Rad T 285
CRT/ARRT BOARD Prep
Course Syllabus
Thur. 11:05-1:10 pm Loren Sachs/Kelly Holt
Rm Al Sc 104
Textbooks: 1. Comprehensive Review of Radiography, Calloway, W
2. California Control regulations (Title 17) and Syllabus on Radiation Protection
3. All previously used textbooks
Course Description: Comprehensive review of Radiologic Technology in preparation for State and National Testing.
Course Objectives: 1. Identify factors related to image formation and quality.
2. Identify the specific sections of CA Regulation Code which govern radiologic standards and safety.
3. Perform special math functions as they relate to radiology.
4. List the specific radiographic views required to image the human body.
5. Identify functions of specific radiographic equipment.
6. Identify appropriate standards for radiation protection.
Assessment: 1. Tests.
- MetaCog of each class test.
2. Homework
3. Final Exam (comprehensive).
Note: Each student must receive a ‘C’ or better on the final to pass the course. No make-up exams will be given without prior permission.
Grading: 90 – 100 = A; 80 – 89 = B; 70 – 79 = C
Guidelines: 1. Role will be taken each class session.
2. Three absences will result in dismissal from class.
3. Attendance is mandatory for the final.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be able to:
1. Recognize common radiographic pathologies as related to major organ systems.
2. Apply appropriate exposure modifications required to demonstrate common radiographic pathologies.
MetaCog:
After each in class test, the following week will be devoted to a MetaCog of the test. At that time, you will review missed questions and submit a correction along with a citation for the corrections. Each correct answer from the MetaCog will be worth a half point to be added to your total.
Homework Directions
In order to provide a quality review experience, students will be required to complete a homework assignment each week from the Calloway cd-rom or the website RadEasy.com. Each homework assignment will be worth 20 points.
The homework assignment can be on any area of review you select, you should vary your review topics. Each assignment needs to include 50 questions in order to receive credit. No partial credit will be given.
DATE / TOPIC / ASSIGNMENTJan 30 / Intro
Scope and Content Analysis
Practice test
Feb 6 / ACERT MEETING
Feb 13 / MetaCog Test 1
Feb 20 / Review
Feb 27 / Practice Test 2
Mar 6 / MetaCog Test 2
Mar 13 / Review
Mar 20 / Mock Registry
SPRING BREAK
Apr 3 / Practice Test 3
Apr 10 / MetaCog Test 3
Apr 17 / Review
Apr 24 / Practice Test 4
May 1 / MetaCog Test 4
May 8 / Review
May 15 / Mock Registry Final
May 22 / FINALS WEEK
Rad T 285
Course Outline
Date Lecture Homework Assignment
April 4 Intro to course; Patient Care
Scope and Content analysis
Patient Care; Anatomy Review
April 11 Radiographic Procedures Radiographic Procedures Medical Procedures
April 18 Image Production and Evaluation Radiation Protection Film, screens, processing review
April 25 Radiation Protection and Biology Image Production and
Evaluation
May 2 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Practice Exam
Physics principles and concepts 100 questions minimum
May 9 Image Production and Evaluation Equipment Operation and
Radiographic quality/quantity Maintenance
May 16 Mock Registry Exam FINAL
May 21 Pinning Ceremony
May 22 Graduation