Monday 10:30pm-12:10pm
This hybrid course provides precise and detailed information on image analysis and pathology of the biliary system; urinary system; cranium; sella turcica and petrous bones; facial bones; optic foramen; mandible; temporomandibular joint (TMJ); sinuses; temporal bones of the skull and face; spine to include cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx; and ribs to include sternum and mammary glands. Reading assignments and preparation time are included. Skills acquired in this course enable the student to understand the importance of determining adequate radiographs.
XRAY 1033, XRAY 1212, and XRAY 1316 - Must be completed prior to taking this course. XRAY 1042, XRAY 1053, and XRAY 1326 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
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:
- Critical Thinking
This hybrid course provides precise and detailed information on image analysis and pathology of the biliary system; urinary system; cranium; sella turcica and petrous bones; facial bones; optic foramen; mandible; temporomandibular joint (TMJ); sinuses; temporal bones of the skull and face; spine to include cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx; and ribs to include sternum and mammary glands. Reading assignments and preparation time are included. Skills acquired in this course enable the student to understand the importance of determining adequate radiographs.
Faculty Contact Information
Student Support hours/location:
Student Support Hours in M126: Monday & Wednesday: 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m.
Student Support Hours at Various Clinical Sites: Friday: 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
By appt: Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00a.m.-9:00 a.m. and 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Faculty student support hours are for YOU. Your instructor’s sole purpose during student support 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
M126
815-802-8830
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate image analysis of the urinary system, cranium, facial bones, sinuses, spine, and bony thorax through unit exams.
- Analyze radiographic images pertaining to the urinary system, cranium, facial bones, sinuses, spine, and bony thorax.
- Apply medical terminology pertaining to the anatomy and pathology of the human body in order to understand radiographic orders and interpret diagnostic imaging reports.
- Evaluate patient condition through patient assessment.
- Demonstrate proper techniques and documentation of blood pressure, pulse, and respirations.
- Evaluate emergency response to trauma and changes to routine imaging procedures.
- Radiographic Image Analysis, Pathology, and Medical Terminology of the Vertebral Column.
- Radiographic Image Analysis, Pathology, and Medical Terminology of the Bony Thorax
- Radiographic Image Analysis, Pathology, and Medical Terminology of the Skull
- Radiographic Image Analysis, Pathology, and Medical Terminology of the Facial Bones and Sinuses
- Patient Assessment and Vital Signs
- Radiographic Image Analysis, Pathology, and Medical Terminology of the Urinary System
- Advanced Patient Care and Emergency Response
A. Rollins, J., Smith, B., and Long, B..; Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedure, 16th ed., Mosby Co., St. Louis, MO, 2015.
C. Chabner, Davi-Ellen (2023). Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 9th edition, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO.
D. Ehrlich, R.A. and Coakes, D.M.; Patient Care in Radiography, 10th ed. Elsevier Mosby, St. Louis, MO.
E. Johnston, J. N. and Fauber, T. L.; Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging, 4th edition, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO.
F. McQuillen-Martensen, Kathy; Radiographic Image Analysis, 6th edition, Saunders / Elsevier, 2011.
Workbooks:
- Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures; 16h ed. C.V. Mosby / Elsevier, St. Louis
- McQuillen-Martensen, Kathy; Radiographic Image Analysis Workbook, 6th edition, Saunders / Elsevier, 2011.
Optional Textbooks:
A. Carroll, Quinn B. and Bowman, Dennis; Adaptive Radiography with Trauma, Image Critique and Critical Thinking, Delmar, Cengage Learning, 2014.
Online Supplemental Resources:
- RadTechBootCamp- Clover Learning.
Methods of evaluation will be class participation / discussions, Canvas quizzes / examinations, various homework assignments, and a final 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. Students are required to initiate this meeting. 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 turned in or submitted, answers cannot be changed or added. If a student inadvertently does not finish a test, once the test is submitted, those questions 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 examinations 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.
Percentage of total points Letter Grade
91% or above A
90% - 83% B
82% - 75% C
74% - 67% D
66% and below F
A final grade of 75% or higher is mandatory for continuation in the Radiography program.
Make-Up Tests and Late Assignments – Online assignments (quizzes, examinations, and / or homework) not completed by the due date will be recorded as a zero (0). The online assignments are open for an ample time frame in order for completion to be achievable. If they are not completed by the due date, the faculty reserve the right to not reopen the assignment for completion.
Permission to make up tests or assignments because of extenuating circumstances may be granted at the instructor's discretion and must be completed by the date designated by the instructor.
AN AUTOMATIC DEDUCTION OF A MINUMUM OF 5 POINTS will be taken on all make up assignments. If the absence is unexcused and/or the make-up work is not completed within one week, the student will receive a 0 (F) for all work missed.
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
Cheating
*Cheating will not be tolerated. Some examples of cheating are: Using a calculator, notes, or other materials during an exam unless otherwise specified, 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.
Class Attendance Requirement
Regular attendance at all scheduled sessions is expected. It is the students’ responsibility to notify the instructor if and why an absence is unavoidable. Permission to make up work missed because of absence may be granted at the instructor’s discretion and must be completed within one week from the day missed. If the absence is unexcused, and/or the make-up work is not completed within one week, the student will receive zeros for all work missed.
Excessive absences for XRAY 1232 are defined as more than 3 missed class sessions. If a 3rd day is missed, the final grade will be reduced by 5%. If more than 20% of the class (4 days) are missed throughout the semester, an automatic F will be recorded for the final grade.
**The Instructor will take attendance in Canvas at the start of each class. If the student is not in class at the start time, it will be recorded as tardy if the student arrives late and absent if the student does not attend.**
Discussion / Participation
Students are expected to actively participate in classroom demonstrations and discussions.
*See course calendar on Canvas or via the paper copy provided on the first day of the semester.
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.