RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE PROGRAM

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1 RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE PROGRAM Program Chair: Michael Mixdorf, M.Ed., RT(R) (CT) Clinical Education Director: Pamela Lee M.Ed., RT(R) (QM) (CT) Health, Business and Professional Services Main Office: (253) The eight-quarter Radiologic Science program at Tacoma Community College leads to an Associate in Applied Sciences degree, as well as a certificate of completion. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, graduates may be eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Successful completion of the registry examination results in national certification as a Registered Radiologic Technologist, RT (R) ARRT. Clinical practice is performed in hospitals and imaging centers that are affiliated with the program and within the service area of Tacoma Community College. Radiologic Sciences education is in Diagnostic Radiography only. The Radiologic Science Program is sequential and should be considered full time. Radiology classes are generally offered in the daytime hours. The Tacoma Community College Radiologic Science program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL (312) For more information regarding the radiologic technology profession, go to the American Society of Radiologic Technologist s website at 4/13/17 Page 1

2 Mission Statement The Radiologic Science Program at Tacoma Community College is committed to providing comprehensive instruction designed to respond to the dynamics and evolving nature of the healthcare community. It emphasizes excellence in patient care that is respectful of others, deliberate in the safe administration of ionizing radiation, and graduates high quality professionals that contribute as critically thinking team members. Program Goals 1. Students will perform competently in the clinical arena. Outcome #1: Students will apply correct positioning skills. Outcome #2: Students will demonstrate correct application of technical factors. 2. Students will be able to communicate effectively with patients and members of the healthcare team. Outcome#1: Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills. Outcome#2: Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills. 3. Students will be able to think critically and adapt to changing conditions Outcome#1: Students will adapt positioning skills for trauma patients. Outcome#2: Students will adapt technical factors for atypical exams. 4. Students will demonstrate professionalism as a member of the health care team. Outcome#1: Students will demonstrate responsibility. Outcome#2: Students will demonstrate accountability. Technical Standards Statement Admission to the program may be contingent upon the applicants verifying his or her ability to perform the established technical standards of the program with or without accommodation. It is strongly recommended that all applicants observe closely the activities of those practicing in the profession in order to more fully understand the technical requirements of a program. This can be accomplished by completing the mandatory 8-hour Radiology Dept. visitation or job shadow discussed later. In order to participate in this program, students must be able to perform certain technical requirements. Students must be able to meet certain communication, physical and mental requirements to ensure the safe performance of radiologic procedures. A Radiologic Technologist must have vision sufficient to: 1. Judge distance. 2. Skillfully use precision instruments (mas meters, kvp meters, DAP meters). 3. Observe and evaluate (i.e., patient gait, skin changes). 4/13/17 Page 2

3 4. Observe the results of radiographic examinations. 5. Observe fluctuations in equipment operation. 6. Read written orders. 7. Critique images. A Radiologic Technologist must have the ability to speak, hear, observe and document on/with patients to: 1. Communicate proficiently in the English language to relate with patients and staff. 2. Document occurrences or procedures accurately. 3. Secure information (history) from the patient and relay it to appropriate personnel accurately. 4. Describe changes in activity, mood and posture. 5. Perceive nonverbal communication. 6. Respond quickly in an emergency situation (i.e. codes). 7. Respond to audible cues and tones. A Radiologic technologist must have gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, strength and functional use of the senses of touch, vision and hearing for the safe handling of patients, self and equipment to: 1. Elicit information from patients by diagnostic maneuvers (i.e., palpation). 2. Safely perform diagnostic procedures and/or laboratory procedures. 3. Maintain physical demands that require a full range of body motion including lifting and handling of patients and equipment, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. 4. Stand and walk for at least an 8-hour period of time on a hard floor. 5. Maintain physical demands that require frequent bending, stooping, reaching at or above shoulder, pushing, pulling, and climbing. 6. Frequently lift up to 20 lbs., occasionally lift greater than 20 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. Pregnancy Policy A student in the Radiologic Science Program who has reason to believe she may be pregnant has the option of voluntary disclosure to the Radiologic Science Program Director. Such voluntary, formal notification is requested in order that the program has the pertinent information needed to limit the radiation dose to the developing fetus. Upon voluntary formal notification of the pregnancy, the Program Director will advise the student of her option to take a leave of absence or remain in the program without modification. Should the student elect to remain in the program she will be required to wear, in addition to her collar level radiation monitor, a radiation monitor worn at waist level. This radiation monitor will be used to monitor fetal exposure during pregnancy. The student will be asked to sign a statement indicating that she received counseling and was advised of any necessary precautions required during the course of pregnancy. Transfer Information Upon completion of the TCC Radiologic Science program and successful writing of the national examination, graduates may apply for transfer to the baccalaureate programs listed below. This is not a comprehensive list of baccalaureate Radiologic Science Programs. 4/13/17 Page 3

4 Weber State University, Ogden, Utah Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California Boise State University, Boise, Idaho Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA The Associate in Applied Sciences degree is not a transferable degree to a four-year institution. Graduates will need to complete requirements for the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree for that purpose. Students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution after graduation from the RS program are encouraged to take distribution courses for the general Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree prior to beginning the program. Recommended courses that could be considered transferable include: PSYC& 100: General Psychology ENGL& 102: Composition II: Argument and Persuasion SOC& 101: Introduction to Sociology MATH& 141: Precalculus I Radiologic Sciences Program Curriculum Associate of Applied Sciences Degree First Quarter (Fall) Course Title Credits Radiologic Science Orientation RS (Early start/end course before Fall quarter begins) Fundamentals of Radiologic Sciences & Healthcare... RS Radiographic Positioning I RS Principles of Image Formation RS Introduction to Fundamentals of Patient Care... RS Second Quarter (Winter) Radiation Physics I RS Clinical Education I RS Radiographic Positioning II RS Principles of Digital Radiography I RS Third Quarter (Spring) Radiation Physics II RS Clinical Education II RS Radiographic Positioning III RS Fourth Quarter (Summer) Clinical Education III RS Fifth Quarter (Fall) Cross Sectional Anatomy RS Imaging Pathology... RS Clinical Education IV RS /13/17 Page 4

5 Radiographic Positioning IV RS Sixth Quarter (Winter) Pharmacology an IV Therapy... RS Clinical Education V... RS Leadership and Management RS Radiographic Positioning V... RS Seventh Quarter (Spring) Advanced Healthcare Organization... RS Clinical Education VI... RS Advanced Imaging Modalities... RS Eighth Quarter (Summer) Clinical Education VII... RS TOTAL.111 Estimated Program Cost* Tuition/Fees: Quarter 1 Fall 18 $1, Quarter 2 Winter 15 $1, Quarter 3 - Spring 15 $1, Quarter 4 Summer 10 $1, Quarter 5 Fall 17 $1, Quarter 6 Winter 14 $1, Quarter 7 Spring 12 $1, Quarter 8 Summer 10 $1, TOTAL $10, Approximate Miscellaneous Costs: Background check/immunization Portal $82.50 Background check renewal fee $35 Course Lab & Clinical Fees for all 8 quarters $550 Facility, Technology & Safety Fees $320 Books $1,000 Shoes $100 Name Tag $6 Monitor Service TLD $250 Film Markers $50 Leadership Conference (2 nd year of program) $400 Health Physical Variable Immunizations $250+ Medical Insurance Variable 4/13/17 Page 5

6 WSRT Membership (every year of program) $20 CPNW on-boarding modules $50/year Trajecsys System $100/year BRIDGE TOLLS as of July 1, 2015 $5 w/pass $6 wo/pass Graduation and Registered Technologist fees: Washington State Certification $200 National Registry Exam $125 - $200 Graduation Regalia (optional) $25 Passport Photo (2 each) $20 *Due to variations in books, disposables, and other associated costs, prices are subject to change without notice. Tuition and fee estimates are based on WA resident rates ( academic year). In order to complete the required clinical rotations, students will need to provide the following additional documentation to a third party provider upon acceptance into the program. A. Background check: Certain conviction history excludes persons from healthcare employment. If you have any prior convictions, even if you believe they may be sealed, please consult with the Program Director for RS. B. Drug Testing: Clinical agencies have to maintain a drug free workplace that promotes a safe and healthy work environment and is in compliance with applicable laws. Therefore, some clinical sites require all students in their facilities complete a drug screen. Additional fees maybe incurred by the student. C. Documentation of current immunizations or proof of immunity. For a listing of specific immunization requirements needed after acceptance into the program, please contact the HBPS main office at Program Application Information All complete Radiologic Science online applications received by the deadline of April 7th will be considered for acceptance. It is the student s responsibility to ensure that their online application is complete in all respects. Admission to the Radiologic Science program is a competitive process. Applications are carefully screened and awarded appropriate points by program faculty. Generally, there are more applicants to the program than available positions. Therefore, if a student takes all the prerequisite classes and meets all of the other requirements for a completed application, it does not guarantee the student admission to the program. One (1) point will be awarded to applicants who have previously submitted complete applications. All qualified applicants will be invited to a mandatory orientation session via TCC . This orientation is offered once per year and is generally held during the latter part of spring quarter. Attendance to the mandatory orientation is required for qualified applicants desiring to move forward for further consideration of acceptance into the program. There are no excuses entertained for non-attendance! 4/13/17 Page 6

7 Admission policies are subject to change. Applications will be accepted under the terms in place at the time an application is received. It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep up to date on any changes that may affect their qualifications for acceptance. Notifications regarding acceptance status will be issued only via TCC by the end of August. Applicants must be officially accepted by the program chair before enrolling in Radiologic Science courses. Tacoma Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Program Course Prerequisites: Prior to application, students must complete seven (7) specific prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or better in each course, and a minimum cumulative GPA of (2.7) or better for the seven (7) prerequisite classes. All prerequisite courses must have been successfully passed within two (2) attempts of taking the course. Attempts count when any letter grade is recorded on a student transcript. Withdrawals (W), or (WI) do not count as an attempt. Any classes transferred in must be from a regionally accredited college or university acceptable to Tacoma Community College (e.g. a school accredited by one of the regional accreditation organizations). Unofficial transcripts need to be uploaded during the online application process. Official transcripts will need to be provided to Enrollment Services within two weeks of receiving a contingent offer of acceptance 1. MATH 95 (or Mathematics for the Health Sciences (recommended) higher) Intermediate Algebra (formerly MATH 99) 5 2. *CHEM& 110 Chemical Concepts w/lab or equivalent 5 3. ENGL& 101 English Composition I or equivalent 5 4. *BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or 5 credits of course equivalent 5 5. *BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or 5 credits of course equivalent 5 6. HIT 130 Medical Terminology 3 7. CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication or CMST 110 Multicultural Communication 5 or CMST& 220 Public Speaking Pre-requisites or co-requisites for these courses may exist at TCC. Please refer to the TCC College Catalog for more information. * Math and Science prerequisites must have been completed within the past five (5) years. Each grade earned in a prerequisite class will be assigned a certain number of points. For example, an A = 4.0, a B = 3.0, and a C = 2.0, etc. These points will be totaled for every applicant. For this criterion, seven (7) prerequisite classes would equal total possible points of 28. For a more definitive scale, refer to the TCC college catalog. While not required, it is strongly recommended that prospective students take a computer class. 4/13/17 Page 7

8 Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the beginning of the program in Fall quarter, be fluent in the English language, and possess the physical and emotional ability to complete the program. Prospective applicants must participate and complete the Radiologic Science Virtual Information Session (available on TCC Radiologic Science web page) within the academic year immediately prior to the application deadline (Applicant is required to upload the certificate to the Radiology online application through the TCC portal, see instructions below). Prospective applicants must also complete the visitation forms. Refer to the end of this packet for detailed instructions and guidelines regarding the visitation requirements (Applicant is required to upload the Visitation Form and Guidelines and Acceptance Form located at the end of this packet to the Radiology online application through your TCC portal, see instructions below). Radiologic Science Program Online Application Process The Radiologic Science application is available online each year beginning January 2 nd, and will be accepted until April 7 th at 5:00 pm. Applications will only be accepted via the online submission process. To apply to the Radiologic Science program, you will need to have applied for admission at Tacoma Community College and as such, have access to the student portal and a TCC account. If you have not attended TCC in the past 12 months, please fill out the admission application link on the main TCC web page, or you can type in the following link: It may take hours for your account to be activated and for you to be granted TCC student portal and access. There is no fee to apply to the RS program. Here is how to access the online application. 1. Sign into the TCC portal (requires you to have an active TCC student account) 2. Go to your Quick links area and expand the All Reports and Applications 3. Select the Academics tab and click on make button for the Allied Health/Nursing link 4/13/17 Page 8

9 4. You should now see a button called Allied Health/Nursing on your Quick Links list. 5. This will allow you to access the online application. The application involves selecting the program you are applying for (Radiology Science (RS), the quarter (Fall 2017) and uploading the required documentation (Radiologic Science Virtual Information Session Certificate, Visitation Form, Guidelines and Acceptance form and Unofficial College Transcripts). 6. When you have completed the application the system will send a confirmation to your TCC . This is the only that Tacoma Community College/Allied Health Division will use to communicate with students on their Radiology Science applications. Radiologic Science Applicant Checklist Application to Tacoma Community College (Bldg. 7, Enrollment Services) Apply to the Radiologic Science program through your TCC portal by the application DEADLINE of APRIL 7 th. (Refer to online application instructions on page 8). Complete the Radiologic Science Virtual Information Session (available through TCC RS web page) within the academic year immediately prior to the application deadline. Applicant is required to upload the certificate to the Radiology online application through the TCC portal. Complete and provide documentation of an 8-hour visitation to a diagnostic radiology department (refer to end of this packet for instructions and required forms). Applicant is required to upload the Visitation form and the Guidelines and Acceptance form to the Radiology online application through the TCC portal. Upload unofficial college transcripts to the online application. If transferring pre-requisites from another educational institution, submit official transcripts by the application deadline of April 7 th to: Tacoma Community College Bldg. 7, Records Department Attention: Transcript Evaluator 6501 South 19 th Street Tacoma, WA /13/17 Page 9

10 Visitation Instructions and Guidelines Documentation of an 8-hour visitation (job shadow) to a diagnostic radiology department is a requirement to apply to the Radiologic Science program. The purpose of the visit allows you to see what a staff radiographer s job entails. TCC s radiologic science program is designed to prepare a student to effectively work in this type of environment. Following are the specific visitation instructions: It is the applicant s responsibility to arrange the visit. Make your arrangements to conduct this visitation early. If you wait until the last minute, prior to the application deadline, there is no guarantee that a radiology site can accommodate you in that time frame. If you are unable to keep the appointment, please let the site know and reschedule. The visitation must be made in a diagnostic radiology department 1 At least 4 of the 8 hours must be done in a hospital diagnostic radiology department. If the hospital will allow a full 8 hour visitation that is acceptable. If a hospital limits you to a 4 hour visit the other 4 hours can be done in a diagnostic imaging center (e.g. Diagnostic Imaging Northwest or DINW) 2 IMPORTANT- Because the program of instruction concentrates on general X-ray images of the body, anytime spent to observe CT, MRI, U/S, or nuclear medicine will not fulfill this requirement. Remember, the visit is not a comprehensive tour of all modalities of imaging; it is to be strictly limited to general radiography ONLY. If a question regarding this arises at your visitation site, please show them this instruction sheet. When you go for your visitation, you need to take the following forms with you: Visitation form Guidelines and Acceptance form Observation Evaluation (filled out and returned by the orienting technologist) The Visitation form and the Guidelines and Acceptance form must be completed and uploaded by the student to the Radiology online application through your TCC portal, see instructions on page 8. If you wish to visit one of our clinical affiliates, you will need to contact the volunteer office at the following facilities to coordinate your visit: Multicare Franciscan System Providence Hospital System Harrison Medical Center Allenmore St. Joseph Prov. Hosp - Centralia In Bremerton Tacoma General St. Francis Good SAM St. Clare Auburn St. Anthony Cov. Med. Ctr Please DO NOT attempt to schedule a visit to Madigan Hospital at Ft. Lewis. They are not an affiliated site and cannot accommodate your request. DO NOT attempt to schedule at St. Peter Hosp. in Olympia. When observing a diagnostic radiology department at the hospital, it is extremely important to dress appropriately. A professional, clean appearance is necessary as you will be observing patients. Please follow the guidelines below: Dress, skirt, or nice slacks. No jeans. Flat shoes with toe and heel in. No tennis shoes. Limit jewelry to small and light colored. Hair neat and clean. If visiting a Franciscan system hospital you must coordinate your visit with the main volunteer office. If visiting a Multicare facility you must coordinate your visit with their Human Resources department. 1 A diagnostic radiology department is found in a hospital. 2 A diagnostic radiology department can also be an imaging center. Examples of these include Diagnostic Imaging Northwest or DINW, Tacoma Radiology Associates or TRA, or South Sound Radiology. 4/13/17 Page 10

11 Visitation Form Radiologic Sciences Program The Visitation form and the Guidelines and Acceptance form must be completed and uploaded by the student to the Radiology online application through your TCC portal, see instructions on page 8. Applicant s Name: Hospital: Date/Time: Number of Hours: Exams Observed (applicant REQUIRED to list exams observed): Applicant s comments regarding visitation session: Orienting Technologists Signature: Applicant s Name: Hospital: Date/Time: Number of Hours: Exams Observed (applicant REQUIRED to list exams observed): Applicant s comments regarding visitation session: Orienting Technologists Signature: 4/13/17 Page 11

12 Guidelines and Acceptance Form Instructions: Please read the following information and complete the indicated information at the bottom of the form. The Visitation form and the Guidelines and Acceptance form must be completed and uploaded by the student to the Radiology online application through your TCC portal, see instructions on page 8. Health care facilities are organizations designed to provide medical diagnoses, treatment, and care for patients. As an observing student in a radiology department or imaging center, you will be allowed to observe various interactions between patients, technologists, physicians, and other health care personnel The health care environment is governed by various rules and policies which serve to ensure that the patient and his/her information are held in trust. In keeping with this, students who are observing as applicants of the TCC Radiology Science Program are required to follow these guidelines: 1. As a student applying for the radiology science program at TCC, your role is strictly an observer. Although you may be qualified to administer certain aspects of patient care (such as CPR) due to your past education and experiences, you may not provide any direct patient care during this observation period. 2. During your observation, you will observe both patients and their information (including their medical images.) You may even observe an examination or information of someone you know while at the facility. It is permissible to ask questions of the technologists available about the procedures you are observing. Please be advised that this is privileged information protected by federal privacy acts, and therefore cannot be shared with ANY party outside the facility, no matter how tempting it may be. This includes family members and friends. 3. Due to the privacy rules described above, some facilities may require you to sign a confidentiality statement specific to their institution in addition to this form prior to your observation. Department personnel may also request patient permission prior to your observation of each procedure. While most patients do give their permission, patients do have the right to deny your observation of their examinations. Please do not be offended if a patient does not wish to have you present or observe his/her exam. Instead, respect the patient s right to choose how his/her care is delivered. 4. The health care facility will make every effort for a safe and educational observation experience, but because your observation is in an imaging center of the radiology department of a health care facility, you may be exposed to blood-borne and other pathogens while at the facility. 5. An observing student is ultimately responsible for his/her own actions. If a student fails to comply with the guidelines listed above, the facility has the right to immediately suspend the student s observation and/or bar him/her from future observations. In addition, the facility and/or Tacoma Community College cannot be held responsible for any damages or liability which may result due to inappropriate student behaviors during or after the observation period. ACCEPTANCE OF OBSERVATION GUIDELINES I have read the Guidelines for the Hospital Observation Requirement for students applying for the radiology science program at Tacoma Community College. I understand my responsibilities concerning the observation with regard to patient confidentiality and the importance of following the instructions of the technologists during my observation. I understand that I am bound to these rules and other applicable department/hospital policies during my observation, and will comply with these policies to the best of my ability. Signature of Student Date Technologist Signature Date If you have any questions about the observation or this form, please call the Radiology Science program director at This form must be uploaded by the student to the Radiology online application through your TCC portal, see instructions on page 8. Note to host facilities: Please feel free to make a copy of the visitation forms for your records. Thank you for your time and assistance during this pre-observation experience. 4/13/17 Page 12

13 Radiologic Science Program Observation Evaluation Form To be admitted to the TCC Radiologic Science program, a student must have observed in a diagnostic radiology department for an eight-hour period. It is permissible for the student to attend two four-hour intervals or one eight-hour interval, but a minimum of four hours out of the eight-hour total must be in a hospital setting. We feel that the prospective student will have a better understanding of the type of work that a radiographer does by attending the observation period described above. NOTE: in the event that patient volume in the department appears to be low or inadequate, it is permissible for the observing student to reschedule remaining and/or additional observation time if the supervising technologist deems this to be appropriate. The faculty of the TCC radiology science program would like to thank you and your staff for the consideration you have shown to this prospective student and appreciate your comments. For the orienting technologist, please answer the questions on the back of this form and return to the following address. You may also fax the evaluation form to or the evaluation form to svandommelen@tacomacc.edu. Tacoma Community College Radiology Science Program Bldg. 13, Rm South 19 th Street Tacoma, WA Name of Facility: Name of Prospective Student: Number of Hours Spent in the Department of Radiology: Date (s) of Attendance: If you have any questions, please call the TCC radiology science program director at If the student observes at two different clinical facilities (i.e. an office setting and a hospital setting), this form may be copied for use at both sites.) This form must be returned by the orienting technologist, not the student. Thank You for Your Assistance! 4/13/17 Page 13

14 APPLICANTS NAME: The student: Yes 1. Called to make an appointment No 2. Was punctual Stayed the required 8 (or 4) hours 4. Came to the department properly groomed 5. Came to the department properly attired Note: Please explain and/or comment on any item(s) where no has been checked. Please rate the following items from 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest rating possible. Lowest Highest 6. Displayed some awareness of the potential hazards of radiation and body fluids Displayed the ability to interact with others Appeared interested in diagnostic radiology procedures Asked pertinent questions during the observation Would you recommend this student? Please comment: Other comments and overall impressions: Signature of Orienting Technologist Date 4/13/17 Page 14