospitals we are proposing a symbiotic relationship, in
which case Suffolk County Community College will gain students majoring in science, while they are
fulfilling part of their requirements for a career in radiologic technology.
The four hospitals requesting to participate in this alliance are:
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Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola
Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Centre
Peconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead
South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside
It is proposed that SCCC and the four hospitals will construct an agreement to do the following:
1. Develop a curriculum with a total of 71.5-72.5 credits for an associate in science degree with an
emphasis on Radiation Science.
2. Assign 29 credits (upon completion) to the existing hospital-based radiologic technology program.
3. Use the National Joint Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accreditation held
by each hospital as a means to assure continuity among the four hospital-based programs and to validate
that each is providing education that is valid for the 29 credits.
4. Affirm that in order for the hospital-based programs to collaborate with Suffolk County Community
College, it is required that each program maintain their individual accredited status from JRCERT.
5. Designate 42.5-43.5 course work credits to be taken at SCCC (such that graduates will be well
prepared to enter a 4-year educational program in the future, as they are with other majors)
6. Assign a Hegis code to the curriculum.
7. Publish the curriculum on the college website and in the college catalog.
It is proposed that this curriculum be approved in accordance with the appropriate college procedures for
developing a new program, proposed to the proper New York State educational authorities, and be made
available to our students by Fall 2010.
It is proposed that students enrolling in this program have access to all of the benefits of matriculating at
SCCC, including financial aid, Academic Center for Excellence, library, and counseling. It should be noted
that a number of students attending these four existing hospital programs have attended or are currently
attending SCCC for their prerequisites.
It is proposed that the hospital-based programs will continue to charge tuition for their students as they
have in the past and pay their own faculty and costs from the hospital-based portion of the program from
that tuition. Students will pay SCCC tuition for liberal arts courses. Students' academic records will be
maintained through the SCCC registrar. Hospitals will provide official communication to SCCC registrar
regarding students' completion of the 29 credits of radiologic technology education completed at the
hospitals required for graduation.
It is affirmed that curricula, faculty, and all aspects of the program meet JRCERT's strict standards.
Likewise, JRCERT's uniform requirements for academic standards provide a means for the college to
confirm that each hospital program is providing an education that merits the 29 credits assigned to the
radiologic technology portion of the program.
It has been ascertained that there is an existing need for radiologic technologists in the Long Island
medical community; therefore, there is a valid need for this program at SCCC. The mission and vision of
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the college are fulfilled by promoting this unique educational opportunity, which supports higher
educational standards on Long Island and transforms lives of our local communities.
The college will be serving the needs of Suffolk County residents by augmenting existing education
opportunities. The college will also continue providing quality education to radiologic technologists in an
official manner by giving them a strong liberal arts foundation that grants an associate’s degree and can
lead to the pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in the future.
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LETTER-OF-SUPPORT FROM CAMPUS DEAN(S)
EXECUTIVE DEAN(S) E-MAILS LETTER-OF-SUPPORT TO THE FACULTY
MEMBER INITIATING THE LETTER OF INTENT. (Dr. Candice Foley, College
Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, receives an electronic copy of Letterof-Support sent to proposer.)
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TO: Prof. Hope Sasway
FROM: Shaun McKay, Executive Dean-Michael J. Grant Campus
DATE: 12/12/08
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Comments:
Please accept this letter of support for the Radiologic Technology Program. This
very timely degree option is fully supported by the data which indicates a significant
gap in trained and certified individuals within the field. An important point of
recognition remains the collaborative efforts with the accrediting agency and local
employers that have all provided supporting documentation in support of this
program.
Suffolk County Community College will certainly be at the forefront of providing
training and skilled employees for a key workforce in the healthcare environment.
The intense academic standards as established by the JRCERT's and Suffolk County
Community College remains at the core of this degree option. I enthusiastically support
this proposal for these reasons and others that were detailed in the proposal.
cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-CURRICULUM PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS:
( ) Ammerman
( ) Eastern
( X ) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____02/09_____
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE CURRICULUM PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, a new curriculum should, if appropriate,
consider issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of
library and audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
Issues of transferability MUST be addressed for curricula leading to an A.A. or an A.S. degree. Issues
of workforce demand MUST be addressed for curricula leading to an A.A.S. degree or a Certificate.
The Counseling Office and Library of each campus have materials that can help locate answers about
transferability (II d.) and other colleges that offer similar courses (VI a. and b.). Contact Dr. Candice
Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, for further information.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: Natural Sciences, Grant Campus_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: __4___
Date of Vote: __2/10/09_______ Proposer's Initials: ___HS_
Select One: Approved__X___ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(X)
Course Proposal Forms for all new courses and revised courses and
course syllabi for existing courses that are new to the program.
List Courses Here:
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The Curriculum Proposal is that four local hospital programs currently awarding a certificate in
radiologic technology partner with Suffolk County Community College. Suffolk Community
College provides academic courses, the hospitals teach existing courses in radiation science for
the radiologic technology certificate, and the college confers an A.S. Degree in Radiation
Science.
Graduates sit for a national exam and upon completion become radiologic technologists or
radiographers. “Radiation Science,” “Radiography” and “Radiologic Technology” are three
accepted terms referring to education in this field. The three terms are interchangeable (as are
radiographic, radiologic and radiation) when they pertain to educational content, but the terms
radiologic technologist and radiographer are the only two proper terms for those practicing in this
field.
Radiation Science Courses:
RAD103 Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professions
RAD104 Fundamentals of Radiologic Science and Health Care
RAD105 Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy I
RAD106 Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy II
RAD109 Medical Terminology for Radiologic Sciences
RAD111 Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences
RAD113 Radiation Production and Characteristics
RAD114 Radiation Protection
RAD115 Radiographic Procedures I
RAD125 Radiographic Procedures II
RAD200 Clinical Practice I
RAD201 Basic Principles of Computed Tomography
RAD202 Digital Image Acquisition and Display
RAD203 Radiographic Pathology
RAD204 Film-Screen Image Acquisition and Processing
RAD207 Image Analysis
RAD208 Imaging Equipment
RAD210 Clinical Practice II
RAD212 Pharmacology and Drug Administration
RAD213 Radiation Biology
RAD250 Clinical Practice III
RAD260 Clinical Practice IV
Total Radiation Science Courses: 29 Credits
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Suffolk County Community College Courses:
COL101
Freshman Seminar
ENG101
Freshman Comp
ENG102
Introduction to Literature
BIO130
Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO132
Anatomy & Physiology II
PSY101
Introduction to Psychology
COM101
Introduction to Human Communication
MAT111
College Algebra
PED
Physical Education
PHY115
Technical Physics for Health Careers
Humanities Elective
Social Science Elective
History elective
Arts elective (Visual Arts, Theater, Music)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon approval; the
Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal packet to the College Associate
Dean for Curriculum Development, with electronic copies to the appropriate Executive
Deans and the College Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the
Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and sends
an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the College Associate Dean for
Curriculum Development.)
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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NAME AND DEGREE FOR NEW CURRICULUM:____Radiation Science, A.S.__
DEPARTMENTS AND CAMPUSES REPSONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING
NEW CURRICULUM_______Natural Sciences, Grant Campus_____
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION/PROGRAM SUMMARY
Provide catalog description of curriculum. Explain its relationship to the mission of the
College.
Winthrop University Hospital, S. Nassau Communities Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, and
Peconic Bay Medical Center currently offer a certificate in Radiologic Technology. When these
programs join with Suffolk County Community College, graduates will earn an A.S. in Radiation
Science. This cooperative program offers the advantage of a hospital-based radiation science
program, as well as academic courses for college credit. The college credits granted for the
Radiation Science Program allow the student to graduate with an A.S. in Radiation Science and
to practice as a radiographer or a radiologic technologist. The program includes the classroom
and clinical experience specific to the field of radiologic technology, radiography or radiation
science. The Radiation Science component begins after the student has completed the
prerequisites to gain admission into the program. The hospital-based portion of the program lasts
24 months. Each hospital program has a long history of providing quality education with a
favorable student-teacher ratio, acquisition of clinical competencies, and access to state-of-the art
equipment. All four hospital programs have been accredited for many years by the Joint Review
Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology.
This program promotes further intellectual discovery and economic opportunities through
education for individuals on Long Island. In working as partners with area hospitals we assist in
maintaining an adequate work force and promote the maintenance of a vital health care
profession (needed by our local hospitals and health providers). This is in direct relationship to
our college mission and vision of providing education and opportunities for empowerment that
transform lives and address Long Island needs.
II.
EDUCATIONAL/CAREER OBJECTIVES
Summarize the proposed program’s educational/career outcomes. Consider the purpose,
content, and structure of the proposed program and their relationship to the mission of the
institution.
The objective of the program is to produce radiologic technologists with an associate’s degree
who are able to be hired and practice in the field of radiography. Recent changes in regulations
for the field of radiologic technology require that all radiologic technologists have an associate’s
degree in the next few years.
This program will facilitate this new regulation and also empower our graduates the opportunities
to pursue further education in four year and professional programs. An example of such is
transferable credits from the A.S. degree program to the degree program at C.W. Post (B.S.
degree). Our A.S. general education credits are also transferable to other schools as is currently
practiced by articulation agreements.
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As stated before this educational program promotes further intellectual discovery and economic
opportunities through education for individuals on Long Island. In working as partners with area
hospitals we assist in maintaining an adequate work force and promote the maintenance of a vital
health care profession (needed by our local hospitals and health providers). This is in direct
relationship to our college mission and vision of providing education and career opportunities for
empowerment that transform lives and address Long Island needs.
III.
INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT
A.
Identify existing or projected programs at the college in the same or
related disciplines and the anticipated impact of the proposed program
on them.
There are no Suffolk County Community College programs that are the same or related.
B.
Indicate whether this program replaces any existing program(s).
This program does not replace any existing programs. This program adds resources to the four
nationally accredited hospital-based programs so that they can continue their programs and
students obtain needed associate’s degrees. An associate’s degree is in the process of being
required by the accrediting organization JRCERT. The alliance of SCCC with the hospital-based
programs assures the survival of these four needed Long Island programs. It also allows students
to study radiation science as an option in the science division.
C.
Indicate whether the program is entirely or primarily a restructuring of
existing courses and resources.
The Radiation Science Program is a partnership of SCCC and four existing nationally accredited
hospital-based programs. The SCCC contribution is entirely composed of existing courses and
resources. The four hospital-based programs’ contribution is entirely composed of their existing
courses and resources (which have to be taught as stated by the accrediting organization).
D.
What percentage of courses in the curriculum (either required or
elective) will be available to students through a distance education
modality?
The hospital-based Radiation Science Program courses are not distance education feasible.
College academics provided with distance learning include:
ENG101
ENG102
PSY101
MAT111
COL101
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Elective areas that are available through a distance learning modality are:
HUM
SS
HIS
VMT
Humanities
Social Sciences
History
The Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Theater
Up to 37% (up to 26.5 credits) of the curriculum is available to students through a distance
learning modality.
IV.
LEARNING OUTCOMES & ASSESSMENT
A.
Outline the programmatic goals and outcomes for the program,
including a list of the learning outcomes students should demonstrate
upon completing the program.
Mission Statement and Goals:
The Radiation Science Program is committed to graduating students with a well rounded
experience in radiologic technology and understanding of their role as members of the health care
team. It is designed to provide study and experience for entry level technologists so they
become technically proficient and knowledgeable professionals, who will demonstrate radiation
protection with accurate technique and positioning. Graduates are expected to take pride in high
quality patient care, taking into consideration the needs of all patients they will serve by
recognizing the cultural diversity and needs of the aging population. With an A.S. degree,
students will have the academic preparation to continue to more advanced academic study.
The major goals of the Program are:
1. Students will be clinically competent.
2. Students will communicate effectively in the clinical setting.
3. Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills.
4. Students will experience the importance of professional growth and development.
5. The program will graduate entry-level technologists.
6. Students will have the academic potential to continue to a baccalaureate program.
B.
What is the proposed date of the initial periodic assessment of the
program?
The hospital programs are currently self-assessing, based on Accreditation guidelines from the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Students of the
R.S. program are anticipated to start graduating in three years with an A.S. degree. At that time
it will be possible to begin collecting sufficient data for review of this program.
V.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
List admission requirements. Describe how these requirements assure that students are
prepared to complete the program.
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While students are taking pre-requisites at SCCC, they must matriculate and go through the
admissions process with a delegated member of the admissions department.
Applications for admission to the hospital-based portion of the program must be submitted from
September to January after the prerequisites are completed.
Returning students (those not entering the program directly from high school) must complete
prerequisite courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits:
1. Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO130)
2. Algebra II or higher math (MAT111)
3. English Composition (ENG101)
4. Humanities Elective
5. Introduction to Human Communications
(COM101)
6. Social Science Elective
4
4
3
3
3
3
These courses, as well as all RAD courses, must be completed with a grade of 75% or a C+
average, as required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
VI.
CURRICULUM OUTLINE
A.
Using the table in the appendices below, outline all curricular
requirements by semester for the proposed program.
*See the Curriculum Website for definition of credit hours and contact hours and
further information on SUNY-approved General Education courses.
Curriculum Tables
CR = Credits
CT = Contact Hrs.
GE = General Education
LA = Liberal Arts
M = Major
RE = Restricted Elective
E = Elective
N/R = Non-restricted Elective
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Fall 1
Course
Offering
Freshman
Comp
Anatomy &
Physiology I
College
Algebra
Physical
Education
Elective
Freshman
Seminar
Humanities
Elective
Course
Number
ENG101
CR
3
CT
3
GE
3
LA
3
BIO130
4
7
4
4
SCCC Faculty
MAT111
4
4
4
4
SCCC Faculty
PED
1
1
--
--
COL101
1.5
1.5
--
--
Humanities
area, i.e.
HUM
PHL
Foreign
Language
Arts/VMT
See catalog
for full
listing
3
3
3
3
3
3
Total
16.5
19.5
14
14
4
4
E
N/R
M
RE
E
1
N/R
1
Instructor
SCCC Faculty
SCCC Faculty
SCCC Faculty
SCCC Faculty
Spring 1
Course
Offering
Course
Number
Intro to
Literature
Anatomy &
Physiology II
Technical
Physics for
Health Careers
Physical
Education
Elective
Introduction to
Human
Communication
ENG102
CR
3
CT
3
GE
3
LA
3
M
RE
BIO132
4
7
4
4
SCCC Faculty
PHY115
4
4
--
4
SCCC Faculty
PED
1
1
--
--
COM101
3
3
3
3
Total
15
18
10
14
1
1
Instructor
SCCC Faculty
SCCC Faculty
SCCC Faculty
1
1
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Fall 2
Course
Offering
Course
Number
CR
CT
GE
RAD Science
Classes
Introduction to
Psychology
Arts Elective
VMT
RAD
7
10
--
PSY 101
3
3
3
3
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
13-4
1617
6-7
6-7
Total
LA
M
RE
E
N/
R
7
Instructor
Hospital-based
faculty
SCCC Faculty
7
1
1
1
1
E
N/
R
SCCC Faculty
Spring 2
Course
Offering
Course
Number
CR
CT
RAD Science
Classes
RAD
7
10
History Elective
HIS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Total
13
16
6
6
7
Social Science
Elective
GE
LA
M
RE
7
Instructor
Hospital-based
faculty
1
1
1
1
2
2
E
N/
R
SCCC Faculty
SCCC Faculty
Fall 3
Course
Offering
Course
Number
CR
CT
GE
LA
M
RAD Science
Classes
RAD
7.5
10.5
--
--
7.5
Total
7.5
10.5
RE
Instructor
Hospital-based
faculty
7.5
Spring 3
Course
Offering
Course
Number
CR
CT
RAD Science
Classes
RAD
7.5
10.5
7.5
Total
7.5
10.5
7.5
Total Liberal Arts and Sciences Credits:
Total Radiation Science Credits:
Total degree credits:
GE
LA
M
RE
E
N/
R
Instructor
Hospital-based
faculty
42.5-43.5
29
71.5-72.5
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B.
If the program proposal is for a Certificate, it must clearly demonstrate
that ever course is applicable to a registered degree program at the
College. List each course in the Certificate program and identify which
registered program to which it is applicable.
N/A
C.
If external instruction (for example, field work, externships) is a
component of he proposed program, complete the External Instruction
Form below.
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EXTERNAL INSTRUCTION FORM
Use the table below (expand as necessary) to describe proposed arrangements for any required external
clinical instruction, agency placement, practice teaching, internships, fieldwork etc. Attach copies of
affiliation contract and list of prospective affiliates.
For clinical placements for professional health and related programs, written documentation, signed by
the responsible official at each proposed clinical site, should be provided, committing the site to a
numerical range of students to be served and indicating the time period of that commitment.
Site
The hospital programs currently have fieldwork sites
established for each of their programs.
Placements per year
2-4 for each student
Contracts are maintained between the hospitals and the
clinical sites.
Multiple students may be in one facility,
As per JRCERT guidelines.
Clinical sites for the hospital programs conform to
JRCERT guidelines.
Indicate below the individual(s) who will have responsibility for oversight and administration of external
clinical instruction.
Name
On site:
Designated Clinical Supervisor
At the Radiation Science
Program:
Radiation Science faculty, as per
JRCERT guidelines.
Clinical Supervisors and
Hospital-based Faculty
collaborate to provide oversight
and administration of external
clinical instruction.
Title
Clinical Supervisor
Each is a certified and licensed radiologic
technologist at the external clinical
instruction site, according to the JRCERT
guidelines.
Hospital-based faculty
Each meets JRCERT requirements for
radiologic technology practice and education
at the Radiation Science Program.
Office
Clinical Supervisors
work out of
radiology
departments of
hospitals and clinics.
Each hospital-based
Radiation Science
program maintains
its own contact list
of external clinical
instruction sites that
it works with.
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VII.
IMPACT OF NEW PROGRAM
A.
Justify the need for the proposed program in terms of the students it
will serve and the economic and/or educational needs of Suffolk County and New
York State. How was the level of need established?
In 2007, The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) passed a motion that urges
all radiologic technology programs to provide an associate degree. Please note as stated above
Radiation Science, Radiography and Radiologic Technology are three accepted terms referring to
education in this field. This recommendation is already in the process of becoming a requirement
(by ASRT). For this reason, the four hospital-based programs have sought to partner with SCCC
in the construction of associate degree programs for their students. Hospital programs that do not
join forces with college will be forced to limit their enrollment to students who have associate
degrees upon admission. This partnership will facilitate both the survival of the hospital-based
programs and help students complete their education in Suffolk.
Radiologic technologists are needed. There is an 8% shortage nationwide according to a 2007
study by ASRT. Department of Labor statistics verify an on-going need. Students graduating
from the four nationally accredited hospital-based programs have had a 100% employment rate
within six months.
This program will give educational exposure and access to all communities on Long Island and
the addition of radiation science graduates will help alleviate shortages found in the medical
community and our local hospitals.
B.
Identify similar programs at other institutions, public and independent,
in the service area, region and state, as appropriate. (Recent enrollment
data for SUNY institutions is available from the Academic Programs Information
System at http://www.suny.edu/provost/irdocs/irpubs.htm. Information for non-SUNY
institutions is available from SED’s Inventory of Registered Programs at
http://www.nysed.gov/heds/IRPSL1.html.)
Institution
Program Title
Degree
Enrollment
Nassau Community
College
Radiologic Technology
10 FT
34 PT
Bronx Community
College
Radiologic Technology
Hostos Community
College
Radiologic Technology
Hudson Valley
Community College
Radiologic Technology
AAS in Radiologic
Technology
Traditional (not
hospital-based)
AAS in Radiologic
Technology
Traditional (not
hospital-based)
AAS in Radiologic
Technology (not
hospital-based)
AAS in Radiologic
Technology
Traditional (not
hospital-based)
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N/A
N/A
45 FT
12 PT
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New York City College
of Technology
Brooklyn
Radiologic Technology
and Medical Imaging
Orange County
Community College
Radiologic Technology
Westchester
Community College
Radiologic Technology
AAS in Radiologic
Technology
Traditional (not
hospital-based)
AAS in Radiologic
Technology
Traditional (not
hospital-based)
AAS in Radiologic
Technology
Traditional (not
hospital based)
N/A
18 FT
25 PT
20 FT
7 PT
VIII. RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Projected Enrollment:
1.
When the program begins:
The four hospital programs are functioning and are fully accredited.
Full Time_______45-50 (total of the four hospitals in the
partnership)_________
Part Time____0____
After 5 years: Full Time____45-50______ Part Time ____0______
Please note: In the future, all students taking the hospital-based radiologic technology program
who do not already have an associate’s degree will need to be enrolled in SCCC. Based on future
requirements this will give SCCC a total of 45-50 students per year in the hospital-based
program. This program will also increase the total number of A.S. student enrollment and
increase awareness of the sciences. All students must complete prerequisites before entering the
hospital-based programs. Please note that this program also affords our students in the sciences
another professional field which pays higher than other two-year degree opportunities.
SCCC student estimate taking pre-requisites: 200-400 in a calendar year. Each program
interviews 60-100 students (a total of 240-400), with half of those students being applications to
multiple hospitals. The hospitals currently accept a majority of our students getting their
prerequisites at Suffolk County Community College. Therefore, our burden will not be
increased.
2.
How were projections determined?_______________________
Projections were determined based on data collected from the four nationally accredited
hospital programs, attached in Appendix C at the end of this document.
Also be advised the limited seats (per program) are based on the resources at the
accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT instructor-to-student ratios.
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3.
What plans have been made for the possibility that anticipated
enrollment estimates are not achievable?
SCCC is providing education for the academic portions of the curriculum only. These
classes are already being offered without the partnership. The college would be
unaffected if numbers in the hospital-based programs fluctuate.
B.
Transferability
Proposals for programs leading to an A.A. or an A.S. degree must include
documentation that program graduates will be able to transfer into at least two registered
baccalaureate programs and complete them within two additional years of full-time study.
Letters from the chief academic officers of two baccalaureate institutions attesting to the
articulation of the proposed A.A. or A.S. degree must be included with the program proposal.
List transfer programs here, and complete the SUNY Transfer Course Equivalency Table found
below.
Institution
Baccalaureate Program Title
Degree
C.W. Post
Syracuse
Radiologic Technology
Medical Imaging Services
B.S.
B.P.S.
Bachelor of Professional
Studies
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C.W. Post
C. W. Post will accept up to 72 total transfer credits toward the B.S. in Radiologic Technology.
They will accept all 29 of the Radiation Science credits from Suffolk County Community
College.
TRANSFER COURSE EQUIVALENCY TABLE
Suffolk County Community College
C.W.Post
A.S. in Radiation Science
BS in Health Science with an emphasis in Radiologic
Technology
James Joyce, Program Director 516-299-3075
Course Course Title
Credits
Course Course Title
Credits
Equi#
#
valency
Radiation
29
Radiation
Science
Science
Courses
Credits are
accepted as
transfer
credits
towards
degree
requirements
ENG101
3
These
ENG102
3
General
PSY101
3
Education
BIO130
4
courses are
BIO132
4
accepted as
COM101
3
transfer
MAT111
4
credits
SS Elective
3
toward the
HUM Elective
3
B.S. degree
History
3
Elective
3-4
Arts Elective
*PHY115 may (4)
transfer as LA
elective (is not
Gen Ed)
Total Credits
Total Credits Up to 72
Transferable 36-37
Transferred
Gen Ed
(PHY115) (4)
40-41
Remaining 56
Credits Needed remaining
for Graduation of the total
after Transfer 128
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Syracuse University
The Medical Imaging Services Program requires a minimum of 72 credits, an
associate's degree and ARRT certification or eligibility for admission. The remaining
48 credits are required in the major.
TRANSFER COURSE EQUIVALENCY TABLE
Suffolk County Community College
Syracuse University
A.S. in Radiation Science
BPS, Bachelor in Professional Studies
in Medical Imaging Services
David A. Clemente, Program Director
315-464-6929
Course Course Title
Credits
Course Course Title
Credits
Equi#
#
valency
Associate’s
Degree
(71.5-72.5
credits)
Admission
Requirements:
--Associate's
degree in
radiography
--ARRT
certification or
certificationeligibility in
radiography
--72 credits
minimum for
admission
Total Credits 72
Transferred minimum
Remaining 48
Credits Needed
for Graduation
after Transfer
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C.
For programs designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment,
document the potential employers of graduates. Specify employers who have
requested establishment of the program and describe their specific employment
needs.
Projected Positions in initial year __60__ in fifth year__60_ as per New York State
Department of Labor, statistics for Nassau and Suffolk Counties, new positions by growth and
replacement 2006-2016
Employers: Hospitals, health care clinics, radiology practices
IX.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A. List the name and qualifications of each faculty member who would teach
required and/or elective courses in the major. Indicate the academic
leadership of the program by placing an asterisk next to the name of the
director or chair. Would additional faculty need to be hired in order to
fully the implement program? If so, specify.
N/A: no faculty required in addition to faculty teaching at the hospital-based programs.
Even if faculty is needed and hired later, that is the obligation of each hospital-based
program.
* Dr. Janet Haff, academic chair for the Department of Natural Sciences, has indicated
that no new faculty members are required for science portion of this program.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
N/A: no clerical, laboratory staff, etc. Suffolk will be required to provide some
administrative oversight in coordinating the aspects of the college-based academic and
hospital-based components of the Radiation Science degree seamlessly for the students.
The hospital-based programs will continue to manage their programs’ administrations as
previously, including accreditation documentation and documents needed for graduates’
certification in the field. Suffolk will track students with existing systems through the
registrar. Interface between Suffolk and the hospitals will be developed to facilitate
students’ advancement and graduation with an associate’s degree.
X. RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
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All A.A. and A.S. degree programs must fulfill 7 of the 10 SUNY knowledge and skills areas,
and it is strongly encouraged that these degree programs fulfill all 10 areas. Demonstrate
how this curriculum as proposed fulfills this requirement. (A current list of SUNY GE courses
may be found on the Curriculum Website.)
Mathematics:__4
MAT111
Natural Sciences:__8___
BIO130, BIO132
Social Sciences:__6__
PSY101, SS Elective
American History:___3__
History Elective
Western Civilization:__0___
Optional Soc Sci Elective
Other World Civilizations: _0_
Optional Soc Sci Elective
Humanities:__6__
ENG102, HUM Elective
The Arts:__3__
Arts Elective
Foreign Language:__0__
*Basic Communication:_6___
COM101, ENG101
*Please note that to fulfill the Basic Communication requirement, the
curriculum must include BOTH ENG101 and an oral communications course.
XI. RELATIONSHIP TO SCCC GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A.
Demonstrate how this curriculum as proposed fulfills SCCC General
Education A.A. or A.S. requirements:
All curriculum programs leading to an A.A. and A.S. degree must also fulfill the College’s degree
requirements. (NYSED requirements state that, for the A.A. degree, ¾ of the total credits must be
designated as General Education [Liberal Arts and Sciences] courses. For the A.S. degree, ½ of the
total credits must be designated as General Education courses.)
ENG101 _X__
(3 cr.)
ENG102___X_ (3 cr.)
Mathematics:_MAT111 _ (4 cr.)
Science: (Lab)__BIO130
BIO132, PHY115_
P.E. (2 credits):___2__
Freshman Sem (1.5 cr.)___X__
*Humanities (9 credits)
*only one course may be English
___HUM Elective_(3)___
___COM111___(3)
___Arts Elective (VMT)_(3-4)__
*Social Sciences (9 credits)
*one course must be History
____SS Elective_(3)
_____History Elective_(3)__
____PSY101_(3)____
Total Liberal Arts Credits: 40.5-41.5 out of 71.5-72.5 = 57%
Total Liberal Arts percentage needed is 50% for A. S. degree.
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B.
Demonstrate how this curriculum as proposed fulfills SCCC General
Education requirements for the A.A.S. degree.
N/A
All curriculum programs leading to an A.A.S. degree must satisfy the College’s degree
requirements. (According to NYSED requirements, one-third of the credits for the curriculum must
be designated as General Education courses.
ENG101_____
English Elective_____
*Humanities Elective_____
Social Science Elective (6 cr)_________
*(not English)
*Math/Science____________________
*2 Math and/or Lab Science courses
P.E. (2 cr.)_____
Freshman Seminar (1.5 cr.)_____
C.
XII.
If curriculum leads to a Certificate, describe the demographics of the
target group of students for the Certificate program.
RESOURCES REQUIRED:
Expenditures
Personnel
Library
Laboratories
Supplies & Expenses
Capital Expenditures
Start Up
When Program Begins
After 5 years
None
None
None
Minimal (libraries
housed at hospitals)
None
None
None
None
Minimal (libraries
housed at hospitals)
None
None
None
None
None
None
Other
XIII. RELATIONSHIP TO LIBRARY
Provide information about the library holdings that would serve this new program, including
the campus’s implementation of SUNYConnect, the SUNY-wide electronic library initiative. What is the
extent of the current holdings in the discipline area? What are the plans, including timetable, for the
acquisition of additional holdings?
Current Holdings: Hospital programs currently have books and periodicals available for
their students that meet accreditation criteria according to JRCERT.
Plans for new acquisitions: SCCC libraries may choose to adjust their collections as
needed to reflect Radiation Science program needs. According to JRCERT all programs
have the needed materials currently.
Timetable for new acquisitions: To be determined, as hospital programs currently meet
this requirement.
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XIV.
COURSE SYLLABI
Include Course Proposal Forms and Syllabi for all new courses and revised courses being
proposed for this revised program. Include course syllabi for existing courses that will be new
to the curriculum. (See Curriculum Website for forms.)
See Course Syllabi File for Radiation Science Syllabi
Appendix C
Answers Question VIII. A. 2.
Hospital Program Directors’ Meeting Data
See Below:
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Program Director's Meeting
Data Collection
Peconic Bay Medical South Nassau
Center
Comm. Hospital
Mercy Medical
Center
2007
ARRT Pass
Rate %
# of
Applications
# Students
Accepted
# St.from
Suffolk Co.
# of Female
Students
# of Minority
Students
Ave. Age of
Students
# employed w/
6 m.
# not employed
Current
Salaries
Where
employed
# Who Further
Ed.*
2008
Winthrop University
Hospital
2007
2008
2007
2008
2007
2008
90
100
100
100
100
100
100
88
74
106
84
85
85
55
63
15
15
12
12
10
10
11
11
5
3
12
12
1
3
2
3
9
6
7
7
4
5
9
6
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
28
28
25
25
29
29
10
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
55,000
55,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
Hospital, Private Offices, Clinics
7, CT,
MRI
MAMMO
1Nuclear Medicine
2 in CT
5 IV
Injection
2CT
1 BS 1 IV
&Mammo Inj.
# Clinical Sites
Tuitionfor 2
years
Deposit
Application Fee
$9,500
$14,000
$1,000
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$10,200
$9,000
$500
$500
$50
*Advanced Certifications in CT, Mammo, MRI, IV
Injections
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$50
$50
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 27
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
******************************************************************
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
******************************************************************
Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____Rad 103 Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professions
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to provide a fundamental background in ethics. The historical and
philosophical bases of ethics, as well as the elements of ethical behavior, are discussed. The
student will examine a variety of ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice.
An introduction to legal terminology, concepts and principles also will be presented. Topics
include misconduct, malpractice, legal and professional standards and the ASRT scope of
practice. The importance of proper documentation and informed consent is emphasized.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
Discuss the origins of medical ethics.
Apply medical/professional ethics in the context of a broader societal ethic.
Explain the role of ethical behavior in health care delivery.
Differentiate between empathetic rapport and sympathetic involvement in relationships with
patients and relate these to ethical conduct.
Explain concepts of personal honesty, integrity, accountability, competence and compassion
as ethical imperatives in health care.
Identify legal and professional standards and relate each to practice in health professions.
Identify specific situations and conditions that give rise to ethical dilemmas in health care.
Explain select concepts embodied in the principles of patients’ rights, the doctrine of
informed (patient) consent and other issues related to patients’ rights.
Explain the legal implications of professional liability, malpractice, professional negligence
and other legal doctrines applicable to professional practice.
Describe the importance of accurate, complete, correct methods of documentation as a
legal/ethical imperative.
Explore theoretical situations and questions relating to the ethics of care and health care
delivery.
Explain legal terms, principles, doctrines and laws specific to the radiologic sciences.
Outline the conditions necessary for a valid malpractice claim.
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◆ Describe institutional and professional liability protection typically available to the
radiographer.
◆ Describe the components and implications of informed consent.
◆ Identify standards for disclosure relative to informed consent.
◆ Describe how consent forms are used relative to specific radiographic procedures.
◆ Identify the four sources of law to include statutory, administrative, common and
constitutional.
◆ Differentiate between civil and criminal liability.
◆ Define tort and explain the differences between intentional and unintentional torts.
◆ Exhibit critical data research retrieval and analysis skills composing an evidence-based
narrative that addresses an ethical dilemma found in the patient care setting.
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1__
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___1__
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship_____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
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(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A This course is an introductory course in the hospital Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
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B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with requirements
set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow college
requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
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All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD103 Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professions
(One hundred level classes are taught in the first year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to provide a fundamental background in ethics. The historical and
philosophical bases of ethics, as well as the elements of ethical behavior, are discussed. The
student will examine a variety of ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice.
An introduction to legal terminology, concepts and principles also will be presented. Topics
include misconduct, malpractice, legal and professional standards and the ASRT scope of
practice. The importance of proper documentation and informed consent is emphasized. No
prerequisites.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Discuss the origins of medical ethics.
Apply medical/professional ethics in the context of a broader societal ethic.
Explain the role of ethical behavior in health care delivery.
Differentiate between empathetic rapport and sympathetic involvement in relationships with
patients and relate these to ethical conduct.
Explain concepts of personal honesty, integrity, accountability, competence and compassion
as ethical imperatives in health care.
Identify legal and professional standards and relate each to practice in health professions.
Identify specific situations and conditions that give rise to ethical dilemmas in health care.
Explain select concepts embodied in the principles of patients’ rights, the doctrine of
informed (patient) consent and other issues related to patients’ rights.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 35
◆ Explain the legal implications of professional liability, malpractice, professional negligence
and other legal doctrines applicable to professional practice.
◆ Describe the importance of accurate, complete, correct methods of documentation as a
legal/ethical imperative.
◆ Explore theoretical situations and questions relating to the ethics of care and health care
delivery.
◆ Explain legal terms, principles, doctrines and laws specific to the radiologic sciences.
◆ Outline the conditions necessary for a valid malpractice claim.
◆ Describe institutional and professional liability protection typically available to the
radiographer.
◆ Describe the components and implications of informed consent.
◆ Identify standards for disclosure relative to informed consent.
◆ Describe how consent forms are used relative to specific radiographic procedures.
◆ Identify the four sources of law to include statutory, administrative, common and
constitutional.
◆ Differentiate between civil and criminal liability.
◆ Define tort and explain the differences between intentional and unintentional torts.
◆ Exhibit critical data research retrieval and analysis skills composing an evidence-based
narrative that addresses an ethical dilemma found in the patient care setting.
IV. Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V. Major Topics Required:
I. Ethics and Ethical Behavior
A. Origins and history of medical ethics
B. Moral reasoning
C. Personal behavior standards
D. Competence
E. Professional attributes
F. Standards of practice
G. Self-assessment and self-governance
II. Ethical Issues in Health Care
A. Individual and societal rights
B. Cultural considerations
C. Economical considerations
D. Technology and scarce resources
E. Access to quality health care
F. Human experimentation and research
G. Medical/health care research
H. End-of-life issues
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 36
III. Legal Issues
A. Parameters of legal responsibility
B. Patient personal information
C. Intentional torts
D. Negligence and malpractice
E. Legal risk reduction
IV. Patient Consent
A. Definition
B. Types
C. Condition for valid consent
D. Documentation of consent
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD212 Pharmacology and Drug Administration
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 37
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
2. Quizzes
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 38
Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professions
RAD103
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to provide a fundamental background in ethics. The historical and
philosophical bases of ethics, as well as the elements of ethical behavior, are discussed. The
student will examine a variety of ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice.
An introduction to legal terminology, concepts and principles also will be presented. Topics
include misconduct, malpractice, legal and professional standards and the ASRT scope of
practice. The importance of proper documentation and informed consent is emphasized.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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◆
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◆
◆
◆
◆
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Discuss the origins of medical ethics.
Apply medical/professional ethics in the context of a broader societal ethic.
Explain the role of ethical behavior in health care delivery.
Differentiate between empathetic rapport and sympathetic involvement in relationships with
patients and relate these to ethical conduct.
Explain concepts of personal honesty, integrity, accountability, competence and compassion
as ethical imperatives in health care.
Identify legal and professional standards and relate each to practice in health professions.
Identify specific situations and conditions that give rise to ethical dilemmas in health care.
Explain select concepts embodied in the principles of patients’ rights, the doctrine of
informed (patient) consent and other issues related to patients’ rights.
Explain the legal implications of professional liability, malpractice, professional negligence
and other legal doctrines applicable to professional practice.
Describe the importance of accurate, complete, correct methods of documentation as a
legal/ethical imperative.
Explore theoretical situations and questions relating to the ethics of care and health care
delivery.
Explain legal terms, principles, doctrines and laws specific to the radiologic sciences.
Outline the conditions necessary for a valid malpractice claim.
Describe institutional and professional liability protection typically available to the
radiographer.
Describe the components and implications of informed consent.
Identify standards for disclosure relative to informed consent.
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 39
◆ Describe how consent forms are used relative to specific radiographic procedures.
◆ Identify the four sources of law to include statutory, administrative, common and
constitutional.
◆ Differentiate between civil and criminal liability.
◆ Define tort and explain the differences between intentional and unintentional torts.
◆ Exhibit critical data research retrieval and analysis skills composing an evidence-based
narrative that addresses an ethical dilemma found in the patient care setting.
Texts
Purtilo, Ruth and Haddad, Amy, Health Professional and Patient Interaction, WB Saunders:
2002
Grading System
Quizzes
Examinations
Final Examination
Total:
3 quizzes @ 5% each
5 exams @ 10%each
1 exam @ 35%
15%
50%
35%
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Topics
Origins and history of medical ethics
Moral reasoning
Personal behavior standards
Code of professional ethics
Ethical concepts
Systematic analysis of ethical problems
Ethical patient care data research/data discovery
Quiz 1
Competence
Professional attributes
Standards of practice
Self-assessment and self-governance
Legal and Professional Behavior
Regulating Agencies
Negligence and Malpractice
Medical Records and Malpractice
Quiz 2
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 40
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Fraud
Criminal Behavior
Legal risk reduction
Exam 1
Licensure
Scope of Practice for Radiologic Technologists
Patient Rights
Patient Consent
Right to Refuse Treatment
Exam 2
Federal, State and Local Laws
Legal Concerns with Medicare and Nursing Homes
HIPPA
Confidentiality
Required disclosure and non-disclosure of information
Exam 3
Legal requirements to advise
Legal requirements to withhold disclosure of information
Legal aspects of medical records and notes
Quiz 3
Patient Rights
Patient Consent
Right to Refuse Treatment
Exam 4
Federal, State and Local Laws Pertaining to Radiologic Technology
Parameters of legal responsibility
Patient personal information
Intentional torts
Respectful Interaction with Patients: Infants, Children
Exam 5
Respectful Interaction with Patients: Adults and Older Adults
End-of-life issues
Dying Patients
Difficult Situations
Final Exam
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 41
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____02/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 42
Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
******************************************************************
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
******************************************************************
Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 43
[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD104 Fundamentals of Radiologic Science and Health Care
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences ___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to provide an overview of the foundations in radiography and the
practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the
health care organization(s) are examined and discussed in addition to the professional
responsibilities of the radiographer.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
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Identify other health science professions that participate in the patient’s total health care.
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.
Discuss the relationship between institutional administrative personnel and radiology
services.
Describe relationships and interdependencies of departments within a health care institution.
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.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 44
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1__
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___1__
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship_____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an A.S. degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 45
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A This course is an introductory course in the hospital Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 46
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with requirements
set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow college
requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 47
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD104 Fundamentals of Radiologic Science and Health Care
(One hundred level classes are taught in the first year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to provide an overview of the foundations in radiography and the
practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the
health care organization(s) are examined and discussed in addition to the professional
responsibilities of the radiographer. No Prerequisite.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
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Identify other health science professions that participate in the patient’s total health care.
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.
Discuss the relationship between institutional administrative personnel and radiology
services.
Describe relationships and interdependencies of departments within a health care institution.
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.
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 48
IV. Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V. Major Topics Required:
I. The Health Science Professions
A. Radiologic technology
B. Health care professions
II. The Health Care Environment
A. Health care systems
B. Health care delivery settings
C. Payment/reimbursement systems
III. Hospital Organization
A. Philosophy
B. Mission
C. Administrative services
D. Medical services
IV. Radiology Organization
A. Professional personnel
B. Support services
C. Patient services
D. Educational personnel
V. Accreditation
A. Definition
B. Programmatic accreditation
C. Institutional accreditation
VI. Regulatory Agencies
A. Federal
B. Reimbursement
C. State
VII. Professional Credentialing
A. Definition
B. Agencies
VIII. Professional Organizations
A. Purpose, function, activities
B. Local organizations
C. State organizations
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 49
D.
E.
F.
G.
National
International
International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT)
Related associations organizations
IX. Professional Development and Advancement
A. Continuing education and competency requirements
B. Continuing education opportunities
C. Employment considerations
D. Advancement opportunities
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
None
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None.
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 50
1. Exams
2. Quizzes
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 51
Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Fundamentals of Radiologic Science and Health Care
RAD104
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to provide an overview of the foundations in radiography and the
practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the
health care organization(s) are examined and discussed in addition to the professional
responsibilities of the radiographer.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
Identify other health science professions that participate in the patient’s total health care.
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.
Discuss the relationship between institutional administrative personnel and radiology
services.
Describe relationships and interdependencies of departments within a health care institution.
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.
Texts
Torres, Lillian S., Basic Medical Techniques and Patient Care for Radiologic Technologist, 7th
Edition , JB Lippincott Company: 2005
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 52
Grading System
Quizzes
Examinations
Final Examination
3 quizzes @ 5% each
5 exams @ 10% each
1 exam @ 35%
Total:
15%
50%
35%
100%
Weekly Topics
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
The Health Science Professions
Orientation
Radiologic technology
Health care professions
The Health Care Environment
Health care delivery systems
Health care delivery settings
Payment/reimbursement systems
Quiz 1
Hospital Organization
Philosophy
Mission
Quiz 2
Hospital Organization
Administrative services
Medical services
Exam 1
Radiology Organization
Professional personnel
Support services
Radiology Organization
Patient services
Educational personnel
Exam 2
Accreditation of a Radiation Science Program
Definition
Programmatic accreditation
Institutional accreditation
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Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Regulatory Agencies
Federal
Reimbursement
State
Exam 3
Professional Credentialing
Definition
Agencies
Professional Organizations
Purpose, function, activities
Local organizations
Exam 4
Professional Organizations
State organizations
National
Professional Organizations
International
International Society of Radiographers and Radiological
Technologists (ISRRT)
Related associations organizations
Exam 5
Professional Development and Advancement
Continuing education and competency requirements
Continuing education opportunities
Quiz 3
Professional Development and Advancement
Employment considerations
Advancement opportunities
Review
Final Exam
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
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Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD105 Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy I
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:_______Natural Science___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in anatomy and physiology. Components of
the cells, tissues, organs and systems are described and discussed from the perspective of
radiologic technology practice.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
The student is taught anatomy and physiology from the perspective of specific needs for the
Radiation Science Program. The following learning objectives are addressed in Fundamentals of
Radiographic Anatomy I:
Anatomical Nomenclature
Chemical Composition
Cell Structure and Genetic Control
Metabolism
Tissues
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Upon completion of the program the student will:
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Discuss the basics of anatomical nomenclature.
Describe the chemical composition of the human body.
Identify cell structure and elements of genetic control.
Explain the essentials of human metabolism.
Describe the types and functions of human tissues.
Classify tissue types, describe the functional characteristics of each and give examples of
their location within the human body.
Describe the composition and characteristics of bone.
Identify and locate the bones of the human skeleton.
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Identify bony processes and depressions found on the human skeleton.
Describe articulations of the axial and appendicular skeleton.
Differentiate the primary and secondary curves of the spine.
Summarize the functions of the skeletal system.
Label different types of articulations.
Compare the types, locations and movements permitted by the different types of
articulations.
Examine how muscle is organized at the gross and microscopic levels.
Differentiate between the structures of each type of muscle tissue.
State the function of each type of muscle tissue.
Name and locate the major muscles of the skeleton.
Differentiate between the structure and function of different types of nerve cells.
State the structure of the brain and the relationship of its component parts.
Describe brain functions.
List the meninges and describe the function of each.
Outline how cerebrospinal fluid forms, circulates and functions.
Describe the structure and function of the spinal cord.
Determine the distribution and function of cranial and spinal nerves.
Summarize the structure and function of components that comprise the autonomic
nervous system.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__2__
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___3__
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship_____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 credits.
Hospital-based course credits are determined accordingly. This practice satisfies the
JRCERT requirement for radiologic technology and is reflective of similar hospitalcollege programs nationwide.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
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of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiologic Technology programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive
accreditation from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Each partner hospital is already accredited. As such, radiologic technology programs
assess transferability on a program by program basis, depending on local variations in the
required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an introductory course in the hospital Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
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H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with requirements set by
the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow college requirements which
are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
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D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
+course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further
information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has no
cost or space liability responsibilities.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD105 Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy I
(One hundred level classes are taught in the first year of the radiation science portion of the
program.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in anatomy and physiology. Components of
the cells, tissues, organs and systems are described and discussed from the perspective of
radiologic technology practice.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
The student is taught anatomy and physiology from the perspective of specific needs for the
Radiation Science Program. The following learning objectives are addressed in Fundamentals of
Radiographic Anatomy I:
Anatomical Nomenclature
Chemical Composition
Cell Structure and Genetic Control
Metabolism
Tissues
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Discuss the basics of anatomical nomenclature.
Describe the chemical composition of the human body.
Identify cell structure and elements of genetic control.
Explain the essentials of human metabolism.
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Describe the types and functions of human tissues.
Classify tissue types, describe the functional characteristics of each and give examples of
their location within the human body.
Describe the composition and characteristics of bone.
Identify and locate the bones of the human skeleton.
Identify bony processes and depressions found on the human skeleton.
Describe articulations of the axial and appendicular skeleton.
Differentiate the primary and secondary curves of the spine.
Summarize the functions of the skeletal system.
Label different types of articulations.
Compare the types, locations and movements permitted by the different types of
articulations.
Examine how muscle is organized at the gross and microscopic levels.
Differentiate between the structures of each type of muscle tissue.
State the function of each type of muscle tissue.
Name and locate the major muscles of the skeleton.
Differentiate between the structure and function of different types of nerve cells.
State the structure of the brain and the relationship of its component parts.
Describe brain functions.
List the meninges and describe the function of each.
Outline how cerebrospinal fluid forms, circulates and functions.
Describe the structure and function of the spinal cord.
Determine the distribution and function of cranial and spinal nerves.
Summarize the structure and function of components that comprise the autonomic
nervous system.
IV. Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V. Major Topics Required:
I. Anatomical Nomenclature
A. Terms of direction
B. Body planes
C. Body cavities – structural limits, function, contents
II. Chemical Composition
A. Atoms
B. Chemical bonds
C. Inorganic compounds
D. Organic compounds
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III. Cell Structure and Genetic Control
A. Cell membrane
B. Cytoplasm
C. Organelles
D. Gene action
E. Cell reproduction
F. Aberration/abnormal cell division
IV. Metabolism
A. Anabolism
B. Catabolism
C. Enzymes and metabolism
D. Carbohydrate metabolism
E. Lipid metabolism
F. Protein metabolism
G. Regulation and homeostasis
V. Tissues
A. Types of tissue
B. Tissue repair
VI. Skeletal System
A. Osseous tissue
B. Divisions
C. Articulations
VII. Muscular System
A. Types and characteristics
B. Functions
VIII. Nervous System
A. Neural tissue – structure and function
B. Central nervous system – structure and function
C. Peripheral nervous system – structure and function
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
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B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD106: Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy II
RAD115 Radiographic Procedures I
RAD203 Radiographic Pathology
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
2. Research Paper
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy I
RAD105
2 Credits
Course Description
Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in anatomy and physiology. Components of
the cells, tissues, organs and systems are described and discussed from the prospective of
radiologic technology practice.
Learning Objectives:
The student is taught anatomy and physiology from the perspective of specific needs for the
Radiation Science Program. The following learning objectives are addressed in Fundamentals of
Radiographic Anatomy I:
Anatomical Nomenclature
Chemical Composition
Cell Structure and Genetic Control
Metabolism
Tissues
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Discuss the basics of anatomical nomenclature.
Describe the chemical composition of the human body.
Identify cell structure and elements of genetic control.
Explain the essentials of human metabolism.
Describe the types and functions of human tissues.
Classify tissue types, describe the functional characteristics of each and give examples of
their location within the human body.
Describe the composition and characteristics of bone.
Identify and locate the bones of the human skeleton.
Identify bony processes and depressions found on the human skeleton.
Describe articulations of the axial and appendicular skeleton.
Differentiate the primary and secondary curves of the spine.
Summarize the functions of the skeletal system.
Label different types of articulations.
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Compare the types, locations and movements permitted by the different types of
articulations.
Examine how muscle is organized at the gross and microscopic levels.
Differentiate between the structures of each type of muscle tissue.
State the function of each type of muscle tissue.
Name and locate the major muscles of the skeleton.
Differentiate between the structure and function of different types of nerve cells.
State the structure of the brain and the relationship of its component parts.
Describe brain functions.
List the meninges and describe the function of each.
Outline how cerebrospinal fluid forms, circulates and functions.
Describe the structure and function of the spinal cord.
Determine the distribution and function of cranial and spinal nerves.
Summarize the structure and function of components that comprise the autonomic
nervous system.
Text
Applegate, Edith, The Sectional Anatomy Learning System, 3rd Edition, WB Saunders: 2005
Grading System
3 Exams @ 13.3 % each
Midterm and Final @ 20% each
Research Paper
40%
40%
20%
Total
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
1
2
3
Topics
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomical Nomenclature
Terms of direction
Body planes
Body cavities – structural limits, function, contents
Chemistry, Matter and Life
Atoms
Chemical bonds
Chemical, Matter and Life, Cont.
Inorganic compounds
Organic compounds
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5
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10
11
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14
15
Cell Structure and Genetic Control
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
Examination I
Cell Structure and Function
Organelles
Gene action
Cell Structure and Function, Cont.
Cell reproduction
Aberration/abnormal cell division
Metabolism
Anabolism
Catabolism
Enzymes and metabolism
Midterm Examination
Metabolism, Cont.
Carbohydrate metabolism
Lipid metabolism
Protein metabolism
Regulation and homeostasis
Tissues and Membranes
Types of tissue
Tissue repair
Skeletal System
Nomenclature
Osseous tissue
Exam II
Skeletal System, Cont.
Divisions
Articulations
Muscular System
Types and characteristics
Functions
Exam III Skeletal System
Nervous System
Neural tissue – structure and function
Central nervous system – structure and function
Peripheral nervous system
Structure
Function
Review
Final Examination
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
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Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
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Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
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Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: RAD106: Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy II
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Following on the material covered in RAD105, the content is designed to establish a knowledge
base in anatomy and physiology. Components of the cells, tissues, organs and systems are
described and discussed from the prospective of radiologic technology practice. Prerequisites:
RAD105
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
The student is taught anatomy and physiology from the perspective of specific needs for the
Radiation Science Program. The following learning objectives are addressed in Fundamentals of
Radiographic Anatomy II:
Sensory System
Endocrine System
Digestive System
Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic System and Immunity
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Reproductive System
Sectional Anatomy
Upon completion of the program the student will:
◆ Describe the structures and functions of the components that comprise the human eye and
ear.
◆ List the component body parts involved in the senses of smell and taste.
◆ List the somatic senses.
◆ Define endocrine.
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◆ Describe the characteristics and functions of the components that comprise the endocrine
system.
◆ Describe the hard and soft palates.
◆ Describe the structure and function of the tongue.
◆ Identify the structure, function and locations of the salivary glands.
◆ Describe the composition and characteristics of the primary organs of the digestive system.
◆ Describe the function(s) of each primary organ of the digestive system.
◆ Differentiate between the layers of tissue that comprise the esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine and rectum.
◆ Differentiate between peritoneum, omentum and mesentery.
◆ List and label the accessory organs of the digestive system and describe their function.
◆ Identify the secretions and function of each accessory organ of the digestive system.
◆ Explain the purpose of digestion.
◆ List the digestive processes that occur in the body.
◆ Describe the composition and characteristics of blood.
◆ List the types of blood cells and state their functions.
◆ Differentiate between blood plasma and serum.
◆ Outline the clotting mechanism.
◆ List the blood types.
◆ Explain the term Rh factor.
◆ Explain the antigen/antibody relationship and its use in blood typing.
◆ Label the parts of the human heart.
◆ Describe the flow of blood through the body and identify the main vessels.
◆ Describe the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries.
◆ Differentiate between arterial blood in systemic circulation and arterial blood in pulmonary
circulation.
◆ Outline the major pathways of lymphatic circulation.
◆ Correlate cardiac electrophysiology to a normal ECG tracing.
◆ Differentiate between nonspecific defenses and specific immunity.
◆ Explain antibody production and function.
◆ List the different types and functions of T- and B-cells and explain their functions.
◆ Label the components of the respiratory system.
◆ Describe the physiology and regulation of respiration.
◆ Label the parts of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
◆ Describe the function of each organ of the urinary system.
◆ Describe the composition and formation of urine.
◆ Explain micturition.
◆ Label the anatomy of the male and female reproductive organs.
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
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Credit Hours__ 2__
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___3___
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
RAD106: Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy I. Students must be accepted into the
proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
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C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A This course is an introductory course in the hospital Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with requirements
set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow college
requirements which are in place already.
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V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD106: Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy II
(One hundred level classes are taught in the first year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Following on the material covered in RAD105, the content is designed to establish a knowledge
base in anatomy and physiology. Components of the cells, tissues, organs and systems are
described and discussed from the perspective of radiologic technology practice. Prerequisites:
RAD105
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
The student is taught anatomy and physiology from the perspective of specific needs for the
Radiation Science Program. The following learning objectives are addressed in Fundamentals of
Radiographic Anatomy II:
Sensory System
Endocrine System
Digestive System
Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic System and Immunity
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Reproductive System
Sectional Anatomy
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
◆ Describe the structures and functions of the components that comprise the human eye and
ear.
◆ List the component body parts involved in the senses of smell and taste.
◆ List the somatic senses.
◆ Define endocrine.
◆ Describe the characteristics and functions of the components that comprise the endocrine
system.
◆ Describe the hard and soft palates.
◆ Describe the structure and function of the tongue.
◆ Identify the structure, function and locations of the salivary glands.
◆ Describe the composition and characteristics of the primary organs of the digestive system.
◆ Describe the function(s) of each primary organ of the digestive system.
◆ Differentiate between the layers of tissue that comprise the esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine and rectum.
◆ Differentiate between peritoneum, omentum and mesentery.
◆ List and label the accessory organs of the digestive system and describe their function.
◆ Identify the secretions and function of each accessory organ of the digestive system.
◆ Explain the purpose of digestion.
◆ List the digestive processes that occur in the body.
◆ Describe the composition and characteristics of blood.
◆ List the types of blood cells and state their functions.
◆ Differentiate between blood plasma and serum.
◆ Outline the clotting mechanism.
◆ List the blood types.
◆ Explain the term Rh factor.
◆ Explain the antigen/antibody relationship and its use in blood typing.
◆ Label the parts of the human heart.
◆ Describe the flow of blood through the body and identify the main vessels.
◆ Describe the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries.
◆ Differentiate between arterial blood in systemic circulation and arterial blood in pulmonary
circulation.
◆ Outline the major pathways of lymphatic circulation.
◆ Correlate cardiac electrophysiology to a normal ECG tracing.
◆ Differentiate between nonspecific defenses and specific immunity.
◆ Explain antibody production and function.
◆ List the different types and functions of T- and B-cells and explain their functions.
◆ Label the components of the respiratory system.
◆ Describe the physiology and regulation of respiration.
◆ Label the parts of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
◆ Describe the function of each organ of the urinary system.
◆ Describe the composition and formation of urine.
◆ Explain micturition.
◆ Label the anatomy of the male and female reproductive organs.
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IV. Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V. Major Topics Required:
I.
Sensory System
A. General senses
B. Special senses – structure, function
II.
Endocrine System
A. Primary organs - structure, function and location
B. Homeostatic control
C. Endocrine tissue and related hormones
III.
Digestive System
A. Primary organs – structure, function and location
B. Accessory organs – structure, function and location
C. Digestive processes
IV.
Cardiovascular System
A. Blood
B. Heart and vessels
C. Electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings correlated to normal cardiac rhythm
V.
Lymphatic System and Immunity
A. Lymphatic system
B. Immune system
VI.
Respiratory System
A. Components, structure and function
B. Physiology
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VII.
Urinary System
A. Components, structure and function
B. Urine
C. Micturition
VIII.
Reproductive System
A. Male – structure, function and location
B. Female – structure, function and location
C. Reproductive physiology
IX.
Sectional Anatomy
A.
VI.
Structures and locations
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD106: Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy I. Students must be accepted into
the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD203 Radiographic Pathology
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
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VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
2. Research Paper
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy II
RAD106
2 Credits
Course Description
Following on the material covered in RAD105, the content is designed to establish a knowledge
base in anatomy and physiology. Components of the cells, tissues, organs and systems are
described and discussed from the prospective of radiologic technology practice. Prerequisites:
RAD105
Learning Objectives:
The student is taught anatomy and physiology from the perspective of specific needs for the
Radiation Science Program. The following learning objectives are addressed in Fundamentals of
Radiographic Anatomy II:
Sensory System
Endocrine System
Digestive System
Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic System and Immunity
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Reproductive System
Sectional Anatomy
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Describe the structures and functions of the components that comprise the human eye and
ear.
◆ List the component body parts involved in the senses of smell and taste.
◆ List the somatic senses.
◆ Define endocrine.
◆ Describe the characteristics and functions of the components that comprise the endocrine
system.
◆ Describe the hard and soft palates.
◆ Describe the structure and function of the tongue.
◆ Identify the structure, function and locations of the salivary glands.
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◆ Describe the composition and characteristics of the primary organs of the digestive system.
◆ Describe the function(s) of each primary organ of the digestive system.
◆ Differentiate between the layers of tissue that comprise the esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine and rectum.
◆ Differentiate between peritoneum, omentum and mesentery.
◆ List and label the accessory organs of the digestive system and describe their function.
◆ Identify the secretions and function of each accessory organ of the digestive system.
◆ Explain the purpose of digestion.
◆ List the digestive processes that occur in the body.
◆ Describe the composition and characteristics of blood.
◆ List the types of blood cells and state their functions.
◆ Differentiate between blood plasma and serum.
◆ Outline the clotting mechanism.
◆ List the blood types.
◆ Explain the term Rh factor.
◆ Explain the antigen/antibody relationship and its use in blood typing.
◆ Label the parts of the human heart.
◆ Describe the flow of blood through the body and identify the main vessels.
◆ Describe the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries.
◆ Differentiate between arterial blood in systemic circulation and arterial blood in pulmonary
circulation.
◆ Outline the major pathways of lymphatic circulation.
◆ Correlate cardiac electrophysiology to a normal ECG tracing.
◆ Differentiate between nonspecific defenses and specific immunity.
◆ Explain antibody production and function.
◆ List the different types and functions of T- and B-cells and explain their functions.
◆ Label the components of the respiratory system.
◆ Describe the physiology and regulation of respiration.
◆ Label the parts of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
◆ Describe the function of each organ of the urinary system.
◆ Describe the composition and formation of urine.
◆ Explain micturition.
◆ Label the anatomy of the male and female reproductive organs.
◆ Analyze the function of each of the male and female reproductive organs.
◆ Identify major anatomical structures found within sectional images.
Text
Applegate, Edith, The Sectional Anatomy Learning System, 3rd Edition, WB Saunders: 2005
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Grading System
3 Exams @ 13.3 % each
Midterm and Final @ 20% each
Research Paper
40%
40%
20%
Total
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Topics
Sensory System
General senses
Special senses – structure, function
Endocrine System
Primary organs - structure, function and location
Endocrine System, Cont.
Homeostatic control
Endocrine tissue and related hormones
Examination I
Digestive System
Primary organs – structure, function and location
Accessory organs – structure, function and location
Digestive processes
Cardiovascular System
Blood
Heart and vessels
Cardiovascular System
Electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings correlated to normal cardiac
rhythm
Examination II
Lymphatic System and Immunity
Lymphatic system
Lymphatic System and Immunity, Cont.
Immune system
Midterm Examination
Respiratory System
Components, structure and function
Respiratory System, Cont.
Physiology
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Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Urinary System
Components, structure and function
Urine
Micturition
Reproductive System
Male – structure, function and location
Female – structure, function and location
Midterm Examination
Reproductive System, Cont.
Reproductive physiology
Sectional Anatomy
Structures and locations
Review
Final Examination
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
******************************************************************
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
******************************************************************
Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____ RAD109 Medical Terminology for Radiologic Sciences
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to provide an introduction to the origins of medical terminology. A wordbuilding system is introduced and abbreviations and symbols are discussed. Also introduced is an
orientation to understanding radiographic orders and diagnostic report interpretation. Related
terminology is addressed.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
Apply the word-building process.
Interpret medical abbreviations and symbols.
Critique orders, requests and diagnostic reports.
Define radiation science terms.
Translate medical terms, abbreviations and symbols into common language from a medical
report.
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1
_Contact Hours___1_
Lecture__X___
Lab____
Studio_____
Internship____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
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satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
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F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A This course is an introductory course in the hospital Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with requirements
set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow college
requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
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A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD109: Medical Terminology for Radiologic Sciences
(One hundred level classes are taught in the first year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to provide an introduction to the origins of medical terminology. A wordbuilding system is introduced and abbreviations and symbols are discussed. Also introduced is an
orientation to understanding radiographic orders and diagnostic report interpretation. Related
terminology is addressed.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Apply the word-building process.
Interpret medical abbreviations and symbols.
Critique orders, requests and diagnostic reports.
Define radiation science terms.
Translate medical terms, abbreviations and symbols into common language from a medical
report.
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
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V. Major Topics Required:
I.
The Word-Building Process
A.
B.
C.
D.
II.
Medical Abbreviations and Symbols
A.
B.
C.
III.
Role in communications
Abbreviations
Pharmaceutical symbols and terms
Radiologic Technology Procedures and Terminology
A.
B.
C.
IV.
Basic elements
Parts of speech
Translation of terms into common language
Correct pronunciation of medical terms
Radiography
Nuclear medicine
Sonography
Understanding Orders, Requests and Diagnostic Reports
A.
B.
VI.
Radiographic orders and requisitions – components
Diagnostic reports
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD212 Pharmacology and Drug Administration
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
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See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
2. Quizzes
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Medical Terminology for Radiologic Sciences
RAD109
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to provide an introduction to the origins of medical terminology. A wordbuilding system is introduced and abbreviations and symbols are discussed. Also introduced is an
orientation to understanding radiographic orders and diagnostic report interpretation. Related
terminology is addressed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply the word-building process.
Interpret medical abbreviations and symbols.
Critique orders, requests and diagnostic reports.
Define radiation science terms.
Translate medical terms, abbreviations and symbols into common language from a medical
report.
Texts
LaFleur Brooks, Myrna, Exploring Medical Language, 5th Edition, Mosby Lifeline: 2005
Grading System
Quizzes
Examinations
Final Examination
Total:
3 quizzes @ 5% each
5 exams @ 10% each
1 exam @ 35%
15%
50%
35%
100%
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Weekly Topics
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Topics
Origin of Medical Terminology
The Word-Building Process
Parts of Speech
Suffixes and Prefixes
Combining Forms
Role in communications
Body Structures I
Skeletal Bones
Muscles
Quiz 1
Body Structures I cont.
Circulatory Systems
Quiz 2
Body Structures I cont.
Respiratory System
Exam 1
Radiography Procedures and Terminology
Body Structures II
Gastrointestinal System
Body Structures II
Genitourinary System
Exam 2
Nuclear Medicine Procedures and Terminology
Body Structures III
Reproductive System
Body Structures III cont’d.
Special Senses
Exam 3
Sonography Procedures and Terminology
Cancer
Pharmacology
Pharmacologic abbreviations
Exam 4
Understanding Orders, Requests and Medical Reports
Document Interpretation Classroom Activity
Medical Notes
Using Abbreviations
Exam 5
Pronunciation of terms
Interviews
Patient History
Quiz 3
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14
15
Translation into common language
Communication with Patients
Review
Final Exam
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
******************************************************************
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: _ RAD111: Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the
physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care
procedures are described, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions. The
role of the radiographer in patient education is identified. .
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
◆ Identify the responsibilities of the health care facility and members of the health care team.
◆ List the general responsibilities of the radiographer.
◆ Describe the practice standards for the radiographer as defined by the ASRT and state
licensure.
◆ Discuss the interrelationship between personal, community and societal values.
◆ Explain the influence a person’s value system has on his or her behavior.
◆ Discuss the development of personal and professional values.
◆ Describe how professional values influence patient care.
◆ Differentiate between culture and ethnicity.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Explain perceptions of death and dying from the viewpoint of both patient and radiographer.
◆ Describe ethical, emotional, personal and physical aspects of death.
◆ List the stages of dying and describe the characteristics of each stage.
◆ Identify the support mechanisms available to the terminally ill.
◆ Identify methods for determining the correct patient for a given procedure.
◆ Explain the use of various communication devices and systems.
◆ Explain specific aspects of a radiographic procedure to the patient.
◆ Demonstrate correct principles of body mechanics applicable to patient care.
◆ Demonstrate techniques for specific types of patient transfer.
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◆ Demonstrate select procedures to turn patients with various health conditions.
◆ Describe select immobilization techniques for various types of procedures and patient
conditions.
◆ Describe specific patient safety measures and concerns.
◆ Explain the purpose, legal considerations and procedures for reporting an accident or
incident.
◆ Describe methods to evaluate patient physical status.
◆ List the information to be collected prior to a patient examination.
◆ Describe vital signs used to assess patient condition that include sites for assessment and
normal values.
◆ Recognize and describe abnormal respiratory patterns.
◆ State the terms used to describe respiratory rates that are above and below normal values.
◆ Identify terms used to describe above and below normal pulse rates.
◆ Assess patient vital signs.
◆ List the normal ranges for specific laboratory studies.
◆ Define terms related to infection control.
◆ Describe the importance of standard precautions and isolation procedures that includes
sources and modes of transmission of infection and disease and institutional control
procedures.
◆ Identify symptoms related to specific emergency situations.
◆ Describe the emergency medical code system for the institution and the role of the student
during a medical emergency.
◆ Explain the special considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures on an
infant or child.
◆ Explain the special considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures on a
geriatric patient.
◆ Describe the symptoms and precautions taken for a patient with a head injury.
◆ Describe three areas that are assessed by the Glascow Coma Scale and the numbers
associated with each area.
◆ Explain the types, immobilization devices and positioning for upper and lower extremity
fractures.
◆ Describe the symptoms and precautions taken for a patient with traumatic injury.
◆ Describe the symptoms and medical interventions for a patient with a contrast agent reaction.
◆ Explain the role of the radiographer in patient education.
◆ Discuss family dynamics, culture, social, ethnic and lifestyle considerations and their impact
on health status.
◆ Describe the patient preparation for barium studies.
◆ Identify specific types of tubes, lines, catheters and collection devices.
◆ Outline the steps in the operation and maintenance of suction and oxygen equipment and
demonstrate their use.
◆ Demonstrate competency in basic life support (BLS).
◆ Demonstrate the use of specific medical emergency equipment and supplies.
◆ Describe the monitoring, preprocedure- and postprocedure care, drug administration and
special precautions for a patient undergoing invasive procedures.
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◆ Demonstrate the appropriate procedure for gathering information prior to performing a
mobile radiographic examination.
◆ Describe the initial steps in performing a mobile procedure.
◆ Explain the procedure for placing an image receptor under a patient in an orthopedic bed
frame.
◆ Describe the special problems faced in performing procedures on a patient with a
tracheotomy and specific tubes, drains and catheters.
◆ Describe the procedure for producing diagnostic images in the surgical suite.
◆ Explain the appropriate radiation protection required when performing mobile/surgical
radiography.
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1 __
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___3_
Lab__X___ Studio_____
Internship_____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
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D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A This course is an introductory course in the hospital Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
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IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with requirements
set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow college
requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 103
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 104
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD111: Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences
(One hundred level classes are taught in the first year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the
physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care
procedures are described, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions. The
role of the radiographer in patient education is identified.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
◆ Identify the responsibilities of the health care facility and members of the health care team.
◆ List the general responsibilities of the radiographer.
◆ Describe the practice standards for the radiographer as defined by the ASRT and state
licensure.
◆ Discuss the interrelationship between personal, community and societal values.
◆ Explain the influence a person’s value system has on his or her behavior.
◆ Discuss the development of personal and professional values.
◆ Describe how professional values influence patient care.
◆ Differentiate between culture and ethnicity.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Explain perceptions of death and dying from the viewpoint of both patient and radiographer.
◆ Describe ethical, emotional, personal and physical aspects of death.
◆ List the stages of dying and describe the characteristics of each stage.
◆ Identify the support mechanisms available to the terminally ill.
◆ Identify methods for determining the correct patient for a given procedure.
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Explain the use of various communication devices and systems.
Explain specific aspects of a radiographic procedure to the patient.
Demonstrate correct principles of body mechanics applicable to patient care.
Demonstrate techniques for specific types of patient transfer.
Demonstrate select procedures to turn patients with various health conditions.
Describe select immobilization techniques for various types of procedures and patient
conditions.
Describe specific patient safety measures and concerns.
Explain the purpose, legal considerations and procedures for reporting an accident or
incident.
Describe methods to evaluate patient physical status.
List the information to be collected prior to a patient examination.
Describe vital signs used to assess patient condition that include sites for assessment and
normal values.
Recognize and describe abnormal respiratory patterns.
State the terms used to describe respiratory rates that are above and below normal values.
Identify terms used to describe above and below normal pulse rates.
Assess patient vital signs.
List the normal ranges for specific laboratory studies.
Define terms related to infection control.
Describe the importance of standard precautions and isolation procedures that includes
sources and modes of transmission of infection and disease and institutional control
procedures.
Identify symptoms related to specific emergency situations.
Describe the emergency medical code system for the institution and the role of the student
during a medical emergency.
Explain the special considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures on an
infant or child.
Explain the special considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures on a
geriatric patient.
Describe the symptoms and precautions taken for a patient with a head injury.
Describe three areas that are assessed by the Glascow Coma Scale and the numbers
associated with each area.
Explain the types, immobilization devices and positioning for upper and lower extremity
fractures.
Describe the symptoms and precautions taken for a patient with traumatic injury.
Describe the symptoms and medical interventions for a patient with a contrast agent reaction.
Explain the role of the radiographer in patient education.
Discuss family dynamics, culture, social, ethnic and lifestyle considerations and their impact
on health status.
Describe the patient preparation for barium studies.
Identify specific types of tubes, lines, catheters and collection devices.
Outline the steps in the operation and maintenance of suction and oxygen equipment and
demonstrate their use.
Demonstrate competency in basic life support (BLS).
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 106
◆ Demonstrate the use of specific medical emergency equipment and supplies.
◆ Describe the monitoring, preprocedure- and postprocedure care, drug administration and
special precautions for a patient undergoing invasive procedures.
◆ Demonstrate the appropriate procedure for gathering information prior to performing a
mobile radiographic examination.
◆ Describe the initial steps in performing a mobile procedure.
◆ Explain the procedure for placing an image receptor under a patient in an orthopedic bed
frame.
◆ Describe the special problems faced in performing procedures on a patient with a
tracheotomy and specific tubes, drains and catheters.
◆ Describe the procedure for producing diagnostic images in the surgical suite.
◆ Explain the appropriate radiation protection required when performing mobile/surgical
radiography.
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V. Major Topics Required:
I. Radiographer and Health Care Team
A. Responsibilities of the health care facility
B. Health care team
C. Responsibilities of the radiographer
II. Attitudes and Communication in Patient Care
A. Health and illness continuum
B. Developing professional attitudes
C. Communication across the age continuum
D. Communication
E. Psychological considerations
III. Patient/Radiographer Interactions
A. Patient identification methods
B. Procedure questions and explanations
C. Interaction with patient family members and friends
IV. Safety and Transfer Positioning
A. Environmental safety
B. Body mechanics
C. Patient transfer and movement
D. Positioning for safety and comfort
E. Immobilization techniques
F. Accident and incident reporting
V. Evaluating Physical Needs
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Assess patient status
Vital signs – ranges and values
Acquiring and recording vital signs
Review of laboratory data
Patient chart
VI. Infection Control
A. Terminology
B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C. Cycle of infection
D. Prevent disease transmission
E. Asepsis
F. Environmental asepsis
G. Isolation techniques and communicable diseases
H. Isolation patient in radiology department
I. Precautions for the compromised patient (reverse isolation)
J. Psychological considerations
VII. Medical Emergencies
A. Terminology
B. Emergency equipment
C. Latex reactions
D. Shock
E. Diabetic emergencies – signs, symptoms and interventions
F. Respiratory and cardiac failure – signs, symptoms and interventions
G. Airway obstruction – signs, symptoms and interventions
H. Cerebral vascular accident (stroke) – signs, symptoms and interventions
I. Fainting and convulsive seizures, signs, symptoms and interventions
J. Other medical conditions
VIII. Unique Situations and Trauma
A. Head injuries
B. Spinal injuries
C. Extremity fractures
D. Wounds
E. Burns
F. Reactions to contrast agents
IX. Contrast Studies
A. Patient education
B. Patient preparation and care per procedure
C. Follow-up care
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X. Tubes, Catheters, Lines and Collection Devices
A. Terminology
B. Function of devices
C. Nasogastric/nasointestinal
D. Suction
E. Tracheostomy
F. Chest (thoracostomy) tube
G. Central venous lines
H. Tissue drains
I. Oxygen administration
J. Urinary collection
K. other ostomies
L. Myelography
XI. Mobile and Surgical Radiography
A. Prior to bedside procedure:
B. Steps followed during bedside procedure
C. Bedside procedure for neonate
D. Bedside procedure for the orthopedic patient
E. Special situations
F. Radiography in surgery
G. Radiation protection
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD212 Pharmacology and Drug Administration
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
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Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
2. Quizzes
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences
RAD111
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the
physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care
procedures are described, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions. The
role of the radiographer in patient education is identified. .
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Identify the responsibilities of the health care facility and members of the health care team.
◆ List the general responsibilities of the radiographer.
◆ Describe the practice standards for the radiographer as defined by the ASRT and state
licensure.
◆ Discuss the interrelationship between personal, community and societal values.
◆ Explain the influence a person’s value system has on his or her behavior.
◆ Discuss the development of personal and professional values.
◆ Describe how professional values influence patient care.
◆ Differentiate between culture and ethnicity.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Explain perceptions of death and dying from the viewpoint of both patient and radiographer.
◆ Describe ethical, emotional, personal and physical aspects of death.
◆ List the stages of dying and describe the characteristics of each stage.
◆ Identify the support mechanisms available to the terminally ill.
◆ Identify methods for determining the correct patient for a given procedure.
◆ Explain the use of various communication devices and systems.
◆ Explain specific aspects of a radiographic procedure to the patient.
◆ Demonstrate correct principles of body mechanics applicable to patient care.
◆ Demonstrate techniques for specific types of patient transfer.
◆ Demonstrate select procedures to turn patients with various health conditions.
◆ Describe select immobilization techniques for various types of procedures and patient
conditions.
◆ Describe specific patient safety measures and concerns.
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◆ Explain the purpose, legal considerations and procedures for reporting an accident or
incident.
◆ Describe methods to evaluate patient physical status.
◆ List the information to be collected prior to a patient examination.
◆ Describe vital signs used to assess patient condition that include sites for assessment and
normal values.
◆ Recognize and describe abnormal respiratory patterns.
◆ State the terms used to describe respiratory rates that are above and below normal values.
◆ Identify terms used to describe above and below normal pulse rates.
◆ Assess patient vital signs.
◆ List the normal ranges for specific laboratory studies.
◆ Define terms related to infection control.
◆ Describe the importance of standard precautions and isolation procedures that includes
sources and modes of transmission of infection and disease and institutional control
procedures.
◆ Identify symptoms related to specific emergency situations.
◆ Describe the emergency medical code system for the institution and the role of the student
during a medical emergency.
◆ Explain the special considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures on an
infant or child.
◆ Explain the special considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures on a
geriatric patient.
◆ Describe the symptoms and precautions taken for a patient with a head injury.
◆ Describe three areas that are assessed by the Glascow Coma Scale and the numbers
associated with each area.
◆ Explain the types, immobilization devices and positioning for upper and lower extremity
fractures.
◆ Describe the symptoms and precautions taken for a patient with traumatic injury.
◆ Describe the symptoms and medical interventions for a patient with a contrast agent reaction.
◆ Explain the role of the radiographer in patient education.
◆ Discuss family dynamics, culture, social, ethnic and lifestyle considerations and their impact
on health status.
◆ Describe the patient preparation for barium studies.
◆ Identify specific types of tubes, lines, catheters and collection devices.
◆ Outline the steps in the operation and maintenance of suction and oxygen equipment and
demonstrate their use.
◆ Demonstrate competency in basic life support (BLS).
◆ Demonstrate the use of specific medical emergency equipment and supplies.
◆ Describe the monitoring, preprocedure- and postprocedure care, drug administration and
special precautions for a patient undergoing invasive procedures.
◆ Demonstrate the appropriate procedure for gathering information prior to performing a
mobile radiographic examination.
◆ Describe the initial steps in performing a mobile procedure.
◆ Explain the procedure for placing an image receptor under a patient in an orthopedic bed
frame.
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◆ Describe the special problems faced in performing procedures on a patient with a
tracheotomy and specific tubes, drains and catheters.
◆ Describe the procedure for producing diagnostic images in the surgical suite.
◆ Explain the appropriate radiation protection required when performing mobile/surgical
radiography.
Texts
Torres, Lillian S., Basic Medical Techniques and Patient Care for Radiologic Technologist, 7th
Edition , JB Lippincott Company: 2005
Grading System
Quizzes
Examinations
Skill Examinations
Final Examination
Total:
Weekly Topics
1
2
3
4
3 quizzes @ 5% each
2 exams @ 20%each
2 exams @ 5% each
1 exam @ 35%
15%
40%
10%
35%
100%
Radiographer and Health Care Team
Responsibilities of the health care facility
Health care team
Responsibilities of the radiographer
Quiz 1
Attitudes and Communication in Patient Care
Health and illness continuum
Developing professional attitudes
Communication across the age continuum
Communication
Psychological considerations
Patient/Radiographer Interactions
Patient identification methods
Procedure questions and explanations
Interaction with patient family members and friends
Quiz 2
Safety and Transfer Positioning
Environmental safety
Body mechanics
Patient transfer and movement
Positioning for safety and comfort
Immobilization techniques
Accident and incident reporting
Examination 1
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5
6
7
8
9
10
Evaluating Physical Needs
Assess patient status
Vital signs – ranges and values
Acquiring and recording vital signs
Review of laboratory data
Patient chart
Infection Control
Terminology
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Cycle of infection
Prevent disease transmission
Asepsis
Skill Evaluation 1
Infection Control
Environmental asepsis
Isolation techniques and communicable diseases
Isolation patient in radiology department
Precautions for the compromised patient (reverse isolation)
Psychological considerations
Medical Emergencies
Terminology
Emergency equipment
Latex reactions
Shock
Diabetic emergencies – signs, symptoms and interventions
Quiz 3
Medical Emergencies
Respiratory and cardiac failure – signs, symptoms and
interventions
Airway obstruction – signs, symptoms and interventions
Cerebral vascular accident (stroke) – signs, symptoms and
interventions
Fainting and convulsive seizures, signs, symptoms and
interventions
Other medical conditions
Head injuries
Examination 2
Unique Situations and Trauma
Spinal injuries
Extremity fractures
Wounds
Burns
Reactions to contrast agents
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11
12
13
14
15
Contrast Studies
Patient education
Patient preparation and care per procedure
Follow-up care
Examination 3
Tubes, Catheters, Lines and Collection Devices
Central venous lines
Tissue drains
Oxygen administration
Urinary collection
Other ostomies
Myelography
Tubes, Catheters, Lines and Collection Devices
Terminology
Function of devices
Nasogastric/nasointestinal
Suction
Tracheostomy
Chest (thoracostomy) tube
Skill Evaluation 2
Mobile and Surgical Radiography
Prior to bedside procedure:
Steps followed during bedside procedure
Bedside procedure for neonate
Bedside procedure for the orthopedic patient
Special situations
Radiography in surgery
Radiation protection
Review
Final Examination
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
( )
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
******************************************************************
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows needed requirements by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: _____Radiation Production and Characteristics
RAD113
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Also
presented are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production and the fundamentals
of photon interactions with matter.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
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Describe fundamental atomic structure.
Explain the processes of ionization and excitation.
Describe the electromagnetic spectrum.
Describe wavelength and frequency and how they are related to velocity.
Explain the relationship of energy, wavelength and frequency.
Explain the wave-particle duality phenomena.
Identify the properties of x-rays.
Describe the processes of ionization and excitation.
Describe charged and uncharged forms of particulate radiation.
Differentiate between ionizing and nonionizing radiation.
Describe radioactivity and radioactive decay in terms of alpha, beta and gamma emission.
Compare the production of bremsstrahlung and characteristic radiations.
Describe the conditions necessary to produce x-radiation.
Describe the x-ray emission spectra.
Identify the factors that affect the x-ray emission spectra.
Discuss various photon interactions with matter by describing the interaction, relation to
atomic number, photon energy and part density, and their applications in diagnostic
radiology.
◆ Discuss relationships of wavelength and frequency to beam characteristics.
◆ Discuss the clinical significance of the photoelectric and modified scattering interactions in
diagnostic imaging.
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III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1 __
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___1_
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship__ ___
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals that establish
and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted to the program.
E.
Transferability
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(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
This course is an introductory course in the hospital Radiation Science sequence.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class, based on hospital program limits.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
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Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
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VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
Radiation Production and Characteristics
RAD113
(One hundred level classes are introductory)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Also
presented are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production and the fundamentals
of photon interactions with matter.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Describe fundamental atomic structure.
Explain the processes of ionization and excitation.
Describe the electromagnetic spectrum.
Describe wavelength and frequency and how they are related to velocity.
Explain the relationship of energy, wavelength and frequency.
Explain the wave-particle duality phenomena.
Identify the properties of x-rays.
Describe the processes of ionization and excitation.
Describe charged and uncharged forms of particulate radiation.
Differentiate between ionizing and nonionizing radiation.
Describe radioactivity and radioactive decay in terms of alpha, beta and gamma emission.
Compare the production of bremsstrahlung and characteristic radiations.
Describe the conditions necessary to produce x-radiation.
Describe the x-ray emission spectra.
Identify the factors that affect the x-ray emission spectra.
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◆ Discuss various photon interactions with matter by describing the interaction, relation to
atomic number, photon energy and part density, and their applications in diagnostic
radiology.
◆ Discuss relationships of wavelength and frequency to beam characteristics.
◆ Discuss the clinical significance of the photoelectric and modified scattering interactions in
diagnostic imaging.
V.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
VI.
Major Topics Required:
I. Structure of the Atom
A. Composition
B. Nomenclature
II. Nature of Radiation
A. Radiation
B. Radioactivity
III. X-Ray Production
A. Historical introduction
B. Types
C. Common terms related to the x-ray beam
D. Conditions necessary for production
E. X-ray emission spectra
F. Factors that affect emission spectra
G. Efficiency in production
IV. Interaction of Photons with Matter [Radiation Physics Applied]
A. Transmission of photons
B. Unmodified scattering (coherent)
C. Photoelectric effect
D. Modified scattering (Compton)
E. Pair production
F. Photodisintegration
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
Students must be accepted into the program.
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B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD201 Basic Principles of Computerized Tomography
RAD202 Digital Image Acquisition and Display
RAD204 Film-Screen Image Acquisition and Processing
RAD207 Image Analysis
RAD208 Imaging Equipment
RAD212 Pharmacology and Drug Administration
RAD213 Radiation Biology
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 125
Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Radiation Production and Characteristics
RAD113
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Also
presented are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production and the fundamentals
of photon interactions with matter.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe fundamental atomic structure.
Explain the processes of ionization and excitation.
Describe the electromagnetic spectrum.
Describe wavelength and frequency and how they are related to velocity.
Explain the relationship of energy, wavelength and frequency.
Explain the wave-particle duality phenomena.
Identify the properties of x-rays.
Describe the processes of ionization and excitation.
Describe charged and uncharged forms of particulate radiation.
Differentiate between ionizing and nonionizing radiation.
Describe radioactivity and radioactive decay in terms of alpha, beta and gamma emission.
Compare the production of bremsstrahlung and characteristic radiations.
Describe the conditions necessary to produce x-radiation.
Describe the x-ray emission spectra.
Identify the factors that affect the x-ray emission spectra.
Discuss various photon interactions with matter by describing the interaction, relation to
atomic number, photon energy and part density, and their applications in diagnostic
radiology.
◆ Discuss relationships of wavelength and frequency to beam characteristics.
◆ Discuss the clinical significance of the photoelectric and modified scattering interactions in
diagnostic imaging.
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 126
Text
Bushong, Steward, Radiologic Sciences for Technologist, Physics, Biology and Protection
Workbook, 10th Edition, Mosby: 2007
Grading System
6 Examinations @ 12.5%each
Final Examination 1 exam @ 25%
75%
25%
Total
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Topics
Radiation physics
Concepts of radiation
Fundamentals of physics
Structure of the atom
Electromagnetic radiation
Electricity and magnetism
Electromagnetism
Exam 1
Radiographic imaging
Historical introduction to the x-ray
Common terms related to the x-ray beam
X-ray imaging system
X-ray tube
X-ray circuits
X-ray production
X-ray emission spectra
Exam 2
Interaction of photons with matter
Radiographic Film
Processing the latent image
Interaction of photons with matter
Intensifying Screens
Beam restricting devices
Exam 3
Grids
Radiation Exposure
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10
11
12
13
14
15
Detection and Measurement
Patient Protection and Personnel Protection
Exam 4
Radiation Production Physics Applied, Part 1
Definition
Resolution
Noise
Speed
Radiation Production Physics Applied, Part II
Film Factors
Characteristic curve
Optical Density
Film Processing
Exam 5
Radiation Production Physics Applied, Part III
Geometric Factors
Magnification
Distortion
Focal spot blur
Heel effect
Radiation Production Physics Applied Part IV
Subject Factors
Subject contrast
Motion Blur
Exam 6
Radiation Production Physics Applied Part V
Tool for improving Radiographic Quality
Patient positioning
Image receptors
Technical factors
Review
Q&A
Final Examination
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 128
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
******************************************************************
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 130
[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____ RAD114: Radiation Protection
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to present an overview of the principles of radiation protection, including the
responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public. Radiation health and
safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health
care organizations are incorporated.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
◆ Identify and justify the need to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure of humans.
◆ Distinguish between somatic and genetic radiation effects.
◆ Differentiate between the stochastic (probabilistic) and nonstochastic (deterministic) effects
of radiation exposure.
◆ Explain the objectives of a radiation protection program [in a facility].
◆ Define radiation and radioactivity units of measurement.
◆ Identify effective dose limits (EDL) for occupational and nonoccupational radiation exposure.
◆ Describe the ALARA concept.
◆ Identify the basis for occupational exposure limits.
◆ Distinguish between perceived risk and comparable risk.
◆ Describe the concept of the negligible individual dose (NID).
◆ Identify ionizing radiation sources from natural and man-made sources.
◆ Comply with legal and ethical radiation protection responsibilities of radiation workers.
◆ Describe the relationship between irradiated area and effective dose.
◆ Describe the theory and operation of radiation detection devices.
◆ Identify appropriate applications and limitations for each radiation detection device.
◆ Describe how isoexposure curves are used for radiation protection.
◆ Identify performance standards for beam-limiting devices.
◆ Describe procedures used to verify performance standards for equipment and indicate the
potential consequences if the performance standards fail.
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◆ Describe the operation of various interlocking systems for equipment and indicate potential
consequences of interlock system failure.
◆ Identify conditions and locations evaluated in an area survey for radiation protection.
◆ Distinguish between controlled and non-controlled areas and list acceptable exposure levels.
◆ Describe “Radiation Area” signs and identify appropriate placement sites.
◆ Describe the function of federal, state and local regulations governing radiation protection
practices.
◆ Describe the requirements for and responsibilities of a radiation safety officer.
◆ Express the need and importance of personnel monitoring for radiation workers.
◆ Describe personnel monitoring devices, including applications, advantages and limitations
for each device.
◆ Interpret personnel monitoring reports.
◆ Compare values for individual effective dose limits for occupational radiation exposures
(annual and lifetime).
◆ Identify anatomical structures that are considered critical for potential late effects of whole
body irradiation exposure.
◆ Identify dose equivalent limits for the embryo and fetus in occupationally exposed women.
◆ Distinguish between primary and secondary radiation barriers.
◆ Demonstrate how the operation of various x-ray and ancillary equipment influences radiation
safety and describe the potential consequences of equipment failure.
◆ Perform calculations of exposure with varying time, distance and shielding.
◆ Discuss the relationship between workload, energy, HVL, TVL, use factor and shielding
design.
◆ Identify emergency procedures to be followed during failures of x-ray equipment.
◆ Demonstrate how time, distance and shielding can be manipulated to keep radiation
exposures to a minimum.
◆ Explain the relationship of beam-limiting devices to patient radiation protection.
◆ Discuss added and inherent filtration in terms of the effect on patient dosage.
◆ Explain the purpose and importance of patient shielding.
◆ Identify various types of patient shielding and state the advantages and disadvantages of each
type.
◆ Use the appropriate method of shielding for a given radiographic procedure.
◆ Explain the relationship of exposure factors to patient dosage.
◆ Explain how patient position affects dose to radiosensitive organs.
◆ Identify the appropriate image receptor that will result in an optimum diagnostic image with
the minimum radiation exposure to the patient.
◆ Select the immobilization techniques used to eliminate voluntary motion.
◆ Describe the minimum source-to-tabletop distances for fixed and mobile fluoroscopic
devices.
◆ Apply safety factors for the patient (and others) in the room during mobile radiographic
procedures.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 132
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1 __
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___1_
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship_____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
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Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A This course is an introductory course in the hospital Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 134
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with requirements
set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow college
requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 135
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD114: Radiation Protection
(One hundred level classes are taught in the first year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to present an overview of the principles of radiation protection, including the
responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public. Radiation health and
safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health
care organizations are incorporated.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
◆ Distinguish between somatic and genetic radiation effects.
◆ Differentiate between the stochastic (probabilistic) and nonstochastic (deterministic) effects
of radiation exposure.
◆ Explain the objectives of a radiation protection program [in a facility].
◆ Define radiation and radioactivity units of measurement.
◆ Identify effective dose limits (EDL) for occupational and nonoccupational radiation exposure.
◆ Describe the ALARA concept.
◆ Identify the basis for occupational exposure limits.
◆ Distinguish between perceived risk and comparable risk.
◆ Describe the concept of the negligible individual dose (NID).
◆ Identify ionizing radiation sources from natural and man-made sources.
◆ Comply with legal and ethical radiation protection responsibilities of radiation workers.
◆ Describe the relationship between irradiated area and effective dose.
◆ Describe the theory and operation of radiation detection devices.
◆ Identify appropriate applications and limitations for each radiation detection device.
◆ Describe how isoexposure curves are used for radiation protection.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 136
◆ Identify performance standards for beam-limiting devices.
◆ Describe procedures used to verify performance standards for equipment and indicate the
potential consequences if the performance standards fail.
◆ Describe the operation of various interlocking systems for equipment and indicate potential
consequences of interlock system failure.
◆ Identify conditions and locations evaluated in an area survey for radiation protection.
◆ Distinguish between controlled and non-controlled areas and list acceptable exposure levels.
◆ Describe “Radiation Area” signs and identify appropriate placement sites.
◆ Describe the function of federal, state and local regulations governing radiation protection
practices.
◆ Describe the requirements for and responsibilities of a radiation safety officer.
◆ Express the need and importance of personnel monitoring for radiation workers.
◆ Describe personnel monitoring devices, including applications, advantages and limitations
for each device.
◆ Interpret personnel monitoring reports.
◆ Compare values for individual effective dose limits for occupational radiation exposures
(annual and lifetime).
◆ Identify anatomical structures that are considered critical for potential late effects of whole
body irradiation exposure.
◆ Identify dose equivalent limits for the embryo and fetus in occupationally exposed women.
◆ Distinguish between primary and secondary radiation barriers.
◆ Demonstrate how the operation of various x-ray and ancillary equipment influences radiation
safety and describe the potential consequences of equipment failure.
◆ Perform calculations of exposure with varying time, distance and shielding.
◆ Discuss the relationship between workload, energy, HVL, TVL, use factor and shielding
design.
◆ Identify emergency procedures to be followed during failures of x-ray equipment.
◆ Demonstrate how time, distance and shielding can be manipulated to keep radiation
exposures to a minimum.
◆ Explain the relationship of beam-limiting devices to patient radiation protection.
◆ Discuss added and inherent filtration in terms of the effect on patient dosage.
◆ Explain the purpose and importance of patient shielding.
◆ Identify various types of patient shielding and state the advantages and disadvantages of each
type.
◆ Use the appropriate method of shielding for a given radiographic procedure.
◆ Explain the relationship of exposure factors to patient dosage.
◆ Explain how patient position affects dose to radiosensitive organs.
◆ Identify the appropriate image receptor that will result in an optimum diagnostic image with
the minimum radiation exposure to the patient.
◆ Select the immobilization techniques used to eliminate voluntary motion.
◆ Describe the minimum source-to-tabletop distances for fixed and mobile fluoroscopic
devices.
◆ Apply safety factors for the patient (and others) in the room during mobile radiographic
procedures.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 137
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Introduction
A. Justification for radiation protection
B. Potential biologic damage of ionizing radiation
C. Objectives of a radiation protection program [in a facility]
D. Sources of radiation
E. Legal and ethical responsibilities
II. Units, Detection and Measurement
A. Radiation units
B. Dose reporting
III. Surveys, Regulatory/Advisory Agencies and Regulations
A. General survey procedures
B. Equipment survey
C. Area survey
D. Regulatory
E. Advisory agencies
F. Radiation safety officer
IV. Personnel Monitoring
A. Historical perspective
B. Requirements for personnel monitoring
C. Methods and types of personnel monitors
D. Records of accumulated dose
E. Dose limits – 10 CFR part 20
F. Responsibilities for radiation protection
V. Application
A. Design
B. Regulations and recommendations
C. Cardinal principles in protection
D. Emergency procedures
VI. Patient Protection
A. Beam-limiting devices
B. Filtration
C. Shielding
D. Exposure factors
E. Positioning
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V. Image receptor system
A. Immobilization
B. Fluoroscopic procedures
C. Mobile radiography
D. Special considerations
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD201 Basic Principles of Computerized Tomography
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 139
Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Radiation Protection
RAD114
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to present an overview of the principles of radiation protection, including the
responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public. Radiation health and
safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health
care organizations are incorporated.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Identify and justify the need to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure of humans.
◆ Distinguish between somatic and genetic radiation effects.
◆ Differentiate between the stochastic (probabilistic) and nonstochastic (deterministic) effects
of radiation exposure.
◆ Explain the objectives of a radiation protection program [in a facility].
◆ Define radiation and radioactivity units of measurement.
◆ Identify effective dose limits (EDL) for occupational and nonoccupational radiation exposure.
◆ Describe the ALARA concept.
◆ Identify the basis for occupational exposure limits.
◆ Distinguish between perceived risk and comparable risk.
◆ Describe the concept of the negligible individual dose (NID).
◆ Identify ionizing radiation sources from natural and man-made sources.
◆ Comply with legal and ethical radiation protection responsibilities of radiation workers.
◆ Describe the relationship between irradiated area and effective dose.
◆ Describe the theory and operation of radiation detection devices.
◆ Identify appropriate applications and limitations for each radiation detection device.
◆ Describe how isoexposure curves are used for radiation protection.
◆ Identify performance standards for beam-limiting devices.
◆ Describe procedures used to verify performance standards for equipment and indicate the
potential consequences if the performance standards fail.
◆ Describe the operation of various interlocking systems for equipment and indicate potential
consequences of interlock system failure.
◆ Identify conditions and locations evaluated in an area survey for radiation protection.
◆ Distinguish between controlled and non-controlled areas and list acceptable exposure levels.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 140
◆ Describe “Radiation Area” signs and identify appropriate placement sites.
◆ Describe the function of federal, state and local regulations governing radiation protection
practices.
◆ Describe the requirements for and responsibilities of a radiation safety officer.
◆ Express the need and importance of personnel monitoring for radiation workers.
◆ Describe personnel monitoring devices, including applications, advantages and limitations
for each device.
◆ Interpret personnel monitoring reports.
◆ Compare values for individual effective dose limits for occupational radiation exposures
(annual and lifetime).
◆ Identify anatomical structures that are considered critical for potential late effects of whole
body irradiation exposure.
◆ Identify dose equivalent limits for the embryo and fetus in occupationally exposed women.
◆ Distinguish between primary and secondary radiation barriers.
◆ Demonstrate how the operation of various x-ray and ancillary equipment influences radiation
safety and describe the potential consequences of equipment failure.
◆ Perform calculations of exposure with varying time, distance and shielding.
◆ Discuss the relationship between workload, energy, HVL, TVL, use factor and shielding
design.
◆ Identify emergency procedures to be followed during failures of x-ray equipment.
◆ Demonstrate how time, distance and shielding can be manipulated to keep radiation
exposures to a minimum.
◆ Explain the relationship of beam-limiting devices to patient radiation protection.
◆ Discuss added and inherent filtration in terms of the effect on patient dosage.
◆ Explain the purpose and importance of patient shielding.
◆ Identify various types of patient shielding and state the advantages and disadvantages of each
type.
◆ Use the appropriate method of shielding for a given radiographic procedure.
◆ Explain the relationship of exposure factors to patient dosage.
◆ Explain how patient position affects dose to radiosensitive organs.
◆ Identify the appropriate image receptor that will result in an optimum diagnostic image with
the minimum radiation exposure to the patient.
◆ Select the immobilization techniques used to eliminate voluntary motion.
◆ Describe the minimum source-to-tabletop distances for fixed and mobile fluoroscopic
devices.
◆ Apply safety factors for the patient (and others) in the room during mobile radiographic
procedures.
Text
Bushong, Steward, Radiologic Sciences for Technologists: Physics, Biology and Protection
Workbook, 10th Edition, Mosby: 2007
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 141
Grading System
6 Examination @ 12.5% each
Final Examination
75%
25%
Total
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Topics
Introduction to Radiation Protection
Equipment
Personnel
Justification for radiation protection programs
Introduction to clinical sites
Ancillary departments
What the student should expect
Radiation Dose and Limiting Standards
Selection of the correct image receptor
Correct manner to wear radiation monitoring device
Units, Detection and Measurement
Exam 1
Agencies and Regulations
General Survey Procedures
Equipment and Area Surveys
Radiation Safety Officer
Exam 2
Introductions to physics
The atom
Potential damage of ionizing radiation
Introduction to Radiologic Physic
Potential biologic damage of ionizing radiation
Dose limits
Objectives of a radiation protection program
Exam 3
Concepts of Radiation
Safety Measures and Precautions
Proper body mechanics
Personnel Monitoring
Historical Perspective
Regulations
Monitors
Exam 4
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10
11
12
13
14
15
Application
Design
Recommendation
Regulations
Application Cont.
X-Ray and Ancillary Equipment
Emergency Procedures
Patient Protection
Beam-limiting devices
Filtration
Shielding
Exam 5
Patient Protection, Cont.
Beam-limiting devices
Filtration
Patient Protection, Cont.
Exposure factors
Positioning
Image receptor system
Exam 6
Patient Protection, Cont.
Immobilization
Fluoroscopic procedures
Mobile radiography
Special considerations
Review
Final Examination
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SUFFOLK CO SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
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( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD 115 Radiographic Procedures I
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform standard imaging
procedures, including basic computed tomography (CT) and special studies. Consideration is
given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Students learn the following objectives for Radiographic Procedures I pertaining to the following
systems:
Chest
Abdomen
Upper Extremities
Lower Extremities
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
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Describe standard positioning terms.
Demonstrate proper use of positioning aids.
Discuss general procedural considerations for radiographic exams.
Identify methods and barriers of communication and describe how each may be used or
overcome effectively during patient education.
Explain radiographic procedures to patients/family members.
Modify directions to patients with various communication problems.
Develop an awareness of cultural factors that necessitate adapting standard exam
protocols.
Adapt general procedural considerations to specific clinical settings.
Cite the structures demonstrated on routine radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT
images.
Adapt radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures based on special
considerations.
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III.
Simulate radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures on a person or phantom in a
laboratory setting.
Evaluate images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall image
quality.
Discuss equipment and supplies necessary to complete radiographic, fluoroscopic and
basic CT procedures.
Explain the patient preparation necessary for various contrast, basic CT and special
studies.
Explain the routine and special positions/projections for all radiographic/fluoroscopic
procedures.
Explain the basic CT acquisition protocol for the head, thorax and abdomen.
Explain the purpose for using contrast media.
Name the type, dosage and route of administration of contrast media commonly used to
perform radiographic contrast, basic CT and special studies.
Describe the general purpose of radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT studies.
Apply general radiation safety and protection practices associated with radiologic
examinations and basic CT.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__2 __
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___3_
Lab___X__ Studio_____
Internship_____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
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of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
RAD105
RAD114.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an introductory course in the hospital-based Radiation Science
sequence. Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
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(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with requirements
set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow college
requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
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Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD 115 Radiographic Procedures I
(One hundred level classes are taught in the first year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform standard imaging
procedures, including basic computed tomography (CT) and special studies. Consideration is
given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Students learn the following objectives for Radiographic Procedures I pertaining to the following
systems:
Chest
Abdomen
Upper Extremities
Lower Extremities
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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




Describe standard positioning terms.
Demonstrate proper use of positioning aids.
Discuss general procedural considerations for radiographic exams.
Identify methods and barriers of communication and describe how each may be used or
overcome effectively during patient education.
Explain radiographic procedures to patients/family members.
Modify directions to patients with various communication problems.
Develop an awareness of cultural factors that necessitate adapting standard exam
protocols.
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Adapt general procedural considerations to specific clinical settings.
Cite the structures demonstrated on routine radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT
images.
Adapt radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures based on special
considerations.
Simulate radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures on a person or phantom in a
laboratory setting.
Evaluate images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall image
quality.
Discuss equipment and supplies necessary to complete radiographic, fluoroscopic and
basic CT procedures.
Explain the patient preparation necessary for various contrast, basic CT and special
studies.
Explain the routine and special positions/projections for all radiographic/fluoroscopic
procedures.
Explain the basic CT acquisition protocol for the head, thorax and abdomen.
Explain the purpose for using contrast media.
Name the type, dosage and route of administration of contrast media commonly used to
perform radiographic contrast, basic CT and special studies.
Describe the general purpose of radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT studies.
Apply general radiation safety and protection practices associated with radiologic
examinations and basic CT.
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Standard Terminology for Positioning and Projection
A. Standard terms
B. Positioning terminology
C. General planes
D. Skull lines
E. Skull landmarks
F. Terminology of movement and direction
G. Positioning aids
H. Accessory equipment
II. General Considerations
A. Evaluation of radiographic orders
B. Room preparation
III. Patient Considerations
A. Establishment of rapport with patient
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B.
C.
D.
E.
Patient preparation
Patient assistance
Patient monitoring
Patient dismissal
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD105
RAD114
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD125 Radiographic Procedures II
RAD200 Clinical Practice II
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
2. Practical Exams
3. Portfolio
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Radiographic Procedures I
RAD115
2 Credits
Course Description
Content is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform standard imaging
procedures, including basic computed tomography (CT) and special studies. Consideration is
given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images.
Prerequisites: RAD105, RAD114
Learning Objectives:
Students learn the following objectives for Radiographic Procedures 2 pertaining to the following
systems:
Chest
Abdomen
Upper Extremities
Lower Extremities
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:











Describe standard positioning terms.
Demonstrate proper use of positioning aids.
Discuss general procedural considerations for radiographic exams.
Identify methods and barriers of communication and describe how each may be used or
overcome effectively during patient education.
Explain radiographic procedures to patients/family members.
Modify directions to patients with various communication problems.
Develop an awareness of cultural factors that necessitate adapting standard exam
protocols.
Adapt general procedural considerations to specific clinical settings.
Cite the structures demonstrated on routine radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT
images.
Adapt radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures based on special
considerations.
Simulate radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures on a person or phantom in a
laboratory setting.
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Evaluate images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall image
quality.
Discuss equipment and supplies necessary to complete radiographic, fluoroscopic and
basic CT procedures.
Explain the patient preparation necessary for various contrast, basic CT and special
studies.
Explain the routine and special positions/projections for all radiographic/fluoroscopic
procedures.
Explain the basic CT acquisition protocol for the head, thorax and abdomen.
Explain the purpose for using contrast media.
Name the type, dosage and route of administration of contrast media commonly used to
perform radiographic contrast, basic CT and special studies.
Describe the general purpose of radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT studies.
Apply general radiation safety and protection practices associated with radiologic
examinations and basic CT.
Text
Ballinger, Philip W. and Frank, Eugene, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and
Radiologic Procedures, Vol 1-3, 11th Edition, Mosby/Elsevier: 2005
Grading System
4 Written Examinations
4 Practical Examinations
Lab Portfolio 1st half
Lab Portfolio 2nd half
50%
15%
10%
25%
Total:
100%
Weekly Topics
Weeks
1
Topics
Positioning and Projection
Standard terminology
General introduction to somatic positioning
Positioning for radiographic procedures
Patient instructions
Chest
Chest terminology
Chest radiographs
Routine radiographic projections
2
Chest radiographs
Special requests
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Image evaluation
Film evaluation of the chest
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Abdominal radiographs
Radiographic anatomy
Terminology
Special considerations
Practical Examination 1
Routine abdominal radiographs
Special requests
Written Examination A
Upper extremities 1
Terminology
Radiographic anatomy
Upper extremities 2
Requests for thumb, fingers, hand
Radiographic studies of the wrist, forearm and elbow
Practical Examination II
Shoulder girdle1
Terminology
Radiographic anatomy
Written Examination B
Shoulder girdle 2
Routine and special requests
Humerus, shoulder, clavical, scapula and AC joints
First half of portfolio due
Lower extremities 1
Terminology
Radiographic anatomy
Routine and special requests
Terminology
Radiographic anatomy
Routine and special requests
Toes, sesamoid bones, foot, club foot
Lower Extremities 1, cont.
Special request projections of the ankle, tibia/fibula, knees, and
patella.
Lower Extremities 1, cont.
Femur
Hip
VI. Practical Examination III
Lower extremities 1, cont.
Pelvis
Written Examination C
Patient considerations
Establishment of rapport with patient
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14
15
Patient preparation
Patient assistance
Practical Examination IV
Patient considerations cont.
Patient monitoring
Patient dismissal
2nd half of portfolio due
Written Examination D
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
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( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD125 Radiographic Procedures II
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Following on the material covered in RAD115, the content is designed to provide the knowledge
base necessary to perform standard imaging procedures, including basic computed tomography
(CT) and special studies. Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Students learn the following objectives for Radiographic Procedures II pertaining to the
following systems:
Vertebral column
Bony Thorax
Cranium
Contrast Studies
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:










Describe standard positioning terms.
Demonstrate proper use of positioning aids.
Discuss general procedural considerations for radiographic exams.
Identify methods and barriers of communication and describe how each may be used or
overcome effectively during patient education.
Explain radiographic procedures to patients/family members.
Modify directions to patients with various communication problems.
Develop an awareness of cultural factors that necessitate adapting standard exam
protocols.
Adapt general procedural considerations to specific clinical settings.
Cite the structures demonstrated on routine radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT
images.
Adapt radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures based on special
considerations.
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III.
Simulate radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures on a person or phantom in a
laboratory setting.
Evaluate images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall image
quality.
Discuss equipment and supplies necessary to complete radiographic, fluoroscopic and
basic CT procedures.
Explain the patient preparation necessary for various contrast, basic CT and special
studies.
Explain the routine and special positions/projections for all radiographic/fluoroscopic
procedures.
Explain the basic CT acquisition protocol for the head, thorax and abdomen.
Explain the purpose for using contrast media.
Name the type, dosage and route of administration of contrast media commonly used to
perform radiographic contrast, basic CT and special studies.
Describe the general purpose of radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT studies.
Apply general radiation safety and protection practices associated with radiologic
examinations and basic CT.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__2__
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___3_
Lab___X__ Studio_____
Internship__ ___
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
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C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
RAD115: Radiographic Procedures I. Students must be accepted into the
proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an introductory course in the hospital-based Radiation Science
sequence. Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
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Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with requirements
set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow college
requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
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measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD125 Radiographic Procedures II
(One hundred level classes are taught in the first year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Following on the material covered in RAD115, the content is designed to provide the knowledge
base necessary to perform standard imaging procedures, including basic computed tomography
(CT) and special studies. Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Students learn the following objectives for Radiographic Procedures 2 pertaining to the following
systems:
Vertebral column
Bony Thorax
Cranium
Contrast Studies
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Describe standard positioning terms.
Demonstrate proper use of positioning aids.
Discuss general procedural considerations for radiographic exams.
Identify methods and barriers of communication and describe how each may be used or
overcome effectively during patient education.
Explain radiographic procedures to patients/family members.
Modify directions to patients with various communication problems.
Develop an awareness of cultural factors that necessitate adapting standard exam
protocols.
Adapt general procedural considerations to specific clinical settings.
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Cite the structures demonstrated on routine radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT
images.
Adapt radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures based on special
considerations.
Simulate radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures on a person or phantom in a
laboratory setting.
Evaluate images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall image
quality.
Discuss equipment and supplies necessary to complete radiographic, fluoroscopic and
basic CT procedures.
Explain the patient preparation necessary for various contrast, basic CT and special
studies.
Explain the routine and special positions/projections for all radiographic/fluoroscopic
procedures.
Explain the basic CT acquisition protocol for the head, thorax and abdomen.
Explain the purpose for using contrast media.
Name the type, dosage and route of administration of contrast media commonly used to
perform radiographic contrast, basic CT and special studies.
Describe the general purpose of radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT studies.
Apply general radiation safety and protection practices associated with radiologic
examinations and basic CT.
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Positioning Considerations for Routine Radiographic Procedures
A. Patient instructions
B. Image evaluation
C. Special considerations
D. Positioning for the following studies:
II. Procedural Considerations for Contrast Studies
A. Equipment and materials needed
B. Contrast media
C. General procedure
D. Patient and body part positioning
E. Structures and functions demonstrated
F. Positioning for GI and genitourinary (GU) procedures
G. Basic CT exams with and without contrast
H. Procedural considerations for the following special studies:
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VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD115 Radiographic Procedures I
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD200 Clinical Practice I.
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
2. Laboratory
3. Portfolio
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Radiographic Procedures II
RAD125
2 Credits
Course Description
Content is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform standard imaging
procedures, including basic computed tomography (CT) and special studies. Consideration is
given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images.
Prerequisites: RAD115
Learning Objectives:
Students learn the following objectives for Radiographic Procedures 2 pertaining to the following
systems:
Vertebral column
Bony Thorax
Cranium
Contrast Studies
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe standard positioning terms.
Demonstrate proper use of positioning aids.
Discuss general procedural considerations for radiographic exams.
Identify methods and barriers of communication and describe how each may be used or
overcome effectively during patient education.
Explain radiographic procedures to patients/family members.
Modify directions to patients with various communication problems.
Develop an awareness of cultural factors that necessitate adapting standard exam
protocols.
Adapt general procedural considerations to specific clinical settings.
Cite the structures demonstrated on routine radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT
images.
Adapt radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures based on special
considerations.
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Simulate radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT procedures on a person or phantom in a
laboratory setting.
Evaluate images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall image
quality.
Discuss equipment and supplies necessary to complete radiographic, fluoroscopic and
basic CT procedures.
Explain the patient preparation necessary for various contrast, basic CT and special
studies.
Explain the routine and special positions/projections for all radiographic/fluoroscopic
procedures.
Explain the basic CT acquisition protocol for the head, thorax and abdomen.
Explain the purpose for using contrast media.
Name the type, dosage and route of administration of contrast media commonly used to
perform radiographic contrast, basic CT and special studies.
Describe the general purpose of radiographic, fluoroscopic and basic CT studies.
Apply general radiation safety and protection practices associated with radiologic
examinations and basic CT.
Text
Ballinger, Philip W. and Frank, Eugene, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and
Radiologic Procedures, Vol 1-3, 11th Edition, Mosby/Elsevier: 2005
Grading System
4 Written Examinations
4-Practical Examinations
Lab Portfolio – 1st half
Lab Portfolio – 2nd half
50%
15%
10%
25%
Total:
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
1
2
Topics
Vertebral Column
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Vertebral Column Cont.
Sacrum
Coccyx
Sacroiliac
Scoliosis
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Bony Thorax
Practical Examination I
Cranium, Part 1
Written Examination A
Cranium, Part 2
Cranium, Part 3
Practical Examination II
Contrast Media
Written Examination B
Contrast Studies:
Equipment and materials needed
General procedure
First half of portfolio due
Contrast Studies:
Structures and functions demonstrated
Patient and body part positioning
Practical Examination III
Contrast Studies:
Upper gastrointestinal system
Written Examination C
Contrast Studies:
Lower gastrointestinal systems
Contrast Studies: Genitourinary (GU) procedures
Contrast Studies: Basic CT exams with and without contrast
Second half of portfolio Due
Procedural considerations for the following special studies:
Arthography
Myelography
Venography
Others
Practical Examination IV
Review
Written Examination D
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
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( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD200 Clinical Practice I
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content and clinical practice experiences are designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically
analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic
procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of
team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed,
examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences are designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent
performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of competency and
outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to, during and following
the radiologic procedure.
This course is the first of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
This course is the first of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
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◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1.5
Contact Hours___3_
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Lecture__ ___
Lab___ __
Studio_____
Internship__X___
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
RAD114 Radiation Protection
RAD115 Radiographic Procedures I
RAD125 Radiographic Procedures II
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
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C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with requirements
set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow college
requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
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No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 177
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD200 Clinical Practice I
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program and are advanced.)
This course is the first of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
II.
Catalog Description:
Content and clinical practice experiences should be designed to sequentially develop, apply,
critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of
radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments,
concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are
discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment,
competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of
competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to,
during and following the radiologic procedure.
This course is the first of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
This course is the first of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
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◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
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V.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
VI.
Major Topics Required:
I. Clinical Practice
A. Code of ethics/professional behavior
B. Professional communication
C. Role of radiographer
D. Values
E. Culture, ethnicity and diversity
II. Procedural Performance
A. Scheduling and sequencing of exams
B. Order/requisition evaluation and corrective measures
C. Facilities setup
D. Patient assessment, clinical history, education and care
E. Imaging
F. Radiation protection (patient and personnel)
III. Clinical Competency
A. ARRT Competency Requirements (refer to the document located at
http://www.arrt.org/education/CompReqs/RAD_CX_2005.pdf)*
B. Optional basic computed tomography
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD114 Radiation Protection
RAD115 Radiographic Procedures I
RAD125 Radiographic Procedures II
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD210 Clinical Practice II
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C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Work competencies
2. Evaluation by Faculty Member
3. Room Rotation Evaluation by Facility Supervisors
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Clinical Practice I
RAD200
1.5 Credit
Course Description
Content and clinical practice experiences should be designed to sequentially develop, apply,
critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of
radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments,
concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are
discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment,
competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of
competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to,
during and following the radiologic procedure. Prerequisites: RAD114, RAD115, RAD125
This course is the first of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Learning Objectives:
This course is the first of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
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◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
Texts
Purtilo, Ruth and Haddad, Amy, Health Professional and Patient Interaction, WB Saunders:
2002
Ballinger, Philip W. and Frank, Eugene, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic
Procedures, Vol 1-3, 11th Edition, Mosby/Elsevier: 2005
The Clinical Handbook (by each hospital program)
Grading System
Clinical Practice I is the first of four learning experiences for the student that is a semester of full
time supervised work in a clinical setting, rotating among a variety of sites within the assigned
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facility. Students must demonstrate the acquisition of a predetermined number of work
competencies. Grades for the course are determined in the following manner:
Work competencies (approximately ten procedures):
End of Semester Evaluation by Faculty Member
Room Rotation Evaluation by Facility Supervisors
50%
25%
25%
The Clinical Handbook states the rules, regulations, requirements and expectations for successful
completion of this portion of the curriculum. See the Clinical Handbook for details on dress
code, health form, radiation film badge, hospital ID and other requirements.
Weekly Schedule
Week 1 and 2
Week 3 & 4
Week 5 & 6
Week 7 & 8
Week 9 & 10
Week 11 & 12
Week 13 & 14
Week 15
Introductory Rotation
Orientation to Facility
Room Rotation Evaluation 1
Code of ethics/professional behavior
Professional communication
Rotation 2
Room Rotation Evaluation 2
Role of radiographer
Values
Rotation 3
Culture, ethnicity and diversity
Room Rotation Evaluation 3
Rotation 4
Room Rotation Evaluation 4
Procedural Performance
Scheduling and sequencing of exams
Order/requisition evaluation and corrective measures
Rotation 5
Room Rotation Evaluation 5
Facilities setup
Patient assessment, clinical history, education and care
Rotation 6
Room Rotation Evaluation 6
Imaging
Radiation protection (patient and personnel)
Rotation 7
Room Rotation Evaluation 7
ARRT Competency Requirements
Optional basic computed tomography
Review of clinical competencies
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End of Semester Evaluation by Faculty Member
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
******************************************************************
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ___ RAD201 Basic Principles of Computed Tomography
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles and operation of
computerized tomography found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition,
display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and
evaluating images within the computerized tomography system assist students to bridge between
digital imaging and 3-D reconstruction. Principles of computerized tomography quality assurance
and maintenance are presented. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
Describe the components of the CT imaging system.
Differentiate between conventional and spiral/helical CT scanning.
Explain the functions of collimators in CT.
List the CT computer data processing steps.
Name the functions of the array processor used for image reconstruction.
Define the term "algorithm" and explain its impact on image scan factors and reconstruction.
Define the terms "raw data" and "image data."
Explain the difference between reconstructing and reformatting an image.
Describe the application of the following terms to CT:
 Pixel.
 Matrix.
 Voxel.
 Linear attenuation coefficient.
 CT/Hounsfield number.
 Partial volume averaging.
 Window width (ww) and window level (wl).
 Spatial resolution.
 Contrast resolution.
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◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
 Noise.
 Annotation.
 Region of interest (ROI).
 Standard vs. volumetric data acquisition.
Name the common controls found on CT operator consoles and describe how and why each
is used.
Identify the types and appearance of artifacts most commonly affecting CT images
Explain how artifacts can be reduced or eliminated.
List and describe current data storage techniques used in CT.
Name the radiation protection devices that can be used to reduce patient dose in CT and
describe the correct application of each.
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1 __
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___1_
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship__ ___
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
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D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
RAD113
RAD114
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
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No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 191
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 192
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD201 Basic Principles of Computed Tomography
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program and are advanced.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles and operation of
computerized tomography found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition,
display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and
evaluating images within the computerized tomography system assist students to bridge between
digital imaging and 3-D reconstruction. Principles of computerized tomography quality assurance
and maintenance are presented. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
Describe the components of the CT imaging system.
Differentiate between conventional and spiral/helical CT scanning.
Explain the functions of collimators in CT.
List the CT computer data processing steps.
Name the functions of the array processor used for image reconstruction.
Define the term "algorithm" and explain its impact on image scan factors and reconstruction.
Define the terms "raw data" and "image data."
Explain the difference between reconstructing and reformatting an image.
Describe the application of the following terms to CT:
 Pixel.
 Matrix.
 Voxel.
 Linear attenuation coefficient.
 CT/Hounsfield number.
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◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
 Partial volume averaging.
 Window width (ww) and window level (wl).
 Spatial resolution.
 Contrast resolution.
 Noise.
 Annotation.
 Region of interest (ROI).
 Standard vs. volumetric data acquisition.
Name the common controls found on CT operator consoles and describe how and why each
is used.
Identify the types and appearance of artifacts most commonly affecting CT images
Explain how artifacts can be reduced or eliminated.
List and describe current data storage techniques used in CT.
Name the radiation protection devices that can be used to reduce patient dose in CT and
describe the correct application of each.
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Computed Tomography Generations
A. Capabilities and limitations
B. Components, Operations and Processes
C. Data acquisition
D. Factors controlling image appearance
E. Anatomical structures
F. Post processing
II. Radiation Protection
A. Methods for reducing radiation dose to the patient
B. Reducing the radiographer’s exposure to scatter radiation
III. CT Protocols
A. Cranium
B. Facial Bones
C. Sinuses
D. Chest
E. Heart
F. Abdomen
G. Pelvis
H. Upper Extremities
I. Lower Extremities
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VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD113 Radiation Production and Characteristics
RAD114 Radiation Protection
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
None
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Basic Principles of Computed Tomography
RAD201
1 Credit
Course Description:
Content is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles and operation of
computerized tomography found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition,
display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and
evaluating images within the computerized tomography system assist students to bridge between
digital imaging and 3-D reconstruction. Principles of computerized tomography quality assurance
and maintenance are presented. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe the components of the CT imaging system.
Differentiate between conventional and spiral/helical CT scanning.
Explain the functions of collimators in CT.
List the CT computer data processing steps.
Name the functions of the array processor used for image reconstruction.
Define the term "algorithm" and explain its impact on image scan factors and reconstruction.
Define the terms "raw data" and "image data."
Explain the difference between reconstructing and reformatting an image.
Describe the application of the following terms to CT:
 Pixel.
 Matrix.
 Voxel.
 Linear attenuation coefficient.
 CT/Hounsfield number.
 Partial volume averaging.
 Window width (ww) and window level (wl).
 Spatial resolution.
 Contrast resolution.
 Noise.
 Annotation.
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 Region of interest (ROI).
 Standard vs. volumetric data acquisition.
Name the common controls found on CT operator consoles and describe how and why each
is used.
Identify the types and appearance of artifacts most commonly affecting CT images
Explain how artifacts can be reduced or eliminated.
List and describe current data storage techniques used in CT.
Name the radiation protection devices that can be used to reduce patient dose in CT and
describe the correct application of each.
Text
Bushong, Steward, Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology and Protection
Workbook, 10th Edition, Mosby: 2007
Grading System
4 Examinations @ 20% each
Final Examination @ 20%
80%
20%
Total
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
1
2
Topics
Computed Tomography Generations
Capabilities and limitations
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Spiral
Components, Operations and Processes
Data acquisition
Methods
Elements
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Data acquisition system (DAS)
Components
Tube
Detectors
Filters
Collimators
Analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
Functions
Measurement of transmitted beam
Encoding measurements into binary data
Logarithmic conversion of data
Data transmission to computer
Examination 1
Data acquisition process
Scanning/raw data/image data
Rays
Views
Profiles
Data acquisition process
Attenuation
Linear attenuation coefficients
CT/Hounsfield numbers
Selectable scan factors
Scan field of view
Display field of view
Matrix size
Slice thickness
Algorithm
Scan time and rotational arc
Radiographic tube output
Region of interest (ROI)
Magnification
Focal spot size and tube geometry
Power injectors
Examination 2
Factors controlling image appearance
Anatomical structures
Artifacts
Contrast resolution
Grayscale manipulation
Anatomical structures, cont.
Distortion
Noise
Spatial resolution
Examination 3
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Post processing
Image reformation
Image smoothing
Edge enhancement
Grayscale manipulation
Radiation Protection
Methods for reducing radiation dose to the patient
Technical factor selection
Technical adjustments for children
Scatter radiation reduction
Examination 4
Reducing the radiographer’s exposure to scatter radiation
CT Protocols for the:
Cranium
Facial Bones
Sinuses
Chest
Heart
CT Protocols for the:
Abdomen
Pelvis
Upper Extremities
Lower Extremities
Review
Final Examination
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 199
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
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( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____ RAD202 Digital Image Acquisition and Display
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles and operation of
digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition,
display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and
evaluating images within a digital system assist students to bridge between film-based and digital
imaging systems. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented.
Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
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Define terminology associated with digital imaging systems.
Describe the various types of digital receptors.
Discuss the fundamentals of digital radiography, distinguishing between cassette-based
systems and cassette-less systems.
Compare the image acquisition and extraction of cassette-based vs. cassette-less systems,
including detector mechanism, initial image processing, histogram analysis, automatic
rescaling and exposure index determination.
Describe the evaluative criteria for digital radiography detectors.
Describe the response of digital detectors to exposure variations.
Compare the advantages and limits of each system.
Given the performance criteria for a digital radiography detector, evaluate the spatial
resolution and dose effectiveness.
Compare dynamic range to latitude of a screen/film receptor system to that of a digital
radiography system.
Describe the histogram and the process or histogram analysis as it relates to automatic
rescaling and determining an exposure indicator.
Describe or identify the exposure indices used by each photostimulable phosphor (PSP)based system.
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Describe the difference between dose area product (DAP) measured with a flat panel
system vs. the exposure index for a PSP-based system.
Relate the receptor exposure indicator values to technical factors, system calibration,
part/beam/plate alignment and patient exposure.
Describe image acquisition precautions necessary for CR imaging.
Describe the response of PSP systems to background and scatter radiation
Utilize appropriate means of scatter control.
Avoid grid use errors associated with grid cut off and Moiré effect.
Identify common limitations and technical problems encountered when using PSP
systems.
Employ appropriate beam/part/receptor alignment to avoid histogram analysis errors.
Describe the various image processing employed for digital images.
Associate impact of image processing parameters to the image appearance.
Associate effects of inappropriate processing on image clarity or conspicuity.
Describe the fundamental physical principles of exposure for digital detectors.
Apply the fundamental principles to digital detectors.
Describe the selection of technical factors and technical factor systems to assure
appropriate receptor exposure levels for digital detectors.
Evaluate the effect of a given exposure change on histogram shape, data width and image
appearance.
Describe the conditions that cause quantum mottle in a digital image.
Formulate a procedure or process to minimize histogram analysis and rescaling errors.
Describe the exposure precautions and limitations associated with PSP-based
systems.
Avoid poor quality images by observing acquisition precautions.
Examine the potential impact of digital radiographic systems on patient exposure and
methods of practicing the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) concept with digital
systems.
Describe Picture Archival and Communications System (PACS) and its function.
Identify components of a PACS system.
Describe patient benefits gained through the use of teleradiology.
Identify modality types that may be incorporated into a PACS.
Define Accession Number.
Describe Worklist and correct usage.
Define digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM).
Describe how an image is associated with a radiology order to create a DICOM image.
Describe data flow for a DICOM image from an imaging modality to a PACS.
Describe HIPPA concerns with electronic information.
Identify common problems associated with retrieving/viewing images within a PACS.
Identify the primary uses of the Diagnostic Display Workstation and Clinical Display
Workstation.
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III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1 __
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___1_
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship_____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
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Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
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Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 206
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD202 Digital Image Acquisition and Display
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program and are advanced.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles and operation of
digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition,
display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and
evaluating images within a digital system assist students to bridge between film-based and digital
imaging systems. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented.
Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Define terminology associated with digital imaging systems.
Describe the various types of digital receptors.
Discuss the fundamentals of digital radiography, distinguishing between cassette-based
systems and cassette-less systems.
Compare the image acquisition and extraction of cassette-based vs. cassette-less systems,
including detector mechanism, initial image processing, histogram analysis, automatic
rescaling and exposure index determination.
Describe the evaluative criteria for digital radiography detectors.
Describe the response of digital detectors to exposure variations.
Compare the advantages and limits of each system.
Given the performance criteria for a digital radiography detector, evaluate the spatial
resolution and dose effectiveness.
Compare dynamic range to latitude of a screen/film receptor system to that of a digital
radiography system.
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 207
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Describe the histogram and the process or histogram analysis as it relates to automatic
rescaling and determining an exposure indicator.
Describe or identify the exposure indices used by each photostimulable phosphor (PSP)based system.
Describe the difference between dose area product (DAP) measured with a flat panel
system vs. the exposure index for a PSP-based system.
Relate the receptor exposure indicator values to technical factors, system calibration,
part/beam/plate alignment and patient exposure.
Describe image acquisition precautions necessary for CR imaging.
Describe the response of PSP systems to background and scatter radiation
Utilize appropriate means of scatter control.
Avoid grid use errors associated with grid cut off and Moiré effect.
Identify common limitations and technical problems encountered when using PSP
systems.
Employ appropriate beam/part/receptor alignment to avoid histogram analysis errors.
Describe the various image processing employed for digital images.
Associate impact of image processing parameters to the image appearance.
Associate effects of inappropriate processing on image clarity or conspicuity.
Describe the fundamental physical principles of exposure for digital detectors.
Apply the fundamental principles to digital detectors.
Describe the selection of technical factors and technical factor systems to assure
appropriate receptor exposure levels for digital detectors.
Evaluate the effect of a given exposure change on histogram shape, data width and image
appearance.
Describe the conditions that cause quantum mottle in a digital image.
Formulate a procedure or process to minimize histogram analysis and rescaling errors.
Describe the exposure precautions and limitations associated with PSP-based
systems.
Avoid poor quality images by observing acquisition precautions.
Examine the potential impact of digital radiographic systems on patient exposure and
methods of practicing the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) concept with digital
systems.
Describe Picture Archival and Communications System (PACS) and its function.
Identify components of a PACS system.
Describe patient benefits gained through the use of teleradiology.
Identify modality types that may be incorporated into a PACS.
Define Accession Number.
Describe Worklist and correct usage.
Define digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM).
Describe how an image is associated with a radiology order to create a DICOM image.
Describe data flow for a DICOM image from an imaging modality to a PACS.
Describe HIPPA concerns with electronic information.
Identify common problems associated with retrieving/viewing images within a PACS.
Identify the primary uses of the Diagnostic Display Workstation and Clinical Display
Workstation.
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 208
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Basic Principles of Digital Radiography
A. Digital image characteristics
B. Digital receptors
C. Comparison of detector properties and evaluative criteria
D. Dynamic range vs. latitude
II. Image Acquisition
A. Raw data acquisition – “latent image”
B. Image extraction – cassette-less system
C. Image extraction – cassette-based system
D. Exposure indicators
III. Image Acquisition Errors
A. Exposure field recognition
B. Histogram analysis error
C. Low intensity radiation response
D. Scatter control
IV. Software (Default) Image Processing
A. Automatic rescaling
B. Final image processing
C. Effects of excessive processing
D. Recognition of image processing errors that affect image clarity
V. Fundamental Principles of Exposure
A. Optimal receptor exposure
B. Receptor response - DQE
C. Selection of exposure factors
D. Exposure myths associated with digital systems
E. Control patient exposure
F. Monitor patient exposure
VI. Image Evaluation
A. Evidence of appropriate exposure level
B. Contrast
C. Recorded detail
D. Artifacts
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VII. Quality Assurance and Maintenance Issues
A. Initial acceptance testing
B. Cassette-based system reader preventive maintenance (PM)
C. Plate maintenance
D. Uniformity of default processing codes
E. Reject analysis
VIII. Display
A. Monitor
B. Film
C. Picture archiving and communication system (PACS)
D. Teleradiology
E. Radiographer’s responsibilities
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD113 Radiation Production and Characteristics
RAD114 Radiation Protection
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
None
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
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IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
2. Quizzes
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Digital Image Acquisition and Display
RAD202
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles and operation of
digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition,
display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and
evaluating images within a digital system assist students to bridge between film-based and digital
imaging systems. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented.
Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Define terminology associated with digital imaging systems.
Describe the various types of digital receptors.
Discuss the fundamentals of digital radiography, distinguishing between cassette-based
systems and cassette-less systems.
Compare the image acquisition and extraction of cassette-based vs. cassette-less systems,
including detector mechanism, initial image processing, histogram analysis, automatic
rescaling and exposure index determination.
Describe the evaluative criteria for digital radiography detectors.
Describe the response of digital detectors to exposure variations.
Compare the advantages and limits of each system.
Given the performance criteria for a digital radiography detector, evaluate the spatial
resolution and dose effectiveness.
Compare dynamic range to latitude of a screen/film receptor system to that of a digital
radiography system.
Describe the histogram and the process or histogram analysis as it relates to automatic
rescaling and determining an exposure indicator.
Describe or identify the exposure indices used by each photostimulable phosphor (PSP)based system.
Describe the difference between dose area product (DAP) measured with a flat panel
system vs. the exposure index for a PSP-based system.
Relate the receptor exposure indicator values to technical factors, system calibration,
part/beam/plate alignment and patient exposure.
Describe image acquisition precautions necessary for CR imaging.
Describe the response of PSP systems to background and scatter radiation
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Utilize appropriate means of scatter control.
Avoid grid use errors associated with grid cut off and Moiré effect.
Identify common limitations and technical problems encountered when using PSP
systems.
Employ appropriate beam/part/receptor alignment to avoid histogram analysis errors.
Describe the various image processing employed for digital images.
Associate impact of image processing parameters to the image appearance.
Associate effects of inappropriate processing on image clarity or conspicuity.
Describe the fundamental physical principles of exposure for digital detectors.
Apply the fundamental principles to digital detectors.
Describe the selection of technical factors and technical factor systems to assure
appropriate receptor exposure levels for digital detectors.
Evaluate the effect of a given exposure change on histogram shape, data width and image
appearance.
Describe the conditions that cause quantum mottle in a digital image.
Formulate a procedure or process to minimize histogram analysis and rescaling errors.
Describe the exposure precautions and limitations associated with PSP-based
systems.
Avoid poor quality images by observing acquisition precautions.
Examine the potential impact of digital radiographic systems on patient exposure and
methods of practicing the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) concept with digital
systems.
Describe Picture Archival and Communications System (PACS) and its function.
Identify components of a PACS system.
Describe patient benefits gained through the use of teleradiology.
Identify modality types that may be incorporated into a PACS.
Define Accession Number.
Describe Worklist and correct usage.
Define digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM).
Describe how an image is associated with a radiology order to create a DICOM image.
Describe data flow for a DICOM image from an imaging modality to a PACS.
Describe HIPPA concerns with electronic information.
Identify common problems associated with retrieving/viewing images within a PACS.
Identify the primary uses of the Diagnostic Display Workstation and Clinical Display
Workstation.
Text
Bushong, Steward, Radiologic Sciences for Technologists: Physics, Biology and Protection
Workbook, 10th Edition, Mosby: 2007
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Grading System
3 Quizzes at 5% each
5 Examinations @10% each
Final Examination @35%
15%
50%
35%
Total
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Topics
Basic Principles of Digital Radiography
Digital image characteristics
Digital receptors
Comparison of detector properties and evaluative criteria
Dynamic range vs. latitude
Quiz 1
Image Acquisition
Raw data acquisition – “latent image”
Image extraction – cassette-less system
Image extraction – cassette-based system
Exposure indicators
Examination 1
Image Acquisition Errors
Exposure field recognition
Histogram analysis error
Image Acquisition Errors, Cont.
Low intensity radiation response
Scatter control
Examination 2
Software (Default) Image Processing
Automatic rescaling
Final image processing
Software (Default) Image Processing, Cont.
Effects of excessive processing
Recognition of image processing errors that affect image clarity
Examination 3
Fundamental Principles of Exposure
Optimal receptor exposure
Receptor response - DQE
Selection of exposure factors
Fundamental Principles of Exposure, Cont.
Exposure myths associated with digital systems
Control patient exposure
Monitor patient exposure
Examination 4
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Image Evaluation
Evidence of appropriate exposure level
Contrast
Image Evaluation
Recorded detail
Artifacts
Quiz 3
Quality Assurance and Maintenance Issues
Initial acceptance testing
Cassette-based system reader preventive maintenance (PM)
Quality Assurance and Maintenance Issues, Cont.
Plate maintenance
Uniformity of default processing codes
Reject analysis
Examination 5
Display
Monitor
Film
Display, Cont.
Picture archiving and communication system (PACS)
Teleradiology
Radiographer’s responsibilities
Review
Final Examination
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
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Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
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Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ___ RAD203 Radiographic Pathology
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to introduce concepts related to disease and etiological considerations with
emphasis on radiographic appearance of disease and impact on exposure factor selection.
Prerequisites: RAD105, RAD106
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
◆ Define basic terms related to pathology.
◆ Describe the basic manifestations of pathological conditions and their relevance to radiologic
procedures.
◆ Discuss the classifications of trauma.
◆ Describe imaging procedures used in diagnosing disease.
◆ List the causes of tissue disruption.
◆ Describe the healing process.
◆ Identify complications connected with the repair and replacement of tissue.
◆ Describe the various systemic classifications of disease in terms of etiology, types, common
sites, complications and prognosis.
◆ Describe the radiographic appearance of diseases.
◆ Identify imaging procedures and interventional techniques appropriate for diseases common
to each body system.
◆ Identify diseases caused by or contributed to by genetic factors.
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
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Credit Hours__1 __
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___1_
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
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C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
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No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing-the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean
for Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD203 Radiographic Pathology
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program and are advanced.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to introduce concepts related to disease and etiological considerations with
emphasis on radiographic appearance of disease and impact on exposure factor selection.
Prerequisites: RAD105, RAD106
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
◆ Define basic terms related to pathology.
◆ Describe the basic manifestations of pathological conditions and their relevance to radiologic
procedures.
◆ Discuss the classifications of trauma.
◆ Describe imaging procedures used in diagnosing disease.
◆ List the causes of tissue disruption.
◆ Describe the healing process.
◆ Identify complications connected with the repair and replacement of tissue.
◆ Describe the various systemic classifications of disease in terms of etiology, types, common
sites, complications and prognosis.
◆ Describe the radiographic appearance of diseases.
◆ Identify imaging procedures and interventional techniques appropriate for diseases common
to each body system.
◆ Identify diseases caused by or contributed to by genetic factors.
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IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Definitions/Terminology
A. Pathology
B. Disease
C. Pathogenesis
D. Etiology
E. Diagnosis
F. Prognosis
G. Indications for procedure
H. Manifestations of pathology
I. Relevance to radiographic procedures
II. Classifications (Definition, Examples, Sites, Complications, Prognosis)
A. Mechanics
B. Chemicals
C. Thermals
D. Radiation
III. Causes of Disease (Process, Examples)
A. Pathological
B. Traumatic
C. Surgical
D. Healing process
E. Complications
F. Genetics (caused by or contributed to by genetic factors) vs. heredity
IV. Radiologic Pathology (Definitions, Etiology, Examples, Sites, Complications, Prognosis,
Radiographic Appearance, Procedural and Technique Considerations, Appropriate Imaging
Modality)
A. Skeletal and articular
B. Digestive
C. Respiratory
D. Urinary
E. Reproductive
F. Circulatory
G. Endocrine
H. Nervous
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VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD105 Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy I
RAD106 Fundamentals of Radiographic Anatomy II
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
None
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Radiographic Pathology
RAD203
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to introduce concepts related to disease and etiological considerations with
emphasis on radiographic appearance of disease and impact on exposure factor selection.
Prerequisites: RAD105, RAD106
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Define basic terms related to pathology.
◆ Describe the basic manifestations of pathological conditions and their relevance to radiologic
procedures.
◆ Discuss the classifications of trauma.
◆ Describe imaging procedures used in diagnosing disease.
◆ List the causes of tissue disruption.
◆ Describe the healing process.
◆ Identify complications connected with the repair and replacement of tissue.
◆ Describe the various systemic classifications of disease in terms of etiology, types, common
sites, complications and prognosis.
◆ Describe the radiographic appearance of diseases.
◆ Identify imaging procedures and interventional techniques appropriate for diseases common
to each body system.
◆ Identify diseases caused by or contributed to by genetic factors.
Text
Eisenberg, R. and Johnson, N., Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology, Mosby: 2007
Grading System
3 Exams at 20% each
Final Examination
60%
40%
Total
100%
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Weekly Topics:
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Topics
Definitions/Terminology
Pathology
Disease
Definitions/Terminology
Pathogenesis
Etiology
Definitions/Terminology
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Definitions/Terminology
Indications for procedure
Manifestations of pathology
Examination 1
Definitions/Terminology
Relevance to radiographic procedures
Classifications (Definition, Examples, Sites, Complications, Prognosis)
Mechanics
Chemicals
Classifications (Definition, Examples, Sites, Complications, Prognosis)
Thermals
Radiation
Causes of Disease (Process, Examples)
Pathological
Traumatic
Examination 2
Causes of Disease (Process, Examples)
Surgical
Healing process
Causes of Disease (Process, Examples)
Complications
Genetics (caused by or contributed to by genetic factors) vs. heredity
Radiologic Pathology (Definitions, Etiology, Examples, Sites,
Complications, Prognosis, Radiographic Appearance, Procedural and
Technique Considerations, Appropriate Imaging Modality)
Skeletal and articular
Digestive
Radiologic Pathology (Definitions, Etiology, Examples, Sites,
Complications, Prognosis, Radiographic Appearance, Procedural and
Technique Considerations, Appropriate Imaging Modality)
Respiratory
Urinary
Examination 3
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14
15
Radiologic Pathology (Definitions, Etiology, Examples, Sites,
Complications, Prognosis, Radiographic Appearance, Procedural and
Technique Considerations, Appropriate Imaging Modality)
Reproductive
Circulatory
Radiologic Pathology (Definitions, Etiology, Examples, Sites,
Complications, Prognosis, Radiographic Appearance, Procedural and
Technique Considerations, Appropriate Imaging Modality)
Endocrine
Nervous
Review
Final Examination
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 228
Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
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( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
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For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____ RAD 204 Film-Screen Image Acquisition and Processing
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in factors that govern the image production
process. Film imaging with related accessories is emphasized. Prerequisites: RAD113,
RAD114.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
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Discuss practical considerations in setting standards for acceptable image quality.
Assess radiographic density on radiographic images.
Distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable image densities.
Analyze the relationships of factors that control and affect image density.
Critique the radiographic contrast within various radiographic images.
Analyze the relationship of factors that control and affect radiographic contrast.
Critique recorded detail on various radiographic images.
Analyze the relationships of factors that control and affect recorded detail.
Differentiate between size and shape distortion.
Perform calculations to determine image magnification and percent magnification.
Summarize the relationship of factors that control and affect distortion.
Summarize the relationship of factors affecting exposure latitude.
Explain the rationale for using beam limiting devices.
Describe the operation and applications for different types of beam-limiting devices.
Explain the impact beam filtration has on x-ray beam intensity, beam quality and resultant
patient exposure.
◆ Describe the change in the half value layer (HVL) when filtration is added or removed in the
beam.
◆ Summarize the relationship of factors affecting scattered and secondary radiation.
◆ Evaluate the effects of scattered radiation on the image.
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Compare grid types.
Select the most appropriate grid for a given clinical situation.
Interpret grid efficiency in terms of grid ratio and frequency.
Define grid cutoff.
Summarize the factors that influence grid cutoff.
Evaluate grid artifacts.
Explain the use of standardized radiographic technique charts.
Explain exposure factor considerations involved in selecting techniques.
Compare fixed kilovolt peak (kVp) and variable kVp systems.
Apply mAs reciprocity to clinical simulations.
Describe the effects of storage on image quality.
Discuss safelight illumination appropriate for specific image receptor systems.
Apply conversion factors for changes in the following areas: distance, grid, image receptors,
mAs reciprocity and 15 percent rule.
Discuss darkroom-related OSHA standards for health and safety.
Discuss the possible causes and health implications of “darkroom chemical sensitivity.”
Describe the function of each component of radiographic film.
Explain latent image formation.
Describe the features of the characteristic curve and explain its purpose.
Select the most appropriate image receptor to be used for given clinical situations.
Describe various types of image receptor holders.
Describe the function of each component of an intensifying screen.
Select the most appropriate intensifying screen for given clinical situations.
Identify procedures that ensure a long screen life devoid of artifacts and distortion.
Analyze the effects of processing on image quality.
Identify key components of an automatic film processor.
Demonstrate how various film sizes are fed into the film processor.
Analyze the steps of the processing cycle by providing the specific action and duration of
time for each step.
Identify the purpose of a daily quality control program for processors.
Identify types of image artifacts and analyze them to determine the cause.
Identify common silver recovery methods.
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RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___1__
Lab___ __
Studio_____
Internship____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
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satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
RAD113, RAD114. Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S.
program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
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N/A. This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
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Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD 204 Film-Screen Image Acquisition and Processing
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program and are advanced.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in factors that govern the image production
process. Film imaging with related accessories is emphasized. Prerequisites: RAD113,
RAD114.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Discuss practical considerations in setting standards for acceptable image quality.
Assess radiographic density on radiographic images.
Distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable image densities.
Analyze the relationships of factors that control and affect image density.
Critique the radiographic contrast within various radiographic images.
Analyze the relationship of factors that control and affect radiographic contrast.
Critique recorded detail on various radiographic images.
Analyze the relationships of factors that control and affect recorded detail.
Differentiate between size and shape distortion.
Perform calculations to determine image magnification and percent magnification.
Summarize the relationship of factors that control and affect distortion.
Summarize the relationship of factors affecting exposure latitude.
Explain the rationale for using beam limiting devices.
Describe the operation and applications for different types of beam-limiting devices.
Explain the impact beam filtration has on x-ray beam intensity, beam quality and resultant
patient exposure.
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◆ Describe the change in the half value layer (HVL) when filtration is added or removed in the
beam.
◆ Summarize the relationship of factors affecting scattered and secondary radiation.
◆ Evaluate the effects of scattered radiation on the image.
◆ Compare grid types.
◆ Select the most appropriate grid for a given clinical situation.
◆ Interpret grid efficiency in terms of grid ratio and frequency.
◆ Define grid cutoff.
◆ Summarize the factors that influence grid cutoff.
◆ Evaluate grid artifacts.
◆ Explain the use of standardized radiographic technique charts.
◆ Explain exposure factor considerations involved in selecting techniques.
◆ Compare fixed kilovolt peak (kVp) and variable kVp systems.
◆ Apply mAs reciprocity to clinical simulations.
◆ Describe the effects of storage on image quality.
◆ Discuss safelight illumination appropriate for specific image receptor systems.
◆ Apply conversion factors for changes in the following areas: distance, grid, image receptors,
mAs reciprocity and 15 percent rule.
◆ Discuss darkroom-related OSHA standards for health and safety.
◆ Discuss the possible causes and health implications of “darkroom chemical sensitivity.”
◆ Describe the function of each component of radiographic film.
◆ Explain latent image formation.
◆ Describe the features of the characteristic curve and explain its purpose.
◆ Select the most appropriate image receptor to be used for given clinical situations.
◆ Describe various types of image receptor holders.
◆ Describe the function of each component of an intensifying screen.
◆ Select the most appropriate intensifying screen for given clinical situations.
◆ Identify procedures that ensure a long screen life devoid of artifacts and distortion.
◆ Analyze the effects of processing on image quality.
◆ Identify key components of an automatic film processor.
◆ Demonstrate how various film sizes are fed into the film processor.
◆ Analyze the steps of the processing cycle by providing the specific action and duration of
time for each step.
◆ Identify the purpose of a daily quality control program for processors.
◆ Identify types of image artifacts and analyze them to determine the cause.
◆ Identify common silver recovery methods.
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
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V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Image Appearance Standards
A. Establishing appearance standards
B. Maintaining appearance standards
II. Optical Density
A. Film – image density (optical density)
B. Screen film factors
III. Contrast
A. Definition
B. Description
C. Components
IV. Recorded Detail/Spatial Resolution
A. Definition
B. Types
V. Distortion
A. Definition
B. Types
VI. Exposure Latitude
A. Definition
B. Factors
VII. Beam-limiting Devices
A. Definition
B. Function/Purpose
C. Types – applications
VIII. Beam Filtration
A. Tube filtration
B. Compensating filtration
C. Impact of filtration on image characteristics
D. Filtration vs. HVL
IX. Scattered and Secondary Radiation
A. Definitions
B. Factors
C. Effects
X. Control of Remnant Beam/Exit Beam
A. Grids
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XI. Exposure Factor Formulation
A. Purpose
B. Considerations
C. Types
XII. Exposure Factors
A. Distance
B. mAs
C. kVp
D. Grids
E. Receptor speed or speed class
F. Calculations for receptor exposure maintenance
G. Distortion calculations
XIII. Darkroom/Storage Environment
A. Processing considerations
B. Darkroom environment
C. Film storage considerations
D. Safety
XIV. Characteristics of Image Receptors
A. Properties
B. Latent image formation
C. Response curves
XV. Image Receptor Holders and Intensifying Screens
A. Image receptor holders
B. Intensifying screens
XVI. Automatic Processing
A. Purpose
B. Components
C. Systems
D. Image receptor feed
E. Maintenance/cleaning
F. Quality control
G. Documentation
XVII. Artifacts
A. Definition
B. Types
C. Causes
D. Effects
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E. Preventive/corrective maintenance
XVIII. Silver Recovery
A. Definition
B. Rationale
C. Methods
D. Security
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD113 Radiation Production and Characteristics
RAD114 Radiation Protection
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
None
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Film-Screen Image Acquisition and Processing
RAD204
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in factors that govern the image production
process. Film imaging with related accessories is emphasized. Prerequisites: RAD113,
RAD114.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Discuss practical considerations in setting standards for acceptable image quality.
Assess radiographic density on radiographic images.
Distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable image densities.
Analyze the relationships of factors that control and affect image density.
Critique the radiographic contrast within various radiographic images.
Analyze the relationship of factors that control and affect radiographic contrast.
Critique recorded detail on various radiographic images.
Analyze the relationships of factors that control and affect recorded detail.
Differentiate between size and shape distortion.
Perform calculations to determine image magnification and percent magnification.
Summarize the relationship of factors that control and affect distortion.
Summarize the relationship of factors affecting exposure latitude.
Explain the rationale for using beam limiting devices.
Describe the operation and applications for different types of beam-limiting devices.
Explain the impact beam filtration has on x-ray beam intensity, beam quality and resultant
patient exposure.
Describe the change in the half value layer (HVL) when filtration is added or removed in the
beam.
Summarize the relationship of factors affecting scattered and secondary radiation.
Evaluate the effects of scattered radiation on the image.
Compare grid types.
Select the most appropriate grid for a given clinical situation.
Interpret grid efficiency in terms of grid ratio and frequency.
Define grid cutoff.
Summarize the factors that influence grid cutoff.
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Evaluate grid artifacts.
Explain the use of standardized radiographic technique charts.
Explain exposure factor considerations involved in selecting techniques.
Compare fixed kilovolt peak (kVp) and variable kVp systems.
Apply mAs reciprocity to clinical simulations.
Describe the effects of storage on image quality.
Discuss safelight illumination appropriate for specific image receptor systems.
Apply conversion factors for changes in the following areas: distance, grid, image receptors,
mAs reciprocity and 15 percent rule.
Discuss darkroom-related OSHA standards for health and safety.
Discuss the possible causes and health implications of “darkroom chemical sensitivity.”
Describe the function of each component of radiographic film.
Explain latent image formation.
Describe the features of the characteristic curve and explain its purpose.
Select the most appropriate image receptor to be used for given clinical situations.
Describe various types of image receptor holders.
Describe the function of each component of an intensifying screen.
Select the most appropriate intensifying screen for given clinical situations.
Identify procedures that ensure a long screen life devoid of artifacts and distortion.
Analyze the effects of processing on image quality.
Identify key components of an automatic film processor.
Demonstrate how various film sizes are fed into the film processor.
Analyze the steps of the processing cycle by providing the specific action and duration of
time for each step.
Identify the purpose of a daily quality control program for processors.
Identify types of image artifacts and analyze them to determine the cause.
Identify common silver recovery methods.
Text
Bushong, Steward, Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology and Protection
Workbook, 10th Edition, Mosby: 2007
Grading System
6 Examinations @ 12.5% each
Final Examination
75%
25%
Total
100%
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Weekly Topics
Week
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Topics
Image Appearance Standards
Establishing appearance standards
Maintaining appearance standards
Optical Density
Film – image density (optical density)
Screen film factors
Contrast
Definition
Description
Components
Recorded Detail/Spatial Resolution
Definition
Types
Examination 1
Distortion
Definition
Types
Exposure Latitude
Definition
Factors
Beam-limiting Devices
Definition
Function/Purpose
Types – applications
Beam Filtration
Tube filtration
Compensating filtration
Impact of filtration on image characteristics
Filtration vs. HVL
Examination 2
Scattered and Secondary Radiation
Definitions
Factors
Effects
Control of Remnant Beam/Exit Beam
Grids
Examination 3
Exposure Factor Formulation
Purpose
Considerations
Types
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Week 15
Exposure Factors
Distance
mAs
kVp
Grids
Receptor speed or speed class
Calculations for receptor exposure maintenance
Distortion calculations
Examination 4
Darkroom/Storage Environment
Processing considerations
Darkroom environment
Film storage considerations
Safety
Characteristics of Image Receptors
Properties
Latent image formation
Response curves
Examination 5
Image Receptor Holders and Intensifying Screens
Image receptor holders
Intensifying screens
Automatic Processing
Purpose
Components
Systems
Image receptor feed
Maintenance/cleaning
Quality control
Documentation
Examination 6
Artifacts
Definition
Types
Causes
Effects
Preventive/corrective maintenance
Silver Recovery
Definition
Rationale
Methods
Security
Review
Final Examination
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
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Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD207 Image Analysis
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the
importance of minimum imaging standards, discussion of a problem-solving technique for image
evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for
analysis. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
:
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Discuss the elements of a radiographic image.
Identify anatomy on radiographic images.
Apply the problem-solving process used for image analysis.
Describe an effective image analysis method.
Describe the role of the radiographer in image analysis.
Apply the process for evaluating images for adequate density/brightness, contrast, recorded
detail/spatial resolution and acceptable limits of distortion.
Explain how the radiographer determines that an adequate level of penetration has been
applied to produce the desired level of contrast.
Summarize the importance of proper positioning.
Discuss the impact of patient preparation on the resulting radiographic image.
Analyze images to determine the appropriate use of beam restriction.
Identify common equipment malfunctions that affect image quality, and corrective action.
Differentiate between technical factor problems, procedural factor problems and equipment
malfunctions.
Critique images for appropriate technical, procedural and pathologic factors, and employ
corrective actions if necessary.
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 246
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1 __
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___1_
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship__ ___
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
RAD113
RAD114
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 247
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 248
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 249
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD207 Image Analysis
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program and are advanced.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the
importance of minimum imaging standards, discussion of a problem-solving technique for image
evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for
analysis. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Discuss the elements of a radiographic image.
Identify anatomy on radiographic images.
Apply the problem-solving process used for image analysis.
Describe an effective image analysis method.
Describe the role of the radiographer in image analysis.
Apply the process for evaluating images for adequate density/brightness, contrast, recorded
detail/spatial resolution and acceptable limits of distortion.
Explain how the radiographer determines that an adequate level of penetration has been
applied to produce the desired level of contrast.
Summarize the importance of proper positioning.
Discuss the impact of patient preparation on the resulting radiographic image.
Analyze images to determine the appropriate use of beam restriction.
Identify common equipment malfunctions that affect image quality, and corrective action.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 250
◆ Differentiate between technical factor problems, procedural factor problems and equipment
malfunctions.
◆ Critique images for appropriate technical, procedural and pathologic factors, and employ
corrective actions if necessary.
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Imaging Standards
A. Purpose
B. Problem-solving process
C. Role of the radiographer
D. Establishing acceptable limits
II. Image Appearance Characteristics
A. Density/brightness
B. Contrast
C. Recorded detail/spatial resolution
D. Distortion
III. Procedural Factors
A. Image identification
B. Documentation of ordered exam
C. Positioning
D. Centering
E. Exposure index
F. Radiation protection
G. Patient preparation
H. Artifacts
IV. Corrective Action
A. Equipment
B. Technical factors
C. Procedural factors
D. Artifacts
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD113 Radiation Production and Characteristics
RAD114 Radiation Protection
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 251
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
None
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
2. Quizzes
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at
http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 252
Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Image Analysis
RAD207
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the
importance of minimum imaging standards, discussion of a problem-solving technique for image
evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for
analysis. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Discuss the elements of a radiographic image.
Identify anatomy on radiographic images.
Apply the problem-solving process used for image analysis.
Describe an effective image analysis method.
Describe the role of the radiographer in image analysis.
Apply the process for evaluating images for adequate density/brightness, contrast, recorded
detail/spatial resolution and acceptable limits of distortion.
Explain how the radiographer determines that an adequate level of penetration has been
applied to produce the desired level of contrast.
Summarize the importance of proper positioning.
Discuss the impact of patient preparation on the resulting radiographic image.
Analyze images to determine the appropriate use of beam restriction.
Identify common equipment malfunctions that affect image quality, and corrective action.
Differentiate between technical factor problems, procedural factor problems and equipment
malfunctions.
Critique images for appropriate technical, procedural and pathologic factors, and employ
corrective actions if necessary.
Text
Bushong, Steward, Radiologic Sciences for Technologist, Physics, Biology and Protection
Workbook, 10th Edition, Mosby: 2007
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 253
Grading System
3 Quizzes @ 5% each
5 Examinations @ 10% each
Final Examination
15%
50%
35%
Total
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Topic
Imaging Standards 1
Purpose
Problem-solving process
Imaging Standards 2
Role of the radiographer
Establishing acceptable limits
Image Appearance Characteristics 1
Density/brightness
Contrast
Image Appearance Characteristics 2
Recorded detail/spatial resolution
Distortion
Procedural Factors: Image identification
Procedural Factors: Documentation of ordered exam
Procedural Factors: Positioning
Procedural Factors: Centering
Procedural Factors: Exposure index
Procedural Factors
Radiation protection
Procedural Factors
Patient preparation
Procedural Factors
Artifacts
Corrective Action
Equipment
Technical factors
Corrective Action
Procedural factors
Artifacts
Review
Final Examination
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 254
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 255
Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
******************************************************************
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
******************************************************************
Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 256
[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD208 Imaging Equipment
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile and
tomographic equipment requirements and design. The content also provides a basic knowledge of
quality control. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
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Define potential difference, current and resistance.
Describe electrical protective devices.
Identify the general components and functions of the tube and filament circuits.
Identify the function of solid-state rectification.
Compare generators in terms of radiation produced and efficiency.
Discuss permanent installation of radiographic equipment in terms of purpose, components,
types and applications.
Demonstrate operation of various types of permanently installed and mobile radiographic
equipment.
Discuss mobile units in terms of purpose, components, types and applications.
Describe functions of components of automatic exposure control (AEC) devices.
Demonstrate proper use of AEC devices.
Identify the components of diagnostic x-ray tubes.
Explain protocols used to extend x-ray tube life.
Explain image-intensified and digital fluoroscopy.
Discuss gain and conversion factors as they relate to image intensification.
Discuss conventional and digital fluoroscopic image formation.
Indicate the purpose, construction and application of video camera tubes, TV monitors and
video recorders.
Identify fluoroscopic recording equipment.
Explain the purpose, principles and application of linear tomography.
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◆ Differentiate between quality improvement/management, quality assurance and quality
control.
◆ List the benefits of a quality management program to the patient and to the department.
◆ List elements of a quality management program and discuss how each is related to the quality
management program.
◆ Discuss the proper test equipment/procedures for evaluating the operation of an x-ray
generator.
◆ Evaluate the results of basic QC tests.
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1 __
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___1_
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship_____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
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Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 259
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 260
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 261
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD208 Imaging Equipment
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile and
tomographic equipment requirements and design. The content also provides a basic knowledge of
quality control. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Define potential difference, current and resistance.
Describe electrical protective devices.
Identify the general components and functions of the tube and filament circuits.
Identify the function of solid-state rectification.
Compare generators in terms of radiation produced and efficiency.
Discuss permanent installation of radiographic equipment in terms of purpose, components,
types and applications.
Demonstrate operation of various types of permanently installed and mobile radiographic
equipment.
Discuss mobile units in terms of purpose, components, types and applications.
Describe functions of components of automatic exposure control (AEC) devices.
Demonstrate proper use of AEC devices.
Identify the components of diagnostic x-ray tubes.
Explain protocols used to extend x-ray tube life.
Explain image-intensified and digital fluoroscopy.
Discuss gain and conversion factors as they relate to image intensification.
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◆ Discuss conventional and digital fluoroscopic image formation.
◆ Indicate the purpose, construction and application of video camera tubes, TV monitors and
video recorders.
◆ Identify fluoroscopic recording equipment.
◆ Explain the purpose, principles and application of linear tomography.
◆ Differentiate between quality improvement/management, quality assurance and quality
control.
◆ List the benefits of a quality management program to the patient and to the department.
◆ List elements of a quality management program and discuss how each is related to the quality
management program.
◆ Discuss the proper test equipment/procedures for evaluating the operation of an x-ray
generator.
◆ Evaluate the results of basic QC tests.
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. X-ray Circuit
A. Electricity
B. Protective devices
C. Transformers
D. Components and functions
E. Rectification
F. Generator types
II. Radiographic Equipment
A. Permanent installation
B. Mobile units
C. Automatic exposure control (AEC) devices
III. Diagnostic X-Ray Tubes
A. Construction
B. Extending tube life
IV. Image Intensified Fluoroscopy
A. Construction
B. Intensification principles/characteristics
C. Viewing and recording systems
D. Digital fluoroscopy
V. Linear Tomography
A. Purpose
B. Principles
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C. Equipment
D. Applications
VI. Quality Management
A. Definitions
B. Benefits
C. Elements
D. Equipment
VI.
Special Instructions:
A. Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD113 Radiation Production and Characteristics
RAD114 Radiation Protection
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
None
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
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IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Imaging Equipment
RAD208
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile and
tomographic equipment requirements and design. The content also provides a basic knowledge of
quality control. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Define potential difference, current and resistance.
Describe electrical protective devices.
Identify the general components and functions of the tube and filament circuits.
Identify the function of solid-state rectification.
Compare generators in terms of radiation produced and efficiency.
Discuss permanent installation of radiographic equipment in terms of purpose, components,
types and applications.
Demonstrate operation of various types of permanently installed and mobile radiographic
equipment.
Discuss mobile units in terms of purpose, components, types and applications.
Describe functions of components of automatic exposure control (AEC) devices.
Demonstrate proper use of AEC devices.
Identify the components of diagnostic x-ray tubes.
Explain protocols used to extend x-ray tube life.
Explain image-intensified and digital fluoroscopy.
Discuss gain and conversion factors as they relate to image intensification.
Discuss conventional and digital fluoroscopic image formation.
Indicate the purpose, construction and application of video camera tubes, TV monitors and
video recorders.
Identify fluoroscopic recording equipment.
Explain the purpose, principles and application of linear tomography.
Differentiate between quality improvement/management, quality assurance and quality
control.
List the benefits of a quality management program to the patient and to the department.
List elements of a quality management program and discuss how each is related to the quality
management program.
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◆ Discuss the proper test equipment/procedures for evaluating the operation of an x-ray
generator.
◆ Evaluate the results of basic QC tests.
Text
Ballinger, Philip W. and Frank, Eugene, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and
Radiologic Procedures, Vol 1-3, 11th Edition, Mosby/Elsevier: 2005
Bushong, Steward, Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology and Protection
Workbook 10th Edition, Mosby: 2007
Grading System
4 Examinations @ 20% each
Final Examination @ 20%
80%
20%
Total
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Topics
X-ray Circuit
Electricity
Protective devices
X-ray Circuit
Transformers
Components and functions
X-ray Circuit
Rectification
Generator types
Examination 1
Radiographic Equipment: Permanent installation
Radiographic Equipment: Mobile units
Radiographic Equipment: Automatic exposure control (AEC) devices
Examination 2
Diagnostic X-Ray Tubes
Construction
Extending tube life
Image Intensified Fluoroscopy
Construction
Intensification principles/characteristics
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9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Image Intensified Fluoroscopy
Viewing and recording systems
Digital fluoroscopy
Examination 3
Linear Tomography
Purpose
Principles
Linear Tomography, Cont.
Equipment
Applications
Examination 4
Quality Management
Definitions
Quality Management
Benefits
Elements
Quality Management
Equipment
Final Examination
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
******************************************************************
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD210 Clinical Practice II
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content and clinical practice experiences should be designed to sequentially develop, apply,
critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of
radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments,
concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are
discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment,
competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of
competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to,
during and following the radiologic procedure.
This course is the second of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
This course is the second of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
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◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1.5
Lecture_____
Contact Hours___3_
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship__X___
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The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
Currently, C. C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs
at this time towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72
credits it requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
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(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
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*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD210 Clinical Practice II
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program and are advanced.) This course is the second of four clinical experiences that increase
in skill level.
II.
Catalog Description:
Content and clinical practice experiences should be designed to sequentially develop, apply,
critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of
radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments,
concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are
discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment,
competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of
competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to,
during and following the radiologic procedure.
This course is the second of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
This course is the second of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
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◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 277
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Clinical Practice
A. Code of ethics/professional behavior
B. Professional communication
C. Role of radiographer
D. Values
E. Culture, ethnicity and diversity
II. Procedural Performance
A. Scheduling and sequencing of exams
B. Order/requisition evaluation and corrective measures
C. Facilities setup
D. Patient assessment, clinical history, education and care
E. Imaging
F. Radiation protection (patient and personnel)
III. Clinical Competency
A.
ARRT Competency Requirements (refer to the document located at
http://www.arrt.org/education/CompReqs/RAD_CX_2005.pdf)*
B.
Optional basic computed tomography
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD200 Clinical Practice I
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD250 Clinical Practice III
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
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The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Work competencies
2. Evaluation by Faculty Member
3. Room Rotation Evaluation by Facility Supervisors
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Clinical Practice II
RAD210
1.5 Credit
Course Description
Content and clinical practice experiences should be designed to sequentially develop, apply,
critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of
radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments,
concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are
discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment,
competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of
competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to,
during and following the radiologic procedure. Prerequisites: RAD114, RAD115, RAD125
This course is the second of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Learning Objectives:
This course is the second of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
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◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
Texts
Purtilo, Ruth and Haddad, Amy, Health Professional and Patient Interaction, WB Saunders:
2002
Ballinger, Philip W. and Frank, Eugene, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and
Radiologic Procedures, Vol 1-3, 11th Edition, Mosby/Elsevier: 2005
The Clinical Handbook (by each hospital program)
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Grading System
Clinical Practice II is the second of four learning experiences for the student that is a semester of
full time supervised work in a clinical setting, rotating among a variety of sites within the
assigned facility. Students must demonstrate the acquisition of a predetermined number of work
competencies. Grades for the course are determined in the following matter:
Work competencies (approximately ten procedures):
End of Semester Evaluation by Faculty Member
Room Rotation Evaluation by Facility Supervisors
50%
25%
25%
The Clinical Handbook states the rules, regulations, requirements and expectations for successful
completion of this portion of the curriculum. See the Clinical Handbook for details on dress
code, health form, radiation film badge, hospital ID and other requirements.
Weekly Schedule
Week 1 and 2
Week 3 & 4
Week 5 & 6
Week 7 & 8
Week 9 & 10
Week 11 & 12
Week 13 & 14
Week 15
Introductory Rotation
Orientation to Facility
Room Rotation Evaluation 1
Review of Clinical Practice
Rotation 2
Room Rotation Evaluation 2
Review of Procedural Performace
Review of Clinical Competencies
Rotation 3
Room Rotation Evaluation 3
Rotation 4
Room Rotation Evaluation 4
Rotation 5
Room Rotation Evaluation 5
Rotation 6
Room Rotation Evaluation 6
Rotation 7
Room Rotation Evaluation 7
Review of clinical competencies
Review of semester experiences
End of Semester Evaluation by Faculty Member
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
******************************************************************
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD 212 Pharmacology and Drug Administration
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to provide basic concepts of pharmacology. The theory and practice of basic
techniques of venipuncture and administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or intravenous
medications is included. The appropriate delivery of patient care during these procedures is
emphasized. Prerequisites: RAD103, RAD109, RAD111.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
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Distinguish between the chemical, generic and trade names for select drugs.
Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of drugs.
Classify drugs according to specific categories.
Explain the actions, uses and side effects for select drugs.
Explain the effects of select drugs on medical imaging procedures.
Define the categories of contrast agents and give specific examples for each category.
Explain the pharmacology of barium and iodine compounds.
Describe methods and techniques for administering various types of contrast agents.
Identify and describe the routes of drug administration.
Discuss the purposes and advantages of intravenous drug administration over other routes.
Demonstrate appropriate venipuncture technique.
Differentiate between the two major sites of intravenous drug administration.
Identify, describe and document complications associated with intravenous drug therapy and
appropriate actions to resolve these complications.
Discuss the various elements of initiating and discontinuing intravenous drug therapy.
Differentiate and document dose calculations for adult and pediatric patients.
Prepare for injection of contrast agents/intravenous medications using aseptic technique.
Explain the current legal and ethical status of the radiographer’s role in drug administration.
Explain a radiographer’s professional liability concerning drug administration.
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III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1 __
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___ 3_
Lab___X__ Studio_____
Internship_____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
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Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
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Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
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VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD 212 Pharmacology and Drug Administration
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program and are advanced.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to provide basic concepts of pharmacology. The theory and practice of basic
techniques of venipuncture and administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or intravenous
medications is included. The appropriate delivery of patient care during these procedures is
emphasized. Prerequisites: RAD103, RAD109, RAD111.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Distinguish between the chemical, generic and trade names for select drugs.
Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of drugs.
Classify drugs according to specific categories.
Explain the actions, uses and side effects for select drugs.
Explain the effects of select drugs on medical imaging procedures.
Define the categories of contrast agents and give specific examples for each category.
Explain the pharmacology of barium and iodine compounds.
Describe methods and techniques for administering various types of contrast agents.
Identify and describe the routes of drug administration.
Discuss the purposes and advantages of intravenous drug administration over other routes.
Demonstrate appropriate venipuncture technique.
Differentiate between the two major sites of intravenous drug administration.
Identify, describe and document complications associated with intravenous drug therapy and
appropriate actions to resolve these complications.
◆ Discuss the various elements of initiating and discontinuing intravenous drug therapy.
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Differentiate and document dose calculations for adult and pediatric patients.
Prepare for injection of contrast agents/intravenous medications using aseptic technique.
Explain the current legal and ethical status of the radiographer’s role in drug administration.
Explain a radiographer’s professional liability concerning drug administration.
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Drug Nomenclature
A. Chemical name
B. Generic name
C. Trade name
II. Methods of Drug Classification
A. Chemical group
B. Mechanism/site of action
C. Primary effect
III. General Pharmacologic Principles
A. Pharmacokinetics
B. Pharmacodynamics
IV. Five Rights of Drug Safety
A. The right medication
B. The right dose
C. The right patient
D. The right time
E. The right location
V. Drug Categories of Relevance to Radiography (Side Effects, Uses and Impacts on Medical
Imaging)
A. Analgesics
B. Antiemetic drugs
C. Antianxiety drugs
D. Antidepressants
E. Anti-inflammatory drugs
F. Antiarrhythmic drugs
G. Vasodilators and vasoconstrictors
H. Diuretics
I. Antihypertensive drugs
J. Anticoagulant and coagulant drugs
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K. Antiallergic and antihistamine drugs
L. Bronchodilators
M. Antibacterial drugs
N. Antiseptic and disinfectant agents
O. Sedative and hypotonic drugs
P. Anesthetic agents
Q. Cathartic and antidiarrheal drugs
R. Diagnostic contrast agents
VI. Classification of Contrast Agents
A. Types of compound
B. Beam attenuation characteristics
C. Pharmacologic profile of contrast agents
D. Dosage
E. Preparation
VII. Routes of Drug Administration
A. Systemic
B. Parenteral
VIII. Intravenous Drug Therapy
A. Purpose
B. Advantages
C. Methods
D. Sites of administration
E. Complications
F. Initiation of intravenous therapy
IX. Current Practice Status
A. Professional standards
B. State statutes
C. Employer prerogative
X. Informed Consent
VI.
Special Instructions:
A. Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD103 Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professions
RAD109 Medical Terminology for Radiologic Sciences
RAD111 Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences
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B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
None
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
2. Portfolio Reference Guide
3. Mock Venipuncture Practical
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Pharmacology and Drug Administration
RAD212
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to provide basic concepts of pharmacology. The theory and practice of basic
techniques of venipuncture and administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or intravenous
medications is included. The appropriate delivery of patient care during these procedures is
emphasized. Prerequisites: RAD103, RAD109, RAD111.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the program the student will:
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Distinguish between the chemical, generic and trade names for select drugs.
Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of drugs.
Classify drugs according to specific categories.
Explain the actions, uses and side effects for select drugs.
Explain the effects of select drugs on medical imaging procedures.
Define the categories of contrast agents and give specific examples for each category.
Explain the pharmacology of barium and iodine compounds.
Describe methods and techniques for administering various types of contrast agents.
Identify and describe the routes of drug administration.
Discuss the purposes and advantages of intravenous drug administration over other routes.
Demonstrate appropriate venipuncture technique.
Differentiate between the two major sites of intravenous drug administration.
Identify, describe and document complications associated with intravenous drug therapy and
appropriate actions to resolve these complications.
Discuss the various elements of initiating and discontinuing intravenous drug therapy.
Differentiate and document dose calculations for adult and pediatric patients.
Prepare for injection of contrast agents/intravenous medications using aseptic technique.
Explain the current legal and ethical status of the radiographer’s role in drug administration.
Explain a radiographer’s professional liability concerning drug administration.
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 294
Considerations
Students should successfully complete patient care objectives (including CPR/BLS certification),
as well as objectives related to anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and excretory systems,
prior to introducing this educational content.
Though regulations regarding the administration of contrast media and intravenous medications
vary in different states and institutions, the official position of the American Society of
Radiologic Technologists is that venipuncture falls within the profession’s general scope of
practice and practice standards. Therefore, it should be included in the didactic and clinical
curriculum with demonstrated competencies of all appropriate disciplines regardless of the state
or institution where the curriculum is taught.
In states or institutions where students are permitted to perform intravenous injections, the
program has specific ethical and legal responsibilities to the patient and the student. The student
shall be assured that:
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Legal statutes allow student radiographers to perform this procedure.
Professional liability coverage is adequate.
Adequate supervision is provided.
Appropriate, structured, laboratory objectives are identified.
Evaluation and demonstration of competency occur before this task is performed
unsupervised.
Text
Eisenberg, R. and Johnson, N., Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology, Mosby: 2007
Grading System
4 Exams @ 20% each
Portfolio Reference Guide
Mock Venipuncture Practical
80%
20%
Pass/Fail (must pass to complete the course)
Total
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
Week 1
Topic
Drug Nomenclature
Chemical name
Generic name
Trade name
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Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Methods of Drug Classification
Chemical group
Mechanism/site of action
Primary effect
General Pharmacologic Principles
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Examination 1
Five Rights of Drug Safety
The right medication
The right dose
The right patient
The right time
The right location
Week 5
Drug Categories of Relevance to Radiography (Side Effects, Uses and
Impacts on Medical Imaging)
Analgesics
Antiemetic drugs
Antianxiety drugs
Antidepressants
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Week 6
Drug Categories of Relevance to Radiography (Side Effects, Uses and
Impacts on Medical Imaging)
Antiarrhythmic drugs
Vasodilators and vasoconstrictors
Diuretics
Antihypertensive drugs
Anticoagulant and coagulant drugs
Examination 2
Week 7
Drug Categories of Relevance to Radiography (Side Effects, Uses and
Impacts on Medical Imaging)
Antiallergic and antihistamine drugs
Bronchodilators
Antibacterial drugs
Antiseptic and disinfectant agents
Week 8
Drug Categories of Relevance to Radiography (Side Effects, Uses and
Impacts on Medical Imaging)
Sedative and hypotonic drugs
Anesthetic agents
Cathartic and antidiarrheal drugs
Diagnostic contrast agents
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Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Classification of Contrast Agents
Types of compound
Beam attenuation characteristics
Pharmacologic profile of contrast agents
Dosage
Preparation
Examination 3
Routes of Drug Administration
Systemic
Parenteral
Intravenous Drug Therapy
Purpose
Advantages
Methods
Portfolio Drug Reference Guide due
Intravenous Drug Therapy
Sites of administration
Complications
Initiation of intravenous therapy
Mock Venipuncture Practical
Current Practice Status
Professional standards
State statutes
Employer prerogative
Informed Consent
Q&A
Review
Examination 4
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
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Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 299
[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD213 Radiation Biology
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content is designed to provide an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with
living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole are
presented. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects
of radiation. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
Upon completion of the program the student will:
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Differentiate between ionic and covalent molecular bonds.
Describe principles of cellular biology.
Identify sources of electromagnetic and particulate ionizing radiations.
Discriminate between direct and indirect ionizing radiation.
Discriminate between the direct and indirect mechanisms of radiobiological effects.
Discuss the direct and indirect effects of ionizing radiation.
Identify sources of radiation exposure.
Describe radiation-induced chemical reactions and potential biologic damage.
Evaluate factors influencing radiobiologic/biophysical events at the cellular and
subcellular level.
Identify methods to measure radiation response.
Describe physical, chemical and biologic factors influencing radiation response of cells
and tissues.
Explain factors influencing radiosensitivity.
Recognize the clinical significance of LD50/30 and LD30.
Identify specific cells from most radiosensitive to least radiosensitive.
Employ dose response curves to study the relationship between radiation dose levels and
the degree of biologic response.
Examine effects of limited vs. total body exposure.
Relate short-term and long-term effects as a consequence of high and low radiation doses.
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Differentiate between somatic and genetic radiation effects as well as discuss specific
diseases or syndromes associated with them.
Discuss use of and information to be gained from various dose/response curves.
Discuss stochastic (probabilistic) and nonstochastic (deterministic) effects.
Discuss embryo and fetal effects of radiation exposure.
Discuss risk estimates for radiation-induced malignancies.
Discuss acute radiation syndromes.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__1
Lecture__X___
Contact Hours___1_
Lab_____
Studio_____
Internship_____
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
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(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
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B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
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VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 304
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD213 Radiation Biology
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program.)
II.
Catalog Description:
Content is designed to provide an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with
living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole are
presented. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects
of radiation. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Differentiate between ionic and covalent molecular bonds.
Describe principles of cellular biology.
Identify sources of electromagnetic and particulate ionizing radiations.
Discriminate between direct and indirect ionizing radiation.
Discriminate between the direct and indirect mechanisms of radiobiological effects.
Discuss the direct and indirect effects of ionizing radiation.
Identify sources of radiation exposure.
Describe radiation-induced chemical reactions and potential biologic damage.
Evaluate factors influencing radiobiologic/biophysical events at the cellular and
subcellular level.
Identify methods to measure radiation response.
Describe physical, chemical and biologic factors influencing radiation response of cells
and tissues.
Explain factors influencing radiosensitivity.
Recognize the clinical significance of LD50/30 and LD30.
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Identify specific cells from most radiosensitive to least radiosensitive.
Employ dose response curves to study the relationship between radiation dose levels and
the degree of biologic response.
Examine effects of limited vs. total body exposure.
Relate short-term and long-term effects as a consequence of high and low radiation doses.
Differentiate between somatic and genetic radiation effects as well as discuss specific
diseases or syndromes associated with them.
Discuss use of and information to be gained from various dose/response curves.
Discuss stochastic (probabilistic) and nonstochastic (deterministic) effects.
Discuss embryo and fetal effects of radiation exposure.
Discuss risk estimates for radiation-induced malignancies.
Discuss acute radiation syndromes.
V.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
VI.
Major Topics Required:
I. Introduction
A. Molecule
B. Review of cell biology
C. Types of ionizing radiation
D. Sources of medical radiation exposure
II. Biophysical Events
A. Molecular effects of radiation
B. The deposition of radiant energy
III. Radiation Effects
A. Subcellular radiation effects
B. Cellular radiation effects
C. Individual radiation effects
D. Factors influencing radiation response
IV. Radiosensitivity and Response
A. Law of Bergonié and Tribondeau
B. Cell survival and recovery
C. Systemic response to radiation
D. Radiation dose-response curve
E. Total body irradiation
F. Late effects of radiation
G. Risk estimates
VI.
Special Instructions:
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A. Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD113 Radiation Biology
RAD114 Radiation Protection
B. Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List (courses or indicate none)
None
C. External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Exams
2. Quizzes
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Radiation Biology
RAD213
1 Credit
Course Description
Content is designed to provide an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with
living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole are
presented. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects
of radiation. Prerequisites: RAD113, RAD114.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Differentiate between ionic and covalent molecular bonds.
Describe principles of cellular biology.
Identify sources of electromagnetic and particulate ionizing radiations.
Discriminate between direct and indirect ionizing radiation.
Discriminate between the direct and indirect mechanisms of radiobiological effects.
Discuss the direct and indirect effects of ionizing radiation.
Identify sources of radiation exposure.
Describe radiation-induced chemical reactions and potential biologic damage.
Evaluate factors influencing radiobiologic/biophysical events at the cellular and
subcellular level.
Identify methods to measure radiation response.
Describe physical, chemical and biologic factors influencing radiation response of cells
and tissues.
Explain factors influencing radiosensitivity.
Recognize the clinical significance of LD50/30 and LD30.
Identify specific cells from most radiosensitive to least radiosensitive.
Employ dose response curves to study the relationship between radiation dose levels and
the degree of biologic response.
Examine effects of limited vs. total body exposure.
Relate short-term and long-term effects as a consequence of high and low radiation doses.
Differentiate between somatic and genetic radiation effects as well as discuss specific
diseases or syndromes associated with them.
Discuss use of and information to be gained from various dose/response curves.
Discuss stochastic (probabilistic) and nonstochastic (deterministic) effects.
Discuss embryo and fetal effects of radiation exposure.
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Discuss risk estimates for radiation-induced malignancies.
Discuss acute radiation syndromes.
Text
Bushong, Steward, Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology and Protection
Workbook, 10th Edition, Mosby: 2007
Grading System
3 Quizzes @ 5 % each
5 Examinations @ 10% each
Final Examination@ 35%
!5%
50%
35%
Total
100%
Weekly Topics
Week
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Topic
Introduction: Molecule
Quiz 1
Introduction: Review of cell biology
Introduction: Types of ionizing radiations
Examination 1
Introduction: Sources of medical radiation exposure
Biophysical Events
Molecular effects of radiation
Examination 2
Biophysical Events
The deposition of radiant energy
Radiation Effects
Subcellular radiation effects
Examination 3
Radiation Effects
Cellular radiation effects
Radiation Effects
Individual radiation effects
Quiz 2
Radiation Effects
Factors influencing radiation response
Examination 4
Radiosensitivity and Response
Law of Bergonié and Tribondeau
Cell survival and recovery
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Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Radiosensitivity and Response
Systemic response to radiation
Radiation dose-response curves
Examination 5
Radiosensitivity and Response
Total body irradiation
Late effects of radiation
Quiz 3
Radiosensitivity and Response
Risk estimates
Review
Final Examination
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 311
Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
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( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
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Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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Revised 9/2008
New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 312
[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD250 Clinical Practice III
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content and clinical practice experiences should be designed to sequentially develop, apply,
critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of
radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments,
concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are
discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment,
competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of
competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to,
during and following the radiologic procedure.
This course is the third of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
This course is the third of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
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◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__2
Contact Hours___3_
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Lecture__ ___
Lab___ __
Studio_____
Internship__X___
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
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C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
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Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 317
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD250 Clinical Practice III
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program and are advanced.) This course is the third of four clinical experiences that increase in
skill level.
II.
Catalog Description:
Content and clinical practice experiences should be designed to sequentially develop, apply,
critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of
radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments,
concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are
discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment,
competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of
competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to,
during and following the radiologic procedure.
This course is the third of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
This course is the third of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
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◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 319
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Clinical Practice
A. Code of ethics/professional behavior
B. Professional communication
C. Role of radiographer
D. Values
E. Culture, ethnicity and diversity
II. Procedural Performance
A. Scheduling and sequencing of exams
B. Order/requisition evaluation and corrective measures
C. Facilities setup
D. Patient assessment, clinical history, education and care
E. Imaging
F. Radiation protection (patient and personnel)
III. Clinical Competency
A. ARRT Competency Requirements (refer to the document located at
http://www.arrt.org/education/CompReqs/RAD_CX_2005.pdf)*
B. Optional basic computed tomography
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD210 Clinical Practice II
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
RAD260 Clinical Practice IV
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
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VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Work competencies
2. Evaluation by Faculty Member
3. Room Rotation Evaluation by Facility Supervisors
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Clinical Practice III
RAD250
2 Credits
Course Description
Content and clinical practice experiences should be designed to sequentially develop, apply,
critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of
radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments,
concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are
discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment,
competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of
competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to,
during and following the radiologic procedure. Prerequisites: RAD114, RAD115, RAD125
This course is the third of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Learning Objectives:
This course is the third of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
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◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
Texts
Purtilo, Ruth and Haddad, Amy, Health Professional and Patient Interaction, WB Saunders:
2002
Ballinger, Philip W. and Frank, Eugene, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic
Procedures, Vol 1-3, 11th Edition, Mosby/Elsevier: 2005
The Clinical Handbook (by each hospital program)
Grading System
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 323
Clinical Practice III is the third of four learning experiences for the student that is a semester of
full time supervised work in a clinical setting, rotating among a variety of sites within the
assigned facility. Students must demonstrate the acquisition of a predetermined number of work
competencies. Grades for the course are determined in the following matter:
Work competencies (approximately ten procedures):
End of Semester Evaluation by Faculty Member
Room Rotation Evaluation by Facility Supervisors
50%
25%
25%
The Clinical Handbook states the rules, regulations, requirements and expectations for successful
completion of this portion of the curriculum. See the Clinical Handbook for details on dress
code, health form, radiation film badge, hospital ID and other requirements.
Weekly Schedule
Week 1 and 2
Week 3 & 4
Week 5 & 6
Week 7 & 8
Week 9 & 10
Week 11 & 12
Week 13 & 14
Week 15
Introductory Rotation
Orientation to Facility
Room Rotation Evaluation 1
Review of Clinical Practice
Rotation 2
Room Rotation Evaluation 2
Review of Procedural Performance
Review of Clinical Competencies
Rotation 3
Room Rotation Evaluation 3
Rotation 4
Room Rotation Evaluation 4
Rotation 5
Room Rotation Evaluation 5
Rotation 6
Room Rotation Evaluation 6
Rotation 7
Room Rotation Evaluation 7
Review of clinical competencies
Review of semester experiences
End of Semester Evaluation by Faculty Member
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW-COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
(X) Grant
Date Submitted to Curriculum Committee: _____2/09_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology.
PROPOSER E-MAILS ENTIRE COURSE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE
APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT.
Proposal Checklist
Proposer records appropriate departmental votes here and checks to be sure all the documents are
contained within the packet.
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Intent
(X)
Electronic Letter-of-Support from Executive Dean(s)
(X)
Vote(s) of Department:
Name of Department: _Natural Sciences_
For: __11___ Against: __0___
Abstentions: _4____
Date of Vote: __02/10/09________Proposer's Initials: _HS____
Select One: Approved___X_ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Name of Department: _(Name of Department/Campus)_
For: _____
Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________ Proposer's Initials: _____
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
(X)
Campus Dean Final-Approval Form(s)
(Proposer completes form to this line before sending entire proposal packet to the
appropriate Curriculum Committee Chair)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
Dr. Tina Good, Chair of College Curriculum Committee
Academic Chairs of affected departments
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Curriculum Committee Chair completes form below this line and, upon
approval, the Curriculum Committee Chair e-mails the entire proposal
packet to the College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, with
electronic copies to the appropriate Executive Deans and the College
Curriculum Committee Chair. (If the proposal is not approved, the Curriculum
Committee Chair e-mails proposer and explains why proposal was not approved and
sends an electronic copy of explanation to the College Curriculum Chair and the
College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development.)
******************************************************************
( )
Vote of Curriculum Committee
Name of Committee:_______________________________
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
( )
Vote of Ammerman Faculty Senate (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of East Congress (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
( )
Vote of Grant Assembly (if appropriate)
For: _____ Against: _____
Abstentions: _____
Date of Vote: __________
Select One: Approved_____ Not approved_____
Abstention_____
******************************************************************
Proposal is _____Approved
_____Not Approved
Date________________________________________
Comments:
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[This course is part of a Radiologic Technology curriculum currently in use by four hospitalbased programs in our area. Each hospital program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This course content follows requirements dictated by
JRCERT.]
NAME OF PROPOSAL: ____RAD260 Clinical Practice IV
DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE:______Natural Sciences___________
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Content and clinical practice experiences should be designed to sequentially develop, apply,
critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of
radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments,
concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are
discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment,
competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of
competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to,
during and following the radiologic procedure.
This course is the last of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
II.
STATEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Course outcomes should be stated in the form of what students will be expected to learn in
the course precise, e.g., “Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate . . . . ”)
This course is the last of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
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◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
III.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
Credits and Contact Hours
(Provide a rationale for proposed credits and contact hours. See the formula for credit
hours and contact hours on the Curriculum Website.)
Credit Hours__2
Contact Hours___3_
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Lecture__ ___
Lab___ __
Studio_____
Internship__X___
The total number of credits for the hospital portion of the curriculum is 29 total credits.
Credit and contact hours satisfy the JRCERT requirement for radiation science and are
reflective of similar hospital-college programs nationwide. Credit and contact hours also
satisfy the requirements for general education credits and the area of emphasis according
to SUNY requirements for an AS degree.
B.
Course Fees
(Will the student be charged additional fees for this course?)
Lab Fees__________
Course Fees__________
Please explain as necessary.
This course is part of a total curriculum currently offered by four hospital-based
programs. These programs are in partnership with Suffolk County Community College,
making it possible for radiologic technologists graduating from these programs to achieve
an A.S. degree in Radiation Science from Suffolk County Community College at the time
of completion. All courses with the RAD prefix are given by the hospitals, which
establish and collect the appropriate fees for hospital-based training.
C.
Required/Elective/Restricted Elective
(Will this be a required course? If so, for which curricula? Provide a rationale as to
why this course should be required. If this is proposed as an elective or restricted
elective course, state what elective category it will fulfill and why it is appropriate for
that elective category.)
This is a required course for the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
D.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
(What prerequisites or co-requisites will be required for this course? Provide a
rationale for these requirements.)
Students must be accepted into the proposed Radiation Science A.S. program.
E.
Transferability
(Would this course transfer to any other institutions? If so, give examples of transfer
institutions/departments who would accept this course. Give the name(s) of the
courses it would transfer as. Demonstrate how transferability was determined.)
Radiation Science programs follow a uniform curriculum in order to receive accreditation
from the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Each partner
hospital is already accredited. As such, programs in this area assess transferability on a
program by program basis, depending on local variations in the required curriculum.
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New-Curriculum Proposal Form, Pg. 329
C. W. Post accepts transfer credits from the hospital-based partner programs at this time
towards its BS program. Syracuse U. will accept this course as part of the 72 credits it
requires for admission into its BS program. (see Curriculum Proposal).
F.
Master Schedule
(How would this course fit into the Master Schedule? How often would it be offered?
Would it be offered in the Fall? Spring? Summer? Winter?)
N/A. This course is an advanced course in the hospital-based Radiation Science sequence.
Individual hospitals are responsible for scheduling at their facilities.
G.
Estimate of student enrollment
(How many students are anticipated to initially enroll in this course per
semester? Per year? How were these enrollment figures determined?)
This course will be offered at the hospital-based programs. Enrollment varies from 15 to
25 per class, based on hospital program limits. Based on the projected enrollment for the
proposed Radiation Science program, roughly 45-50 students will take this course each
year.
H.
Class Size
(What is the maximum number of students that should be allowed to enroll in one
section of this course? Provide a rationale for this class size. Should the class size be
forcible?)
Enrollment varies from 15 to 25 per class; seat limits (per program) are based on the
resources at the accredited sites and limits set by JRCERT on the instructor-to-student
ratios.
IV.
RELATIONSHIP TO FACULTY
A.
Number of current faculty available to teach proposed course and
number of additional faculty required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
B.
Number of other staff positions required.
No SCCC faculty or resources are required.
C.
Discipline(s) required and/or minimum preparation in order to teach
the course.
Required credentials (in the hospital portion of the program) are in compliance with
requirements set by the JRCERT accreditation process. All other courses taught at SCCC follow
college requirements which are in place already.
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V.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
Is this course being proposed as a SUNY General Education Course. If so,
No, this is not a General Education course. Course is specific to program.
A.
Identify which of the ten SUNY knowledge and skills areas the course
would fulfill.
*The ten SUNY knowledge and skill areas are Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, American History, Western Civilization, Other
World Civilizations, Humanities, The Arts, Foreign Language, Basic
Communication.
B.
Demonstrate how the course outcomes map to the SUNY Learning
Outcomes for the knowledge and skills areas you have identified. (See
the Curriculum Website for further details about the required
outcomes.)
C.
How does this course incorporate the SUNY infused competencies of
Critical Thinking and Information Management? (See the Curriculum
Website for further details about the required outcomes for
Information Management and Critical Thinking.)
D.
Do the faculty within the department/discipline agree to assess this
course according to the approved *SUNY General Education
Assessment Plan, using assessment measures, i.e., instruments that
measure the attainment of student learning outcomes as described in
the plan?
*Be sure to see if the original assessment plan has been updated either
through the strengthened campus-based assessment plan or through a
closing- the-loop process. Contact Dr. Allen Jacobs, College Associate Dean for
Assessment of Academic and Student Affairs for further information.
VI.
COSTS
List costs and space requirements.
All costs for the hospital-based portion of the program are handled by the hospitals. SCCC has
no cost or space liability responsibilities at the hospital sites.
VII.
COURSE SYLLABUS
(See Appendix Below.)
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS FORM
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider
issues arising from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and
audio-visual materials, and teaching methodology. (Please note that a course syllabus is not the
same as a course outline. A course syllabus outlines the general requirements for a course. A course
outline is the specific document created by the individual faculty member to distribute to a specific
course section. Please see the Faculty Handbook for further details as to what to include in a course
outline. A SAMPLE course outline should be attached below.)
I.
Course Number and Title:
(Be sure to consider whether this course is a 100- or 200-level course and give a
rationale for the decision.)
RAD260 Clinical Practice IV
(Two hundred level classes are taught in the second year of the Radiation Science portion of the
program and are advanced.) This course is the last of four clinical experiences that increase in
skill level.
II.
Catalog Description:
Content and clinical practice experiences should be designed to sequentially develop, apply,
critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of
radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments,
concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are
discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment,
competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of
competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to,
during and following the radiologic procedure.
This course is the last of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
III.
*Learning Outcomes: (Main concepts, principles, and skills
you want students to learn from this course)
This course is the last of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
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◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
IV.
Programs that Require this Course: (List or indicate none.)
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Radiation Science
V.
Major Topics Required:
I. Clinical Practice
A. Code of ethics/professional behavior
B. Professional communication
C. Role of radiographer
D. Values
E. Culture, ethnicity and diversity
II. Procedural Performance
A. Scheduling and sequencing of exams
B. Order/requisition evaluation and corrective measures
C. Facilities setup
D. Patient assessment, clinical history, education and care
E. Imaging
F. Radiation protection (patient and personnel)
III. Clinical Competency
A. ARRT Competency Requirements (refer to the document located at
http://www.arrt.org/education/CompReqs/RAD_CX_2005.pdf)*
B. Optional basic computed tomography
VI.
Special Instructions:
A.
Prerequisite(s) to this Course: (List or indicate none)
RAD250 Clinical Practice III
B.
Course(s) that Require this Course as a Prerequisite:
(List courses or indicate none)
None
C.
External Jurisdiction: (List credentialing organization/association if
appropriate or indicate none.)
The accrediting organization is the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT).
VII.
Supporting Information: (Examples – newspapers, journals,
Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials, textbooks, etc.)
See the following site for the Radiography Curriculum (180 page document) published by the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). All Course Descriptions, Learning
Objectives and Topic Outlines (for Major Topics Required) are taken directly from this
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nationally recognized document. It is the content that must be demonstrated by each hospital
program in order to be accredited.
https://www.asrt.org/content/Educators/Curricula/radiography/radiography_curriculum.aspx
VIII.
Optional Topics: (List or indicate none)
None
IX.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
List possible methods to be used for evaluating students’ achievement of the
course’s learning outcomes.
1. Work competencies
2. Evaluation by Faculty Member
3. Room Rotation Evaluation by Facility Supervisors
X.
Sample Course Outline
(See Faculty Handbook online at http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/FacultyHandbook/
for guidelines.)
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Suffolk County Community College
Department of Natural Sciences
Course Outline
Clinical Practice IV
RAD260
2 Credits
Course Description
Content and clinical practice experiences should be designed to sequentially develop, apply,
critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of
radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments,
concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are
discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment,
competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of
competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to,
during and following the radiologic procedure. Prerequisites: RAD250
This course is the last of four clinical experiences that increase in skill level.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
◆ Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice.
◆ Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
◆ Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team
members and conflict resolution.
◆ Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
◆ Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national
emergency.
◆ Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender,
disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
◆ Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with
patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
◆ Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
◆ Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care.
◆ Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health
status.
◆ Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the
patient/family.
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◆ Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family.
◆ Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient’s
physical and mental status.
◆ Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
◆ Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care.
◆ Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
◆ Assess the patient and record clinical history.
◆ Demonstrate basic life support procedures.
◆ Use appropriate charting methods.
◆ Recognize life threatening ECG tracing.
◆ Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.
◆ Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique.
◆ Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
◆ Apply the principles of total quality management.
◆ Report equipment malfunctions.
◆ Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable.
◆ Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
◆ Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
◆ Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
◆ Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients.
◆ Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
◆ Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures.
◆ Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures
regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
◆ Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation
exposure possible.
◆ Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
◆ Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
Texts
Purtilo, Ruth and Haddad, Amy, Health Professional and Patient Interaction, WB Saunders:
2002
Ballinger, Philip W. and Frank, Eugene, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and
Radiologic Procedures, Vol 1-3, 11th Edition, Mosby/Elsevier: 2005
The Clinical Handbook (by each hospital program)
Grading System
Clinical Practice IV is the last of four learning experiences for the student that is a semester of
full time supervised work in a clinical setting, rotating among a variety of sites within the
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assigned facility. Students must demonstrate the acquisition of a predetermined number of work
competencies. Grades for the course are determined in the following matter:
Work competencies (approximately ten procedures):
End of Semester Evaluation by Faculty Member
Room Rotation Evaluation by Facility Supervisors
50%
25%
25%
The Clinical Handbook states the rules, regulations, requirements and expectations for successful
completion of this portion of the curriculum. See the Clinical Handbook for details on dress
code, health form, radiation film badge, hospital ID and other requirements.
Weekly Schedule
Week 1 and 2
Week 3 & 4
Week 5 & 6
Week 7 & 8
Week 9 & 10
Week 11 & 12
Week 13 & 14
Week 15
Introductory Rotation
Orientation to Facility
Room Rotation Evaluation 1
Review of Clinical Practice
Rotation 2
Room Rotation Evaluation 2
Review of Procedural Performance
Review of Clinical Competencies
Rotation 3
Room Rotation Evaluation 3
Rotation 4
Room Rotation Evaluation 4
Rotation 5
Room Rotation Evaluation 5
Rotation 6
Room Rotation Evaluation 6
Rotation 7
Room Rotation Evaluation 7
Review of clinical competencies
Review of semester experiences
End of Semester Evaluation by Faculty Member
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CAMPUS DEAN FINAL-APPROVAL FORM
PROPOSER E-MAILS COMPLETED PROPOSAL TO APPROPRIATE EXECUTIVE
DEAN(S) AND REQUESTS A COMPLETED CAMPUS DEAN FINAL-APPROVAL
FORM. The Executive Dean(s) completes this form and returns it to the proposer.
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The Campus Dean Final Approval acknowledges a campus’s ability and
commitment to support a proposal in terms of:
 Academic Merit
 Availability of Personnel
 Adequacy of Facilities
 Budgetary Needs for Supplies and Equipment
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Name of Proposal: ___________________________________________________
Campus:
A____
E____
G_X__
Type of Proposal:
___New Curriculum ___Curriculum Revision
___New Course
___Expedited Curriculum Revision
___Course Revision ___Inter-Campus Course Adoption
Approved_Shaun McKay_______
(Name of Executive Dean)
Not Approved____________________
(Name of Executive Dean)
Date___2/10/09______________________
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Comments:
Please accept this letter of support for the Radiation Science Program. This very
timely degree option is fully supported by the data which indicates a significant gap
in trained and certified individuals within the field. An important point of recognition
remains the collaborative efforts with the accrediting agency and local employers
that have all provided supporting documentation in support of this program. The
campus will provide any funding necessary to ensure the success of all students and
the program in general.
Suffolk County Community College will certainly be at the forefront of providing
training and skilled employees for a key workforce in the healthcare environment.
The intense academic standards as established by the JRCERT's and Suffolk County
Community College remains at the core of this degree option. I enthusiastically
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support this proposal for these reasons and others that were detailed in the
proposal.
cc:
Dr. Candice Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
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