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RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM340 DeKalb PikeBlue Bell, PA 19422Health Sciences CenterSTUDENT HANDBOOK20211
Contents. 1INTRODUCTION . 6Radiography Program . 7MISSION AND GOALS . 7The Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiography has a mission consistent with the mission ofMontgomery County Community College. The program recognizes that students differ in their needs,interests, and aspirations. As a result, the program is organized to assist and prepare students for thelevel of technical competence required to become highly qualified and successful radiographers. Theprogram will provide students with meaningful educational experiences. . 7ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES . 9Acceptance to the Radiography program . 9RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS . 11TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS . 12The admissions policies of the Radiography Program do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,creed, religion, marital status, age or mental/physical handicaps. The following is an outline ofperformance standards relative to Radiography. . 12RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM COURSE SEQUENCE . 13SEMESTER SCHEDULE . 15PROGRESSION IN THE PROGRAM. 16ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT POLICY . 17Montgomery County Community College . 19Student Code of Conduct Violation Process . 19Notification Received via STARFISH. 19Notification of Incident Received from Other Sources . 20Unacceptable Behavior Listed in the Student Code of Conduct . 20DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES . 21ATTENDANCE -CLASS/DIDACTIC/LAB/CLINICAL . 22Class Cancellation/Postponement: . 22CLINICAL EDUCATION CELL PHONE POLICY . 23BASIC CLASSROOM RULES POLICY . 242
CLINICAL GRADING/PROGRESSION. 25CLINICAL ABSENCE POLICY . 275 STEPS TO CLINICAL COMPETENCY . 30CLINICAL EDUCATION SUPERVISION POLICY . 30CLINICAL EDUCATION CENTERS and CLINICAL PRECEPTORS . 32CLINICAL ASSIGNMENTS . 38PROOF OF MEDICAL INSURANCE . 38TRANSPORTATION . 38CLINICAL OBLIGATIONS . 39COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND INFECTION CONTROL POLICY . 40Health Sciences Division . 42Child Abuse History Clearance and Criminal Record Checks Policy. 42DRESS CODE POLICY . 45DUE PROCESS POLICY . 47ENERGIZED LABORATORY PROCEDURES AND POLICY . 48EVENING ROTATION POLICY . 50IMPAIRED STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN THE LABORATORY AND/OR CLINICAL SETTINGPOLICY. 51JOINT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (JRCERT) . 53PROCESS FOR REPORTING ALLEGATIONS. 53Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology . 54Allegations Reporting Form . 54OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE POLICY. 55HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION . 57HEALTH RECORDS POLICY. 57PREGNANCY POLICY- VOLUNTARY DECLARATION . 59STUDENT RE-ENTRY INTO THE RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM POLICY: . 61RADIATION MONITORING POLICY. 62TRIGGER DOSE. 62RADIATION SAFETY RULES FOR CLINICAL ROTATIONS . 63REPEAT RADIOGRAPH POLICY . 64(JRCERT STANDARD 5.4) . 64SUPERVISION POLICY . 64(JRCERT Standards 5.3 & 5.4) . 643
WITHDRAWAL POLICY . 66WORK RELATED POLICY . 67WORKPLACE HAZARDS POLICY . 68Energized Lab Hazards . 68Fire Safety . 68Shelter in Place . 68COLLEGE POLICIES . 69FINANCIAL AID POLICY . 71GRADE APPEAL POLICY. 71SAFETY,SEXUAL ASSUALT and HARASSMENT PROTOCOL . 71SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY . 72STUDENT ACADEMIC CODE OF ETHICS . 72STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY . 73STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES . 73STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS. 74STUDENT SUPPORT AND REFERRAL TEAM . 74TRANSFER CREDITS . 74VETERANS. 74WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE . 75Basic Needs . 75Talkspace . 75GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION . 77ACADEMIC INFORMATION . 77ADVISORY COMMITTEE . 78JRCERT Mammography Policy . 79CLINICAL/CLASSROOM DEFICIENCIES. 80I.STEPS IN COUNSELING PROCEDURE . 80II. APPEALS IN COUNSELING . 80CLINICAL EDUCATION RECORDS . 81TRAJECSYS TIME REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS . 81JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES. 82LIVING AND EATING ACCOMMODATIONS . 82PROBLEMS . 82PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES. 83PROGRAM RECOGNITION AWARDS. 834
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES . 83PROGRAM COSTS IN ADDITION TO TUITION/FEES . 84STUDENTS RIGHTS CONCERNING EDUCATION RECORDS . 85TERMINAL COMPETENCIES . 86GRADUATION . 87NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION (ARRT) . 88REFERENCE STATEMENT . 89POLICY CHANGE NOTIFICATION FORM . 90HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION POLICY. 91Radiography Program Officials. 92ATTACHMENT A . 93ATTACHMENT C . 96ATTACHMENT D . 97ATTACHMENT E . 98ATTACHMENT F . 99ATTACHMENT G . 100ATTACHMENT H . 103Attachment I . 1055
INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the Montgomery County Community CollegeRadiography Program!We welcome to you this very rewarding career in Radiography!The next 21 months will be very rigorous and demanding for you. There aremany expectations you must meet. Remember, this commitment to successis only 21 months! Put in the effort now to achieve your goal to be a qualifiedhealth care professional.Besides the RAD courses that need to be completed, you will also need tocomplete any general education requirements not finished. Your Associate ofApplied Science degree may only be conferred when all of the generaleducation and RAD requirements have been satisfied.This Student Handbook has been prepared to answer many of yourquestions concerning the didactic and clinical portions of your education.Please read this handbook in its entirety CAREFULLY.After reading it and understanding it, you will need to sign anacknowledgement page indicating that you understand and agree tocomply with all rules and regulations set forth in this handbook.Please keep in mind that policies may be added, changed or deletedwhile enrolled in the program and you will be notified in writing of suchchanges.Please seek clarification to any policy or procedure by a program official. Itis your responsibility to understand the policies and procedures followed inthis program.We are glad you are here and wish you the best of luck on youreducational and career endeavor to become a registered radiographer!6
Radiography ProgramMISSION AND GOALSThe Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiography has a missionconsistent with the mission of Montgomery County Community College. Theprogram recognizes that students differ in their needs, interests, andaspirations. As a result, the program is organized to assist and preparestudents for the level of technical competence required to become highlyqualified and successful radiographers. The program will provide students withmeaningful educational experiences.The goals of this program are to:1. Prepare students to function as competent, entry-levelRadiographers who meet the healthcare needs of the community. Students will be able to adequately perform procedures at entrylevel competence Students will select appropriate technical factors for quality patientexams Students will demonstrate proper radiation protection practices2. Prepare students and graduates who demonstrate appropriate,professional communication skills. Students will use appropriate vocabulary and language to orallyconvey information, concepts and ideas Students will use a systematic approach to locate and useinformation to plan and write professional papers3. Prepare students and graduates who develop and practice effectiveproblem solving skills and critical thinking skills. Students will demonstrate the ability to alter technical factors inresponse to various changes in the clinical setting Students will produce solutions to real-world clinical problems. Students will evaluate radiographic images for appropriatepositioning and image quality4. Prepare students and graduates who conduct him/ herself in aprofessional manner. Students will recognize acceptable professional behaviors Students will practice appropriate professional behaviors7
Graduates will demonstrate an overall professional demeanor in theworkplace Students will discuss the importance of professional development orcareer advancement5. Continuously monitor program satisfaction, ARRT exam pass rates,job placement and student completion rates in compliance withJRCERT accreditation. Graduates will pass the ARRT national certification on 1st attemptwithin 6 monthsPost- graduation Of those pursuing employment, graduates will be gainfullyemployed within 12 months post-graduation. Students will complete the program within 24 months Graduates will be satisfied with their education. Employers will be satisfied with the graduate’s performanceThe Program assesses these 5 goals and their specific student learningoutcomes on an annual basis. This ongoing assessment plan is housedonline for all program officials to access and may be viewed at any time atthe request of a student.Rev. 12/2013; 4/17, 4/18Reviewed 4/19, 10/208
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURESAcceptance to the Radiography programThe Radiography program is a full-time, six-continuous semester program.Students wishing to participate in the Radiography Program must present thecredentials below and are required to meet with an academic advisor prior toenrolling in Introduction to Radiography & Patient Care (RAD 100). Additionally,a waitlist will be maintained for RAD 100:1. First, meet with your academic advisor. This is required before enrollingin Introduction to Radiography & Patient Care (RAD 100).2. Be at least 18 years of age to participate in any of the RAD courses.Students under the age of 18 may complete any prerequisite or corequisite courses at the College level in accordance with College policy.3. Submit high school transcript or GED scores. Students must havecompleted at least one year of biology, chemistry and mathematics orequivalent.4. Submit official college transcript(s), if applicable, no later than February1 of the year of enrollment.5. Submit one of the following:oACT score composite of 18 or above, oroSAT score of a minimum of 1000, oroCollege transcript including 17 semester hours consisting oftwo 4 credit laboratory science courses and three 3 creditcourses from the general education component of theRadiography curriculum. Grades for the five courses must eachbe a "C" or better and result in a GPA of at least 2.5. The 17 creditswill be used for evaluation purposes.6. All interested students must complete the College placement tests inEnglish, Mathematics, and Reading and must place above thedevelopmental level in English and Reading and at or above MAT 011prior to enrolling in RAD 100.7. All science courses must be successfully completed within 5 years prior toenrolling in RAD 100.9
8. Complete BIO 131 and BIO 132 or transfer equivalent with a “C” or betterwithin the last 5 years of the date of enrollment in RAD 100.9. Complete MAT 106A or higher or transfer equivalent with a “C” or betterwithin the last 5 years of the date of enrollment in RAD 100. Note: BIO131, BIO 132 and MATH requirements may only be attempted twice to beeligible for enrollment in the Radiography Program.It is recommended that other required general education and core coursesare completed prior to enrolling in RAD 100.10. Students who receive an “XF” grade in any college course, taken atMCCC or elsewhere please see the Health Sciences Division Policyregarding an XF grade on their transcript, (pg.89).11. Complete all health and safety requirements for health careerstudents*. The following must be completed AFTER successfulregistration in RAD 100. Documentation must be verified by the programdirector no later than July 1st of the enrollment year. Submission of thesematerials after July 1st will result in the student being dropped from thecourse. Once students have registered for RAD 100, student MUSTattend a mandatory orientation to obtain direction on how to complete thefollowing requirements:oComprehensive physical examination using Physical Form “A” with all requiredvaccinations and boosters, including at least an influenza vaccine, the first of 3HEP B vaccinations or a signed Hepatitis B waiveroDrug Screen meeting all College guidelines for enrolling in a health careeroPPD or Quantiferon Gold testoCPR certification for the health care professionaloPA Criminal Background Record Check **oChild Abuse History Clearance **oFBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check **oPurchase liability Insurance from Healthcare Providers Service OrganizationHPSO12.Students are responsible to submit required forms and othermaterials as per current program policy, and may incur additional costswhich will be publicized on the website.13.Provide proof of medical insurance.Revised: 12/20; 3/2210
RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSOnce enrolled in RAD 100 (Introduction to Radiography), students are requiredto:1. Attend the program orientation. (If not, the student will be placed on the waitlist ifthey are not already on it.)2. Review the technical standards for the profession of Radiography.3. Purchase all required textbooks and manuals.4. Purchase a Radiography Program uniform kit to include scrubs, lab coat,proper footwear and positioning markers.5. Assume all responsibility for transportation to and from the clinicaleducation centers assigned.6. Complete the Radiography Program within four academic years of thedate of the initial enrollment in the program.7. Successful completion of one of the following to demonstrate proof ofcomputer literacy prior to enrolling in Radiography courses:8.oDemonstrate computer proficiency obtained through lifeexperiences;oDemonstrate computer skills obtained at another academicinstitution including high school or acquired through on the jobtraining,oComplete a computer science course such as CIS 100.Obtain annual physical, influenza vaccine and urine drug screen,along with any other additional information required to be uploaded to theCastleBranch Portal and verified no later than the date indicated on theCastleBranch portal each year.9. Obtain any10.11.Maintain CPR certification for health care professionalsMaintain current medical insurance while in program* Requirements must be completed within 6 months of enrolling in RAD 100** A Child Abuse History will and a Criminal Record may exclude the student from enrolling in theRadiography Program11
*** Due to class limitations, the College does not guarantee continuous enrollment between nonRadiography and Radiography courses.TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDSThe admissions policies of the Radiography Program do not discriminate on the basis of sex,race, creed, religion, marital status, age or mental/physical handicaps. The following is anoutline of performance standards relative to Radiography.Radiography involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterizedby the application of verified knowledge in the skillful performance of all radiologicalfunctions. A Radiographer is typically employed in a hospital, clinic or mobile radiography toprovide x-ray procedures and direct patient care. Clinical and laboratory assignments for theRadiography program require certain physical demands that are the technical standards ofadmission. These standards are based upon the minimum tasks performed by graduates ofthe program as recommended by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Listedbelow are the technical standards which all applicants must meet in order to participate andcomplete the radiography program. Therefore, all applicants should possess:1. Sufficient visual acuity to read x-ray prescriptions and charts, observe conditions ofthe patient and evaluate x-ray images.2. Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients andmembers of the healthcare team and to assess the health needs of people through theuse of monitoring devices such as intercom systems, cardiac monitors, respiratorymonitors and fire alarms.3. Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implementskills related to the performance of imaging exams, such as positioning andtransporting patients. Radiographers must be able to manipulate equipment such asthe x-ray tube, table and control panel.4. Sufficient communication skills (verbal, reading, writing) to interact with individualsand to communicate their needs promptly and effectively, as may be necessary in thepatient's/client's interest.5. Sufficient intellectual and emotional function to plan and implement patient care.Examples of specific technical standards the radiography student must be able to meet are:Lift, transfer and/or move patients from wheelchair/stretcher to x-ray table. Lift, move, reachor push equipment 12Manual dexterity and ability to bend/stretchBe able to stand or walk for 75% of clinical timeDistinguish colors and shades of grayDemonstrate effective interpersonal skills, including patient instructionRead and extract information from the medical chart or patient prescriptionsExplain the clinical study in English verbally and/or in writingPhysical and mental abilities to handle moderate and frequent exposure to infectiousagents (blood, urine) and moderate and limited exposure to ionizing radiation
Carry 12-30 pounds (lead aprons) while workingRADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM COURSE SEQUENCE*Curriculum is subject to changeFIRST SEMESTER – SUMMER (6 – week session I)BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology IENG 101 English Composition IMAT106A or higher Math ElectiveFIRST SEMESTER – SUMMER (6 – week session II)BIO 132Anatomy and Physiology IIENG 115Writing for Technical CommunicationCMS 110 or 120 Speech Communication or Public SpeakingSECOND SEMESTER – FALLRAD 100 Introduction to RadiographyRAD 102 Radiographic Exposure and TechniqueRAD 104 Clinical Education IRAD 111 Radiographic Procedures ITHIRD SEMESTER – SPRINGRAD 105 Radiation PhysicsRAD 113 Principles of Digital ImagingRAD 114 Clinical Education IIRAD 121 Radiographic Procedures IIFOURTH SEMESTER – SUMMERRAD 124 Clinical Education IIIPSY 101 Introduction to Psychology134 credits3 credits3 creditsCredit Hours: 104 credits3 credits3 creditsCredit Hours: 103 credits3 credits3 credits3 creditsCredit Hours: 123 credits3 credits3 credits3 creditsCredit Hours: 124 credits3 creditsCredit Hours: 7
FIFTH SEMESTER – FALLRAD 103 Radiation Protection and BiologyRAD 214 Clinical Education IVRAD 221 Radiogra
Acceptance to the Radiography program The Radiography program is a full-time, six-continuous semester program. Students wishing to participate in the Radiography Program must present the credentials below and are required to meet with an academic advisor prior to enrolling in Introduction to Radiography & Patient Care (RAD 100). Additionally,
