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State
Board Approval Date: |
April,
2002 |
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Implementation
Date: |
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Last
Updated: |
10/17/2003 |
Radiologic Technology, Diploma
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS | |
Standard Number: RT04-02-01 (Admission
Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are
implemented for the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Radiologic Technology profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Radiologic Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program are:
attainment of 18 or more years of
age;
documentation of high school graduation or High
School Equivalency Certificate;
achievement of minimum regular admission scores
on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores;
documentation of a physical examination;
and
completion of application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Radiologic Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
proper
completion of application and related
procedures.
Standard Number: RT04-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program are:
attainment of 18 or more years of
age;
achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential;
documentation of a physical examination; and
completion of application and related procedures.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: RT04-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Major Code of RT04 and a CIP Code of
51.090704 are applied to the Radiologic Technology, Diploma
program.
Assignment of a statewide Major Code RT04 and CIP Code 51.090704 to the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.
Standard Number: RT04-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Radiologic Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code RT04 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Radiologic Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of RT04 and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Radiologic Technology, Diploma
The Radiologic Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in Radiologic departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Radiologic Technology diploma, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.
Course
Code |
General Core Course
Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
English [P] ENG 097 or approved DTAE
admission scores and RDG 097 or approved DTAE entrance
score |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
|
Algebraic Concepts [P] MAT 098 or approved DTAE entrance
scores |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
|
Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development [P] Provisional
Admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
Course Code |
Occupational Course
Name |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
|
Anatomy and Physiology [P] Provisional
Admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
|
Introduction to Health Care [P] Provisional
Admission |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 | |
|
Introduction to
Radiography [P] Program admission level reading and math competency |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 | |
|
Body, Truck and Upper Extremity Procedures [P] AHS 101, RAD
101 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
3 | |
|
Lower Extremity and Spine Procedures [P] RAD 101 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
3 | |
|
Principles of Radiographic Exposure I [P] RAD 101 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 | |
|
Contrast Procedures [P] RAD 101 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
3 | |
|
Cranium Procedures [P] RAD 101, RAD 104 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 | |
|
Principles of Radiographic Exposure II [P] RAD 107 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 | |
|
Radiographic Imaging Equipment [P] RAD 116 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
4 | |
|
Radiographic Pathology and Medical
Terminology [P] AHS 101 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 | |
|
Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection [P] Program admission-level math and
English competency |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
|
Radiologic Science [P/C] MAT 103 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Radiologic Technology Review [P/C] RAD 134, RAD
138 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 | |
|
Clinical Radiography I [P] Program admission
[P/C] RAD 103 or RAD
108 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
14 |
4 | |
|
Clinical Radiography II
[P] RAD 101 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
7 | |
|
Clinical Radiography III [P] RAD 101 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
7 | |
|
Clinical Radiography IV [P] RAD 101 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
7 | |
|
Clinical Radiography V [P] RAD 135 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
7 | |
|
Clinical Radiography VI [P] RAD 136
[P/C] RAD
120 |
0 |
0 |
28 |
28 |
9 | |
|
Clinical Radiography VII [P] RAD 137 |
0 |
0 |
28 |
28 |
9 | |
|
Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional
admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
Program
Final Exit Point
Radiologic Technology, Diploma
118 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation
The Radiologic Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Commission on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
This program addresses the requirements stated in the Curriculum Guide for Radiography Programs (1993 or current edition), published by The American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
The Committee on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association accredits Radiologic Technology programs.
General Information
Radiologic Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program by using the sequence listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
First Quarter
|
Course Code |
General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
AHS
101 |
Anatomy and
Physiology |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
ENG
101 |
English |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
MAT
103 |
Algebraic
Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
RAD
101 |
Introduction to
Radiography |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
TOTAL |
19 |
2 |
0 |
21 |
20 | |
Second Quarter
|
Course Code |
General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
EMP
100 |
Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
RAD
103 |
Body, Truck and Upper Extremity
Procedures |
2 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
|
RAD
106 |
Lower Extremity and
Spine |
2 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
|
RAD
107 |
Principles of Radiographic Exposure
I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
RAD
132 |
Clinical Radiography
I |
0 |
0 |
14 |
14 |
4 |
|
TOTAL |
10 |
6 |
17 |
33 |
17 | |
Third Quarter
|
Course Code |
General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
RAD
109 |
Contrast
Procedures |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
|
RAD
116 |
Principles of Radiographic Exposure
II |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
RAD 123 |
Radiologic Science
|
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
RAD
133 |
Clinical Radiography
II |
0 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
7 |
|
TOTAL |
11 |
1 |
21 |
33 |
18 | |
Fourth Quarter
|
Course Code |
General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
RAD
113 |
Cranium
Procedures |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
|
RAD
119 |
Radiographic Pathology and Medical
Terminology |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
RAD
134 |
Clinical Radiography
III |
0 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
7 |
|
SCT
100 |
Introduction to
Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
|
|
TOTAL |
6 |
5 |
21 |
32 |
15 |
Fifth Quarter
|
Course Code |
General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
AHS
104 |
Introduction to Health
Care |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
|
RAD
117 |
Radiographic Imaging
Equipment |
3 |
|
0 |
6 |
4 |
|
RAD
135 |
Clinical Radiography
IV |
0 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
7 |
|
TOTAL |
5 |
|
24 |
32 |
14 | |
Sixth Quarter
|
Course Code |
General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
RAD
120 |
Principles of Radiation Biology and
Protection |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
RAD
136 |
Clinical Radiography V |
0 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
7 |
|
TOTAL |
5 |
0 |
21 |
26 |
12 | |
Seventh Quarter
|
Course Code |
General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
RAD
137 |
Clinical Radiography
V |
0 |
0 |
28 |
28 |
9 |
|
TOTAL |
0 |
0 |
28 |
28 |
9 | |
Eighth Quarter
|
Course Code |
General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
RAD
126 |
Radiologic Technology
Review |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
|
RAD
138 |
Clinical Radiography
V1I |
0 |
0 |
28 |
28 |
9 |
|
TOTAL |
4 |
0 |
28 |
32 |
13 | |
Radiologic Technology, Diploma
Energized Lab Equipment
Radiographic table
variable height
flat, floating top
super-speed Bucky
cassette-size sensing tray
12:1, 103 line grid
3-field ion-chamber detector
Overhead suspension assembly
telescoping and calibrated suspension for tube unit
two 60' high voltage cables
10' inboard bridge
19' longitudinal rails
Automatic collimator
telescoping beam-restricting cylinder
High-speed x-ray tube and housing
maximum voltage rating 150 kVp
focal spots 0.6 to 1.5 mm
target angle 15 degrees
rotating anode 3" diameter
anode heat storage 300,000 HU
housing heat storage 1,250,000 HU
Generator
microprocessor controlled
45 Kw single phase, constant load
maximum output
320 mA at 150 kVp
400 mA at 110 kVp
500 mA at 90 kVp
control console
pedestal mounted
LED display of technique parameters
LED self-diagnostic messages
automatic line voltage compensation
high voltage transformer
solid-state silicon rectified
full-wave rectification
Vertical cassette holder
multi-size cassette holder
counter balanced for 14 x 17, 17 x 14, 11 x 14, and 10 x 12 cassettes
automatic collimation
12:1 ratio, 103 line grid 40 - 72" focus
Instructional Equipment and Material
IBM computer system, printer, monitor, hard disk
2 regular cassettes 10 x 12
1 regular cassette 14 x 17
1 regular cassette 11 x 14
1 regular cassette 7 x 17
1 regular cassette 5 x 7
2 extremity cassettes 10 x 12
1 extremity cassette 8 x 10
several grids of different ratios and focus configurations in 10 x 12 sizes if possible
1 screenless cassette 10 x 12
1 complete QA kit including dosemeter, dosimeter, radiation check, and equipment test items
marker set, lead
1 angleometer
1 film ID stamper
1 duplicator/subtractor
1 vertical cassette holder for
table
00 film file holders
numerical marking tape for 100 film file holders
1 hot light hand switch
2 lead blockers 7 x 7
1 gonadal shield adult
1 gonadal shield infant
1 infant restraint
full body adult radiographic phantom with innards
thoracic and abdominopelvic phantom with pathology skull phantom
hand phantom
fully articulated adult skeleton
4 seven-section skulls
1 adult size head/torso anatomical model, plastic
viewboxes,
banks and singles
State of the art imaging software
Lead devices of aprons, gloves and thyroid collar