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Welcome to {Introduction to Radiology} RAD 101
Welcome Radiology Students to RAD 101
This course will provide the student with an overview of radiology and its role in health care delivery including the scope of
practice for the radiographer. Basic radiation protection practices will be introduced to aid in clinical orientation to the
radiology departments. Medical legal and ethical situations that occur in the practice of radiography will be presented for
ethical analysis and problem solving. Computer skills will be taught through hands on projects. A minimum grade of 75% is
mandatory to successfully pass this course.
Getting Started
We will be utilizing the Blackboard Learning Management System to facilitate Course Content, Assignment, Projects and
Discussions. Please register for a user name and password, once logged in you will need to register for RAD 101. Your
Greenville Tech g-mail account will be utilized for all college communication. You should have received a welcome packet
with your g-mail username and a temporary generic password which you will change.
To get started, please read Ch. 1 prior to the first day of class and review computer terms. A PowerPoint file is uploaded in
Blackboard under Module 1
You will have a quiz on each module and assignment to complete to enhance learning of the material. Please feel free to
contact me with any concerns regarding the course or grades. This course will require 6-9 hours of commitment to
complete projects, readings, assignments, and quizzes. Be sure to read project & Assignment information carefully before
submission and be conscious of the due dates for each.
Contact Information & Office Hours
Barton Campus
Bldg 120 room 229
Hours Available Monday-Friday 0800AM-0200PM
If contact required face-to-face, please email me coordinate a meeting time
My contact number is 864-211-1111
My email address is richaytr@my.gvltec.edu




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2. Course Outline (tentative and subject to change)
Module 1: Syllabus, video on plagiarism, Read Ch. 1 and review computer terms
Module 2/3: APA format (PDF), Educational Survival Skills Ch. 3 and Problem Solving Strategies Ch. 4
Module 4: Radiographic Fluoroscopic and Surgical Equipment
Module 5: Intro to clinical Education & Safety Practices
Module 6: Basic Radiation Protection Ch. 9
Module 7: Legal Issues Ch. 24
Module 8: Professional & Medical Ethics Ch. 22
Module 9: Radiology Administration Ch. 6
Module 10: Communication Skills PPT
Module 11: C-arm and Operating Room PPT
Module 12: Accreditation Regional and Programmatic/ Professional Societies/Certifications/ Scope of Practice/
Chapter 2, Appendix A, B, C, D and E and Code of Ethics


Modules Week
of
Lecture PowerPoints Assignments Projects Quizzes
Due by Sunday
1159pm
Discussions
Due by Friday
1159pm
1 8/18 Syllabus/ Plagiarism/ Owl @
Purdue website/ Chapter 1 and
computer terms (PDF)
Create a time line
(1)

PowerPoint/Excel,
Word project
Medical
Radiation
services & Self
Introduction
2/3 8/25 APA Format/Educational Survival
Skills/Critical Thinking and
Problem Solving Strategies
Chapters 3 & 4
Time line Due

Review APA format
Quiz
Ch1/computer
terms.
Study skills and
test taking skills
4 9/1 Radiographic, Fluoroscopic and
Surgical Equipment Chapter 8


Buffering Stress


PowerPoint/Excel,
Word project Due
Quiz
Ch. 3 & 4

5 9/8 Intro to Clinical Education/Safety
Practices
Ch. 5
Review PDF file on
Library
Resources/Medical
Research
(2)
Mission Statement Quiz Ch. 8 Discuss the
methods used in
effectively
teaching clinical
course content.
6 9/15 Basic Radiation Protection
Chapter 9
Study guide-Basic
Radiation Protection
(3)
Mission Statement
Due
Quiz Ch. 5
7 9/22
Legal Issues Chapter 24
Begin Professional
Website Review
Assignment
Quiz Ch. 9 Discuss the
concept of
tortious conduct
and causes of
action that may
arise from the
behavior of a
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healthcare
practitioner.

8 9/29 Professional and Medical
Ethics/Peer Teaching/Role Playing
Chapter 22
Watch The Doctor
Movie link
Uploaded into
Moodle
& Summary: Identify
the moral and
unethical issues
between a patient and
physician based on
the movie (4)




Quiz Ch. 24 Use the 4 steps
given to discuss
the assigned
dilemmas.
Ch. 22
9 10/6 Radiology Administration
Chapter 6
Summary Due Professional
Website Review
Assignment due
Quiz Ch. 22
10 10/13 Communication Skills/Patient
Care (PPT
Research
Assignment Topic
Due
Discuss the
form of
communication
used in your
clinical setting
this week.

11

10/20
Review C-arm/OR Power point Outline due
Quiz Ch. 6


12 10/27 Accreditation Regional and
Programmatic/ Professional
Societies/Certifications/ Scope of
Practice/ Chapter 2, Appendix A,
B, C, D and E and Code of Ethics
Buffering Stress Due OR quiz Moral of the
movie The
Doctor
11/03 Final Project Draft
Due for Peer
Review during Lab
hours
Quiz Ch. 2
11/10 Final Research
Project Due

11/17 Final Exam
Complete by
Sunday 1159pm

Requirements
Full completion of Phase I and acceptance into the program according to weighted admissions sheet.
Delivery
Instructional information will be provided face-to-face along with supplemental material loaded in the colleges learning
management system (Moodle). Blackboardcontains lab assignment instructions along with the grading rubric.

Workload
This is a 3 credit hour course which requires approximately 6-9 hours of a time commitment.

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Writing Standards
All written work should follow APA 6th edition guidelines. An excellent online reference for this can be found at
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ although it is suggested you go ahead and buy the APA manual.

Yolunda Richards BSRS, R.T. ( R )

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3. Course Information
Course Title: Introduction to Radiography
Prerequisites: Acceptance into Phase II of the Radiologic Technology Program
Co-requisite: Rad 152

Description: This course provides an introduction to radiologic technology with emphasis on
orientation to the radiology department, ethics and basic radiation protection.

Program: Radiologic Technology Program
College: Greenville Technical College

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4. Goals and Outcomes
Course Goals
Students will:
Understand how images are created and how to protect themselves and the patient from ionization radiation.
Apply standards of care to the clinical environment
Understand their role in litigation issues and how to avoid.
Demonstrate knowledge of computer use and how to adapt to advancements in technology
Identify other clinical staff and how to effectively communicate patient information
Abide by HIPPA privacy law

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the discovery of x-rays, the general advancement of the field, including terms related to Radiologic
technology.
Explain the career opportunities and identify various specialties within the profession of Radiologic technology.
Recognize other health care professions and briefly describe their function.
Differentiate between accreditation, certification and licensure.
Name the major professional organizations associated with Radiologic technology.
Identify the regulating agencies which affect radiography.
Identify and describe sources of ionizing radiation, units of radiation, and how to protect the patient, operator, and
general public from excessive exposure.
Describe the nature of ionizing radiation and explain the ways in which ionizing radiation interacts with matter.
Describe the scope of practice for Radiologic technologists.
Differentiate between ethics, law and morals.

Identify moral dilemmas encountered in relationships with patients, physicians and other health professions.
Describe, define and/or identify basic concepts related to health information management, legal aspects of medical
records, and medical law.
Demonstrate ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic computer components, terminology and operating systems.
Show ability to effectively use word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, graphics and internet
applications for curriculum assignments.
Demonstrate knowledge of computer uses / applications in radiology and the health care.

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5. Grading
All grades will be recorded in whole numbers carrying no decimal points. Students must contact the instructor in
person for grades, grades will not be given via the telephone, and you cannot get another persons grade. If you
receive a 74.9, your final grade will be (D). All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.

Score Grade
94-100 A
Less than 94-85 B
Less than 84-75 C
Less than 75-70 D
<70 F
Incomplete
1. Any assignment or Final Project turned in past the due date and time will not be accepted for a grade.
Assignments are due by the beginning of class on the assigned due date and will receive a grade of zero if received
late unless the student provides prior notification of absence to the instructor.
2. Students must contact instructor prior to not being able to complete an assignment or test by email or phone.

3. A grade of incomplete may be granted to students who have suffered serious personal illness or critical
emergency circumstances during the academic term, resulting in failure to complete all assignments by the end of
the quarter. Documentation from a physician is required and must be attached to the petition for a temporary
grade of incomplete. Please see the college catalog for additional information.

Course Assessments
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
A. Online Lecture power points
B. Handouts
C. Written Assignments
D. Reading Assignments
E. Written Examinations
F. Class / Group Discussions
G. Computer Assignments

Quizzes 50%
Ten quizzes will be administered during the session. You will complete each quiz online using Moodle. Each quiz will be
considered open-book; you may consult all online course materials, or even external Internet resources. You will be allowed
a maximum of one hour to complete each quiz, which must be submitted before the deadlines posted in Moodle.
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Discussions 10%
Module discussions are designed to engage a students interaction with others in the course and provide constant, helpful
feedback and assistance when dealing with various issues in online teaching and learning. Discussion postings should be
courteous, thoughtful, and carefully written. To facilitate the discussion and prevent procrastination, two deadlines are
scheduled for each discussion. Pay attention to each date.
Assignments 10%
These written items and online activities are opportunities for the students to demonstrate their abilities to apply the
knowledge gained in the course, as well as from other education courses, to actual circumstances to be experienced as an
online instructor. The documents created can be used in real teaching situations.
Projects 10%
Projects are designed to reinforce knowledge obtained from different objectives in the text. Please be conscious
about due dates which are posted in the course outline.
6. Textbooks and Supplies
Required Texts
Required Textbook: Introduction to Radiologic Sciences and Patient Care, Adler and Carlton, 5th Edition,
Saunders, 2013. Books can be purchased through the campus book store
The movie, The Doctor (DVD) Available for purchase through You tube and amazon


7. Course Policies
Time Management
An online course can take a considerable amount of time. As stated in welcome page, each module requires 6 9 hours for
readings and assignments/assessments. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you begin each assignment
early. Work on it regularly over the week rather than waiting until the last day or two. This will allow you to have the
chance to work out problems or get help if needed.
Participation
Depending on the class activities, you are responsible for completing weekly assignments, participating in discussion groups,
and checking in to the course site on a consistent basis.
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Faculty Initiated Drop
Please be advised that if you do not attend class at least once during the first week, I will drop you from class. Since this is
an online course, this requirement means that you MUST be present in our Blackboardcourse site during the first week and
participate in the first assignmentSelf-Introduction.
Deadlines
You will always be given explicit instructions on where to send your assignments. Assignments are usually due on a weekly
basis the exact dates will always be found in the assignment box in Moodle. If you wish to complete an assignment prior to
the due date, you may. NO LATE SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS POLICY
AND SUBMIT YOUR WORK ON TIME. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Turnaround Time
The instructor will be monitoring the discussion board on a daily basis. Submitted assignments will be graded and feedback
will be provided within 3 days after the module is concluded. E-mail messages will be answered within 24 hours on weekdays
and 48 hours on weekends.
Academic Integrity
Under all circumstances, students are expected to be honest in their dealings with faculty, administrative staff, and fellow
students. In speaking and/or correspondence with members of the college community, students must give an accurate
representation of the facts at hand. Students must submit work that fairly and accurately reflects their level of
accomplishment. Any work that is not a product of the students own effort is considered dishonest. Students may not
submit the same work for more than one course. A student may be suspended or expelled for academic dishonesty. Please
refer to the Student Handbook for additional information regarding the policy on academic honesty.
Academic Integrity Code
Student Conduct: Students are to abide by the student conduct policy as stated in the College Student Handbook as
well as the policies in the Programs Student Policy Manual.
Falsification of documents constitutes Academic Dishonesty and will not be tolerated. Any student who falsifies
documents may be dismissed from the program. Refer to the Student Policy Manual.
Computer Policy: Refer to Policy Manual
Moodle/Gmail is the official means of communication for courses at GTC. It is your responsibility to check and
empty your emails. Please reference the catalog at http://www.gvltec.edu/catalog/.
Statement of Community Standards:
Greenville Technical College is an academic community that expects the highest standards of honesty, integrity and
personal responsibility.
As members of this community, we are accountable for our actions and are committed to creating an atmosphere of mutual
respect and trust.
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Honor Pledge: (required of all entering GTC students)
On my honor, I pledge:
That I will take responsibility for my personal behavior; and
That I will actively oppose every instance of academic dishonesty as defined in the Code of Student Conduct.
From this day forward, my signature on any College document, including tests, papers and other work submitted for a grade
is a confirmation of this honor pledge.
Technical Supports
If you ever encounter any technology difficulties, please contact the following supports:
Blackboardand WordPress (the instructor, richaytr@my.gvltec.edu)
General Computing Issues click the link for technical issues in Moodle.
Thank you for abiding by the Course Policies.
8. Other Information
E-mail and Its Etiquette
Students must use their Greenville Technical College g-mail accounts for all correspondence with their professor. This will
help ensure that e-mails are secure and that Coastal staff can assist students with any e-mail related technical problems.
It is expected that all E-mail correspondence to the instructor will be conducted in a professional manner. When utilizing E-
mail for this class, you should:
1. include the course code, number, and section in the E-mail subject heading RAD 101.D1 for example,
2. address the recipient in an appropriate manner,
3. utilize proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation,
4. close with your full name.
Computing Requirements
Required Hardware
To access e-learning courses, a multimedia-class computer (PC or Mac) with Internet connectivity is required. The
minimum system configurations required to view e-learning course content are described below.
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PC Macintosh
500 MHz Pentium III
Windows 2000
128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
1 GB free hard disk space
56K modem (broadband recommended)
400 MHz G4
OS 9.1 (OS X recommended)
128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
1 GB free hard disk space
56K modem (broadband recommended)

Required Browser
Students must have an Internet browser installed on their computers to view and interact with online courses. Mozilla
Firefox, version 1.5 or better, is recommended. Please note that browsers may need to be further optimized if courses
utilizing multimedia require any browser plug-ins or ancillary players.
Special Services
Refer to the College Catalog/Student Handbook, http://gvltec.edu/catalog/, for additional information.
All students who have a disability and need accommodations should visit, call, or e-mail Student Disability Services at the
beginning of each semester. Students are strongly encouraged to obtain their accommodation forms within the first two
weeks of class to ensure appropriate services. The office can be reached by phone at 864-250-8408 or by email at
sharon.bellwood@gvltec.edu. The Disability Service Counselor is available to meet with students on satellite campuses by
appointment.
Modification of the Syllabus and Schedule
The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus and schedule at any time. Notice of any change will be E-mailed and
posted as an announcement.