Rad T 285
CRT/ARRT BOARD Prep
Course Syllabus
Thur. 11:05-1:10 pm Loren Sachs/Kelly Holt
Rm Al Sc 104
Textbooks: 1. Comprehensive Review of Radiography, Calloway, W
2. California Control regulations (Title 17) and Syllabus on Radiation Protection
3. All previously used textbooks
Course Description: Comprehensive review of Radiologic Technology in preparation for State and National Testing.
Course Objectives: 1. Identify factors related to image formation and quality.
2. Identify the specific sections of CA Regulation Code which govern radiologic standards and safety.
3. Perform special math functions as they relate to radiology.
4. List the specific radiographic views required to image the human body.
5. Identify functions of specific radiographic equipment.
6. Identify appropriate standards for radiation protection.
Assessment: 1. Tests.
- MetaCog of each class test.
2. Homework
3. Final Exam (comprehensive).
4. Quiz most weeks
Note: Each student must receive a ‘C’ or better on the final to pass the course. No make-up exams will be given without prior permission.
Grading: 90 – 100 = A; 80 – 89 = B; 70 – 79 = C
Guidelines: 1. Role will be taken each class session.
2. Three absences will result in dismissal from class.
3. Attendance is mandatory for the final.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be able to:
1. Recognize common radiographic pathologies as related to major organ systems.
2. Apply appropriate exposure modifications required to demonstrate common radiographic pathologies.
MetaCog:
After each in class test, the following week will be devoted to a MetaCog of the test. At that time, you will review missed questions and submit a correction along with a citation for the corrections. Each correct answer from the MetaCog will be worth a half point to be added to your total.
Rad T 285 Syllabus 2017
DATE / TOPIC / ASSIGNMENT1/31 / Intro
Scope and Content Analysis
2/7 / Practice test
2/14 / MetaCog Test 1
2/21 / Review
2/28 / Practice Test 2
3/7 / MetaCog Test 2
3/14 / Review
3/21 / Mock Registry
SPRING BREAK
4/4 / Practice Test 3
4/11 / MetaCog Test 3
4/18 / Review
4/25 / Practice Test 4
5/2 / MetaCog Test 4
5/9 / Review
5/16 / Mock Registry Final
5/23 / FINALS WEEK