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 Grade Determination:

A  =  90-100

B  =  80-89

C  =  75-79

F  = <75  

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

Clinical Sites and Schedules: Schedules are to be made by Clinical Preceptor 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 no later than Friday, August 27^th 2021.  If changes occur, an e-mail must be sent prior to time to Clinical Coordinator including time off for holidays.  A 5-pt. deduction off total grade will be given if schedules are not turned in on time. 

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. The final professional development will be completed by your Clinical Instructor and turned in at the end of the semester for a grade. 

Clinical Paperwork: Logs / Repeat analysis / Time sheets: Grade will be determined by initials for all repeats and signatures on all documents. Minimal points will be deducted for large numbers on repeat analysis, not totaling times, or miscalculations on analysis or time sheets. A rubric can be found under the Modules tab on Canvas. Actual repeats will require technologist’s initials on paper log. All clinical paperwork is to be submitted on or before 12/6/21.

CLINICAL COMPATENCY: A minimum of 30 comps must be met to progress to the next clinical semester. Less the minimum will result in dismissal from the program. 52 total approved competency exams (including previous semesters) are expected for the term. Additional exams will be applied to the next clinical semester. Your clinical competency grade will be based on the following scale:  30 to 35 comps will result in a grade of 75. 36 to 40 = 80. 41 to 44 = an 85. 45-50 = 90. 51 to 54 = 95. 55 + is a 100.

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.

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:

Navy Blue Scrubs

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 and of normal color

Tattoos and hickeys that are visible must be covered.

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

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

Good hygiene a must.

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

Also, RT and LT lead markers are required with student’s initials. 2 sets needed.

All details can be found in the Radiology Clinical Handbook.

Attendence Policy: No absences are permitted during clinicals.  For each absence the student must bring a doctor's excuse and a receipt of service from the care provider.  For each clinical day missed, the student must make-up the time missed.  For each 8 hours missed and not made-up a 5 pt deduction in final grade will apply.  Excessive absences may result in dismissal from the program.  The student must contact the clinical preceptor 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, even if made up) may result in dismissal from the program.

30 Hours a week to be arranged by the student with the hospital clincial instructor to begin on August 23, 2021. Eight hours off are permitted for labor day holiday.  Only 16 hours needed the week of thanksgiving. Clincials end on December 3, 2021.

Students must abid by the rules of the clincial site and is expected to act in a professional mannor.

Cell Phone Policy – No cell phones are permitted in patient care areas.  You can notify me about clinical absences by text or call on my cell phone.  I do not respond to texts between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 

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

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 and are posted.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: All clinical affiliate patient records are confidential in nature. Requests for information concerning a patient should be referred to the clinical instructor or designate. The students are expected to maintain absolute confidentiality of all data involving the patient and the practicum affiliate. Use of confidential information for personal (student) gain or defamation (patient) purposes will result in dismissal from the program. Breech of patient confidentiality may (and probably will) result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program.

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