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SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 928 Manchester Expressway Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572 STUDENT HANDBOOK Clinical Affiliates: Midtown Medical Center- Radiology Department 706-571-1054 Northside Medical Center- Radiology Dept. 706-494-2019 Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital 334-732-3057 Radiology Department St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute 706-256-1199 Horizons Diagnostics Woodruff Rd. Location 706-321-9730 Mark D. Thorne, M.S., RTT Dean, School of Health Sciences and Nursing Health Sciences Building, Room 3304 Martha Dollar, MPA,RT(R) Kimberly Whitaker, MSM, RT(R) Program Director Clinical Coordinator Health Sciences Building Room 3302 Health Sciences Building Room 3303 706-225-0505 706-225-0514 Policies and Procedures stated in this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Students will be notified of corrections, additions or deletions of policies as soon as possible. Rev. 10/30/2015 PREFACE Clinical affiliate sites are affiliated with the Program to enhance the program and the performance of enrolled students. It should be understood that the requirement of maintaining this manual of stated policies and procedures of the Program may be required by any one or more of the following:
CODE OF ETHICS AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS 1. The radiologic technologist acts in a professional manner, responds to patient needs, and supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care.
objective of the profession to provide services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of mankind.
service unrestricted by the concerns of personal attributes or the nature of the disease or illness, and without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, or socio-economic status.
upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employs procedures and techniques appropriately.
exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient. 6. The radiologic technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession. 7. The radiologic technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self, and other members of the healthcare team. 8. The radiologic technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protects the patient’s right to quality radiologic technology care.
entrusted in the course of professional practice, respects the patient’s right to privacy, and reveals confidential information only as required by law or to protect the welfare of the individual or the community.
knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and investigating new aspects of professional practice.
The Radiology Departments/Imaging Services Departments of each clinical affiliate have functional policies which apply to the Staff and to the students of the Columbus Technical College School of Radiologic Technology. Because of the relationship between these departments and the School of Radiography, the School Staff and Students are expected to abide by the departmental policies of each affiliate clinical site (such as patient care, customer services, equipment operation, and fire and safety). The School of Radiologic Technology Policy and Procedure manual (Student Handbook) is available for review to any prospective student interested in the program upon request. After official acceptance, these policies and procedures are given to the new class at their official orientation and explained by the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator. Applicable policies are again provided with further instruction and explanation in academic courses such as Patient Care, Radiographic Procedures, and Introduction to Radiologic Technology, etc. Table of Contents….….Sections………….………Page 1 Administrative / General Information 10 2 Academic Education 27 3 Clinical Education 39 4 Attendance Policies and Procedures 59 5 General Student Policies and Procedures 69 6 Disciplinary Action / Student Counseling 87 7 Graduation / Professional Information 99 8 Standards for an Accredited Program 107 9 Program Goals and Assessment 123 10 Clinical Education Master Plan 128 Section 1 Administrative / General Information Mission Statement of Columbus Technical College Columbus Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a two year public college which offers programs and services that support student and community success through the attainment of associate degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, customized training, continuing, and adult education. The College supports the economic empowerment of its six county region by focusing on teaching and learning and developing a globally competitive workforce. We provide traditional, distance learning, and training experiences for career development and transfer. Reviewed 10/2015 Mission Statement of the Radiologic Technology Program It is the mission of the Columbus Technical College School of Radiologic Technology to provide an education of excellence and high quality to qualified students in an environment that focuses on continuous quality improvement. In the academic and clinical setting, a curriculum is presented that provides the students opportunities to develop a mastery of subject matter, technical competency, ethical considerations, and problem-solving abilities. The education provided will foster cooperation, commitment, and individual student responsibility. The student scholar will be able to apply the knowledge attained toward successfully competing in the ever-changing health care environment. AIMS AND PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM
Reviewed with No Revision 9/2015 Program Assessment Goals Goal 1. Students/graduates will exhibit effective communication skills. Goal 2. Students/graduates will be clinically competent for entry-level performance. Goal 3. Students/graduates will exhibit effective critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Goal 4. Students/graduates will exhibit development of professional growth in attitudes, behavior, and ethics. Program Effectiveness Data:
Program Statistics: Program Completion Rate 2014: 92.8% 5 Year Rate: 92.2% Program Completion Rate: 2013: 100% ARRT Certification First Time Pass Rate (2009-2014): 92.4% Job Placement Rate (2009-2014) within 12 months – 83% GENERAL INFORMATION HOSPITALS AND DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY CLINICAL AFFILIATE SITES Midtown Medical Center (Columbus Regional Healthcare System) The first city hospital was established in Columbus in 1841. In 1915, the city hospital was completed with additions in 1928, 1943, and 1956. When the 1956 expansion was completed, the name was changed from Columbus City Hospital to The Medical Center. Another expansion program began in 1965. Ground was broken in 1980 for and $40 million expansion which was opened for patient services in 1982. The Medical Center is now a complex with a 10-story patient tower (West Tower) and ancillary wings. Total bed capacity is 417. The name of the hospital was changed in 2014 to Midtown Medical Center. The Imaging Department is located on the second level and contains 6 radiographic rooms. Two emergency radiographic rooms are located in the ER which is next to the main Imaging Department. The main department also has a filmless PACS (Picture Archival Computer System) system, the first in the healthcare community, with a combination of CR and DR radiographic equipment. A special procedures suite houses 2 rooms with modern and state-of-the-art angiographic equipment. The Cardiology Department houses two cardiac cauterization labs on the third level. The Imaging Department also has four portable x-ray machines, six C-Arm machines, and one O-Arm machine. The Operating Room is also equipped with a vascular room with fixed radiography equipment. The Imaging Services Department also contains Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, MRI, and CT scanners. The Radiation Oncology Department is housed in the John B. Amos Cancer Center at 1821 Fifth Ave. Radiation Oncology maintains the state of the art CT simulator, linear accelerators, the making of treatment blocks and image processing. Northside Medical Center (formerly known as Hughston Orthopedic Hospital) (Columbus Regional Healthcare System) Northside Medical Center, which is located in North Columbus on Frist Court, was the dream of Dr. Jack Hughston, a Columbus orthopedic surgeon and a team physician to Auburn University’s athletic teams. The hospital was planned and designed with the guidance of Jack C. Hughston, MD and Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). Charles H. Keaton, FACHE was the first hospital administrator. Initially, the name of the hospital was Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital, but was later changed to Hughston Orthopedic Hospital. It was opened on October 1, 1984 and contains 100 private patient rooms. It is the nation’s first hospital designed to specialize in sports medicine related injuries and orthopedic disorders. In 2014, under the supervision of Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems, the hospital name was changed to Northside Medical Center. The Imaging Department is located on the first floor across from the surgical suite and has two radiographic rooms for conventional radiography and fluoroscopy. The department has been updated recently and includes CR and DR imaging, and several mobile units and C-arm equipment. The department also contains a Nuclear Medicine room, Vascular Ultrasound, CT scanner and MRI unit. Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital is located just across the Chattahoochee River on River Chase Drive in Phenix City, Alabama. The hospital opened in 2006 and was named Summit Hospital. In 2008, the name of the hospital was changed to Jack Hughson Memorial Hospital due to a change in ownership. The Imaging Department is located on the first floor and has two radiography rooms, a CT scanner, a Sonography suite, and MRI unit. There are two portable units and three C-arm units for use in the Department, Emergency Room, Operating Room and on the patient care floors. St. Francis Orthopedic Institute St. Francis Orthopedic Institute is located at 2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite A-101 in Columbus. The clinic specializes in reconstruction, joint replacement, and sports medicine. The imaging department has two radiography rooms with CR and DR equipment. Horizons Diagnostics Horizons Diagnostics is located at 3934 Woodruff Road in Columbus. This is a family practice group of physicians. At this location there is one radiography room which utilizes digital CR imaging. SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY HISTORY The Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology had its beginning in 1952 sponsored by The Medical Center, which at that time was known as the Columbus City Hospital. Later, when the name of the hospital changed, the name of the school became The Medical Center School of X-Ray Technology. The school began under the direction of Dr. George L. Epps as Medical Director and Miss Jacquelyn Wester as Chief Technologist. In the beginning, the school was a one year program until July of 1960 when it became a two year program as required by accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in X-Ray Technology. Under the direction of Dorothy R. Freeman, in January of 1967, The Medical Center School and the St. Francis School were combined into one school, and, at the time, was named The Medical Center-St. Francis School of Radiologic Technology. The St. Francis School had opened in 1951. From 1970 to 2003 the program was under the direction of Ms. Ruby Montgomery. The name of the school was changed in 1983 to The Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology after separation from Saint Francis and in meeting with accreditation recommendations and requirements. After the retirement of Ms. Ruby Montgomery in May 2003, the program became under the direction of Mrs. Patricia Mansell. In October 2003, the program transitioned to Columbus Technical College. The Medical Center School name was changed to Columbus Technical College School of Radiologic Technology. In 2014, after the retirement of Mrs. Patricia Mansell, the program director changed to Mrs. Martha Dollar, who had been the Clinical Coordinator under Mrs. Mansell’s direction. The Clinical Coordinator of the program is now Kimberly Whitaker. PHYSICAL FACILITIES/LOCATION: Through the years, the school has progressed from having no assigned physical space with classes being held in various radiographic rooms to being assigned classroom space in the Whiteside building, adjacent to The Medical Center and formerly occupied by the nursing program. In December 1990, the school was assigned a newly renovated 3,000 sq. ft. building located on Center Street adjacent to The Medical Center. The building provided four offices, a library, and two classrooms. In October of 2003, the school moved to Columbus Technical College in Carl Patrick Hall at 928 Manchester Expressway, where classroom facilities were available for academic instruction. The Medical Center Imaging Department still maintained lab facilities for the program until September 2010 when the program moved to the new Health Sciences Center (Robert L. Wright Health Sciences Building) on River Road. The new building houses lab facilities for the program on the second floor, with 1 radiographic room, one C-Arm, and one Portable X-ray machine, donated to the program by Midtown Medical Center. Classroom facilities are available for all classes of the program in the Health Sciences Building. CLINICAL AFFILIATES: Midtown Medical Center – 710 Center Street, Columbus, GA Northside Medical Center – 100 Frist Court, Columbus, GA Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital – 4401 River Chase Dr., Phenix City, AL St. Francis Orthopedic Institute – 2122 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA Horizons Diagnostics, LLC – 3934 Woodruff Road, Columbus GA
Midtown Medical Center – Barbara Weaver; Amanda Wanzer Northside Medical Center – Susan Fulone Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital – Justin Hanna St. Francis Orthopedic Institute – Dewon Jacklett Horizons Diagnostics – Lisa McDowell Williams TABLE OF ORGANIZATION COLUMBUS TECHNICAL COLLEGE SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Students Columbus Technical College Lorette Hoover, President Academic Affairs Dr. Melanie Thornton Vice President School of Health Sciences Mark Thorne Dean Health Sciences & Nursing Radiologic Technology Martha Dollar Program Director Radiologic Technology Kimberly Whitaker Clinical Coordinator Clinical Instructors at Clinical Sites
Meeting dates: Meetings are held twice per year in the Spring and the Fall or as otherwise deemed necessary. Documentation: Meeting agendas and notes are recorded and retained in file. Committee Members: Program Director Clinical Coordinator Faculty members and Clinical Instructors Committee Recording Secretary Other members as determined appropriate by the Program Director Administrators from hospitals and area imaging centers Representative from radiology departments Radiologists Members of Healthcare Community Members of Post-Secondary Educational Roles
The process consists of three phases as follows: Phase I: Admission to Health Care Assistant (HCA) or Health Care Science (HCS) certificate programs with Radiologic Technology (RT) declared as program of intent or admission to any certificate program offering the required prerequisite courses. All applicants, including transfer students, who complete the prerequisite courses of BIOL 2113 with Lab, BIOL 2114 with Lab, ALHS 1090, MATH 1111, ENGL 1101, and PSYC 1101 with a C or higher, and who meet admission requirements, will be considered. In addition to the pre-requisites listed above, students must also have completed Humanities and Speech by the end of Fall semester prior to Spring acceptance. Pre-requisite courses must be completed by the end of Fall semester prior to Spring semester of the year in which admission to the RT program is desired. Students must also have Compass Reading (79 minimum) and Writing (62 minimum) scores that are no more than five years old at the time of competition. Anatomy & Physiology courses can be no older than seven (7) years. Transfer students who wish to compete for admission should contact the Admissions Office at least two semesters prior to Fall semester to establish their status. Applicants may be admitted to Healthcare Assistant or Healthcare Science or a certificate program in any semester, however, admission prior to Fall semester does not guarantee admission to the RT program. Admission to the RT program is competitive, and is limited in the number of students per year/class. Students with provisional admission status will not be considered for admission to the RT program. Phase II: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program To meet minimum requirements for admission consideration, the applicant must:
Health Sciences Building, 3rd Floor Admin. Suite by October 1 during Fall semester prior to the year in which admission to the program is sought:
All forms are found on the college website: www.columbustech.edu. Click on Academics ; then click on Health Sciences and Nursing Accreditation and Information and find Forms on the right side of the page. Phase III: Selection Selection of applicants for admission to the program occurs at the end of Fall semester each year. The process is competitive, based on student performance in pre-requisite courses and COMPASS scores. Students are notified by letter of acceptance into the program and are notified that acceptance is contingent on successful completion of Level 1 Background Check and Drug Screening required by the clinical sites. Students are also required to be certified in Basic First Aid and CPR prior to entry into the program. Students may obtain certification through Columbus Technical College Economic Development department or through completion of the Introduction to Healthcare (ALHS 1040) course at Columbus Technical College. Check college website for dates/times. TECHNICAL STANDARDS/ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS POLICY Students must be able to meet the physical and technical and essential requirements necessary for the course of study in Radiologic Technology. The physical and technical requirements are: I. The Radiologic Technologist must have sufficient strength, motor coordination and manual dexterity to: ______ 1. Transport, move, lift and transfer patients from a wheelchair or cart to an x-ray table or to a patient’s bed; ______ 2. Move, adjust and manipulate a variety of radiographic equipment, including the physical transportation of mobile radiographic machines, in order to arrange and align the equipment with respect to the patient and the image receptor according to established procedure and standards of speed and accuracy; and, ______ 3. Stand and/or walk 6 to 8 hours per day without the aid of walker, crutches, etc.
and patient care situations; use critical thinking skills; ______ 2. Providing physical and emotional support to the patient during the radiographic procedures, being able to respond to situations requiring first aid and providing emergency care, including CPR to the patient in the absence of or until the physician arrives; ______ 3. Communicating verbally in an effective manner in order to direct patients during radiographic examinations to include hearing and oral communications with patients and, work effectively in groups, and independently; ______ 4. Tactile ability to perform palpation for positioning and performing tasks such as insertion of enema catheters; ______ 5. Reading and interpreting notes, records, textbooks, patient charts and requisitions for radiographic examinations. ______ 6. Visual ability to differentiate the color spectrum for color coding of patient files, the visual acuity to assess radiographic images and adequate depth perception to safely align equipment with patient position. Observe and discern changes in physical conditions and the environment.
______ 1. Calculate and select proper technical exposure factors according to the individual need of the patient and the requirements of the procedure’s standards of speed and accuracy; and, ______ 2. Review and evaluate the recorded images on radiographs for the purpose of identifying proper patient positioning, accurate procedural sequencing, proper proper radiographic exposure and other appropriate and pertinent technical qualities. ______ 3. Operate a computer.
The Columbus Technical College School of Radiologic Technology is very interested in providing information to students and candidates interested in our program. Students who are interested in applying for financial assistance opportunities should consult with the Financial Aid Office of Columbus Technical College. Other financial assistance may be available to candidates that are accepted and enrolled in the program. Please consider the following:
The following scholarship information is provided or available to all students after acceptance and enrollment in the RT program. Information and application is available through Columbus Technical College School of Radiologic Technology:
(3.0) average in previous radiographic related academic work and a minimum of 80 in clinical performance to continue to receive the scholarship each semester. Candidates must meet for a personal interview with the scholarship committee, if requested. This committee is appointed by the Columbus Technical College Foundation.
STATEMENT REGARDING STUDENT ENROLLMENT As stated in the Mission Statement and in various sections of the Student Handbook, Columbus Technical College School of Radiologic Technology provides an educational program according to required Accreditation Standards. It shall be understood by enrolled students that neither the school nor any of its affiliate clinical sites will be obligated to provide wages for any time enrolled as a student. And, further, the Program’s clinical radiographic rotation does not constitute an employer/employee relationship but is strictly for education to benefit the enrolled student. Section 2 Academic Education ACADEMIC FACULTY Faculty Member Course and Quarter Hours Martha Dollar, MPA, RT(R) RADT 1075 Radiographic Imaging (4) RADT 1085 Radiographic Equipment (3) RADT 1200 Radiation Biology and Protection (2) RADT 2260 Radiologic Tech. Review (3) RADT 2340 Clinical Radiography III (6) RADT 2360 Clinical Radiography V (9) Kimberly Whitaker, MSM, RT(R) RADT 1010 Intro. To Rad. Tech (4) RADT 1030 Radiographic Procedures I (3) RADT 1060 Radiographic Procedures II (3) RADT 1065 Radiologic Science (2) RADT 2090 Radiographic Procedures III (2) RADT 1320 Clinical Radiography I (4) RADT 1330 Clinical Radiography II (7) ACADEMIC FACILTY INSTRUCTION LOADS In order to facilitate lesson planning, administrative responsibilities, research, counseling, clinical observation, and other duties, the instructional assignment is planned, coordinated, and scheduled by Columbus Technical College and the Program Director to balance with assigned clinical and academic assignments. CLINICAL SUPERVISION Clinical Instructors, Staff Technologists of the clinical affiliated hospitals/clinics, the Clinical Coordinator, and Program Director instruct students during Clinical Radiography (RADT 1320-2360). Directory: wp-content -> uploads -> 2014 2014 -> Raíces y Sueños: the Artistry of Cuba Call for Art – Exhibit Application 2014 -> Session 1 occ 202 Wednesday • 10: 15-11: 45 am 2014 -> African-american vernacular english: selected references 2014 -> Woman suffrage in ridgefield 2014 -> Why did the usa fail in Vietnam? 2014 -> Worksheet #5 Who’s to Blame? In this section, Causes of the Cold War, we have covered why it started the underlying factors after the Second World War, ideological differences, Soviet expansion after the war 2014 -> Colonial America Created By: Jodi Stocker, Jenna Doney, Casey Knaust, Jen Schmidt, Ryan Molitor Unit Goals 2014 -> How to Find Library Resources Tech and Society Download 0.91 Mb. Share with your friends:
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