Class Times:
See schedule provided by your instructor.
Tuesday and Thursdays
AM shifts (see schedules)
7:00am-3:30pm hospitals
8:30am-5:00pm OAK
7:30am-4:00pm (RMC BC and RMC ortho)
PM shifts (see schedules)
1:30pm-10:00pm
Students will continue to observe/participate in programmed clinical experiences within the radiology departments at area hospitals.
XRAY 1033, XRAY 1212, and XRAY 1316 - Must be completed prior to taking this course. XRAY 1042, XRAY 1053, and XRAY 1232 - 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:
- Communication
- Responsibility
Course Goals and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will:
1. Demonstrate a minimum of 75% on laboratory simulations and written exams pertaining to the
anatomy and positioning of the thoracic viscera, abdomen, upper extremities, lower extremities, digestive system, urinary system, cranium, facial bones, and spine.
2. Demonstrate under indirect supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist proper positioning of
previous examinations that competency status was achieved.
3. Utilize medical terminology pertinent to radiographic anatomy and positioning and in the interpretation of
diagnostic reports.
4. Identify the concepts of contrast media, contrast protocols, and adverse reactions utilized in
Gastrointestinal Radiography and Urography.
5. Demonstrate the principles, practices, and policies of the health care organization and the responsibilities
of the radiographer.
6. Exhibit comprehension of the philosophical basis of ethics and proper ethical behavior.
7. Demonstrate proper patient care including the physical and psychological needs of the patient and
their family.
8. Demonstrate the factors that influence the production and recording of radiologic images.
9. Demonstrate the adequate use of radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and tomographic equipment.
10. Exhibit proper radiation protection responsibilities for radiography personnel, patients, and the public.
11. Demonstrate understanding of patients, patients’ families, and professional peer’s diverse backgrounds due to their value system, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles, socioeconomic influences, health risks, and life stages.
12. Maintain confidentiality of patients, their radiographs, and pertinent patient information as enforced by HIPAA.
Faculty Contact Information
Office hours:
Monday (M126): 2:30p-3:30p, Virtual hours: 4:30p-5:30p
Wednesday (at clinical sites) 12p-1p
Tues-Thurs (at clinical sites) 12p-1p, Virtual hours: 4p-5p
Program Director:
Mrs. Rebecca Sherry M.Ed., MOT, RT. (R)(ARRT)
M126 / 815-802-883
Dean of Health Careers:
Mr. Bradley Wood
M107 / 815-802-8815
Division Office Information:
W102 / 815-802-8800
In an emergency call: 815-802-8800
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a minimum of 75% on laboratory simulations and written exams pertaining to the anatomy and positioning of the thoracic viscera, abdomen, upper extremities, lower extremities, digestive system, urinary system, cranium, facial bones, and spine.
- Exhibit proper radiation protection responsibilities for radiography personnel, patients, and the public.
- Demonstrate understanding of patients, patients’ families, and professional peer’s diverse backgrounds due to their value system, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles, socioeconomic influences, health risks, and life stages.
- Maintain confidentiality of patients, their radiographs, and pertinent patient information as enforced by HIPAA.
- Demonstrate under indirect supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist proper positioning of previous examinations that competency status was achieved.
- Utilize medical terminology pertinent to radiographic anatomy and positioning and in the interpretation of diagnostic reports.
- Identify the concepts of contrast media, contrast protocols, and adverse reactions utilized in Gastrointestinal Radiography and Urography.
- Demonstrate the principles, practices, and policies of the health care organization and the responsibilities of the radiographer.
- Exhibit comprehension of the philosophical basis of ethics and proper ethical behavior.
- Demonstrate proper patient care including the physical and psychological needs of the patient and their family.
- Demonstrate the factors that influence the production and recording of radiologic images.
- Demonstrate the adequate use of radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and tomographic equipment.
- one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit I
- four (4) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit II
- four (4) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit III
- one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation and two (2) Pre-Competency’s from Unit IV
- one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation and three (3) Pre-Competency’s from Unit V
- three (3) Pre-Competency’s from Unit VI.
None
Evaluation
A final grade of 75% or higher is mandatory for continuation in the Radiography program.
STANDARD GRADING SCALE
100 - 91 = A
90 - 83 = B
82 - 75 = C
74 - 67 = D
66 and below = F
STAFF EVALUATION GRADING SCALE
100 - 91 = A
90 - 83 = B
82 - 75 = C
74 - 67 = D
66 and below = F
ATTENDANCE GRADING SCALE
0 = 100 A
1 = 92 A
2 = 83 B
3 = 75 C
4 = 0 F (Automatic failure of the course if more than 3 days of clinical are missed)
AVERAGE COE / PRE-COE GRADING SCALE
100 - 91 = A
90 - 83 = B
82 - 75 = C
74 - 67 = D
66 and below = F
FACULTY EVALUATION GRADING SCALE
100 - 91 = A
90 - 83 = B
82 - 75 = C
74 - 67 = D
66 and below = F
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION GRADING SCALE
100 - 91 = A
90 - 83 = B
82 - 75 = C
74 - 67 = D
66 and below = F
Clinical Instructors at all Clinical Education Centers* will do two evaluations on each student at the end of the semester (technical and professionalism). These evaluation grades will be averaged between the two and assists the professor in determining the students overall clinical performance during the course of the semester. The average from these evaluations will be calculated into the students’ final grade. Reference the Radiography Program Student Handbook for an example of the clinical instructor technical and professionalism evaluation rubrics.
* OAK will not be completing a clinical instructor evaluation on the students
If a student receives below 75% on a COE (failing grade), the COE must be repeated with a minimum grade of 75%; if not repeated, C.O.E. will not be counted as a completed C.O.E. If repeated and the minimum grade is met, the student will receive a recorded grade equivalent to a 75%.
The student must complete a minimum of 75% of the required examinations for the semester or they will automatically receive a failing grade. For XRAY 1326, this requires that the student complete, with a passing grade, a minimum of 13 COE’s and / or Pre-COE’s to pass this course and continue on within the program.
All students are expected to proficiently perform all radiographic examinations that he/she previously demonstrated competency in current or previous semesters. Students not able to complete this requirement, will not be in compliance with ARRT clinical requirements for registry eligibility. If the student is unable to demonstrate competency. a remedial plan will be developed by KCC faculty. Students may refer to remediation plan in Radiography Program Student Handbook.
Students will be required to meet with the professor at midterm if they do not have at least (6) completed and approved COMPS. During this meeting, students will provide the professor with a plan on what they will do to obtain more examinations at clinical, to pass XRAY 1326.
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
Course Policies
Attendance Requirements
For a missed clinical, the student must call or email the appropriate KCC professor and call the clinical site by 7:00 a.m. for a day-time clinical and by 1:30 p.m. for a p.m. clinical and have a legitimate excuse. If the KCC professor is not in at the time of the call, the student is to leave a message (reason, date, and time of the call) on the voice mail. When calling the clinical site, leave a message with Radiography department staff. It is the responsibility of the student to know whom they left the message with. Non-emergency physician and dental appointments will be scheduled on off-duty time. If a student is aware that he/she needs to be absent on a particular day, an advance request may be made in writing to the KCC professor.
Students must attend 90% of the scheduled hours for each semester. If the student has not attended at least 90% of the scheduled hours, he/she will not receive a passing grade of “C” of better for the course.
Each student is allotted one (1) personal day per semester that will not affect their final clinical grade. In order for a personal day to be used the student must call or email the appropriate KCC professor and call the clinical site by 7:00 a.m. for a day-time clinical and by 1:30 p.m. for a p.m. clinical and have a legitimate excuse. The student will be required to make the missed day up in no less than two (2) hour increments. All time MUST be made up prior to the last scheduled day of clinical for that semester. If the time is not made up, the absence with count against their final grade according to the attendance policy.
For each additional absence (other than the one allowed personal day), the student will receive a reduction in their attendance grade for each clinical session missed. An absence will result in a zero for the student's staff evaluation for the unattended rotation. The students in the Radiography Program will not have the option of making up any additional unattended days in order to expunge the absence.
Excessive absences for XRAY 1316 and XRAY 1326 are defined as more than THREE missed clinical sessions (excluding the one personal day allowed when requirements are fulfilled). Once the student misses the FOURTH clinical day a grade of “F” will be recorded for the semester and the student will be removed from the Radiography Program.
Hospital phone numbers:
St. Mary’s: (815) 937-2465 (direct #)
Riverside: (815) 935-7525 (direct #)
RMC BC (815) 802-7560 (main office #)
Iroquois: (815) 432-7727 (main hospital #)
OSF: (309) 842-4933 (direct #)
Gibson: (217) 784-2681 (main #)
Morris: (815) 942-2932 ext. 1140
St. Joseph: (815) 741-7222 (direct #)
OAK: (815) 928–8050 (main office #)
Frankfort OAK (815) 683-0989 (main #)
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
For extended illnesses, continuation in the Radiography program will be determined by the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator according to program policy set forth under the ATTENDANCE SECTION in the Kankakee Community College Radiography Student Handbook.
TARDINESS
Tardiness is considered to be a late arrival or an early departure of 10 minutes or more. Two (2) tardies constitute one absence. Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated by radiography program faculty, as it demonstrates a poor work ethic and makes an individual unemployable. Any student that violates the rules will be subject to enforcement of the grading policy set forth and may possibly be at risk for failure of clinical.
Students will continue to observe/participate in programmed clinical experiences within the radiology departments of area hospitals.
Topical Outline
Students will have until April 16, 2026 to complete:
- one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit I
- four (4) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit II
- four (4) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit III
- one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit IV
- one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit V
- two (2) Pre-Competencies from Unit VI.
*See Task List
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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