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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings. Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.
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Course Title: Basic Radiographic Procedures
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Course Prefix & Number: RADR 1311
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Section Number: 100
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Term Code: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 32
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Lab Hours: 32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
This course includes an introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of basic anatomy and related pathology.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Course Type:
x - WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Melanie Billmeier
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville, HSC 2427-B
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3392 940-768-8986
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E-mail Address:
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mbillmeier@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Melanie Billmeier
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Office Location:
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Gainesville, HSC 2427-B
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3392
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E-mail Address:
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mbillmeier@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Text: Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures, Ballinger &Frank, 13th Ed ISBN: 9780323263412
Workbook: Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning & Procedures Workbook, 13th Ed. ISBN: 9780323263382
Recommended: Merrill’s Pocket Guide to Radiography, 13th Ed. ISBN: 9780323311960
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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4
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Unit Exams
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40%
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5
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Quizzes
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10%
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1
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Lab Demerits
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10%
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1
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Lab Final
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20%
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1
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Comprehensive Final
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20%
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4
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Workbook—1/2 pt. off Exam grade for every incomplete worksheet on assigned date
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Pass/Fail
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INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS
o A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.
o Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
x Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.
o Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.
PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the workforce.
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Radiologic Technology department prepares students for licensure, introduces students to advanced imaging modalities, instills value in advanced degrees in the health care profession, and encourages graduates to advanced degrees.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
End-of-Course Outcomes:
- Define radiographic positioning terms;
- manipulate equipment;
- perform basic level procedures in positioning;
- align anatomic structures and equipment; and
- evaluate images.
NOTE: Your textbook contains chapter specific objectives that will be helpful in providing direction. Please review these objectives along with the chapters prior to the date scheduled for the content to maximize comprehension and retention of course materials. All of the content within the textbook is testable material for the portion of the course in which it is assigned.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Date
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General Description of Subject Matter
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August 23
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Syllabus, Preliminary Steps (Ch. 1)
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30
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Terminology (Ch. 3)
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September 6
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Exam I
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13
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Finger/Hand/Wrist (Ch. 4)
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20
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Forearm/Elbow/Humerus (Ch. 4)
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27
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Shoulder/Scapula/Clavicle/AC Joints (Ch. 5)
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October 4
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Exam II
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11
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(Mrs. B. out of town) Free day!
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18
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Bony Thorax & SC Joints (Ch. 9) & Chest (Ch. 10)
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25
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Exam III
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November 1
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Toes/Foot/Calcaneus (Ch. 6)
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8
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Ankle/ Leg (Ch. 6)
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15
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Knee/ Patella (Ch. 6)
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22
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Exam IV
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Nov 28-1
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***Lab Finals***
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December 6
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FINAL EXAM
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Last day to Withdraw
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For the fall 2016 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3, 2016.
WORKBOOKS: Completed workbook sections for the chapters covered should be turned in the day of the exam. Any pages left incomplete will result in a ½ point deduction from that exam grade.
Lab Demerit System: all students will begin the semester with a grade of 100. The following deductions will be made each time a student is guilty of a violation:
-10 Absence (not made up)
-5 Excessive Switching of labs (more than once)
-5 Tardy
-5 Inappropriate attire (see below)
-5 No markers
-5 No Dosimeter
-5 Nonparticipation
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Other Pertinent Information
Student Rights & Responsibilities
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Cell phone use: The use of cell phones during class time is strictly prohibited. All cell phones should be turned off at the beginning of class or left outside of the classroom. In the event that a cell phone rings during class time, the student will receive a warning in the first event, and given a grade reduction for each subsequent event.
Lab Attire: Drawstring or elastic waist shorts and a T-shirt void of all buttons, bangles, snaps, etc. will be worn to each laboratory session. Jewelry will be limited to a wedding/ engagement ring, a watch, and one stud earring per ear. Hair must be pulled back off the collar. The student must have their own lead markers with them in the laboratory. The student “Technologist” may wear sweat pants over the shorts while positioning “patients” or phantoms if they choose. The student acting as the “patient”, however, must remain in short/T-shirt attire. Students who fail to wear appropriate lab attire will be asked to comply with the clothing policy. If the student then chooses to NOT comply, he/she will be allowed to stay and participate in the lab session; however, the student will be considered absent for that day. There will be no exceptions to this policy.
Radiation Protection: Radiographers have a solemn responsibility regarding safe administration of ionizing radiation. To that end the student must demonstrate personal responsibility by wearing the personnel dosimeter assigned at all times while in the laboratory. Students must also use correct shielding, proper technical factors on all laboratory examinations and properly question female patients for the correct examination prior to “irradiation.”
Attendance: The student has a responsibility to attend all classes/labs at the designated time of that class or lab. If a student does not, they may be classified as tardy or absent. The following criteria of those classifications are solely those of the instructor of this class.
Tardiness: Any student arriving after the posted catalogs begin time for the class/lab will be considered tardy. If student is tardy a total of two (2) times, the student will be penalized in the form of one (1) absence. There will be no exceptions to this policy.
Absences: Students will be considered absent from class/lab if the student fails to show up before one hour of the class/lab time has expired. The student will be recorded as having an unexcused absence. A total of three (3) unexcused absences will result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program. A student will be considered as having an excused absence once the following criteria has been established:
1. Death of an immediate family member. (grandparent, parent, spouse, child, sibling, niece/nephew, or in-law)
2. Summons to appear in court or jury duty. (A copy of summons is required.)
3. Call to military service. (A copy of official orders to report is required.)
4. College sponsored event. (Members of athletic teams or like organizations with proper notification.)
5. Debilitating illness or disability. (This will be addressed on an individual basis.)
If a student is affected by an illness that is not debilitating, (i.e. flu, virus infection) which may result in the student missing one or more consecutive class/lab sessions, that student will be marked as unexcused for the amount of days missed unless a doctor’s note is provided. A doctor’s note must have a statement to the affect that you were seen in the office and are cleared to return to classes. It does not have to state the condition for which you were seen. There will be NO exceptions to this policy.
Personal Appointments: Students should refrain from making appointments (i.e. routine doctor or dentist visits) that will take them out of class/lab. If you leave class/lab early for an appointment, or any other reason, it will be treated in the same regard as a tardy.
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Disability Services (OSD)
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The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.
On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).
http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
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Early Alert and CARES
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The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.
The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
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Support Services
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Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more. http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx
Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.
http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx
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Scholastic Integrity
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Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB (LOCAL)]” #20 on page 175.
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