RAD 101 – Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care
Course Syllabus
CRN 31016
WINTER 2010
Jan Martin MA., R.T.R. (ARRT)
Office Location: 322
(912)871-1647
or ANGEL email system
Office Hours: By Appointment
CLASS ROOM- Room 334
DAY AND TIME- Monday and Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. – 8:10 p.m.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The content of this course provides the student with an overview of radiography and patient care. Students will be oriented to the radiographic profession as a whole. Emphasis will be placed on patient care with consideration of both physical and psychological conditions. This course is also designed to promote better understanding of patients, the patients’ families, and professional peers through comparison of diverse populations based on their value system, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles, socioeconomic influences, health risks, and life stages. Understanding human diversity assists the student in providing better patient care. Topics include: ethics, medical and legal considerations, the “Right to Know Law,” professionalism, basic principles of exposure, equipment introduction, healthcare delivery systems, hospital and departmental organization, hospital and technical college affiliation, body mechanics/transportation, medical emergencies, contrast agents, mobile procedures, patient preparation, and death and dying.
COMPETENCY AREAS:
1. Ethics
2. Medical and Legal Considerations
3. “Right to Know Law”
4. Professionalism
5. Basic Principles of Radiation Protection
6. Basic Principles of Exposure
7. Equipment Introduction
8. Health Care Delivery Systems
9. Hospital and Departmental Organization
10. Hospital and Technical College Affiliation
11. Medical Emergencies
12. Pharmacology/Contrast Agents/Media
13. O/R and Mobile Procedures Patient Preparation
14. Death and Dying
15. Body Mechanics/Transportation
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the general concepts of ethics
2. Define terms and concepts pertaining to ethics
3. Explain the basic principles of medical ethics
4. Describe the Patient Bill of Rights
5. Identify and explain the principles of professional liability, negligence and professional standards
6. Identify the concepts relating to patient consent
7. Identify the purpose of hospital and departmental policies concerning patient records, patient information, documentation and reporting and confidentiality
8. Explain the “Right to Know Law”
9. Explain “informed consent”
10. Define terms relating to informed consent
11. Identify examination procedures utilizing informed consent
12. Discuss the general employment outlook and economic return for the Imaging Sciences
13. Discuss employment and career advancement opportunities for radiographers
14. Identify the potential benefits of participation in continuing education in terms of improved patient care and career enhancement
15. Discuss mandatory continuing education licensure requirements by the ARRT
16. Define the terms accreditation, certification, licensure and registration
17. Identify accrediting agencies
18. Describe how the essential requirements and guidelines (JRCERT Standards) of accrediting agencies for radiography programs relate to the content of accredited educational programs
19. Explain the difference between the accreditation and credentialing process
20. Identify national, state and district level professional organizations for radiographers
21. Describe the purpose, function, and activities of professional organizations for radiographers
22. Explain the purpose and discuss the principles of radiation protection as it relates to patients and personnel
23. Describe the student radiographer’s responsibilities for radiation protection
24. Identify personal radiation monitoring devices
25. Describe the advantage and disadvantage of each type of personnel radiation monitors
26. Interpret the contents of a periodic personnel exposure report
27. Identify the basic responsibilities of student radiographers to the patient
28. Identify concepts and terms relating to exposure and control factors, such asa density, contrast, exposure equations, directional terms, and critique points of radiographs
29. Describe the relationship between control factors and exposure factors
30. Identify basic preparatory and examination procedures
31. Identify basic radiographic fluoroscopic equipment
32. Identify basic components of automatic processors
33. Identify basic radiographic accessories such as calipers, cushions, screens, films, grids and other accessories
34. Identify the early pioneers of radiography and their contributions
35. Describe what x-radiation is and how it is produced
36. Describe each of the radiological modalities such as CT, Interventional Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, magnetic Resonance Imaging, Sonography, Radiation Therapy and Mammography
37. Explain the function of other (non-radiographic) health care components, such as medical laboratory, physical and respiratory therapy, transcripts and medical records
38. Discuss the philosophy and mission of the hospital
39. Identify key hospital administrative personnel
40. Discuss the relationship between key administrative personnel and the radiology department
41. Describe the relationship and interdependencies of departments within the hospital
42. Identify key personnel in the radiology department
43. Discuss the function of key personnel in the radiology department
44. Explain patient services available in the radiology department
45. Discuss the educational opportunities available in the radiology department
46. Describe the chain of command for hospital administration and the radiology department
47. Describe the chain of command for the sponsoring organization (technical college)
48. Identify symptoms which manifest the following conditions: cardiac arrest, anaphylactic shock, convulsion, seizure, hemorrhage, apnea, vomiting, aspiration, fractures and diabetic coma/insulin reaction
49. Discuss acute care procedures for cardiac arrest, anaphylactic shock, convulsion, seizure, hemorrhage, apnea, vomiting, aspiration, fractures and diabetic coma/insulin reaction
50. Discuss the use of medical emergency equipment and supplies
51. Given a simulated patient and conditions, demonstrate the use of oxygen equipment
52. Discuss the theory and practice of administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or intravenous medications
53. Define the categories of contrast media
54. List specific examples of each contrast agent category
55. Discuss the pharmacology of barium and iodine compounds with regards to patient history/allergy, patient precautions, patient reactions, technical composition and emergency care
56. Describe administration methods and techniques for each type of contrast agent
57. Review laboratory data relative to contrast media administration
58. Demonstrate methods of preparing patients for routine radiographic examinations
59. Identify proper aseptic techniques where required for surgical and mobile radiographic procedures
60. Describe the special needs of the terminally ill or the grieving patient in terms of radiographic imaging
61. Define advance directives and differentiate between various types of advance directive documents
62. Define the terms associated with body mechanics
63. Describe the cause, signs, symptoms, and treatment of orthostatic hypotension
64. Describe the basic principles of proper lifting and transfer techniques
65. Identify five standard patient positions
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITES: AHS 101, AHS 104
CONTACT HOURS: 40 class hours and 20 lab hours per quarter
CREDIT HOURS: 5
REQUIRED TEXT:
Arlene M. Adler and Richard R. Carlton. Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care. W.B. Saunders Company. 4th Edition.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:
Scantrons, calculator, 3-ring binder, paper, pens, pencils, and a valid email address. Other supplies might be needed for additional assignments. (jump drive, poster/display board)
DISTRIBUTION OF GRADES:
Lecture Tests 40%
Homework/Quizzes 10%
teaching poster 10%
Diversity research paper 10%
Final 30%
GRADING SCALE:
A 90 – 100 B 80 – 89 C 70 – 79 D 60 – 69 F 0 – 59
NOTE: EVEN THOUGH 70% IS GIVEN AS THE MINIMUM PASSING ACHIEVEMENT, ANY SCORE LESS THAN 85% INDICATES THAT YOU REALLY HAVEN’T MASTERED THIS MATERIAL.
CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
All assigned text readings and homework assignments are to be completed prior to class. All other assignments or learning activities are to be completed according to the class calendar. Students are required to have valid and proper email addresses. There may be assignment information that will be emailed to the class participants. Tests will be scheduled throughout the quarter. Students are allowed 50 minutes for each test. Final exam is 2 hours in length. The grading scale will be followed according to school policy. Each student is expected to be present on test days. Only one make-up test will be allowed following the final. If you miss two or more tests during the quarter, the grade for the tests missed will be zero (“0”)! No exceptions! Pop quizzes and announced quizzes will be given throughout the quarter. Quizzes cannot be made up; students absent on quiz days will receive a grade of “0” for that quiz.
COMMUNICATION:
Important communication about this course will be transmitted through the Ogeechee Tech student e-mail system. Students should check their student e-mail accounts before each class in order to receive the most up-to-the-minute information about classes and assignments.
Ogeechee Tech sends vital information about financial aid, registration, and college news through the student e-mail system. Students should check their student e-mail accounts periodically for this information.
Student e-mail accounts may be accessed through the college website, www.ogeecheetech.edu under the Current Students tab.
STUDENT CONDUCT:
Please refer to the college catalog and student handbook for guidelines concerning student conduct and dress code. Students may wear clean, unwrinkled scrub sets to class and lab. Please be advised that your appearance/dress for class will be documented in your work ethics grade. http://www.ogeecheetech.edu/current_students/catalog_handbook.html.
1. Student should report to class, properly attired, this includes visibly worn current Student I.D.
2. All tardies and absences will be reflected in your Work Ethic Grade.
3. No quizzes are made up for any absence.
If assignments are not turned in on their due date you will receive a grade of “0.”
Announced quizzes will occur during the quarter.
Any student absent on the date of a quiz will receive a grade of “0.”
4. Absences over 10% will result in disciplinary action and /or possible dismissal from the course. Please refer to your course syllabus.
OTC does not have an Attendance Appeal Policy!
5. Any student reporting to class under the influence of alcoholic beverages or mood/mind altering drugs will be reported to the Dean for Health Services and OTC administration.
6. The student must exhibit professional behavior at all times. Insubordination WILL NOT be tolerated and disciplinary measures will be immediately enacted.
7. All routine appointments (doctors, lawyers, etc) must be scheduled before or after class hours.
8. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT EAT OR DRINK IN THE CLASSROOM. ANY DRINKS, TRASH,
ETC. LEFT ON THE TABLES MAY RESULT IN POINTS BEING DEDUCTED FROM YOUR GRADE!
9. THE CLASSROOM / LAB WILL BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE!!!!!
10. CELL PHONES & BEEPERS MUST BE TURNED OFF WHILE IN CLASS AND LAB! If your cell phone vibrates or rings in this class, the instructor has the prerogative to answer the phone. Also, your work ethics grade will be lowered if cell phones or beepers are heard during class. There will be NO texting in class!
11. No Whining!
CODE OF CONDUCT:
Academic Policies:
“The term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to: (1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (2) dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; or (3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the Technical College faculty or staff.
The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited, to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.”
“Academic misconduct is any act that does or could improperly distort students’ grades or other student academic records. A student enrolls at Ogeechee Technical to gain technical skills to lead to greater employability. Academic misconduct is not only “cheating” the student of learning the needed skills; it is an offense to the academic integrity of the learning environment. All forms of academic dishonesty will call for discipline.”
A student dismissed for cheating or plagiarism will not be eligible for re-entry.
Plagiarism is defined as copying someone else’s work and presenting it as one’s own, without
the knowledge of the original author. All research due must give credit when quotes are used.
ATTENDANCE:
To receive credit for this course a student must attend 90% of the scheduled instructional time. Any student attending less than 90% of the scheduled instructional time will receive a "W" for the course if removed from the course before the quarter midterm. After the quarter midterm, any student who has maintained a passing grade within a course will receive a 'WP' for the course when attending less than 90% of the scheduled instructional time. If, however, the student has not maintained a passing grade, he or she will receive a 'WF' for the course. Attendance is counted from the first scheduled class meeting of each quarter. For RAD 101, two absences equal 10%. Three tardies or early departures equal one absence. Tardy means arriving after the scheduled time for instruction to begin. Early departure means leaving before the end of the scheduled time. Students missing more than 10% of the scheduled class time will be dropped. There is no attendance appeal.
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
ISSA students are required to have physicals, immunizations and certified background checks/drug screenings prior to clinical rotations (ISS 132). Health evaluation forms and background check information are given to the student on the first class day of RAD 101, with the understanding that these forms will be completed at the appropriate time (see RAD 101 calendar). Students failing to properly complete all information by this date could be ineligible for ISS 132 the quarter following RAD 101. Please be aware that clinical seats are limited and priority is given to students following the ISSA course schedule (i.e. taking ISS 132 the quarter immediately following RAD 101). Failure to take ISS 132 the quarter following RAD 101 could result in the student not being eligible for a competitive imaging science program until the following year.
CRITICAL THINKING:
Today, employers often rate critical thinking as one of the most important requirements for employment. Technical skills alone are not sufficient to do the job now required in a high tech work place. The employee who possesses the combination of technical occupational skills and critical thinking skills is a valued asset to any organization. Healthcare professionals must analyze various situations that arise in a clinical setting and select the most appropriate response to each individual situation. To assist the student in developing skills in critical thinking and problem solving, various situations will be analyzed in the classroom and appropriate responses reinforced in the laboratory and clinical setting. Written examinations will also include situations in which the most appropriate solution must be selected from a choice of answers.