RAD 153 - Applied Radiography I

Lab: 9 Credits: 3
This course introduces the clinical environment of the hospital by providing basic use of radiographic equipment and routine radiographic procedures.

Course Topics:

Professionalism
Program policies and procedures
Clerical duties
Transportation of patients
X-ray Equipment
Radiation Protection
Aseptic technique
Chest procedures
Abdomen procedures

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Proper uniforms and accessories (refer to dress code)
Clinical packet
Time cards
Competency book
Radiologic Technology Program Student Handbook.

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required to continue in the Radiologic Technology Program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Communicate and work effectively with the healthcare professionals and patients while demonstrating appropriate radiographic skills.
Perform radiographic procedures tasks.
Practice professional development activities to improve radiographic skills.
Demonstrate compliance to Radiologic Technology Program policies and procedures.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021