Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-2011

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Accreditation

Idaho State University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

Overview

The Radiographic Science Program is designed to facilitate the development of professional radiologic technologists who have acquired the technical skills and knowledge necessary to fulfill the needs required in the medical imaging setting. The radiologic technologist plays a vital role in the health care team. Due to the rapid growth of technology in the health care setting, there is an increased demand for qualified personnel.

Vision/ Mission

In keeping with the mission of Idaho State University as the lead institution in health sciences education in the state of Idaho, the Radiographic Science Program educates radiographers for today and tomorrow through baccalaureate education.  This educational emphasis prepares students to meet the demands in an ever-evolving healthcare industry.  

This is accomplished by:

·    Academic - the faculty and staff are dedicated to pursing excellence in all academic endeavors.  
·    Technology – to provide application of new technology in a profession that is predisposed to change while maintaining traditional values and emphasizing the needs of the patient.
·    Access – to help meet the statewide and regional needs by providing access to quality education to prospective students located in Idaho and beyond.
·    Community – to help meet the needs of the community in the health care setting by providing competent, qualified, technologists who are eligible upon graduation to sit for the national certification examination in radiography sponsored by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Admission Procedures

Admission to the Radiographic Science Program is competitive. Students will be evaluated using grades in pre-professional courses, and overall grade point average. A minimum grade point average of 2.25 is required. Procedures for admission to the program include:

1. Complete procedures for admission to the University.
2. Complete and return the Radiographic Science Application Form and $30 fee.
3. Complete the necessary prerequisite course work.
4. Submit transcripts of all college and/or university courses completed.

Application Deadline

The above admission procedures must be completed and submitted to the Department of Radiographic Science prior to February 15 of the year the student is seeking admission. The first professional year begins in the Fall semester.

Idaho State University Radiographic Science Program Policy for Transfer of Credit from Hospital-Based and Vocational-Technical Radiography Programs

The Idaho State University Radiographic Science Program will award up to 44 credits in radiography for programs completed at accredited hospital-based and/or accredited vocational-technical schools. To be eligible to receive credit, the student must:

1. be a currently registered radiographer ((RT(R)).
2. have worked as a radiographer during the past three years (amount of time to remain proficient to be determined by evaluating committee).
3. submit evidence of experience and curriculum including:
1. certificate of successful completion of registry.
2. certified list of courses and descriptions of curriculum from accredited hospital-based and/or accredited vocational technical programs.
3. copies of all college transcripts.
4. certification of completion of continuing education courses. Proficiency examinations or regular enrollment will be required of students when evidence of proficiency is lacking or inadequate.

Certification

Graduates of the associate or bachelor degree program in Radiographic Science at Idaho State University are eligible to sit for the national certification examination sponsored by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Degree Programs

The Radiographic Science program at Idaho State University offers both an associate degree and a bachelor's degree. 

 

Associate of Applied Science in Radiographic Science

The Associate of Applied Science degree program is a three-year curriculum which consists of one pre-professional year, followed by two years in the program. The student studies and practices the clinical applications of radiography at the University's energized laboratory and at affiliated hospitals. The graduate is eligible to write the national examination for registration (ARRT).

The full curriculum is listed below for both the associate and the bachelor's degrees.

Bachelor of Science in Radiographic Science

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Radiographic Science is a four-year curriculum. During the first two years the student takes general education, basic science, and business courses at the University. During the two professional years, the student studies and practices the clinical application of radiography at the University's energized laboratory and at affiliated hospitals. The graduate is eligible to write the national examination for registration (ARRT).

The Radiographic Science program is designed to develop the technical skills and knowledge necessary for the student to satisfactorily function as a radiographer. Learning experiences enable the student to demonstrate competency in the technical aspect of the profession as well as human relations. The program further seeks to develop student interest in the professional societies as well as continuing education.

The student, upon completion of the program, will be able to work as a radiographer in a hospital, clinic, or private office and effectively perform his/her duties with patients in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner. Because of the rapid growth of the medical field, there is an ever-increasing need for well-trained radiographers.

  The full curriculum is listed below for both the Bachelor and Associate degrees.

PREPROFESSIONAL YEAR I
Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science

BIOL 1101,1101L		Biology I, and Lab (Goal 4)		4 cr 
BIOL 3301, 3301L	Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab		4 cr 
BIOL 3302, 3302L	Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab		4 cr
CIS 1101		Introduction to Computer Systems	3 cr 
ENGL 1101		English Composition (Part of Goal 1)    3 cr
COMM 1101		Principles of Speech (Goal 2)		3 cr 
HCA 1110		Introduction 
			  to the Allied Health Professions	2 cr 
HCA/HE 2210		Medical Terminology and Communication	2 cr 
MATH 1143		College Algebra				3 cr 
PHYS 1100		Essentials of Physics (Goal 5)		4 cr 
PSYC 1101*		Introduction to General Psychology	3 cr 
			  (Goal 12)				3 cr 
RS 1105			Introduction to Radiographic Science	1 cr 
						     TOTAL:    36 cr

PREPROFESSIONAL YEAR II
Bachelor of Science

ACCT 2201		Principles of Accounting		3 cr 
HCA 3350		Organizational Behavior 
			  in Health Care (Spring only)		3 cr 
		OR
MGT 3312		Individual and Organizational Behavior	3 cr
HCA 3375		Health Care Law (Spring only)		3 cr
HCA 3384		Human Resource Management in Health 
			  Care Organizations (Fall Only)	3 cr
		OR
MGT 4473		Personnel Management			3 cr
ART 1100*		Survey of Art (Goal 6)			3 cr
CHEM 1101		Introduction to General Chemistry	3 cr
		OR 
CHEM 1111,1111L		General Chemistry I, and Lab		5 cr
ECON 2201*		Principles of Macroeconomics (Goal 11)	3 cr
ENGL 1102		Critical Reading and Writing (Goal 1)	3 cr
HIST 1112*		U.S. History II (to Present) (Goal 9)	3 cr
MATH 1153		Introduction to Statistics (Goal 3)	3 cr
PHIL 1101*		Introduction to Philosophy (Goal 8)	3 cr
						  TOTAL: 33 or 35 cr

*These courses are suggested to fulfill University requirements; other courses may be substituted to satisfy University goal requirements.

PROFESSIONAL YEAR I

Fall Semester

RS 3310			Radiographic Methods I			2 cr 
RS 3320, 3320L		Radiographic Processing, and Lab	2 cr
RS 3325			Patient Care in Radiography		3 cr
RS 3330			Radiographic Exposure (with Lab)	3 cr
RS 3340			Laboratory Practicum I			1 cr
RS 3389			Applied Radiography I			4 cr
						     TOTAL:    15 cr

Spring Semester

RS 3311			Radiographic Methods II			2 cr 
RS 3341			Laboratory Practicum II			1 cr
RS 3375			Pediatric Radiography			1 cr
RS 3388			Radiation Protection			1 cr
RS 3390			Applied Radiography II			4 cr
BIOL 4470		Sectional Anatomy			2 cr
PHYS 3300		Medical Electronics			2 cr
PHYS 3321		Radiologic Physics (with Lab)       	2 cr
						     TOTAL:    15 cr

PROFESSIONAL YEAR II

Summer Semester

RS 4488			Applied Radiography III			5 cr

Fall Semester

RS 3312			Radiographic Methods III		2 cr 
RS 3342			Laboratory Practicum III		1 cr
RS 4420			Radiologic Facility Organization	1 cr
			  (B.S. degree only) 
RS 4450			Alternate Imaging Modalities
			  and Radiation Therapy			1 cr 
RS 4460			Introduction to 
			  Radiographic Quality Assurance	2 cr 
RS 4489			Applied Radiography IV			6 cr
						     TOTAL:    13 cr

Spring Semester

BIOL 3307		Radiobiology				2 cr 
RS 4430			Radiographic Pathology			2 cr
RS 4441			Advanced Radiographic Methods I		1 cr
RS 4470			Advanced Radiographic Exposure		2 cr
RS 4481			Independent Study (Optional)		2 cr
RS 4490			Applied Radiography V			6 cr
						  TOTAL: 13 or 15 cr

Academic Standards

A grade of "C" or better is required in all radiographic science, biology, physics, math, business, chemistry, and health care administration courses in the curriculum.

A student who fails to achieve a minimum of a "C" grade in a course designated Radiographic Science (RS) will be dismissed from the program and prohibited from taking any further courses with the RS designation until the course(s) in question has/have been completed with (a) minimum grade(s) of "C."

The student is required to reapply to the program, in writing, at least one (1) month prior to the first day of classes of the semester in which readmission is sought.

Additional details regarding readmission can be found in the current Radiographic Science Student Handbook.

Radiographic Science Courses

RS 1105 Introduction to Radiographic Science 1 credit. History of the profession, responsibilities of the technologist, professional development, radiation protection, areas of specialization. F, S, W

RS 3310 Radiographic Methods I 2 credits. Theory and principles of radiographic examination of the extremities, shoulder girdle, and the pelvic girdle. F

RS 3311 Radiographic Methods II 2 credits. Introduces the student to basic theory and principles of radiographic procedures of the abdomen and the chest. Emphasis is placed on radiographic examinations of visceral organs requiring the use of contrast media. S

RS 3312 Radiographic Methods III 2 credits. Continuation of 3311 emphasizing theory and principles of  radiographic examinations of the vertebral column, cranium, and the facial bones. S

RS 3320 Radiographic Processing 1 credit. Photographic technique including developing methodology and the chemical effects on radiographic film. F

RS 3320L Radiographic Processing Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory experience with photographic technique including developing methodology and the chemical effects on radiographic film. F

RS 3325 Patient Care in Radiography 3 credits. Introduction to patient care principles and procedures utilized in radiography including vital signs, body mechanics, catheterization, sterile procedures, drug administration, isolation techniques and medical emergency procedures. F

RS 3330 Radiographic Exposure 3 credits. Determination of radiographic exposure values with emphasis on radiographic quality and equipment used in the production of radiographs. COREQ: RS 3330L. F

RS 3330L Radiographic Exposure Lab 0 credit. COREQ: RS 3330. F.

RS 3340 Laboratory Practicum I 1 credit. Designed to develop pre-clinical competency in routine hospital procedures and radiographic tasks, basic x-ray interpretation, patient management, communications, and manipulation of x-ray equipment. F

RS 3341 Laboratory Practicum II 1 credit. Designed to develop pre-clinical competency in routine hospital procedures and radiographic tasks, basic x-ray interpretation, patient management, communications, and manipulation of xray equipment. COREQ: RS 3311 and RS 3389. S

RS 3342 Laboratory Practicum III 1 credit. Designed to develop pre-clinical competency in routine hospital procedures and radiographic tasks, basic x-ray interpretation, patient management, communications, and manipulation of xray equipment. COREQ: RS 3312 and RS 3390. S

RS 3375 Pediatric Radiography 1 credit. Study of the theory and clinical application of pediatric radiography. S

RS 3388 Radiation Protection 1 credit. Topics include: x-ray interaction with matter, quantities and units of radiation, biological effects of ionizing radiation, MPD, radiation detection instruments, methods to minimize radiation exposure to patients and personnel, and U.S. Government radiation control standards. S

RS 3389 Applied Radiography I 4 credits. Clinical applications of radiographic examinations with emphasis on the upper extremity, shoulder and chest. Graded S/U. F

RS 3390 Applied Radiography II 4 credits. Clinical applications of radiographic examinations with emphasis on the lower extremity, hips, pelvis and abdomen. Graded S/U. S

RS 4420 Radiologic Facility Organization 1 credit. Organization and operation of a radiology department. Emphasis on management, design, record systems, equipment, personnel and budgets. F

RS 4430 Radiologic Pathology 2 credits. Study of the pathological processes of various diseases and disorders with emphasis on the demonstration of pathology on radiographs. F

RS 4441 Advanced Radiographic Methods I 1 credit. Advanced methodology, theory and principles of radiographic procedures. Designed to develop proficiency in performance of specialized radiographic examinations. PREREQ: RS 3312 and RS 3342. S

RS 4450 Alternate Imaging Modalities and Radiation Therapy 1 credit. An introduction to nuclear medicine, computerized axial tomography, ultrasonography, and radiation therapy. F

RS 4460 Introduction to Radiographic Quality Assurance 2 credits. Study and application of equipment maintenance procedures to assure consistency in the contrast, density, and sharpness of radiographic films. F

RS 4470 Advanced Radiographic Exposure 2 credits. In-depth study in establishing radiographic exposure values in new installations or when equipment is changed. F

RS 4481 Independent Problems in Radiography 1-2 credits. Study of topics in radiography selected by students and faculty. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. D

RS 4488 Applied Radiography III 5 credits. Clinical application of radiographic examinations with emphasis on the abdomen, especially examinations requiring use of contrast media to include the esophagus. Graded S/U. Su

RS 4489 Applied Radiography IV 6 credits. Clinical application of radiographic examinations of the vertebral column, ribs and cranial structures. Graded S/U. F

RS 4490 Applied Radiography V 6 credits. Clinical application of radiographic examinations including portables and surgical procedures as well as tomography and arthrography. Graded S/U. S

RS 4491 Seminar-Selected Topics 1-3 credits. Group studies of topics not covered in regular offerings. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

RS 4495 Internship in Special Diagnostic Imaging 2 credits. Eight week internship providing opportunity to participate in diagnostic examinations requiring a special modality, e.g. peripheral or cardiac angiography, computerized tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

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