Dallas County Community College District
Brookhaven College
Radiologic Sciences
RADR 1201 – Introduction to Radiography
Faculty:
Shonna Cuffee, MSRS, RT(R)
Phone: (972) 860-4946
Office: X3037B
Email: scuffee@dcccd.edu
Office Hours: To schedule a meeting with me, please send me an email to make an appointment.
Course Schedule:
Monday & Wednesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Room: X3007
Course Description: An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation
protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care
professionals, and an orientation to the program and the health care system (2 credit hours).
Prerequisite: None
Textbooks & References: Adler and Carlton (2012). Introduction to Radiologic Sciences and
Patient Care (5th ed.) St. Louis: Elsevier Science. ISBN# 9781437716467
The textbook may be purchased or rented from the Brookhaven College Bookstore located in
Building S, Room S238. There is also a copy of the textbook in the Brookhaven College Library
for review. The textbook located in the library cannot be checked out. The library is located in
building L.
Other Required Course Materials: AccuScan Scantrons #28040 (quantity: 4)
Student Learning Outcomes: The student will understand the history of x-ray and its place in
the history of medicine. The student should be able to explain the difference between different
imaging modalities and their place in the patient’s care. The student will also differentiate
accreditation from credentialing; identify professional organizations and their involvement;
understand the foundations of medical law and ethics; and define medical terms needed to
understand the healthcare environment. The student should also have a basic knowledge of
medical imaging and its mechanisms.
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Teaching /Assessment Strategies: Learning activities incorporated into the course include
classroom lecture, discussion, multimedia learning materials, various assignments, individual
and group activities, quizzes and examinations which may contain multiple-choice, true/false,
fill-in-the-blank, essay, or diagrams.
SCANS Competencies: The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)
was established to determine skills that students need in order to succeed in the work
environment.
Description of Scans competencies as follows:
1. Basic Skills
2. Thinking Skills
3. Personal Qualities
4. Resources
5. Interpersonal Skills
6. Information
7. Systems
8. Technology
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
Understand an overview of imaging procedures and disease processes or
situations which would require those procedures.
Understand critical thinking skills and effective communication skills.
Discuss applications of ethical professional behavior.
Discuss radiologic technology history and its emerging development.
Recognize and describe various members of the health care team.
Describe various professional organizations related to radiologic technology.
Provide and overview of the administration of health care organizations in
general and radiology departments in particular.
Utilize medical terminology in medically applicable communication.
Provide an overview of medical law as it applies to radiologic technology
professionals.
SCANS
1,2,6,7,8
1,2,3,5
1,2,3,5,6
1,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,4,5,6
1,4,6,7
1,2,4,6
1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Attendance: Attendance at all scheduled class meetings is mandatory. Regular and punctual
class attendance is very important to the student’s success in the course. Each class will include
lecture and may include activities that the student completes alone or as a group.
In the event of an emergency absence, it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor
via email to explain their absence. No unexcused absences are allowed. The student is
responsible for all material covered during class, regardless of the cause of the absence. If the
student is absent, review the topic schedule and eCampus to see what content and assignments
were missed. Students with an excused absence may be permitted to make up work. The nature
of the makeup assignment will be decided by the instructor. The student must discuss such work
with the instructor and should do so immediately on returning to school. Communication
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between the student and instructor is most important, and it is the student's responsibility to
initiate such communication. If the student does not appear at the prearranged time for makeup
work, they forfeit their opportunity for further makeup of that work and will receive a grade of
zero for the assignment. Students who are absent or tardy the day a quiz is given will not be
allowed to make up the quiz. Students with an unexcused absence will not be allowed to make
up work.
A record of in-class activities and/or quizzes will assess the student’s attendance and
participation in the class. Excessive absences or tardies (more than 2) may result in a letter grade
reduction or dismissal from the course.
Student Absences due to Religious Observance: Absences for observance of religious holy
days are excused. A student whose absence is excused to observe a religious holy day is allowed
to make-up an examination or complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the
absence. The student must submit a letter of intent for the absence in writing to the instructor at
the beginning of the semester.
Classroom Participation and Expectations: Student participation in all classroom activities is
mandatory and necessary to gain full benefit from the course. Talking while the instructor is
talking is unprofessional and will not be tolerated. Students are expected to participate in
classroom discussions and be attentive to speakers. Students should practice professional
behavior in the classroom equal to what is expected in the work force. Foul language is
absolutely prohibited. Failure to fulfill this expectation will result in the student being expelled
from the classroom.
Electronic Devices: The use of cell phones, smart phones, or other mobile communication
devices is disruptive, and is therefore prohibited during class. However, if the student should
need to take an emergency phone call, they may do so outside of the classroom. Students that
choose to use cell phones, smart phones, or other mobile communication devices during class
will be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class period.
Students are permitted to use computers and/or tablets during class for note-taking and other
class-related work only. Those using computers and/or tablets during class for work not related
to the class will be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class period.
Honor System: Honesty is a necessary trait in all health care professionals. It is assumed by the
instructor that all students practice honest and ethical behavior in the classroom. All
assignments, quizzes, and exams are to be performed solely by the student submitting the work
(except for when the instructor explicitly permits collaboration). Scholastic dishonest includes,
but is not limited to:
v Plagiarism – appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift or obtaining by any means
another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own
written work
v Cheating – providing, sharing, copying or receiving questions and/or answers to
assignments, in-class activities, quizzes, or exams.
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v Collusion – inappropriate collaboration on course assignments, in-class activities, quizzes
or exams. Collusion involves working with others without permission from the instructor
to produce work that is presented as independent work by the student.
The inability to abide by this honor system may result in the student receiving a failing grade in
the course, being suspended, or being dismissed from the course and/or program. Cases will be
referred to the Program Director for possible dismissal from the program and/or college.
Students should consult the Dallas County Community Colleges’ Code of Student Conduct
published in the Brookhaven College Catalog for answers to any questions about the policy.
Academic Dishonesty will not be tolerated. Students must adhere to the Scholastic
Dishonesty Policy at all times.
eCampus: eCampus is an online course-management system that is used in this class. It is
accessible with most home and public computers. Through eCampus, the student will receive
important announcements from the instructor, communicate with the instructor, access course
materials, and participate in assignments and activities assigned throughout the semester. To log
on to eCampus, the student should go to http://ecampus.dcccd.edu/, click “access courses” and
enter their username and password. All courses that the student is enrolled in will be listed under
“Courses.” Each course can be accessed by clicking on its link.
If the student requires technical assistance with eCampus, they may access eCampus customer
service via phone or web. Visit http://ecampus.dcccd.edu/ for more information on eCampus
technical support.
Course Communication: Communication for this course will take place via eCampus and
email. The instructor will communicate via eCampus using the students personal email address
that is associated with their DCCCD student account. If the student has forgotten the email that is
associated with their student account or would like to change the email associated with their
student account, they may do so by contacting the Admissions and Registration Department
located in the Student Services Center, building S. Phone Number: 972-860-4883
Campus Computer Labs: There are two open computer labs on campus available for student
use. The computer lab locations and phone numbers are listed below.
Location: Building J, Room J122
Location: Building L, Room L200
Phone Number: 972-860-4782
Phone Number: 972-860-4862
Tutoring: If the student is concerned with their ability to succeed in the class, they should sign
up for tutoring immediately. Tutoring for the course is provided by senior Radiologic Sciences
Program students. To view the tutoring schedule and to sign up to attend a tutoring session, see
the Tutoring Announcement posted on eCampus.
Course Work: Throughout the semester, the student will be required to participate in learning
activities to include classroom discussions, various assignments, individual and group activities,
and examinations. All assignments for the class will be posted on eCampus.
v Classroom discussions – students are expected to participate in classroom discussions and
be attentive to speakers. Students should practice professional behavior in the classroom
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and respect the opinions of others. Students should prepare themselves by reading the
assigned reading assignments prior to class.
v Assignments – students will be assigned various assignments throughout the semester.
The biggest assignment for this course is to participate in a 4 hour hospital clinical
observation. This assignment will allow students to see first-hand how a hospital imaging
department functions. It will give students an opportunity to witness radiologic
technologist perform the job and help the student determine if the radiologic sciences
profession is truly where they’d like to pursue a career. Students will only be allowed to
observe while participating in the clinical observation assignment. Students will write a
reflection essay based on their observation experience. This assignment will be submitted
to the instructor as outlined in the class topic schedule. Students will not be allowed to
make up this assignment. A grade of zero will be given if the student fails to appear at the
hospital on their selected clinic observation day or if the student completes the
observation but fails to submit an essay by the deadline.
v Individual and Group Activities – students are expected to complete activities based on
instructions provided by the instructor. Teamwork is a very integral part in the healthcare
profession. If the activity is a group activity, students are expected to work as a team and
provide equal participation and effort toward the activity so that the activity is completed
successfully.
v Examinations – Exam questions emphasize knowledge and critical thinking skills
acquired from class lectures, in-class activities, and homework assignments. For the
course, there will be 3 unit exams and 1 comprehensive final exam.
The student is expected to be familiar with the course material discussed during each class
meeting. All assigned reading and homework must be completed before class. Assignments will
be submitted to the instructor at the beginning of class on the day the assignment is due.
Assignments that are not submitted at the beginning of class will be considered late and will
receive a 5 point deduction for each day that any part of the assignment is late.
Course Evaluation:
Activities & Quizzes
Assignments
Clinical Observation
Unit Examinations
Final Examination
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Grading Scale: A minimum grade of a “C” is required to successfully complete this course.
A = 89.5 – 100
B = 79.5 – 89.4
C = 74.5 – 79.4
D = 59.5 – 74.4
F = 59.4 and below
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Withdrawal from the Course: If the student is unable to complete the class, it is their
responsibility as the student to formally withdraw. Failure to do so will result in the student
receiving a performance grade, usually an "F." To withdrawal from the class, the student may do
so in person by visiting the college Admissions/Registar’s Office, online via eConnect, or by
mail or fax. Students should consult the Brookhaven College Catalog for answers to any
questions about the policy. The last day to drop/withdrawal from the class is: 7/24/2014
A drop/withdrawal request by any means must be received in the Admissions/Registrar's Office
by the official drop/withdrawal deadline as indicated on the Academic Calendar and the current
class schedule. No drop or withdrawal requests are accepted by telephone or email.
If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline,
you will receive a "W" (Withdraw) in each class dropped.
v If for some reason the student feels as though they need to drop the course, it is suggested
that the student seek advisement from the instructor prior to doing so.
Stop Before You Drop: Important information you need to know about dropping courses.
Effective 2007, section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code applies to first-time freshman
students who enroll in a Texas public institution of higher education in the fall semester of 2007
or thereafter. High school students currently enrolled in Dual Credit, Early College and
Collegiate High School are waived from this requirement until they graduate from high school.
Based on this law, the college or any other Texas Public institution of higher education may not
permit students to drop more than six college level credit courses for unacceptable reasons
during their entire undergraduate career without penalty. All college-level courses dropped after
the official drop and add period for the course are included in the six-course limit, including
courses dropped at another Texas public institution of higher education, unless the student
demonstrates to an appropriate college official that one of the following events occurred to the
student during the semester or summer session:
1. A severe illness or other debilitating condition that affects the student's ability to
satisfactorily complete the course.
2. The student's responsibility for the care of a sick, injured, or needy person if the provision
of that care affects the student's ability to satisfactorily complete the course.
3. The death of a person who is considered to be a member of the student's family or who is
otherwise considered to have a sufficiently close relationship to the student that the
person's death is considered to be a showing of good cause.
4. The active duty service as a member of the Texas National Guard or the armed forces of
the United State of either the student or a person who is considered to be a member of the
student's family or who is otherwise considered to have a sufficiently close relationship to
the student that the person's active military service is considered to be a showing of good
cause.
5. The change of the student's work schedule that is beyond the control of the student, and
that affects the student's ability to satisfactorily complete the course.
6. Other good cause as determined by the college official.
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Students should exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas public institution of higher
learning, including all seven of the Dallas County Community Colleges. Students can contact the
college's Admissions/Registrar's or counseling/advising office for further details related to
exceptions about Dropping Classes.
Repeating This Course: Effective with the Fall 2005 Semester, the Dallas County Community
Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering the third of subsequent time for a
course. All third and subsequent attempts of the majority of credit and Continuing
Education/Workforce Training courses will result in additional tuition to be
charged. Developmental Studies and some other courses will not be charged a higher tuition
rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any Dallas County Community Colleges since the
Fall 2002 Semester.
Students Receiving Financial Aid: If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans, you
must show participation in this class prior to the certification date by either e-mailing or
contacting the instructor or logging on to eCampus. Do not drop or stop attending any class
without consulting the Financial Aid office. Changes in your enrollment level and/or failing
grades may have adverse consequences. For more information, contact the Brookhaven College
Financial Aid.
Location: Building S, Room S015
Phone Number: 972-860-4110
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: The Radiologic Technology Program at
Brookhaven College complies with the ADA in making reasonable accommodations for
qualified students with disabilities. If you are a student with a disability and/or special needs who
requires ADA accommodations, please contact the Brookhaven College Disability Support
Services Department.
Location: Building S, Room S124
Phone Number: 972-860-4673
Student Services: Brookhaven College is dedicated to students’ success. There are many
services available on campus to support your learning experience and success in college. Go to
http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/studentsvcs/ to learn about all the student services that are
available on the Brookhaven College campus.
DCCCD Academic Dishonesty Policy: Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of the
Dallas County Community Colleges’ Code of Student Conduct and is punishable as prescribed
by Brookhaven College/DCCCD Board of Trustees policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include,
but not be limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion. Students should consult the Dallas
County Community Colleges’ Code of Student Conduct published in the Brookhaven College
Catalog for answers to any questions about the policy. The Code of Student Conduct can be
found at http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/studentsvcs/spar/handbook/index.aspx
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Retrieving Your Grade and eConnect: Paper grade reports are no longer available from the
Dallas Community Colleges. Students may retrieve their grades on-line through eConnect or by
visiting the Advising Center. Specific instructions for obtaining your grades through eConnect
can be found at http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/studentsvcs/grades/
FERPA Statement: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students
certain rights with respect to their education records. To protect the rights of students and
graduates, Brookhaven College releases restricted information to other persons or agencies only
as provided by FERPA. A student may choose not to have information released by providing
written notice to the college to protect it from disclosure. This notice is available at the
Admissions/Registrar's Office upon request. Additional information about FERPA can be found
at https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/about/privacy.cfm?loc=BHC
Brookhaven College Radiologic Sciences Program: All information about the Radiologic
Sciences Program can be found on our website at:
http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/instruction/h-h-services/rad/
You may also access this webpage by going to www.brookhavencollege.edu, clicking on “R”
and selecting Radiologic Sciences Program.
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CLASS TOPIC SCHEDULE
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Class Introduction
Chapter 3 – Educational Survival Skills
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
HIPAA & Clinical Observation Information
Chapter 2 – Professional Organizations
Chapter 4 – Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies
TEST #1 – Chapters 1-4
Chapter 6 – Radiology Administration
Chapter 5 – Introduction to Clinical Education
Chapter 8 – Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment
Chapter 7 – Radiographic Imaging
TEST #2 – Chapters 5-8
Chapter 9 – Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology
Chapter 22 – Professional Ethics
Chapter 23 – Health Records and Health Information Management
Chapter 24 – Medical Law
TEST #3 – Chapters 9, 22-24
Final Exam Review
FINAL EXAM – Comprehensive, Chapters 1-9, 22-24
Submission of Assignments: Failure to comply with the established deadlines may result in a
grade reduction.
Please Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus, any course requirements,
and calendar due dates as necessary to manage and conduct this course. Students are responsible
for contacting the instructor and seeking clarification of any requirement that is not understood.
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