Tuesday/Thursday HYBRID: 9:00-11:05 a.m. *See course calendar for when we are meeting on campus.
This course is designed to give the student a comprehensive review of radiography. The student will cover a vast amount of material--some new, but most in the form of review with emphasis in the areas most needed.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Responsibility
This course is designed to give the student a comprehensive review of radiography. The student will cover a vast amount of material – some new, but most in the form of review with emphasis in the areas most needed.
Faculty Contact Information
Student Support Hours
In Office (M126): Monday & Wednesday - 8:00-9:00a.m.
Friday (Clinical sites)-- 12:00p.m.-1:00 p.m.
By appt: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00-9:00a.m. and 11:30a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Student support hours are for YOU. Your instructor’s sole purpose during these hours is to be available to you to help you with questions, course related problems, or just to chat. Taking advantage of this one-on-one time with your instructors is highly recommended, and it is a great way to help ensure your academic success. Outside of the office hours, your instructor will also be available to you for individual conferencing by appointment either in a virtual environment, via e-mail, or by phone. You can email your instructor to set up an appointment
Mrs. Rebecca Sherry M.Ed., MOT, DAE, R.T. (R)(ARRT)
Program Director/Professor
815-802-8830
rsherry@kcc.edu
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Comprehensive Radiographic Pre Test Medical Terminology and Patient Care in the form of a written exam and third party review examinations, with a 75% pass rate for each unit.
- Demonstrate knowledge Anatomy and Physiology in the form of a written exam and third party review examinations, with a 75% pass rate for each unit.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures in the form of a written exam and third party review examinations, with a 75% pass rate for each unit.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Principles of Radiographic Exposure in the form of a written exam and third party review examinations, with a 75% pass rate for each unit.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Physics and Equipment of Radiographic Imaging in the form of a written exam and third party review examinations, with a 75% pass rate for each unit.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Radiation Protection, Biology, and Accessories in the form of a written exam and third party review examinations, with a 75% pass rate for each unit.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Image Analysis in the form of a written exam and third party review examinations, with a 75% pass rate for each unit.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Comprehensive Radiographic Post Test in the form of a written exam and third party review examinations, with a 75% pass rate for each unit.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Hesi Exit Exam in the form of a written exam and third party review examinations, with a 75% pass rate for each unit.
- Test Taking Strategies
- Pre Test and Medical Terminology Exam
- Medical Terminology, Patient Care, Pathology and Appendicular Skeleton Exams
- Axial Skelton and Organs Exams
- Anatomy and Physiology Exam and Positioning Review
- Positioning Exam and Kettering Review Seminar
- Skull Positioning Review and Skull Positioning Exam
- Special Procedures, Medical Pathology, Contrast Media and Reactions to Contrast Media Review and Exam
- Review Radiographic Quality and Practice Formulating Techniques
- Image Production and Evaluation and Digital Imaging Exams
- Radiation Protection, Biology, and Accessories Review and Exam
- X-ray Physics and Circuitry Review and Exam
- Comprehensive Exam and Mock Interviews
- Image Analysis and Simulated Registry Exams and Venipuncture lecture and practical
- Simulated Registry Exam and HESI Exit Exam
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Rollins, J., Smith, B., and Long, B..; Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedure, 15th ed., Mosby Co., St. Louis, MO, 2015.
Callaway, William J.: Mosby’s Comprehensive Review of Radiography, The Complete Study Guide and Career Planner, 8th ed, Mosby, Elsevier Co., St. Louis, Mo.
Chabner, Davi-Ellen (2023). Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 9th edition, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO.
Ehrlich, R.A. and Coakes, D.M.; Patient Care in Radiography, 10th ed. Elsevier Mosby, St. Louis, MO.
Johnston, J. N. and Fauber, T. L.; Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging, 3rd edition, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO.
Martensen, Kathy M.; Radiographic Image Analysis. 5th edition, Saunders / Elsevier, St. Louis, MO.
Snopek, Albert; Fundamentals of Special Radiographic Procedures. 5th edition, Saunders, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO.
Statkievicz-Sherer, M.A.; Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 8th edition, Elsevier/Mosby, 2014.
Suggested Supplemental Reading
Carroll, Quinn B. and Bowman, Dennis; Adaptive Radiography with Trauma, Image Critique and Critical Thinking, Delmar, Cengage Learning, 2014.
Carlton, Richard R.; Principles of Radiographic Imaging, 5th edition, Thomson – Delmar Learning, New York.
Carter, Christi; Digital Radiography and PACS, Mosby, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO.
Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions, 9th edition, Mosby / Elsevier
Grading procedure
Methods of evaluation will be journal assignments, Canvas quizzes / examinations, computer quizzes, various homework assignments, and an exit exam. Course grades will be determined on a standard grade system and each question will be given point status. Students will be required to meet with the professor at midterm if their exam scores are not an average of 75% or higher. During this time, students will provide the professor with a plan on what they will do to improve their exam scores.
**Note: Once a test is submitted, answers cannot be changed or added. If a student inadvertently submits a test; once the test is submitted the test will not be re-opened and cannot be completed.
The following are expectations of all Radiography students to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress:
- Earn an average score of 75% or better on ALL written exams in the course before other graded activities are averaged into the course grade. In the event a student does not have an average exam score of 75% or better but achieves a 75% or better on a cumulative course final, this will be considered satisfactory for the written exam/test criteria so long as the student still meets the expectation of earning a minimum grade of “C” for the course when all grades are averaged together. A student who does not achieve an average score of 75% or better on all written exams or who does not achieve a score of 75% or better on a cumulative course final with the overall course grade of a “C” or better will receive the grade determined by the average of all written exam scores.
- If a student earns an average exam score of 75% or higher but then fails the cumulative course final, the overall exam score average (unit examinations and final examination) must be a 75% or higher for the homework graded activities to be averaged into the final grade.
- Once the above criterion has been met, all other graded activities will be averaged into the student’s final grade.
- Homework assignments are NOT optional. The faculty believes there is validity and merit to all assignments given to the student. ALL assignments will be given a point value and MUST be completed by the student. If the student fails to complete an assignment it will be recorded as a zero and will affect the student’s final average for the course.
A student’s final grade in a course may be reduced due to attendance, tardiness, or participation problems. In addition, a grade may be reduced due to failure to meet expectations related to course work. A student should communicate with the instructor about any extenuating circumstances or needs as soon as possible.
A final grade of 75% of higher is mandatory for continuation in the Radiography program.
Grading Procedure
Percentage of Total Points Letter Grade
91% or above A
90% - 83% B
82% - 75% C
74% - 67% D
66% and below F
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
There will be a deduction of FIVE points on all late assignments.
ATTENDANCE GRADING PROCEDURE
The instructor has the right to record the grade of F for the course or reduce a student's grade if a student has excessive absences as defined in the instructor's syllabus. "THE CODE OF CAMPUS AFFAIRS AND REGULATIONS" Section 4.0, Part 4.2- Attendance and Campus Behavior"
Excessive absences are defined as more than FIVE missed class sessions. For each absence over FIVE a grade reduction of FIVE points will be recorded for each class session missed starting with the SIXTH scheduled class session.
For each unexcused absence (defined as no notification before the class session and/or personal time off) there will be a deduction of FIVE points from the student's total accumulation of points.
TARDINESS GRADING PROCEDURE
Prompt attendance at class sessions is mandatory. TWO tardies constitute one absence. A late arrival or early departure of ten minutes or more is considered an absence.
The door to the Radiography classroom will be locked at the beginning of class. If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late, the student will be allowed into the classroom at the professors’ discretion. If the student is not allowed into the classroom for any reason, an unexcused absence will be recorded for that class session.
Students arriving late or leaving early because of performing examinations at their clinical education center, WITH prior notification to the professor, will be exempted from the above policy
Percentage of Total Points
91% or above = A
90% - 83% = B
82% - 75% = C
74% - 67% = D
66% and below = F
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
Attendance Requirements - Regular attendance at all scheduled class sessions is expected. It is the student's responsibility to notify the professor if and why the absence is unavoidable before the class session begins. SEE SECTION VI. GRADING PROCEDURE, Part D & E - Attendance and Tardiness.
Assignments, Quizzes, and Exams - The student must complete all assignments, quizzes, and exams in order to receive a grade for that particular assignment. Homework assignments must be submitted on time.
*Cheating will not be tolerated. Some examples of cheating are: Using a calculator, notes, or other materials during an exam when not allowed, copying another student's work, or copying material from books or other sources without acknowledging it, sharing or discussing questions or answers with other students regarding exam content, etc. Quizlet is another form of cheating. Taking questions from a review, quiz, or exam and entering them into Quizlet, is in fact plagiarism. This list is not all encompassing. If you are unsure whether something could be considered cheating, faculty suggest you communicate with them regarding the concern.
Permission to make-up tests or late assignments may be granted at the instructor's discretion and must be completed within one week. SEE SECTION VI. GRADING PROCEDURE, Part B - Make-up Tests and Late Assignments.
Discussion - Students are encouraged to actively participate in classroom demonstrations and discussions.
See course separate Course calendar in Canvas and via paper copy provided on the first day of the course.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.