Online Teaching and Learning
Module 7: Final Blueprint
Name: Marianne Rhodes
Proposed Course/Unit Name: ARRT Certification Seminar
10-526-174
Proposed Course/Unit Description:
Provides preparation for the for the national certification examination prepared by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Emphasis is placed on the weak areas
of the individual students. Simulated registry examinations are utilized.
Grade Level or Audience:
WTCS - Wisconsin Technical College System
Radiography Curriculum
10-526-174
Associate Degree
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography program or consent of the program director
Online Requirements:
All syllabi, module outlines, assignments, PowerPoints,& study sheets will be available
via the NTC Blackboard Website. Individual instructor lecture review is being developed
over the 3 years to make content available on-line. Registry Review tests may or may
not be available immediately, but the 3 year plan is to make it exclusively on-line.
Textbook availability to place on-line will help determine.
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Welcome Letter:
May 1, 2010
Dear Learner:
Welcome to the ARRT Certification Seminar – 10-526-174. We are Marianne
Rhodes and Amber Schuck and we will be the co- facilitators for this course. We
are sending you this same information via e-mail and U.S. mail (mailed May 1,
2010), so if you get the information one way but not the other, please contact
Marianne. You will have access to the online course in Blackboard beginning on
May 18, 2010 .
A document is attached that includes access directions for the online course,
plus information on your NTC student e-mail account, the Student Help Desk,
and the Orientation to Online Learning. If you are new to on-line classes, this
orientation will help get you started. Please look it over prior to the first day of
class.
The Internet portion of this course contains learning modules related to each
section of the ARRT registry. You will be reviewing content segments and then
taking on-line tests to evaluate your progress. You can always go back and redo
sections in areas that you feel that you need more practice. We will be available
to help answer your specific questions and we are only an e-mail or phone call
away.
The text book that you will need is XXXXXXXXXXXXXX and available through
the NTC bookstore. An optional book purchase is an online subscription to
McGraw Hills Rad Review Easy by Dr. S. A. Saia. This optional purchase is
located at http://radrevieweasy.com and costs $19.95 for a two month
subscription. You could make this purchase at anytime during the course. It is
not needed to get started.
You can purchase the required text by stopping in at the NTC Bookstore on the
Wausau campus if you are in the Wausau area or by contacting one of NTC's
regional campuses in Antigo, Wittenberg, Spencer, Phillips, or Medford. Another
option is to call the NTC Bookstore at 715/675-3331, Ext. 1154, or 1-888-6827144, Ext. 1154, and ask that the books be shipped to you. They will charge a
shipping and handling fee, and they will require payment either by credit card or
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check prior to shipping the books. You can also access the Bookstore online at
http://bookstore.ntc.edu/.
You'll need a computer with Internet access. We recommend using Internet
Explorer as your browser. You can use others; however, one that does not play
nice with our course software - Blackboard, is AOL. If you are using AOL, you
can sign in as you normally do, but then minimize AOL and open Internet
Explorer and use it to access the class. If you have problems, contact the
Student Help Desk (contact information is in the attached document).
Online courses come in many shapes and sizes just like regular classroom
courses. This course has specific due dates for the learning plan activities and
exams. Within the time frame of that learning plan, you can choose the time and
place to work on the course. The advantages are that you don't have to be "at
school" on a specific day and at a specific time and you don't have to drive back
and forth.
Although we hope that you’ll be able to successfully complete the class,
sometimes things happen. If you decide not to take this class or want to drop the
course later, please contact Student Services at NTC at 715/675-3331,
Extension 4940. NTC’s refund policy states that you must request a refund
within a specific time period as listed at this web site:
http://www.ntc.edu/students/policies.htm#refunds.
We are available by e-mail or phone for help, so please feel free to ask questions
to make sure you understand the content. We will do our best to help you
succeed with this material. Your first step toward successful completion of this
course is to reply to this e-mail to let Marianne know you received the
information. Please include your first and last name in your response to
Rhodes@ntc.edu. We are looking forward to working with you this semester.
Sincerely,
Amber Schuck M.B.A, R.T.( R )
Radiography Program Faculty
Northcentral Technical College
1000 West Campus Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
715-675-3331 ext. 1370
Schuck@ntc.edu
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Marianne Rhodes M.B.A, R.T.( R )
Radiography Program Faculty
Northcentral Technical College
1000 West Campus Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
715-675-3331 ext. 1327
Rhodes@ntc.edu
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Northcentral Technical College
BLACKBOARD INFORMATION
Online, Hybrid, and Web-Enhanced Courses
Spring 2009
Orientation
NTC has an orientation to online learning that will acquaint learners with the
technologies and resources needed to successfully complete online courses at
NTC. Students in online or hybrid classes are strongly encouraged to complete
the orientation; in addition, students in web-enhanced courses may also find the
orientation helpful. To access the orientation, go to
http://www.ntc.edu/courses/distance_orientation_online.htm.
Student Help Desk - Technical Support
The Student Help Desk provides technical support for students accessing NTC’s
courses in Blackboard. This may include login and password problems, using
features of Blackboard, and browser questions. (Questions regarding course
content or grades should be referred to the course instructor.) To contact the
NTC Student Help Desk, e-mail studenthelp@ntc.edu, or call 675-3331, Ext.
1660, or 1-888-682-7144, Ext. 1660, or 803-1660. Provide the following
information: name of course, your student ID number, what you were trying to do,
error messages you may have received, and contact information. The hours are
as follows:
 Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
 Saturday: 7 a.m. – 12 noon
Blackboard Tutorials
Tutorials of common student tasks in Blackboard are available at
http://www.ntc.edu/bbfaq.
Frequently Asked Questions
Minimum hardware/software recommendations, Internet browser settings, and
additional helpful information can be found at
http://www.ntc.edu/courses/bb_faq.asp?ID=23.
NTC Student E-Mail Accounts
NTC provides students with NTC e-mail accounts. All e-mail correspondence
from NTC will be sent to these accounts. Your username for the account will be
your 9-digit Student ID number, and your password will be the first two letters of
your first name plus the first two letters of your last name plus the last four digits
of your Social Security number (example: John Doe would be jodo9999). To
access your student e-mail account:
1. Go to http://www.ntc.edu, click on “My>NTC” in the blue upper right area.
Login to My>NTC and click the "Check NTC Email" button. Enter your
username and password. OR
2. Go to http://notes05.ntc.edu and enter your username and password.
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Blackboard Access Information
Only individuals who have been given access to a particular course by NTC will
be able to enter and participate in that course. Blackboard is down for routine
maintenance from 5:30 to 7 a.m. every Thursday. Any other planned
maintenance will be communicated in an announcement in Blackboard. To enter
your course, do the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Access the Blackboard login page at http://elearn.ntc.edu and click the Login
button.
Enter your Username and Password. Your username is your 9-digit student
ID number. Your password is the same password that you use to access
my>NTC or login to the campus computers. Your initial Blackboard
password is the first two letters of your first name, the first two letters of your
last name, and the last four digits of your social security number (example:
John Doe = jodo9999). To reset your password, please use the
"Activate/Reset Password" link on my>NTC (http://www.ntc.edu, click on
my>NTC in the upper blue border or lower left under NTC Logins).
Resetting your password on my>NTC will affect the passwords for
my>NTC, Blackboard, and your campus computer (Windows) login but
not your NTC student email.
Click Login or press Enter.
You will be on a page called "My Blackboard." A link for the online course in
which you are enrolled will appear in the "My Courses" area. Click on the
link to access your course.
When you are finished working in your course, click Logout in the upper
middle of the screen and then close your Internet browser.
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Northcentral Technical College
BLACKBOARD INFORMATION
Online, Hybrid, and Web-Enhanced Courses
Spring 2009
Orientation
NTC has an orientation to online learning that will acquaint learners with the technologies and
resources needed to successfully complete online courses at NTC. Students in online or hybrid
classes are strongly encouraged to complete the orientation; in addition, students in webenhanced courses may also find the orientation helpful. To access the orientation, go to
http://www.ntc.edu/courses/distance_orientation_online.htm.
Student Help Desk - Technical Support
The Student Help Desk provides technical support for students accessing NTC’s courses in
Blackboard. This may include login and password problems, using features of Blackboard, and
browser questions. (Questions regarding course content or grades should be referred to the
course instructor.) To contact the NTC Student Help Desk, e-mail studenthelp@ntc.edu, or call
675-3331, Ext. 1660, or 1-888-682-7144, Ext. 1660, or 803-1660. Provide the following
information: name of course, your student ID number, what you were trying to do, error messages
you may have received, and contact information. The hours are as follows:
 Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
 Saturday: 7 a.m. – 12 noon
Blackboard Tutorials
Tutorials of common student tasks in Blackboard are available at http://www.ntc.edu/bbfaq.
Frequently Asked Questions
Minimum hardware/software recommendations, Internet browser settings, and additional helpful
information can be found at http://www.ntc.edu/courses/bb_faq.asp?ID=23.
NTC Student E-Mail Accounts
NTC provides students with NTC e-mail accounts. All e-mail correspondence from NTC will be
sent to these accounts. Your username for the account will be your 9-digit Student ID number,
and your password will be the first two letters of your first name plus the first two letters of your
last name plus the last four digits of your Social Security number (example: John Doe would be
jodo9999). To access your student e-mail account:
3. Go to http://www.ntc.edu, click on “My>NTC” in the blue upper right area. Login to
My>NTC and click the "Check NTC Email" button. Enter your username and password.
OR
4. Go to http://notes05.ntc.edu and enter your username and password.
Blackboard Access Information
Only individuals who have been given access to a particular course by NTC will be able to enter
and participate in that course. Blackboard is down for routine maintenance from 5:30 to 7
a.m. every Thursday. Any other planned maintenance will be communicated in an
announcement in Blackboard. To enter your course, do the following:
6.
7.
Access the Blackboard login page at http://elearn.ntc.edu and click the Login button.
Enter your Username and Password. Your username is your 9-digit student ID number.
Your password is the same password that you use to access my>NTC or login to the
campus computers. Your initial Blackboard password is the first two letters of your first
name, the first two letters of your last name, and the last four digits of your social security
number (example: John Doe = jodo9999). To reset your password, please use the
"Activate/Reset Password" link on my>NTC (http://www.ntc.edu, click on my>NTC in the
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8.
9.
10.
upper blue border or lower left under NTC Logins). Resetting your password on my>NTC
will affect the passwords for my>NTC, Blackboard, and your campus computer
(Windows) login but not your NTC student email.
Click Login or press Enter.
You will be on a page called "My Blackboard." A link for the online course in which you are
enrolled will appear in the "My Courses" area. Click on the link to access your course.
When you are finished working in your course, click Logout in the upper middle of the
screen and then close your Internet browser.
Course/Unit Objectives (Outcomes):
Competencies
1.
2.
3.
Prepare for the ARRT examination
Competence will be demonstrated:
1.a. by creating an action plan
Performance will be successful when:
1.a. action plan includes date for attempting the examination(s)
1.b. action plan includes plan for studying for the examination(s)
1.c. action plan identifies specialty exam(s) to be attempted
1.d. action plan includes obtaining and completing all of the documents completed for
the examination(s)
1.e. action plan includes documentation of costs associated with examination(s)
Demonstrate competence in radiation protection
Competence will be demonstrated:
2.a. by taking a sample registry exam
2.b. by preparing an oral or written reflection on your performance
Performance will be successful when:
2.a. you answer questions related to biological aspects of radiation
2.b. you answer questions related to Minimizing Patient Exposure
2.c. you answer questions related to personnel protection
2.d. you answer questions related to radiation exposure and monitoring
2.e. reflection describes learning goals
2.f. reflection presents a realistic picture of your current skill level prior to review
2.g. reflection accurately describes the skill level needed to perform competently on
the ARRT examination
2.h. reflection includes specific strategies for continued improvement of your skills if
needed
Demonstrate competence in equipment operation and quality control
Competence will be demonstrated:
3.a. by taking a sample registry exam
3.b. by preparing an oral or written reflection on your performance
Performance will be successful when:
3.a. you answer questions related to principles of radiation physics
3.b. you answer questions related to radiographic equipment
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4.
5.
6.
3.c. you answer questions related to quality control of radiographic equipment and
accessories
3.d. reflection describes learning goals
3.e. reflection presents a realistic picture of your current skill level prior to review
3.f. reflection accurately describes the skill level needed to perform competently on
the ARRT examination
3.g. reflection includes specific strategies for continued improvement of your skills if
needed
Demonstrate competence in image production and evaluation
Competence will be demonstrated:
4.a. by taking a sample registry exam
4.b. by preparing an oral or written reflection on your performance
Performance will be successful when:
4.a. you answer questions related to selection of technical facts
4.b. you answer questions related to image processing and quality assurance
4.c. you answer questions related to criteria for image evaluation
4.d. reflection describes learning goals
4.e. reflection presents a realistic picture of your current skill level prior to review
4.f. reflection accurately describes the skill level needed to perform competently on
the ARRT examination
4.g. reflection includes specific strategies for continued improvement of your skills if
needed
Demonstrate competence in radiographic procedures
Competence will be demonstrated:
5.a. by taking a sample registry exam
5.b. by preparing an oral or written reflection on your performance
Performance will be successful when:
5.a. you answer questions related to thorax
5.b. you answer questions related to abdomen and GI studies
5.c. you answer questions related to urological
5.d. you answer questions related to spine and pelvis
5.e. you answer questions related to cranium
5.f. you answer questions related to extremities
5.g. you answer questions related to other procedures
5.h. reflection describes learning goals
5.i. reflection presents a realistic picture of your skill prior to the learning experience
5.j. reflection accurately describes the your new skill level
5.k. reflection includes specific strategies for continued improvement of your skills if
needed
Demonstrate competence in patient care and education
You will demonstrate your competence:
6.a. by taking a sample registry exam
6.b. by preparing an oral or written reflection on your performance
Your performance will be successful when:
6.a. you answer questions related to ethical and legal aspects
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6.b. you answer questions related to interpersonal communication
6.c. you answer questions related to infection control
6.d. you answer questions related to physical assistance and transfer
6.e. you answer questions related to medical emergencies
6.f. you answer questions related to contrast media
6.g. reflection describes learning goals
6.h. reflection presents a realistic picture of your skill prior to the learning experience
6.i. reflection accurately describes the your new skill level
6.j. reflection includes specific strategies for continued improvement of your skills if
needed
Course Outline:
Mod 1
Content
Introduction to ARRT
Mod 2
1. Introduction to ARRT
2. Registry Construction
3. Application Process
4. ARRT Ethical Standards
5. Continuing Education Requirements
6. Individual Learning Plan
Recording the Image
Learning Activities
1. Complete initial review test
Baseline Assessment
2. Develop Individual Learning
Plan
Other faculty memberundecided
1.
2.
3.
Mod 3
Traditional Film
Processing
Computed Radiography/Digital
Radiography
4. Image Quality
5. Grids
Contrast Agents & Patient Care
Delivery Method
Portion Face-to-Face
On-Line Syllabus
WebQuest
PowerPoint Tools
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mod 4
Mod 5
Other faculty memberundecided
Radiography Pharmacology
Radiography Contrast Agents
Patient Care Assessment
Aseptic and Sterile Techniques
Fluoroscopy
1. Image Intensification
2. Viewing Methods
3. Equipment modification and digital
upgrades
4. Equipment construction guidelines
5. Fluoro related Radiation protection
guidelines
Radiation Protection
1. Time- Distance- Shielding – Related
Formulas
2. Room Construction Mandates
3. Equipment construction mandatesFiltration
4. ALARA
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On-Line Student portion
–
Face to Face
Q&A
On-Line Student portion
–
Face to Face
Q&A
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Mod 6
Mod 7
Mod 8
Mod 9
Mod10
Radiation Biological Damage –
Somatic & Systemic Effects
Embryo & Fetal Risks
Genetic Impact
Radiation Biology – Terms &
Formulas
Math Review
1. Formulas related to Image Quality
2. Formulas related to Quality Control
3. Conversion between SI and English
systems
4. Registry use of calculators
Radiographic Equipment & Circuitry
1. Operating Console
2. Tube Construction
3. X-ray Production
4. Automatic Exposure Controls
5. Beam Restriction
6. Generators, Transformers and
Rectification
7. Stationary, Portable, Dedicated
8. Heat Units
9. Related Formulas
10. Construction guidelines
Patient Care
1. Infection Control
2. Medical Emergencies
3. Ethics
4. Communication
5. Legal Rights
6. Patient Transfer
CR & DR
1. Viewing Conditions
2. Contrast Resolution/Dynamic Range
3. Spatial Resolution
4. DICOM Standards
5. Window Level & Width
6. PSP
7. Flat Panel –direct & indirect
8. QC- artifacts
Other faculty memberundecided
Radiographic Positions, Projections &
Anatomy
1. Self directed review utilizing content
specifications from ARRT
Self Directed
On-Line Student portion
–
Face to Face
Q&A
Other faculty memberundecided
On-Line Student portion
–
Face to Face
Q&A
Learning Object:
Skull Anatomy & Positioning Review Game
I created this using wisc-online game templates. Student teams did help write
some of the questions. These types of quick reviews build confidence, are easy to
pick up and put down, and refresh concepts in preparation for the ARRT
Examination.
http://www.wisc-online.com/tempObjects/Objectview.asp?objID=1924
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Web Resources:
MicroMagnet
Generators & Motors- Introduction
http://www.micro.magnet.fsu.edu/electromag/electricity/generators/index.html
AC Generator – Interactive
http://www.micro.magnet.fsu.edu/electromag/java/generator/ac.html
DC Generator – Interactive
http://www.micro.magnet.fsu.edu/electromag/java/generator/dc.html
Ohms Law – Interactive
http://www.micro.magnet.fsu.edu/electromag/java/ohmslaw/index.html
American Registry of Radiologic Technology – Multiple links thoughout
course to this content:
Radiography Test Specifications:
http://arrtpdf1.s3.amazonaws.com/examinations/contentspecs/RAD_CS_2008.
pdf
Standards of Ethics
http://arrtpdf1.s3.amazonaws.com/ethics/standardethic.pdf
Certification vs. Registration
https://www.arrt.org/index.html?content=https://www.arrt.org/nd/ccrenewal.n
dm/logon&iframe=yes
Wisc-Online
Many of these links will be used for a student who has identified a weak area in
this content. They can do an optional review.
Mobile Radiography – Review Game
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=RAD204
Imaging Pathology Game Show
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=RAD504
Chain of Infection Review
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=NUR1603
American Society of Radiologic Technologists –
Career Pathway options—what’s next after I become an RT?
https://www.asrt.org/content/educators/_educatorsstudents.aspx
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Assessment Tool:
Create an assessment tool to evaluate an activity, lesson, or assignment in your
online course/unit.
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Name:
ARRT Seminar Individual Learning Plan Assessment
Evaluate My Progress
Complete this evaluation on week 6 of the 9 week course. Read each Outcome
and determine your progress on your ARRT preparation.
Outcome
Limited Commitment
On-My-Way
Prepared for the
ARRT test
I have not completed
any of this.
I took the test, but I
have done nothing
with the results.
I took the test,
identified my weak
areas, and I submitted
the individualized plan
back to my instructor.
Completion of
Mock Registry
Examinations
I’m behind on my
weekly test taking.
I have completed one
test a week as
scheduled.
I have completed my
weekly test and I have
fit in time to complete
my specialty area
tests.
Completed Each
On-Line Learning
Modules
I looked at a few, but I
did not completely
finish any of these
modules.
I have been working
on a module each
week, but I have not
fully completed them.
I have kept up and
completed each of the
weekly modules
Additional tests in
my weak areas
I have not started this
content.
I have looked at a
few, but I did not
completely finish
these testing and
review tools .
I completed additional
studies and tests in
my weak areas.
Timely complete
my mock registry
pretest, evaluate
my scores and
submit my
individualized
learning plan
Total the number of
responses in each
column.
Results Interpretation:
Limited
Commitment
2 or more responses
On-My-Way
2 or more responses
Prepared for
the ARRT
Test
2 or more responses
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I have not engaged in this course and I am not prepared to sit for
the ARRT Registry. I need to talk to my instructor to go back and
try again or I am not interested enough in completing this class to
spend more time. I am prepared to fail this course. I will have to
move my ARRT test date.
I need to go back and try sections of this again and arrange to talk
to my instructor to help me get back on track. I realize that not
completing these sections will cause me to fail this course. I may
need to reassess my ARRT test date.
I am on time with this class , I have completed the modules and
testing and I am completing my final preparations for the ARRT
test. Confirm my appointment.
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