NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS

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.

Course Title: Basic Radiographic Procedures
Course Prefix & Number: RADR 1411 Section Number: 100 Term Code: FA21
Semester Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3/wk Lab Hours: 2/wk
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.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Course Type:
 - WECM Course

Name of Instructor: Leslie Appling
Campus/Office Location: Gainesville, HSC 2427-B
Telephone Number: 940-668-3392
E-mail Address: lappling@nctc.edu

Name of Chair/Coordinator: Maame Darkwa
Office Location: Corinth
Telephone Number: Direct: (940) 498-6432
E-mail Address: mdarkwa@nctc.edu

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Text: Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures, Ballinger &Frank, 14th Ed ISBN: 9780323566674

Workbook: Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning & Procedures Workbook, 14th Ed. ISBN: 9780323597043

Recommended: Merrill’s Pocket Guide to Radiography, 14th Ed. ISBN: 9780323597036

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course Elements Graded Course Elements Percentage or Points Values
7/4/1 Unit Exams/ Workbook/Final 60%
5/1 Lab/ Final 40%

Class time and date:
Lecture: 8:00- 10:50 Wednesday
Lab: T- 12:30-2:30; W- 12:00-2:00; 2:00-4:00

Office Hours:
Monday: 11:00-12:00; 1:00-4:00
Tuesday: 2:30-4:00
Thursday: 9:00-12:00
Friday: By appointment only

Students are expected to check their email and the Canvas courses at least 3 times each week for announcements and/or important messages. Although email is typically returned within 24 hours, your instructor may take up to 48 hours to respond to an email received during Monday-Friday or up to 72 hours if the email is received on the weekend. Plan accordingly! If you do not receive a reply, check in with instructor to verify received.

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS
 A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.
 Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
 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.
 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:
1. Define radiographic positioning terms;
2. manipulate equipment;
3. perform basic level procedures in positioning;
4. align anatomic structures and equipment; and
5. 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: TENATIVE
Date General Description of Subject Matter
W1, August 25 Syllabus, Preliminary Steps (Ch. 1)
W2, September 1 Finish Ch. 1/ Start Terminology (Ch 2)
W3, 8 Finish Ch.2/ Start Finger/Hand/Wrist (Ch. 5)
W4, 15 Test Ch. 1 and 2/ Finish Finger/Hand/Wrist (Ch. 5)
W5, 22 Test Ch. 5/ Start Forearm/Elbow/Humerus (Ch. 5)
W6, 29 Forearm/Elbow/Humerus (Ch. 5)
W7, October 6 Test Ch. 5 Part 2/ Start Shoulder Scapula/Clavicle/AC Joints (Ch. 6)
W8, 13 Shoulder (Ch. 6)
W9, 20 Test Ch. 6/ Start Toes/Foot/Calcaneus (Ch. 7)
W10, 27 Toes/Foot/Calcaneus (Ch. 7)
W11, November 3 Test Ch. 7 /, Knee/ Patella/ Femur (Ch. 7)
W12, 10 Knee/ Patella/ Femur (Ch. 7)
W13, 17 Test Ch. 7 Part 2/ Pelvis/ Hip (Ch 8)
W14, 23 Thanksgiving Break
W15, December 1 Finish Pelvis/ Hip (Ch. 8)
W16, 8 FINAL EXAM

Last day to Withdraw
For the fall 2021 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 1, 2021.

Course Grade Determination:

A = 90 – 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 75 - 79
F = <75

This course will be presented in lecture format. If lectures cannot be completed in the designated time period additional content will be posted on Canvas. The semester will consistent of unit tests, workbook pages, lab competencies, lab final and a didactic final. Your grade will be 60% classroom and 40% lab.

In the laboratory competency portion, the students shall be required to prove knowledge of positioning skills by simulating each exam. Each student will draw multiple exams to perform. 9 students will comp on Tuesdays and 9 students will comp on Wednesdays. Their performance will be evaluated from the lab evaluation rubric.

No extra credit will be given in this course.

To be successful in this class you must: 1) Complete all reading assignments 2) pay attention and participate in class 3) be present in class 4) manage assignments by starting on assignments as soon as they are assigned 5) study, read, ask questions 6) take notes and 7) do not wait until the night before to study for an examination, study the material each day.

If a student fails a test, they are required to provide explanation for questions they answered incorrectly. On each incorrect question, they must why they chose that answer and why the correct answer is right. If I believe you still do not grasp the concept we will discuss the concept one on one. If a student does not turn in test corrections or workbook pages on the designated due date 5 points will be deducted off the original test or workbook pages.

Final exams will be comprehensive in this course.

All students must abide by the student policy handbook.

COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2021

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions change.

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.

Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

Faculty will:

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

Students should:
• Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.
During the fall 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.
Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Disability Services (OSD) The Office for Students with Disabilities 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.

The North Central Texas College’s (NCTC) Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is committed to assisting students with accommodations related to all disabilities, including COVID-19. Any student that feels they require accommodations related to COVID-19 are encouraged to contact the OSD office by email at kwsmith@nctc.edu and/or ysandmann@nctc.edu for a virtual intake session. As with all disability-related accommodations, documentation is required, and reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. NCTC also has a CARES Team and a student can also request advising assistance by contacting cares.nctc.edu or counseling@nctc.edu for information and/or assistance related to special advising and/or counseling referrals.

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

Early Alert and CARES 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.

Support Services 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

Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing free interactive online workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/index.html
First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/trio-student-support-services.html

Completion Center
The NCTC Completion Center is a comprehensive student engagement program that increases retention and completion rates of first-time, low income students. Services include:
Success coaching to address students’ academic and non-academic challenges and issues; Success Seminars, and a centralized career readiness and job placement program.
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/completion-center/index.html

Career Services Center
The NCTC Career Services Center is the place you can go for educational and career planning. Services include: Career/Degree Exploration, Job Search Tools and Resources, Resume and Professional Portfolio Development, Interview Skills and Preparation. Our Career Advisors partner with you in making your educational journey an efficient process towards a rewarding career. http://www.nctc.edu/career-services/index.html

Counseling and Advising
Support Services, Counseling and Advising 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/counseling-advising/index.html

Testing Service Center
The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community members. http://www.nctc.edu/testing-center/index.html

Early Alert and CARES
The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. The CARES Team promotes a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff and is committed to taking a proactive approach in helping our students succeed by addressing the mental, emotional or psychological health and safety of the NCTC community. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources, or email counseling@nctc.edu to get in touch with a member of the CARES Team directly. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

Financial Aid
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html

Student Success
At NCTC, student success is progress towards collegiate goals, reached in an affordable and timely manner, under professional guidance, empowering students to serve skillfully in their chosen role within their community

Equity
NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion.

Affinity Groups
Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered Affinity Groups.

An Affinity Group is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.

Scholastic Integrity 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.