FTCC Radiography Program



Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeRadiography ProgramAdvisee Handbook2021-2022Advisee Handbook2021-2022WelcomeOn behalf of the faculty and staff of Fayetteville Technical Community College, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the Radiography Program. This program is designed to prepare you to become a Registered Radiographer. The course of study is a combination of both didactic and clinical education and is carefully planned with area clinical education sites (CES).Upon completion of the 20-month program, you will receive an Associate Degree in Applied Science and meet the requirements to be eligible for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam. To ensure that the program meets professional standards, the course of study is based on the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Radiography Curriculum.This program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and is bound by the “Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiologic Sciences”. The mission of the Radiography Program is to provide an allied health curriculum that is supportive in achieving individual student goals as well as professional patient-centered care within the community. To improve the educational base of radiologic science, the curriculum supports the development of professional ethics, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.We hope that you will find this handbook to be a tool of pertinent information that will guide you to a successful entry into the Radiography Program at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Please feel free to address any concerns you have with your Advisors and/or Counselors. Again, we thank you for your interest.The Program FacultyAdvisorsAnita McKnight, M.S.Ed., RT(R), Department ChairpersonHealth Technologies Center, 169G(910) 678-8303mcknigha@faytechcc.eduElisa Hill, B.S., RT(R)(M), FacultyHealth Technologies Center, 169J(910) 678-9867hille@faytechcc.eduEunice Hoefling, M.S.I.T., RT(R), FacultyHealth Technologies Center, 169C(910) 678-0153hoefline@faytechcc.eduJamie Sessoms, B.S., RT(R), Faculty Health Technologies Center, 105(910) 486-7417sessomsj@faytechcc.eduCounseling ServicesPatricia Gorum, Health Programs Admission CoordinatorHealth Technologies Center, 169-D(910) 678-8457The Admissions Coordinator initiates your health program process. Please contact Ms. Gorum to schedule an appointment.College ServicesAdmissionsTony Rand Student Center(910) 678-8473BookstoreGeneral Classroom Building(910) 678-8342Disability Support ServicesTony Rand Student Center(910) 678-8479Financial AidTony Rand Student Center(910) 678-8242Radiography Program MissionThe mission of the Radiography Program is to provide an allied health curriculum that is supportive in achieving individual student goals as well as professional patient-centered care within the community. To improve the educational base of radiologic science, the curriculum supports the development of professional ethics, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.Radiography Program GoalsStudents will be clinically competent.Students will communicate effectively.Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.Students will demonstrate professionalism.Physical Demands and StandardsThe physical demands a student must possess to participate in the classroom, lab and clinical sites include:Position and move patients or equipment. This includes bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching and squatting while pushing and pulling loads in excess of 200 pounds while preventing injury to your patient and yourself.Lifting 50 pounds independently or excess of 200 pounds with assistance while preventing injury to your patient or yourself.Ability to be mobile for more than three to four-hour intervals while safely performing functional exams such as C-Arm exams or mobile exams.Carrying with both hands more than ten feet at least 10 or more pounds.Gross/fine motor coordination to execute movements required during classroom, lab or clinical activities, general care and emergency treatment for all patients which includes:Palpation of the patient’s bodyReaching and manipulating equipment in all required positionsFinger dexterity when using equipmentMaintain stable balance while performing exams on patients who have compromised balance.Possess the endurance to perform a variety of exertional activities for up to 8 to 10 hours with occasional rest breaks.Possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing patients.Exposure to ionizing radiation (protective gloves and aprons will be worn during certain diagnostic procedures).Students with any medical restrictions will not be allowed to attend munication SkillsA student must demonstrate the ability to:Speak, hear and observe others for the purpose of eliciting and perceiving information.Provide information to others (faculty, classmates, supervisors, patients, caregivers) by telephone, in written format, email and/or in municate effectively in oral and written English formats with classmates, patients, family members and all members of the health care team, during both emergencies and non-emergency situations. Modify his/her communication style to meet diverse communicative needs.Modify his/her communication style to meet diverse communicative needs.Ensure confidentiality of all patient related information in verbal or written formats.Possess the ability to learn and abide by professional standards of practice.Possess the ability to be prompt, arrive on time, and complete assignments on time.Possess the ability to set priorities, be dependable, be organized and follow-through on responsibilities. Self-direct one’s own learning and be engaged in the classroom, lab and clinical environments.Possess the ability to recognize/handle personal and professional frustrations, balance personal and professional obligations, work with others cooperatively, and respond appropriately to social cues.Receive and send verbal communication in life threatening situations in a timely manner within the acceptable norms of clinical settings.Curriculum SequenceLength:5 SemestersPrerequisites: 1 Unit Algebra, 1 Unit Biology, and ChemistryAward:Associate in Applied ScienceFALL SEMESTER 1Prefix No.TitleClassLabClinicalCreditACA120 Career Assessment1001orACA122College Transfer Success0201BIO163Basic Anat & Physiology4205ENG111Writing and Inquiry3003RAD110RAD Intro & Patient Care2303RAD111RAD Procedures I3304RAD113RAD Lab Elective0301RAD151RAD Clinical Ed I0062 Totals1211619SPRING SEMESTER 1Prefix No.TitleClassLabClinicalCreditCIS110Introduction to Computers2203orCIS113Computer Basics0201COM120Intro Interpersonal Com3003orCOM231Public speaking3003MAT143Quantitative Literacy2203RAD112RAD Procedures II3304RAD121Image Production I2303RAD161RAD Clinical Ed II00155Totals10101519SUMMER SEMESTER 1Prefix No.TitleClassLabClinicalCreditRAD122Image Production II1302RAD141Radiation Safety2002RAD171RAD Clinical Ed III0093RAD181RAD Clinical Elective0031Totals33128FALL SEMESTER 2Prefix No.TitleClassLabClinicalCreditPSY150General Psychology3003RAD211RAD Procedures III2303RAD231Image Production III1302RAD251RAD Clinical Ed IV00217Totals662115SPRING SEMESTER 2Prefix No.TitleClassLabClinicalCreditRAD261RAD Clinical Ed V00217RAD271Radiography Capstone2303Humanities/Fine Arts Elective3003Totals532113TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS.... 74Work Based Learning Option: N/A*Note: Students may not take an introductory foreign language to fulfill the Humanities/Fine Arts requirement.Humanities/Fine Arts Pick ListUGETC – Universal General Education Transfer CorePrefixTitlePrerequisiteART 111Art AppreciationnoneART 114Art History Survey InoneART 115Art History Survey IInoneCOM 231Public SpeakingnoneENG 231American Literature IENG 112, 113 or 114ENG 232American Literature IIENG 112, 113 or 114MUS 110Music AppreciationnoneMUS 112Introduction to JazznonePHI 215Philosophical IssuesENG 111PHI 240Introduction to EthicsENG 111General Education Core CoursesPrefixTitlePrerequisiteART 116Survey of American ArtDRE 098ART 117Non-Western Art HistoryDRE 098COM 120Intro Interpersonal ComnoneDAN 110Dance AppreciationnoneDRA 111Theater AppreciationnoneDRA 112Literature of the TheaternoneDRA 115Theater CriticismDRA 111DRA 126StorytellingnoneDRA 211Theater History InoneDRA 212Theater History IInoneENG 131Intro to LiteratureENG 111ENG 241British Literature IENG 112, 113, or 114ENG 251Western World Literature IENG 112, 113, or 114ENG 261World Literature IENG 112, 113, or 114HUM 110Technology and SocietyDRE 098HUM 115Critical ThinkingDRE 098HUM 120Cultural StudiesDRE 098HUM 121The Nature of America DRE 098HUM 122Southern CultureDRE 098HUM 130Myth in Human CultureDRE 098HUM 150American Women’s StudiesDRE 098HUM 160Intro to FilmDRE 098HUM 211Humanities IENG 111MUS 113American MusicnoneMUS 114Non-Western MusicnoneMUS 210History of Rock MusicnoneMUS 213Opera and Musical TheaternonePHI 210History of PhilosophyENG 111PHI 220Western Philosophy IENG 111PHI 230Intro to LogicENG 111REL 110World ReligionsnoneREL 112Western ReligionsDRE 098REL 211Intro to Old TestamentDRE 098REL 212Intro to New TestamentDRE 098NOTE: Students may not take an introductory foreign language to fulfill the Humanities/Fine Arts requirement. Registry RequirementEvery candidate for certification must, according to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) governing documents, “be a person of good moral character and must not have engaged in conduct that is inconsistent with the ARRT Rules of Ethics,” and they must “agree to comply with the ARRT Rules and Regulations and the ARRT Standards of Ethics.” ARRT investigates all potential violations in order to determine eligibility.Issues addressed by the Rules of Ethics include convictions, criminal procedures, or military court martials as described below:Felony;Misdemeanor;Criminal procedures resulting in a plea of guilty or nolo contendere (no contest), a verdict of guilty, withheld or deferred adjudication, suspended or stay of sentence, or pre-trial diversion.Juvenile convictions processed in juvenile court and minor traffic citations not involving drugs or alcohol do not need to be reported.Additionally, candidates for certification are required to disclose whether they have ever had any license, registration, or certification subjected to discipline by a regulatory authority or certification board (other than ARRT), as well as any honor code violations that may have occurred while they attended school.Candidates may complete a pre-application to determine their ethics eligibility prior to enrolling in or during their educational program.For more information or further assistance, visit the ARRT website at . Criminal Background/Drug ScreensCriminal background checks and drug screenings are required for the Radiography Program. Students may be prohibited from clinical education at specific clinical affiliates based on background check and drug screen results. This could prevent a student from progressing in the program.Radiography Program CostsExpenseSemesterIn-State PriceFall 1st semester 1st year$ 968.00Spring 2nd semester 1st year$ 968.00TuitionSummer 3rd semester 1st year$ 664.00Fall 4th semester 2nd year$ 968.00Spring 5th semester 2nd year$ 816.00Uniforms – based on 2 shirts, 2 pants, lab coat, and name tagsAll semesters$ 250.00/yearBooksAll semesters$ 1200.00Background Check/Drug Screen/Immunization TrackerAll semesters$ 92.00MalpracticeAll semesters$ 12.00/yearGraduation FeeSpring 5th semester 2nd year$ 25.00All item amounts are subject to change.CPR CertificationStudents are required to have the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon entrance to the program. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain certification and supply documentation to the faculty of the program throughout the two years prior to the expiration date on the card. Students not maintaining current CPR certification will not be allowed in the clinical education component of the curriculum. The following agencies offer CPR on an on-going basis:FTCC Continuing Education (2 Year) – (910) 678-8432American Heart Association (2 year) – (910) 323-9387Malpractice InsuranceStudents are to obtain malpractice insurance available through the college. Refunds on malpractice insurance fees will be granted only if the student withdraws prior to the first day of class. No refunds will be given in any other circumstances. The date available and cost for malpractice insurance will be announced once the student is accepted into the Radiography Program.Getting StartedMake an appointment with your advisor.Bring your Student Education Plan with you to your appointment for guidance on courses that need to be taken.Your advisor is your link to the latest information at FTCC.You may make an appointment with your advisor to register. If you have recently met with your advisor, you may wish to register for courses using WebAdvisor.Your advisor will help keep you on track for graduation and other important dates.Your advisor will help resolve academic-related problems or guide you in where to go for assistance.Admission RequirementsPriority consideration for admission to health programs will be given to individuals completing the following:Submit an online “Application for Admissions” to the Admissions Office. Request official transcripts are sent to the Admissions Office from high school and each college previously attended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the transcripts are received by the Admissions Office before the plete all program prerequisites.*Complete the entrance assessment with the required minimum scores, or achieve a grade of “C” or better in all recommended prerequisite courses. Prerequisite science courses may be attempted only twice. ** Exceptions may be approved by the appropriate health program chairperson.Submit application for the Radiography Program via WebAdvisor by January 30th. Be sure to print a copy for your records.Selection CriteriaApplications will be ranked and selected on a competitive basis. Competitive Points for RAD ApplicationApplication ItemDescriptionPointsCompetitive Point ClassesStage IPoints earned by completing the general education courses within the degree. Points are calculated based on grade earned.Grade of “A” = 4 quality points per credit hourGrade of “B” = 3 quality points per credit hourGrade of “C” = 2 quality points per credit hourGeneral education courses which earn points: BIO 163, ENG 111, PSY 150, COM 231/COM 120, CIS 11372 points50% of total pointsAdvisee Information SessionStage IIAttendance online or face-to face/Radiography Advisee Session – 10 pointsNo attendance – 0 points10 points5% of total pointsLetters of Reference (2)Stage IILetter of reference from instructor -5 pointsLetter of reference from employer – 5 points10 points5% of total pointsQuestionnaireStage IIScored 7 to 10 points – 10 pointsScored 5 to 7 points – 5 pointsScored less than 5 points – 0 points10 points 5% of total pointsArticle Review AssignmentStage IIIComposition free of grammatical or spelling errors; Displays organized thought and flow of ideas= 10 pointsComposition contains 1-3 grammatical or spelling errors; Displays organized thought and flow of ideas= 5 pointsComposition contains >3 grammatical or spelling errors; AND/OR Displays disorganized thought and lack of flow of ideas = 0 points10 points5% of total pointsInterviewStage IIIUp to 32 points can be earned based on interview rubric32 points30% of total pointsStage 1: Apply to RAD program on WebAdvisor (additional application beyond applying to FTCC) between November 1st and January 30th. Competitive points are calculated for courses completed by January 30th.Stage 2: All Category 1 applicants are emailed a questionnaire to complete in which additional competitive points are collected and calculated. Category II students may be selected after all Category I students have been considered.Stage 3: Top 40 applicants (points from phase 1 and phase 2) are invited to interview with health program faculty. Additional points are earned through interview process (up to 32 additional points) and an article review assignment. Top 25 students with highest point total are accepted into the curriculum. There are also ten alternate students selected.Note 1: Applicants not selected for admission and those processed after published deadlines may reapply for the following year and be considered with all other applicants for the next class.Note 2: BIO 163, BIO 168 and BIO 169 must be completed with a “B” or better as of Fall 2015. These courses must be completed within five years of entry into a health program. These courses may be attempted only twice. The appropriate health department chairperson may approve exceptions.Course PlanningUse this form to track your courses and grades as you complete the requirements for application to the program.Prerequisite CoursesCourse(s)RequirementComplete/GradeENG 002All courses needed or equivalent.MAT 003 – Modules 1 - 12All courses needed or equivalent.High School Biology or BIO 092/94, 110, 111One course needed or equivalent.High School Chemistry or CHM 081, CHM 092, CHM 094, 131, 135, 151One course needed or equivalent.Related CoursesCourse(s)RequirementComplete/GradeACA ElectiveOne course needed.BIO 163One course needed.MAT 143One course needed. May substitute a high math course.ENG 111One course 120 or COM 231One course needed.PSY 150One course needed.CIS 110, 111, or 113One course needed.Humanities/Fine Arts ElectiveOne course needed. ................
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