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Radiologic Technology Student Handbook 2018RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSTUDENT HANDBOOKMONTGOMERY COLLEGETAKOMA PARK/SILVER SPRING CAMPUSHealth Science Building7977 Georgia AveSilver Spring, Md. 20910Room 423, 424 and 430www.montgomerycollege.edu/rtStudent NameClass of1
Radiologic Technology Student Handbook 2018Dear Prospective Student or Incoming RT student:We are pleased you are considering becoming a member of the Radiologic Technology Program at the TakomaPark/Silver Spring Campus of Montgomery College. If you have recently been accepted into the program,congratulations and welcome. We are proud of the program and of the achievements of its graduates.As a new radiology student (or if you are considering applying to the program) we hope to assist you in becoming ahighly competent radiographer. We use the term "assist" to help you understand that you are the individualresponsible for successfully completing the two-year program as well as passing the American Registry ofRadiologic Technology Examination which, when passed, qualifies you to practice as a registered radiographer.This Handbook has been written to provide you with guidelines for the Program since it will probably be a verydifferent learning experience than any that you have previously encountered. Curriculum, policies, and guidelinesfor professional as well as academic behavior specific to this Program are available for your reference. It is yourresponsibility to review this Handbook regularly and be knowledgeable of its contents.As such, this Handbook is not intended to replace a Policies and Procedures Manual, the Student Code of Conduct,the College Catalog, or other official College documents. It is a supplement to those documents. All students of theRadiologic Technology Program, as well as other Montgomery College students are subject to the rules andregulations in the current College Catalog, the Montgomery College Student Handbook, the Student Code ofConduct, and the College Policy and Procedures Manual.This health care career program is one which takes much time and dedication. Realizing this, we would like to wishyou all success as you make a commitment to yourselves and this course of study for the next two years. Let us alsooffer our assistance in helping you make these upcoming years fulfilling ones.With best wishes,Rose Aehle, RT(R,M), M.S.Program CoordinatorHC hy Lewandowski, RT(R,M),RDMS,B.S.Clinical CoordinatorHC .eduPatricia Gorski, RT (R,M) BSFull Time FacultyHC duThe Radiologic Technology Faculty reserve the right to modify course content and evaluation procedures as deemednecessary. They also reserve the right to modify contents of this Student Handbook as necessary.Program web page: www.montgomerycollege.edu/rt2
Radiologic Technology Student Handbook 2018MONTGOMERY COLLEGETakoma Park/Silver Spring CampusRADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY STUDENT HANDBOOKTABLE OF CONTENTSSUBJECTPageMontgomery College Mission ------------------------------------Montgomery College Administration And Clinical Facilities-- ntgomery College Statement of Non -----------------------Montgomery College and Radiologic Technology program accreditation ------------------------------------Philosophy of the Program m --------------Program Mission/goals/learning ---------------------------------Program Effectiveness Data(ARRT Pass rates, job placement, completion rate)-----------------------------Student Learning Outcome Assessment tools/Program ------68-9101212121415-1616PROGRAM ADMISSION POLICY/ENROLLMENT STATUS/FEES AND EXPENSESAdmission Policies ( Priority consideration/TEAS Testing) lment -Fees And -Notice of Additional Enrollment -----------------------Notification of acceptance into the program/radiologic technology new student orientation--------Statewide Program ----------------------------------------ARRT Policy on --------------------------- ----------------18202019202121COLLEGE GENERAL ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURESAcademic ident Policy on --------------------------------------Classroom behavior/Title ---------------------------------Classroom hange of Address t Weather/Campus ------------------------------Student Code of ------------------------------------------Tobacco Free nsportation and ----------------------------------------Withdrawal from 23-2423232322RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ACADEMIC POLICIESAcademic Philosophy and --------------------------------Academic Restrictions -------------------------------------Additional Support and --------------------------------Affective Attendance ctronic oaching/Counseling/Conference ---------------------Critical --- E-mail/Blackboard n rading ---Progression cial Media aching -26282828/51292928/53273027272631/5426RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY -------------------RESOURCESCampus -Faculty inancial ing Resource --------------------------------------Math Learning 35363636
Radiologic Technology Student Handbook 2018Science Learning ---------------------------------------Medical Learning ----------------------------------------Student Development/Academic ---------------------Students with ologic Technology Program Web --------------Technology 63735363536PROGRAM CLINICAL PRACTICUMPROGRAM CONTRACTURALLY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR CLINICAL PLACEMENTCPR -----Criminal Background -----------------------------------Drug and Alcohol ---------------------------- ----------Health Accident -----------------------------------------Health Physicals/ Annual Physical requirement/ -----Liability PROGRAM CLINICAL -------------------------------POLICIES AND PROCEDURESClinical Performance Evaluation --------------------Clinical Skills ------------------------------------------Patient Care, Clinical ---------------------------Direct and Indirect -------------------------------------Clinical Education ---------------------------------------Clinical Assignment -------------------------- ----------Evalue-Online based paperless clinical assessment --Repeat Radiographs --------------------------------------Clinical STUDENT CLINICAL CONDUCT POLICIESAffective e of -Coaching/Counseling/Conference -------------------Eating and t Giving the Clinical Site ----------------------------Leaving assigned areas/visiting --------------------------Financial IPAA/Confidential Information -------------------------Personal Property/Telephone Calls/Internet and Computer usage---------------------------------------Safe Clinical Practice/Patient Safety --------------------Studying During Clinical ---------------------------------Student Employment as student ---------------------Social Media rsecurity TION AND OTHER SAFETY POLICIESRadiation Safety cable Disease ----------------------------------Exposure Monitoring and -------------------------------Latex ------MRI --------Pregnancy Repeating OFESSIONAL ATTIRE/REQUIRED SUPPLIESClinical Uniform Policy/Personal Appearance/Personal Hygiene ntification Caselog/memo d ------Personal 2626262
Radiologic Technology Student Handbook 2018RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AWARDS/GRADUATION/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND LICENSUREEducation ologic Technology Annual Award ------------------------Professional Certification and --------------------------Professional Activities And ----------------------------6665656666ADVANCED PLACEMENT,RE-ENTRY/RE-ENROLLMENT INTO PROGRAM,ARRT REMEDIAL COURSES FOR GRADUATES POLICIES AND PROCEDURESTransfer ---Remedial Clinical Course -----------------------------------Registry eligible graduates remedial registry review classes ission and Re-enrollment -----------------------------68696968ACADEMIC DUE PROCESSDisputed Final Course ------------------------- ----------Informal process to report non-academic -------------Policy Addressing Allegations of non-compliance to JRCERT Standards (Standard 1.7)-------------717475APPENDIXAppendix A Clinical Education ----------------------------------Appendix B DOT occupational --------------------------------Appendix C Equal Education Opportunity and Non-discrimination Policy -----------------------------------Appendix D Radiation Safety curriculum ----------------------Appendix E MRI Screening Memo of Agreement------------------------------- ---------------586-87
Radiologic Technology Student Handbook 2018MONTGOMERY COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENTWe wanted to create statements that reflect, in an inspiring way,who we are as an institutionand why we are so dedicated to our students and their success.Our mission, vision, and core values will guide our actions in thedays, months, and years ahead.OUR MISSIONWe empower our students to change their lives, and we enrich thelife of our community. We are accountable for our results.OUR VISIONWith a sense of urgency for the future, Montgomery College will bea national model of educational excellence, opportunity, and studentsuccess. Our organization will be characterized by agility andrelevance as it meets the dynamic challenges facing our studentsand community.OUR VALUESEXCELLENCE * INTEGRITY * INNOVATION * DIVERSITY *STEWARDSHIP * SUSTAINABILITY(Adopted by the Board of Trustees on June 20, 2011.)Live the Mission6
Radiologic Technology Student Handbook 2018MONTGOMERY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATIONPROGRAM CLINICAL FACILITIESCOLLEGE STATEMENTOF NON DISCRIMINATION7
Radiologic Technology Student Handbook 2018MONTGOMERY COLLEGETakoma Park/Silver Spring CampusRadiologic TechnologyAdministrative StructurePresident.Dr. DeRionne P. PollardProvost.Dr. Brad StewartInstructional Dean.Ms. Angie Pickwick,M.S.Chair of Health Sciences .Ms. Diane Barberesi, M.S.FACULTY AND FACILITIES DIRECTORYRose M. Aehle, RT(R,M).M.SProgram Coordinator240.567-5564HC 442rose.aehle@montgomerycollege.eduKathy Lewandowski, RT(R,M),RDMS, B.S.Clinical Coordinator240.567-5565HC 441kathy.lewandowski@montgomerycollege.eduPatricia Gorski, RT (R,M) BSFacultyHC duSharare JonesAdministrative Assistant240-567-5563Health Science CounselorMaureen Mirowski240-567-5810 or Maureen.mirowski@montgomerycollege.eduCounseling DepartmentStudent Services Pavilion240.567.1480Montgomery CollegeTakoma Park/Silver Spring Campus7600 Takoma AvenueTakoma Park, Maryland 20912240.557.1300Web llege.eduRadiologic Technology Program Advisory Committee: The Radiologic Technology program has an Advisory Committeecomprised of medical professionals in the field of Radiology and other health fields as well as professionals from the communityat large. In addition, one student is chosen by the faculty as the student representative of this committee. This culturally diversecommittee is active in its support of the program and meets yearly.8
Radiologic Technology Student Handbook 2018CLINICAL EDUCATION SETTINGSSetting NameGeorge Washington University Hospital2300 Eye Street, NWWashington, DC 20037Holy Cross Hospital (Silver Spring)1500 Forest Glen Road,Silver Spring, MD 20910Holy Cross Hospital (Germantown)19801 Observation DriveGermantown, Md. 20876Medstar Georgetown University Hospital3800 Reservoir Rd.Washington DC 20007Medstar Montgomery Medical Center (formerly Montgomery General Hospital)18101 Prince Phillip DriveOlney, Maryland 20830Suburban Hospital-Johns Hopkins Medicine8600 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, Maryland 20814Virginia Hospital Center1701 N. George Mason Blvd.Arlington, VA 22205ANCILLIARY CLINICAL EDUCATION SETTINGSChildren's National Medical Center111 Michigan Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20010Community Radiology Associates: Bethesda - 10215 Fernwood Drive, Bethesda Md.Community Radiology Associates: Germantown - 20528 Boland Farm Road, Germantown Rd.Community Radiology Associates: Olney - 18111 Prince Philip Drive, T-20, Olney Md.Community Radiology Associates: White Oak -11120 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring Md.Community Radiology Associates, Womens Imaging Center. 19851 Observation Dr #155,
George Washington University Hospital 2300 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 Holy Cross Hospital (Silver Spring) 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Holy Cross Hospital (Germantown) 19801 Observation Drive Germantown, Md. 20876 Medstar Georgetow
