12/26/2024 4:09:50 PM	RADT 66L Course Outline as of Fall 1981	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  RADT 66L	Title:  CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Full Title:  Clinical Experience
Last Reviewed:10/28/2013

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	5.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		8 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	5.00	Lab Scheduled	0		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	34.00			Contact DHR	272.00
		Contact Total	34.00			Contact Total	272.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 272.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Performance for competency evaluation of radiographic procedures in assigned radiology departments under the direct supervision of a registered radiologic technologist. Students draw upon principles of anatomy and physiology and apply these in theoretical discussions and practice in problems with positioning.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program or possession of licensure as a Radiologic Technologist; completion of RT 62BL; concurrent enrollment in RT 62B.

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Clinical experience under the direct supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program or possession of licensure as a Radiologic Technologist; completion of RT 62BL; concurrent enrollment in RT 62B.
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:	Fall 2017
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

The students will:

1.  Demonstrate and correctly perform all radiographic positions

   listed in the Radiologic Technology Program Competency Handbook

   that are specific to student's training stage.

2.  Perform safe patient positioning as observed and supervised by

   the Clinical Instructor under the evaluative criteria listed in the

   Radiologic Technology Competency Handbook.

3.  Demonstrate proper practices of radiation protection during the

   performance of the radiographic procedures within the rules as

   spelled out in the Radiologic Technology Competency and Student

   Handbook.

Topics and Scope

Under the supervision of the clinical instructor at the clinical

affiliate, students are to:

1.  Complete the examinations that are specific to the student's

   expected performance level and as listed in the Radiologic

   Technology Competency Handbook, to include all body parts (abdomen,

   spine, skull, extremities, gastrointestinal, and urinary studies).

2.  Provide verification of performance of the assigned competencies

   and the corresponding grade given by Clinical Instructors.

3.  Follow the prescribed conditions of attendance and procedures as

   set out by the Clinical Affiliate and Program Officials.

Assignments:

Timely and successful completion of:

1.  Skills as assigned in the Radiologic Technology Competency

   Handbook.

2.  Assigned number of clinical experience hours.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 50 - 80%
Field work, Performance exams, Complete 5 initial competencie
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 50%
Completion of assigned clinical hours and passing assessment of clinical evaluations

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK by Xuan Ho, current ed.

POCKET GUIDE TO RADIOGRAPHY by Philip Ballinger, current edition.

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