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Welcome to RAD TECH - A

Welcome to RAD TECH - A. Introduction To Radiologic Technology. RAD TECH A Tuesdays 4:00- 7:10PM & Wednesdays 6:00pm – 9:10pm. Introduction to Radiologic Technology El Camino College. RTEC A INSTRUCTOR. MINA COLUNGA, B.S.,RT., C.R.T.

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Welcome to RAD TECH - A

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  1. Welcome to RAD TECH - A Introduction To Radiologic Technology

  2. RAD TECH A Tuesdays 4:00- 7:10PM & Wednesdays 6:00pm – 9:10pm Introduction to Radiologic Technology El Camino College

  3. RTEC A INSTRUCTOR • MINA COLUNGA, B.S.,RT., C.R.T. Instructor, minacolunga@yahoo.com or mcolunga@elcamino.edu WEB page: www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga

  4. http://www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga/ Office: PHYS 117-D

  5. How to access the webpages How to download Power points and Notes Free: msn.com PowerPoint download Word Documents …..

  6. TEXTBOOKS FOR Fall 2010 RTEC A (keep for the Program) RAD TECH A BOOK:Introduction to Radiologic Sciences and Patient CareAdler & Carlton New this Fall • Published 2007 • 4th Edition • ISBN: 1416031944

  7. On Reserve in Library

  8. Classroom – Lab Rules • NO eating or drinking in class • CLOSED water only • Cell phones, etc OFF • When class is FULL • keep book bags on the floor – not on seat next to you • Lab • NO sandals allowed • Must wear closed toed shoes

  9. Review Terms End of chapter questions 4th edition – at back of book Studying Tips

  10. Where to get Help • Student Services Center • FINANCIAL AID • GRANTS • CAL, PELL • EOPS • Special Resources • Academic strategy courses

  11. Academic Strategies

  12. Theater Arts Beginning acting PE 254 – aide for adaptive PE Communication is Essential

  13. Success skills • Review lectures (power points) & reading assignments BEFORE CLASS! • REWRITE your notes after class • Keep up with assignments & homework • Make a new friend (Get some contact #’s in class) • Find the best time for YOU to study

  14. Review of Syllabusand Reading Schedule

  15. Class / Lab Conduct • You are expected to come to class fully prepared and able to participate. • Absences and tardies will affect your grade • You are also expected to practice courtesy and respect at all times.  • No children can be brought to class and they cannot sit outside of the classroom (ed code)

  16. Disruptive Behaviors • Behaviors that disrupt the learning process will not be tolerated.  These include: • Talking to others during lectures, demonstrations, quizzes or exams • Sleeping or laying head down during class

  17. Disruptive Behaviors • Checking cell phone messages, text messaging, or answering phone calls • Wearing headphones and listening to music • Swearing and rude or disrespectful behavior

  18. Disruptive Behaviors • Arriving late & leaving early • Entering & exiting classroom excessively • Breaks are given at reasonable intervals • Working on other assignments not related to the class you are in • Using a laptop for other than class notes • (game playing, checking email,etc)

  19. Disruptive or Disrespectful Behavior If not corrected, can result in the instructor asking you to leave the classroom, and it will be counted as an absence

  20. Attendance Per school policy • “ A student may be dropped from class when the number of hours absent exceeds the number of units assigned to the course”. (1 class = 3 hours)

  21. How will tardies, leaving early and absences affect my grade? • Absences • 2 pt penalty • Tardies & leaving early • 1 pt penalty

  22. Drop Policy • It is the student’s responsibility to formally withdraw from a class. • If a formal drop is not submitted • You will receive a “F”

  23. Academic Honesty • Plagiarism, cheating or furnishing materials to other student. • Violates Section 1.B.1 of ECC Board policy, Standards of Student Conduct • Will result in a zero for that exam, quiz, or assignment

  24. Examples of Cheating or Plagiarism are: • Obtaining copies of: • notes • exams or exam questions • Copying • Photographing • Removing exam from classroom • WITHOUT PERMISSION

  25. PICTURES • NO PHOTOS CAN BE TAKEN • Violation of rules of conduct • Violation of colleagues privacy

  26. Make up examinations • Must call or email instructor before class time • Exam must be made up before next class • 10% penalty • Labs and quizzes WILL NOT be made up nor can they be done ahead of time

  27. Late Work 10% penalty for every day late

  28. Overview of Types of Radiologic Technology Programs • University-based • College-based • Hospital-based • Military • Commercial Schools

  29. RT Program Stats + AwardsJRCERT May 2007TOTAL RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAMS = 612 Type of School AA Cert BA • 4 yr = 59 4 29 • CC = 225 2 • Technical = 52 22 • Hospital = 182 3 • Military = 0 5 • Proprietary = 22 3 1 • Consortium= 1 2

  30. El Camino College

  31. The El Camino College Experience 37 years assisting Imaging Professionals To reach their goals!

  32. ECC’s Program • 2 year Associates Degree Program • Not including prerequisites • Starts last week of August and completes mid October - 26 months later. • 2-3 courses on campus each semester and 24 – 35 hours per week of internship training in the affiliated hospitals per semester

  33. Upon Graduation from ECC • Associates Degree in Science • Certificate of Completion from an Accredited Radiologic Technology Program - Accredited by JRCERT • ARRT Approved

  34. LICENSURE • Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program • Passing board exam with 75% or better.

  35. LICENSE ELIGIBLITY • ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technology (RT) • Radiologic Technologist (R.T.) (R) • California – State Dept of Health –RHB • C.R.T (R,F) • RADIOGRAPHY & FLUOROSCOPY CERTS

  36. Questions to ask about a Program • What is your pass rate? • Average scores on ARRT exam • Length of Program • Limited XT vs. Fully Accredited R.T • Job Outlook/Prospects- Pay Rate • Accreditation Status • Cost

  37. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY A HIGH TECH – HIGH TOUCH PROFESSION

  38. WHY CHOOSE RADIOGRAPHY? Isn’t it dangerous?

  39. Is this a safe profession? Why do you want to do this? Why are you taking this class?

  40. Radiation is all around us

  41. Natural or Background Radiation • Occurs spontaneously through nature • Examples: • Sun • Planetary bodies • Earth • Radium • Uranium

  42. Human or Man Made Radiation • Nuclear industry • Fallout from weapons testing • Nuclear plant accidents • Disposal of by-products • Radionuclides • Comes from products containing radioactive elements • Radio pharmaceuticals • Medical and Dental exams

  43. Electromagnetic waves – everyday exposure • Radiation comes from all directions • It comes from: • your local and far away radio and TV stations. • local power lines, telephone lines, international satellites orbiting the earth, and the personal computer.

  44. $$$ HOW MUCH $$$ NEW GRADS = R.T. • $45,000 TO $ 60,000 per year (AS degree) • IS IT WORTH THE EFFORT? YOU BET!

  45. Historical Perspectives • November 8, 1895: • Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered x-rays • German Physicist • University of Wurtzburg

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