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: Practicum IV
Course Prefix & Number: RADR	Section Number: 2267	Term Code: SPRING
Semester Credit Hours: 3	Lecture Hours: 0	Lab Hours: 0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): An advanced health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.  Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Course Prerequisite(s): Clinical I – Clinical III
Course Type:   - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)  - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course   - WECM Course

 

Name of Instructor:	Janice Libick, BSRS, R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT)
Campus/Office Location:	2427-B
Telephone Number:	940-668-3392
E-mail Address:	jlibick@nctc.edu

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Maame Darkwa
Office Location:	2427-A
Telephone Number:	940-668-3391
E-mail Address:	mdarkwa@nctc.edu

 

 

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS Pocket Guide to Radiography, 12^th Edition, Ballinger and Frank, ISBN 0-323-01603-0

 

Radiographic Image Analysis, 3rd edition, McQuillen Martensen, ISBN 0-7216-3925-9

 

Required: Exercises in Radiographic Analysis Workbook, McQuillen

 

Course Grade Determination

A = 90 – 100

B = 80 - 89

C = 75 - 79

F = <75

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Points Values
1	Professional Development	30%
1	Clinical Competencies	25%
1	Clinical Site & Instructor Evaluations	5%
1	Log & Repeat Analysis	15%
8	Discussion Entries& Comments	25%

 

Clinical Schedules:

Schedules are to be made by Clinical Instructor at your assigned site.  Schedules are on the sole discretion of the assigned clinical site.  It is the student’s responsibility to contact assigned site and obtain current schedule. Schedules must be e-mailed to Clinical Coordinator before start date.  If changes occur, e-mail must be sent prior to time to Clinical Coordinator including time off for holidays.  A 5-point deduction to your total grade will be applied if not turned in before January 22, 2021. 

 

Professional Development:

This is to be filled out twice a semester.  Halfway through the semester you are to complete a self-evaluation using the same form that will be assessed by your Clinical Instructor at the end of the semester.  The self-evaluation does not need to be signed by your CI and will not affect your grade. Self-evaluations are due by March 21, 2021. The final professional development will be completed by your Clinical Instructor and turned in at the end of the semester for a grade.  

 

Clinical Site & Instructor Evaluations

This is to be filled out at the end of the semester. This form will be used to assess your Clinical Instructor and your Clinical site.  The evaluation forms can be found on Canvas. These do not need to be signed by your CI and will be returned to your Clinical Instructor, used for evaluation of site and Instructor. 

 

CLINICAL DISCUSSIONS -The discussion board can be accessed through the course navigation manager on the left side of the home page. Each discussion posting or section will have the details of the assignment and student requirementsEach student will be required to post on Canvas - 8 separate journal entries during the course of the semester. Each student will also be required to comment on 2 other student entries each journal period. Totaling 16 reply entries for the semester. If no directions the discussion is open. These journal entries will only be up for the specified time.  Note: All discussions end at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.

 

Comments should be professional and expand or discuss same situations or lessons learned from their discussion. Length must be > 60 words for the Initial posts should contain meaningful thoughts and accurate information where applicable; discussion posts that are trite, conversational, or lack academic merit will be graded accordingly. Discussion board peerresponses should add to the original post with additional information or insight; again, conversational replies that do not offer additional thought will be graded accordingly. Again, keep these professional, you will be assessed on its content not excluding spelling and grammar. 

 

Start each journal with Discussion _ - Title.  A rubric of how these are graded can be found under Modules tab on Canvas.

 

Logs / Repeat analysis / Timesheets: Grade will be determined by initials for all repeats, signatures on all documents, points will be deducted for large numbers on repeat analysis, not totaling times will result in a deduction, or miscalculations on analysis or time sheets. A rubric can be found under the Modules tab on Canvas. Logs and Repeat Analysis can be filled in under Google Drive. Actual repeats will still require initials on paper log; otherwise information can be submitted and shared via Google Drive.  Reminder: ALL EXAMS that are performed by you must be logged in your exam logs. 

 

ONSITE EVALUATION: - this will be a surprise visit evaluation of appearance, skills, and practice.  You must keep logs available; you may be required to show them at any time. If you are not in attendance this day an automatic 0 will be given.  The only exception to this is if proper notice has been given to the clinical coordinator.  This can be a reoccurring visit throughout the program.  This grade is based on a pass/fail.  Discussion to the student after each surprise visit will be mandatory.  Rubric found on Canvas.

 

 

             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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

Content and clinical practice experiences are designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined and evaluated.

Adapt to changes in varying clinical situations

Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication with patients, the public, and members of health care team in the clinical setting

Clinical practice experiences are designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to, during and following the radiologic procedure.

 

APPEARANCE:

Only white t-shirts are allowed under scrubs.

White Lab coat is optional.

Patches must be worn on the left sleeve 3 inches below seam.

Hair must be pulled up if hair is past shoulder length.

Tattoos and hickeys that are visible must be covered.

Jewelry - minimal - 1 stud earrings, watch, and wedding ring.

Nails - short and manicured - No polish/ fake nails.

Good hygiene a must.

Film badges and identification badges should be worn at all times.

 

Also, RT and LT lead markers are required with students 3 initials.  2 sets needed.

 

All details are found in the student handbook

 

Course Competencies: 68 total approved compatency exams (including previous semsters).  Designated exams may be simulated at the Gainesville campus with the clincial coordinator during the week of finals.  Failure to complete all required compatency exams will result in postponing graduation to readmission into the program.  Grade will be based on which exams had to be simulated.  Simulatable exams that were completed will be positive points. 

 

Attendance:  32 to 38 Hours a week to be arranged by the student with the hospital clincial instructor to begin on January 19th – May 7th.  Monday’s off  during seminar weeks.  

8 hours off MLK and no clincials the week of spring break, March 15 – 19. 

 

Students should abide by the rules of the hospital and are expected to act in a professional manner. If the student does not; dismissal from the program can result.

 

No absences are permitted during clinicals.  For each absence the student must bring a doctor's excuse and a receipt of service from the health care provider.  For each clinical day missed, the student must make-up the time missed within a two-week period.  For each 8 hours missed a 5-pt. deduction in the final grade will apply.   The student must contact the clinical instructor at the hospital and the clinical coordinator or program director at least one hour before the student is due to start the assigned shift. Excessive absences (more than 2) may result in dismissal from the program. There will be no “batching” or “building up” hours to be taken later in the semester or used to miss assigned clinical shifts. You are expected to be at your clinical site during the hours that you are scheduled. 

 

Cell Phone Policy – No cell phones are permitted at the clinical site in your possession.  These must be left in locker or purse and checked on breaks only.   You can notify me about clinical absence by text or call on my personal cell phone. 

 

Software

Canvas is web-based, so there is no need to download any special software on your computer to access the system. However, you will need the following:

• A web browser that is compatible with Canvas, such as Mozilla Firefox

(recommended)

• A word processing program, such as Microsoft Word (preferred)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader software (http://get.adobe.com/reader/)
• Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer (http://powerpoint-viewer-2010.en.softonic.com/)
• Google Access – Google Drive 
• A current anti-virus software

 

Email Policies and Etiquette: Instructors will send emails to your Canvas email address. You can forward your Portalemail to your most frequently used personal email account. Contact information for the instructor is listed at the beginning of this syllabus. Email is the preferred mode of communication.

 

Emails to instructors and peers should use proper “etiquette,” meaning: no writing in all caps (usually denotes yelling), no curse words, or “flaming” messages (angry, personal attacks). Racial, ethnic, or gender slurs will not be tolerated, nor will pornography of any kind. Always provide a subject for your email; this helps your instructor prioritize a response. Example: Imaging I_Libick_Question or Practicum II_Libick_Schedule. 

 

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.  

 

Beyond standard NCTC holidays and breaks, the instructor will notify students of any extended periods of time when email contact is not practical (professional meetings, etc.).  The instructor will be available to meet face-to-face with any interested students at a designated time and place.  Office hours vary.

Last day to Withdraw	For the Spring 2021 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 05, 2021.
Student Rights & Responsibilities	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.
Scholastic Integrity	Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Early Alert and NCTC 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 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.   STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
ACCESS (Disability Support)	North Central Texas College is committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.   NCTC is required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability.  It is the student’s responsibility to provide disability documentation to the ACCESS Office which authorizes accommodations for students with disabilities.  The ACCESS Office is located in room 170 on the Corinth Campus and room 110 of the Administration (100) Building on the Gainesville Campus.  Students can also call 940-668-7731 ext. 4321 or 940-498-6207.
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 in the evening.  The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops about Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, and much more. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services	The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education.  The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA.  For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.

 

 

“Covid -19 statement: please be advised that NCTC may have to go fully online should the COVID situation worsen.”

 

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, 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. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.

                                                                                                                                             

Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must 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 (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) 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 spring 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