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COURSE SYLLABUS 1. TITLE OF COURSE: RADIOGRAPHIC INTERNSHIP IV PREFIX/NUMBER: RTE 281 CREDIT HOURS: 8 2. PREREQUISITE: RTE 183 3. RESOURCES NEEDED: TEXT: Ballinger and Franks, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures, Mosby, 1999 Record of Clinical Exams, 6"x9" Journal Competency Based Clinical Education for Student Radiographers SUPPLIES: Film Badge, Lead Markers, Name Tag, wrist watch with a second hand, liability insurance, and protective eye wear. 4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: PRQ: RTE 183. Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of Pediatrics, Geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography. 5. COURSE GOAL: Students will gain experience and proficiency in department standard procedures under supervision of clinical registered technologist and clinical instructor. Students are required to work as scheduled in approved clinical affiliates. Schedules include evening and week-end work. Schedules are posted in clinical affiliates. No alterations or changes will be made without prior permission by the clinical instructor. 6. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The student will be able to: A. Produce under supervision general and special radiographs of all areas of the human body on both adult and pediatric patients, which may include surgical, trauma, mobile procedures, arthrography, venography, myelography, mammography, and if availability permits sialography, dacrocystography, and laryngography. B. Assist radiologist during fluoroscopic procedures. C. Process resulting radiographs when necessary. D. Participate in evaluating the radiographic quality and positional correctness of resulting radiographs whenever possible. E. Assist in moving and transporting patients. F. Help in maintaining the Department by keeping equipment clean, stocking rooms, and removing dirty laundry. G. Develop proficiency toward competency in simulated situations in procedures of appendicular and axial skeleton, chest, abdomen, and contrast studies. 7. EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Satisfactory completion of this course (grade of C or higher) will involve the following A. Minimum of 360 clinical hours -- attendance -- record of tardiness and absences B. Minimum of four (4) satisfactory evaluations of performances by clinical R.T. (R.) and instructor. C. Clinical final exam. D. Competencies\Clinical record of exams performed. E. "90%" Radiographic Film Examination\work sheets\clinical quizzes. Each of the above will count for 20% of your final grade. Read clinical assessment for grading explanation. GRADE RANGE A = 93 to 100 3.5 - 4.0 = A B = 85 to 92 2.5 - 3.4 = B C = 77 to 84 1.5 - 2.4 = C D = 70 to 76 .5 - 1.4 = D F = 69 - below 0 - .4 = F Special Remarks: CPR Re-certification is required. In addition to tuition, a fee will charged for the class and the booklet. ANY STUDENT REPORTING TO THE CLINICAL AFFILIATE WHO IS NOT DRESSED ACCORDING TO THE STUDENT DRESS CODE WILL BE SENT HOME IMMEDIATELY. ON THE THIRD OCCURRENCE THE STUDENT WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM THE CLINIC UNTIL THE STUDENT CAN PROVE THAT HE/SHE CAN FOLLOW THE DRESS CODE. 8. CLINICAL GRADE ASSESSMENT A. Attendance in clinical area: A very important part of the student's success in radiology, both before and after graduation, concerns his or her ability to assume responsibility for appearing promptly at the correct time, day and place to perform clinical duties. This area will be watched closely by your clinical instructor using your time card for accurate evaluation. Points: 100% 0 days absence 92% 1 day absence (unexcused) 84% 2 days absence (unexcused) 76% 3 days absence (unexcused) 0% 4 days absence (unexcused) - suspension from clinic On the fourth day of absence the student will be suspended from the clinic. If the student wishes to be reinstated a petition must be submitted in writing to the Review Committee explaining the absences and why he/she should be reinstated. If the Review Committee votes for reinstatement, the student then must be examined as to his/her clinical competency by means of written and practical test in clinical procedure. Suspension from the clinic will result in an "F" grade for clinical attendance. Upon reinstatement, the Review Committee will determine the percentage score for attendance not to exceed 60%. Tardiness in excess of two times per semester will result in your clinical attendance grade being lowered by one (1) point, plus one (1) point for each additional two (2) tardies. If 6 tardies are accrued the student will be suspended for one clinical day. This will counted as an unexcused absences. The time missed during suspension must be made up. If tardies continue the student will be dismissed from the program. ABSENCES: All absences must be reported 15 minutes prior to start of shift at the affiliate where the student is scheduled. All absences will be made up as scheduled by clinical instructor. Any absent not reported will be considered as an additional absence and an additional make up. PHONE: St. Mary Corwin Hospital 560-5060 Parkview Episcopal Hospital 584-4550 No clinical credit will be given for unscheduled hours. NOTE: Due to inclement weather conditions out of town commuters will not be charged an absence; however, the clinical time missed must be made up. NOTE: Excused absences are those in which the student provides an authorized written excuse to the instructor no later than one week after the absence. After that time period it will not be accepted (i.e.; physicians, court appearance, car towing bill, car repair bill, etc.). 2. Evaluation by R.T. and Clinical Instructor. The first rotation of each month will include an affective evaluation which will be completed by the same technologist. POINTS RANGE 4 - A 3.5 - 4.0 = A 93 - 100% 3 - B 2.5 - 3.4 = B 85 - 92% 2 - C 1.5 - 2.4 = C 77 - 84% 1 - D .5 - 1.4 = D 70 - 76% 0 - F 0 - .4 = F 69 - Below 3. Knowledge of clinical area: A final exam will be given based on handouts of the clinical area and knowledge accumulated during your clinical assignments. POINTS AWARDED A = 93 - 100% B = 85 - 92% C = 77 - 84% D = 70 - 76% F = 69 - Below 4. This semester students are required to complete 20 clinical competencies. Next semester the competencies will be rechecked (simulated if necessary) in order to keep the student proficient in the exams. The grading will be as follows: 20 competencies accomplished = 100% 19 competencies accomplished = 95% 18 competencies accomplished = 90% 17 competencies accomplished = 85% 16 competencies accomplished = 80% 15 competencies accomplished = 75% 14 competencies accomplished = 70% 13 competencies accomplished = 65% 12 competencies accomplished = 60% 11 competencies accomplished = 55% 10 competencies accomplished = 50% etc., etc., etc. A.S.R.T. Record of Clinical Experience Book and 90% Radiologic Film Examination. 4.0 A Completion of 75 exams (100%) 3.0 B Completion of 65 exams ( 92%) 2.0 C Completion of 55 exams ( 84%) 1.0 D Completion of 45 exams ( 76%) .0 F Completion of less than 45 exams ( 69%) *** Both requirements must be met for each grade qualification *** A minimum acceptable grade for a course in your major is a "C". 5. "90%" Radiographic Film Evaluation\Work Sheets\Clinical Quizzes. 90% Radiographic Film Examination will include exams of the spine, skull, and contrast studies, excluding a routine gall bladder examination. The grades of the three "90%'ers" will be averaged for one grade. Work sheets will cover a variety of review material and must be turned in on the specified date. Late work sheets will have a loss of 5 points. Quizzes will be given covering department routines, positioning, techniques, placement of markers, cassettes, anatomy demonstrated on films, etc. CLINICAL EDUCATION Objectives for Clinical Competency The student’s clinical education begins in the classroom where the theory for each clinical objective is taught utilizing audio-visuals and appropriate teaching aids. The laboratory experience accompanies the classroom theory. In the laboratory the student learns to put the theory into practice. Laboratory classes are taught in both positioning and principles of technical exposure. These are evaluated by manipulative performance evaluations using the same evaluating tool that is used at the clinical sites in actual practice. New procedures are first taught in the classroom, demonstrated and practiced in the energized laboratory when practical, and then evaluated by the laboratory instructor. After the student has been proven competent to perform a procedure in the laboratory, the student is allowed to perform this procedure at the clinical site on patients. At the clinical site, the student performs the procedure under the direct supervision of a Registered Technologist. The parameters of direct supervision are: 1. A qualified radiographer reviews the request for examination in relation to student achievement. 2. A qualified radiographer evaluates the condition of the patient in relation to the student's knowledge. 3. A qualified radiographer is present during the conduct of the examination. 4. A qualified radiographer reviews and approves the radiographs. 5. Unsatisfactory radiographs will be repeated only in the presence of a qualified radiographer regardless of the student's level of competency. When the student feels confident in performing the procedure, he/she requests an evaluation. The clinical instructor then evaluates the student performing the procedure on a patient. (See the following sample evaluation tool.) If the student is proven competent on this evaluation, he/she will be allowed to perform this procedure on patients at the clinical site with a minimum of direct supervision. After performing this procedure with minimum supervision, the student requests a final competency evaluation. Upon passing this evaluation, using the same tool, the student will be deemed competent for the procedure. (All evaluations must be 75% or above to be passing.) A student who is deemed competent for a particular procedure will continue to practice the procedure under the indirect supervision of an immediately available qualified radiographer. Once the student has obtained abilities adequate to perform the exam, the student's goal will be one of developing proficiency with continued practice of the procedure. 9. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities. 10. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor. 11. ADA NOTICE: Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.
COURSE SYLLABUS
TEXT:
Ballinger and Franks, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures, Mosby, 1999
Record of Clinical Exams, 6"x9" Journal
Competency Based Clinical Education for Student Radiographers
SUPPLIES:
PRQ: RTE 183. Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of Pediatrics, Geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography.
Students will gain experience and proficiency in department standard procedures under supervision of clinical registered technologist and clinical instructor. Students are required to work as scheduled in approved clinical affiliates. Schedules include evening and week-end work. Schedules are posted in clinical affiliates. No alterations or changes will be made without prior permission by the clinical instructor.
The student will be able to:
Assist radiologist during fluoroscopic procedures.
Assist in moving and transporting patients.
Help in maintaining the Department by keeping equipment clean, stocking rooms, and removing dirty laundry.
Develop proficiency toward competency in simulated situations in procedures of appendicular and axial skeleton, chest, abdomen, and contrast studies.
Satisfactory completion of this course (grade of C or higher) will involve the following
Minimum of four (4) satisfactory evaluations of performances by clinical R.T. (R.) and instructor.
3.5 - 4.0 = A
.5 - 1.4 = D
CPR Re-certification is required.
In addition to tuition, a fee will charged for the class and the booklet.
ANY STUDENT REPORTING TO THE CLINICAL AFFILIATE WHO IS NOT DRESSED ACCORDING TO THE STUDENT DRESS CODE WILL BE SENT HOME IMMEDIATELY. ON THE THIRD OCCURRENCE THE STUDENT WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM THE CLINIC UNTIL THE STUDENT CAN PROVE THAT HE/SHE CAN FOLLOW THE DRESS CODE.
Attendance in clinical area:
A very important part of the student's success in radiology, both before and after graduation, concerns his or her ability to assume responsibility for appearing promptly at the correct time, day and place to perform clinical duties. This area will be watched closely by your clinical instructor using your time card for accurate evaluation.
Points:
100%
0 days absence
92%
1 day absence (unexcused)
84%
2 days absence (unexcused)
76%
3 days absence (unexcused)
0%
4 days absence (unexcused) - suspension from clinic
On the fourth day of absence the student will be suspended from the clinic. If the student wishes to be reinstated a petition must be submitted in writing to the Review Committee explaining the absences and why he/she should be reinstated. If the Review Committee votes for reinstatement, the student then must be examined as to his/her clinical competency by means of written and practical test in clinical procedure.
Suspension from the clinic will result in an "F" grade for clinical attendance. Upon reinstatement, the Review Committee will determine the percentage score for attendance not to exceed 60%.
Tardiness in excess of two times per semester will result in your clinical attendance grade being lowered by one (1) point, plus one (1) point for each additional two (2) tardies. If 6 tardies are accrued the student will be suspended for one clinical day. This will counted as an unexcused absences. The time missed during suspension must be made up. If tardies continue the student will be dismissed from the program.
ABSENCES: All absences must be reported 15 minutes prior to start of shift at the affiliate where the student is scheduled. All absences will be made up as scheduled by clinical instructor. Any absent not reported will be considered as an additional absence and an additional make up.
PHONE:
St. Mary Corwin Hospital
560-5060
Parkview Episcopal Hospital
584-4550
No clinical credit will be given for unscheduled hours.
NOTE:
Due to inclement weather conditions out of town commuters will not be charged an absence; however, the clinical time missed must be made up.
Excused absences are those in which the student provides an authorized written excuse to the instructor no later than one week after the absence. After that time period it will not be accepted (i.e.; physicians, court appearance, car towing bill, car repair bill, etc.).
Evaluation by R.T. and Clinical Instructor. The first rotation of each month will include an affective evaluation which will be completed by the same technologist.
POINTS
RANGE
4
-
A
3.5
4.0
=
93
3
B
2.5
3.4
85
2
C
1.5
2.4
77
1
D
.5
1.4
70
0
F
.4
69
Below
Knowledge of clinical area:
93 - 100%
85 - 92%
77 - 84%
70 - 76%
69 - Below
This semester students are required to complete 20 clinical competencies. Next semester the competencies will be rechecked (simulated if necessary) in order to keep the student proficient in the exams. The grading will be as follows:
20 competencies accomplished
19 competencies accomplished
95%
18 competencies accomplished
90%
17 competencies accomplished
85%
16 competencies accomplished
80%
15 competencies accomplished
75%
14 competencies accomplished
70%
13 competencies accomplished
65%
12 competencies accomplished
60%
11 competencies accomplished
55%
10 competencies accomplished
50%
etc., etc., etc.
Completion of 75 exams
(100%)
3.0
Completion of 65 exams
( 92%)
2.0
Completion of 55 exams
( 84%)
1.0
Completion of 45 exams
( 76%)
.0
Completion of less than 45 exams
( 69%)
*** Both requirements must be met for each grade qualification ***
A minimum acceptable grade for a course in your major is a "C".
"90%" Radiographic Film Evaluation\Work Sheets\Clinical Quizzes.
90% Radiographic Film Examination will include exams of the spine, skull, and contrast studies, excluding a routine gall bladder examination.
The grades of the three "90%'ers" will be averaged for one grade.
Work sheets will cover a variety of review material and must be turned in on the specified date. Late work sheets will have a loss of 5 points.
Quizzes will be given covering department routines, positioning, techniques, placement of markers, cassettes, anatomy demonstrated on films, etc.
CLINICAL EDUCATION
Objectives for Clinical Competency
The student’s clinical education begins in the classroom where the theory for each clinical objective is taught utilizing audio-visuals and appropriate teaching aids. The laboratory experience accompanies the classroom theory. In the laboratory the student learns to put the theory into practice.
Laboratory classes are taught in both positioning and principles of technical exposure. These are evaluated by manipulative performance evaluations using the same evaluating tool that is used at the clinical sites in actual practice. New procedures are first taught in the classroom, demonstrated and practiced in the energized laboratory when practical, and then evaluated by the laboratory instructor. After the student has been proven competent to perform a procedure in the laboratory, the student is allowed to perform this procedure at the clinical site on patients.
At the clinical site, the student performs the procedure under the direct supervision of a Registered Technologist. The parameters of direct supervision are:
1.
A qualified radiographer reviews the request for examination in relation to student achievement.
2.
A qualified radiographer evaluates the condition of the patient in relation to the student's knowledge.
3.
A qualified radiographer is present during the conduct of the examination.
4.
A qualified radiographer reviews and approves the radiographs.
5.
Unsatisfactory radiographs will be repeated only in the presence of a qualified radiographer regardless of the student's level of competency.
When the student feels confident in performing the procedure, he/she requests an evaluation. The clinical instructor then evaluates the student performing the procedure on a patient. (See the following sample evaluation tool.)
If the student is proven competent on this evaluation, he/she will be allowed to perform this procedure on patients at the clinical site with a minimum of direct supervision. After performing this procedure with minimum supervision, the student requests a final competency evaluation.
Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.