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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Policies within this Student Policy Manual are in compliance with College policies. All policies are subject to revision as necessary. Any changes or additions to this policy manual will be in writing and provided to the students. Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Table of Contents Mission .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Program Goals.................................................................................................................................... 4 Student Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................................. 4 Program Competencies ....................................................................................................................... 5 Technical Performance Standards for Admissions and Progression .......................................................... 6 Principles of Professional Conduct ........................................................................................................ 7 General Eligibility for ARRT Certification ................................................................................................ 9 Ethics ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Education ....................................................................................................................................... 9 Examination.................................................................................................................................... 9 South Carolina Medical Radiation Health & Safety Act Eligibility for S.C. State Certification ..................... 10 South Carolina Alpha Chapter of Lambda Nu ....................................................................................... 11 POLICIES ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Academic Dishonesty Policy ............................................................................................................... 13 Academic Progression Policy .............................................................................................................. 14 Additional Liability Insurance ............................................................................................................. 16 Attendance Policy ............................................................................................................................. 17 Clinical Supervision Policy .................................................................................................................. 22 Competency-Based Curriculum........................................................................................................... 23 Course Exemption Policy ................................................................................................................... 24 Course Exemption for Graduates of an Accredited Hospital Based Radiography Program or an Accredited Program Outside of the US ................................................................................................................ 25 Course Exemption for Graduates of a Limited General Radiography Program ......................................... 26 Departmental Resource Use Policy ..................................................................................................... 27 Departmental Computer Resource Use Policy ...................................................................................... 28 Dismissal from a Clinical Education Center .......................................................................................... 29 Dress Code Policy ............................................................................................................................. 30 Documentation of Infractions and Enforcement of Policies.................................................................... 31 Eligibility for RAD 283 ....................................................................................................................... 33 Student Ethics and Communication Policy ........................................................................................... 34 Equipment Use Policy ........................................................................................................................ 36 Extended Clinical Leave Policy............................................................................................................ 38 Grievance Policy ............................................................................................................................... 40 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) ..................................................... 42 Harassment Policy ............................................................................................................................ 43 Student Conduct Policy ..................................................................................................................... 44 Inclement Weather Policy .................................................................................................................. 46 Jury Duty Policy ................................................................................................................................ 48 Liability Insurance............................................................................................................................. 49 Limited Scope of Practice Radiographer-General .................................................................................. 50 Required Competencies for SCRQSA Limited Certification Eligibility ....................................................... 51 MRI Screening for Students ............................................................................................................... 53 Participation in Professional Organizations .......................................................................................... 57 Patient Identification Policy................................................................................................................ 58 Radiation Safety Policy ...................................................................................................................... 59 Student Health Policy ........................................................................................................................ 60 Student Employment......................................................................................................................... 61 2 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Use of Student Mailbox Policy ............................................................................................................ 62 Student Uniform Policy ...................................................................................................................... 63 Transitioning Students from the LGR Program at Greenville Technical College ........................................ 66 Workplace Hazards Policy .................................................................................................................. 67 HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIVISIONAL POLICIES ................................................................................ 68 Divisional Dismissal/Re-Admittance Policy ........................................................................................... 69 Divisional Program Compliance Procedures ......................................................................................... 70 Divisional Student Fees for Certification Exams .................................................................................... 71 Divisional Criminal Background Check Policy ....................................................................................... 72 Divisional Student Drug Testing Policy ................................................................................................ 74 Divisional Technology Policies ............................................................................................................ 77 Divisional Social Networking Policy ..................................................................................................... 78 Divisional Program Student Change of Major Policy.............................................................................. 79 APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................ 80 Application for Course Exemption Candidacy ....................................................................................... 81 What to do in case a student has an ACCIDENT/ILLNESS:.................................................................... 82 Anecdotal Form ................................................................................................................................ 83 Radiation Monitor Use ....................................................................................................................... 84 Basics Principles of Radiation Protection for Students ........................................................................... 85 Radiation Exposure Facts for Review .................................................................................................. 86 Radiation Dosimetry Report for Landauer............................................................................................ 87 Clinical Drug Screening with Reasonable Suspicion .............................................................................. 88 Student Policy Agreement ................................................................................................................. 89 Policies within this Student Policy Manual are in compliance with College policies. All policies are subject to revision as necessary. Any changes or additions to this policy manual will be in writing and provided to the students. These policies are in addition to all College policies as stated in the College Student Handbook and the policies of the Clinical Education Settings. Policies in the College Student Handbook can be found on the Greenville Technical College website (http://www.gvltec.edu/catalog/). 3 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Mission The mission of the GTC Radiologic Technical Program is to graduate well trained, entry-level Radiologic Technologists who are prepared to successfully demonstrate professional behavior, patient centered care, clinical competence, effective communication and critical thinking skills to function as a member of the health care team. Program Goals I. II. The student will graduate with the necessary skills to function effectively as an entry-level radiographer. The student will provide quality patient care. III. The student will effectively communicate in a professional manner. IV. The student will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills. V. The student will be able to model professional behaviors that are appropriate for the academic and healthcare environment. Student Learning Outcomes 1A. The students will demonstrate the application of radiation protection principles. 1B. Students will demonstrate the ability to maintain the flow of patients in an assigned radiographic room. 1C. The graduates will exhibit entry-level mastery of overall clinical skills. 2A. The student will be able to provide basic patient care to patients encountered in the radiology department. 2B. The student will demonstrate the necessary skills for general assessment of patients including vital signs, proper infection control and documentation. 3A. Students will be able to communicate effectively in the clinical environment. 3B. Students will demonstrate professional verbal communication skills in taking a patient history. 4A. The student will apply theory and practical knowledge to given scenarios to determine best clinical solutions. (In 4th semester) 4B. The student will demonstrate the ability to accurately evaluate images for overall radiographic quality (positioning, technique and diagnostic acceptability). 5A: The students will demonstrate professional behaviors. 5B: The student will evaluate the various opportunities for professional growth within Medical Imaging Sciences. 4 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Program Competencies • Correlate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, positioning, and radiographic techniques to produce diagnostic images. • Select exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic techniques with minimum radiation exposure to the patient. • Analyze radiographic images for appropriate positioning and image quality. • Value and practice the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others. • Assess patient needs and provide appropriate patient care and comfort, maintaining patient modesty and confidentiality. • Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid and basic life support procedures. • Detect and report equipment malfunctions to the proper authority, and operate equipment safely and efficiently. • Participate in and support departmental quality assurance and quality control programs. • Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures. • Provide patient/public education related to radiologic procedures and radiation protection/safety as they perform radiographic procedures. 5 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Technical Performance Standards for Admissions and Progression Purpose: To provide the applicant/student with a clear understanding of the physical demands required of the program based on the tasks performed by the graduate. Demonstration and/or documentation may be required. Description of Work Environment and Activities: Constant public contact and decision-making, constantly moving, communicating, manipulating equipment, frequent operation of computers, usage of telephone, pushing wheelchairs, turning patients, helping patients walk, lifting patients, assisting patients sit up, frequent exposure to ionizing radiation, blood borne pathogens, and body fluids. ISSUE Cognitive Communication Hearing Mobility Motor Skills Physical Stamina Smell Tactile Visual STANDARD EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITIES The ability to consistently execute complex mental processes necessary to apply academic information to clinic/lab procedures. Communication ability sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form. Immediately adapt to different clinical and lab environments which include: various types of radiographic equipment and clinical/lab situations (i.e. trauma, surgery, moving from one radiographic room to another). Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs without visual contact. Physical abilities sufficient to maneuver in small areas and to maneuver equipment. Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform imaging procedures and patient care procedures safely and efficiently. Explain radiographic procedures; give directions; answer patient’s questions while position/performing procedure; discuss procedure with physicians and/or other health care professionals. Act upon verbal and/or written directions quickly under pressure. Communicate and interact effectively in a group situation. Hear monitor alarms; equipment audible signals during exposure; emergency signals; voices under protective garb; calls for help. Move freely and quickly around x-ray room, patient’s room or surgery with portable x-ray equipment, dark rooms, and work areas; administer CPR; manipulate equipment above head at a standard height; work quickly and accurately. Independently use body members for power grip, speed, and precision work; to start, stop, control, and adjust the progress of machines/equipment within tight crowded places; position patients and equipment. PERFORMANCE ABILITY (circle answer) YES NO* YES NO* YES NO* YES NO* YES NO* YES NO* Physical ability sufficient to remain continuously on a task for several hours while standing, moving, lifting and/or bending. Independently manipulate radiographic equipment including portable machines; carry multiple cassettes; wear radiation protection devices such as lead aprons for extended periods of time; lift patients for cassette placement; assist patients from wheelchairs and stretchers; elevate stretchers of immobile patients for positioning purposes. Olfactory senses sufficient for maintaining environmental and patient safety. Tactile ability sufficient for assessment of physical health status and location of body landmarks with fingertips. Distinguish smells which are contributory to assessing and/or maintaining patient’s health status, i.e. smell smoke. YES NO* Perform palpation of anatomic structures while positioning for imaging procedures, assessing patient vital signs, and identifying landmarks used in administration of CPR. YES NO* Visual ability sufficient for observation, assessment, and implementation of patient care and imaging procedures. Observe patient responses; read orders; prepare contrast media; read computer screens and control panel buttons. Distinguish between shades of gray on radiographs/other imaging modalities. YES NO* I, the undersigned, do hereby testify that I have read and understand the Technical Performance Standards for admission to the Health & Wellness Division and that the above statements, as indicated, are true.* Applicant’s Signature Date Telephone Number Print Name *Indicates awareness of applicant to make an appointment with Student Disabilities Services by calling (864) 250-8408 between the hours of 8:00 and 5:30 (Mon-Thurs) to determine reasonable accommodations. Demonstration may be required. 6 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Principles of Professional Conduct 1. The radiologic technologist conducts himself or herself in a professional manner, responds to patient needs and supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care. • Responds to patient needs. • Performs tasks competently. • Supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care. 2. The radiologic technologist acts to advance the principal objective of the profession to provide services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of mankind. • Participates in and actively supports the professional organizations for radiologic technologists. • Acts as a representative for the profession and the tenets for which it stands. • Serves as an advocate of professional policy and procedure to colleagues and associates in the health care delivery system. 3. The radiologic technologist delivers patient care and service unrestricted by concerns of personal attributes or the nature of the disease or illness, and without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion or socio-economic status. • Exhibits no prejudice for sex, race, creed, religion. • Provides service without regard to social or economic status. • Delivers care unrestricted by concerns for personal attributes, nature of the disease or illness. 4. The radiologic technologist practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purpose for which they were designed and employs procedures and techniques appropriately. • Applies theoretical knowledge and concepts in the performance of tasks appropriate to the practice. • Utilize equipment and accessories consistent with the purpose for which it has been designed. • Employs procedures and techniques appropriately, efficiently and effectively. 5. The radiologic technologist assesses situations; exercises care, discretion and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient. • Assumes responsibility for professional decisions. • Assesses situations and acts in the best interest of the patient. 6. The radiologic technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession. • Complies with the fact that diagnosis and interpretation are outside the scope of practice for the profession. • Acts as an agent to obtain medical information through observation and communication to aid the physician in diagnosis and treatment management. 7. The radiologic technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice and demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self, and other members of the health care team. 7 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 • Performs service with competence and experience. • Utilizes equipment and accessories to limit radiation to the affected area of the patient. • Employs techniques and procedures to minimize radiation exposure to self and other members of the health care team. 8. The radiologic technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protects the patient’s right to quality radiologic technology care. • Protects the patient’s right to quality radiologic technology care. • Provides the public with information related to the profession and its functions. • Supports the profession by maintaining and upgrading professional standards. 9. The radiologic technologist respects confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice, respects the patient’s right to privacy and reveals confidential information only as required by law or to protect the welfare of the individual or the community. • Protects the patient’s right to privacy. 10. The radiologic technologist continually strives to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues and investigating new aspects of professional practice. These Principles are intended to serve as a guide by which, Radiologic Technologists may evaluate their professional conduct as it relates to patients, colleagues, other members of the medical care team, healthcare consumers, and employers and to assist Radiologic Technologists in maintaining a high level of ethical conduct. 8 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) General Eligibility for ARRT Certification PURPOSE: To inform the student of one issue addressed by the Rules of Ethics according to the ARRT. All ARRT certification categories have three basic requirements: Ethics The ethical behavior eligibility requirement is the same for both ARRT certification categories: primary (radiography, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy) and post-primary (advanced-level and added qualifications). The requirements specify that every applicant for certification and every registrant must “be a person of good moral character and must not have engaged in conduct that is inconsistent with the ARRT Rules of Ethics,” and they must “agree to comply with the ARRT Rules and Regulations and the ARRT Standards of Ethics. One issue addressed by the Rules of Ethics is the conviction of a crime, including a felony, a gross misdemeanor or a misdemeanor, with the sole exception of speeding and parking violations. All alcohol and/or drug related violations must be reported. Conviction as used in this provision includes a criminal proceeding where a finding or verdict of guilt is made or returned but the adjudication of guilt is either withheld or not entered, or a criminal proceeding where the individual enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a proceeding resulting in a military court-martial. All potential violations must be investigated by the ARRT in order to determine eligibility. Further information may be found the web site in the handbooks for each examination. View Frequently Asked Questions for more (https://www.arrt.org/FAQ/Ethics-Review-Pre-Application). Education Eligibility for certification also specifies the satisfaction of educational preparation requirements. For the primary categories of radiography, nuclear medicine technology and radiation therapy, eligibility requires the successful completion of a formal educational program in the respective discipline that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT. Beginning January 1, 2002, candidates must also demonstrate competency in didactic coursework and an ARRT-specified list of clinical procedures. For post-primary categories (i.e., mammography, CT, MR, quality management, sonography, bone densitometry, vascular sonography, cardiovascular interventional technology, vascular-interventional radiography, and breast sonography), satisfaction of the preparation requirements involves documentation of ARRT-specified clinical experience. Further details may be found in the handbooks available for each of the post-primary certification categories. Examination Finally, eligibility requires that applicants for certification, after having met all other qualifications for certification, must pass an examination developed and administered by the ARRT. The exams assess the knowledge and cognitive skills underlying the intelligent performance of the tasks typically required of staff technologists practicing within the respective disciplines. The handbooks available for each of the disciplines provide specifications listing the content covered by the examination. To request a pre-application review form, phone ARRT at 651-687-0048 ext. 8580. 9 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 South Carolina Medical Radiation Health & Safety Act Eligibility for S.C. State Certification Effective: June 30, 2000 PURPOSE: To inform the student of the eligibility requirements to obtain certification to use ionizing radiation on humans in the state of South Carolina. Effective June 30, 2000, registrants of x-ray or other equipment, which emits ionizing radiation, are required by law to ensure that only operators certified by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) can use ionizing radiation, or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. PROCEDURE Students enrolled in the Associate degree program for Radiologic Technology are eligible to apply for a limited general radiography certificate through the SCRQSA. However, students must complete the following program requirements: • Must successfully complete the first two semesters of didactic coursework. • Must successfully complete a minimum number of designated clinical competencies. • Obtain a letter from the program director indicating that the above mentioned requirements have been met. • Submit an application and appropriate fee to the SCRQSA. NOTE: Students who receive a limited general radiography certificate are only to work within the scope of practice of a limited general radiographer. Once a student graduates from the program: • Application can be made to the SCRQSA for a temporary certificate to work as a radiographer. This must be done prior to working as a General Radiographer (not limited). • Upon successful completion of the ARRT certification exam, the graduate will receive a permanent certificate after submitting a copy of his/her ARRT card. In the case that a student does NOT complete the RAD program, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain eligibility information from the SCRQSA on maintaining certification. Additional information can be found on the SCRQSA website (www.scrqsa.org). 10 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 South Carolina Alpha Chapter of Lambda Nu Revised 5/15 PURPOSE: The South Carolina Alpha Chapter of Lambda Nu is a national honor society for the radiologic and imaging sciences. This chapter has been established at Greenville Technical College. The purpose of this Chapter is to: • Foster academic scholarship at the highest academic levels. • Promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences. • Recognize exemplary scholarship. • Mentor students in the radiological sciences. • Promote community service. In order to qualify for membership in this society, Associate Degree Radiology students will be required to meet minimum requirements as specified in the by-laws of the Chapter. • Academic: Minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale after two semesters of the radiology program (fall and spring) • Recommendation: Sponsorship by a Faculty Member of the South Carolina Alpha Chapter of Lambda Nu. • Dues: Payment of a one-time induction fee representing National and SC Alpha Chapter dues. Race, creed, handicap, sex, nationality or religion shall not be a factor in deciding which students are eligible for membership. 11 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 POLICIES 12 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Academic Dishonesty Policy Revised 2015 PURPOSE: To promote ethical judgment as required to be in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). As medical imaging professionals, it is imperative that individuals act and uphold high ethical standards including but not limited to proper documentation. As stated in the ARRT Code of Ethics, “The Radiologic Technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession, and protects the patient’s right to quality radiologic technology care.” Therefore, the program will enforce the following policy. POLICY: According to the Academic Misconduct policy as stated in the College Student Handbook, students should know what activities constitute dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsification, and sabotage of information. Refer to the College Handbook. Cheating is defined as copying from another student’s tests or any other assigned work including but not limited to examinations, written reports, laboratory experiments, clinical documentation, etc. for the purpose of gain for self or others. Cheating can also include using materials or equipment during a test not authorized by the person giving the test. Additional examples are found in College Student Handbook. Please refer to the Academic Misconduct Policy. Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else’s work, including the work of other students, as one’s own. Any ideas or materials taken from another source for either written or oral use must be fully acknowledged, unless the information is common knowledge. What is considered “common knowledge” may differ from course to course. Additional examples are found in College Student Handbook. Please refer to the Academic Misconduct Policy. Collusion is defined as knowingly assisting another person in an act of academic misconduct. Falsification/Fabrication: is defined as falsifying or inventing information such as academic exercises as reports, laboratory results, citations to the sources of information, and including but not limited to clinical documentation. Sabotage is defined as purposefully undermining a student’s or an instructor’s academic work. PROCEDURE: Due to the nature of the medical profession where proper documentation is essential, if it is determined that a student participated in any form of academic dishonesty he/she is subject to immediate dismissal from the program without a verbal or written warning. Additionally, students dismissed from the program due to such behavior are not eligible to recycle through the program. Refer to the Academic Progression Policy and the college handbook. Any student who is suspended or expelled due to an act of academic misconduct will have the right to due process. Refer to the Grievance Policy. 13 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Academic Progression Policy PURPOSE: In that properly academically and technically prepared students should be able to complete the radiography program in a reasonable time frame, the following policy is established to prevent excessive continuation in the program. The program is divided into two parts: Phase I (Pre-clinical) and Phase II (radiography core). During Phase I, all students must maintain a technical GPA of 2.50 and a minimum grade of “C” or better in each course. Phase I courses must be successfully completed without repeating a course more than once. Once Phase II of the radiography program has begun, failure of ANY core course will result in dismissal from the program. Students who fall out of progression for any reason will no longer be coded as a Radiologic Technology student. Your program will be changed to “Undecided”, so it is imperative to meet with your advisor to determine your future academic goals. Students coded as “Undecided” will be ineligible for any financial aid until you decide on a major of study NOTE: Failure is considered any grade of “D” or “F”. STUDENTS INELIGIBLE FOR RE-ENTRY: • Students who have been withdrawn from Phase II as a result of being removed from a clinical education center or for other disciplinary reasons will NOT be eligible to apply for re-entry into Phase II of the Associate degree program for a period of one year. (Divisional Dismissal Readmit Policy) • Students who fail more than one Phase II course are NOT eligible for re-entry into Phase II for a minimum of 12 months during which time they must complete a program of remediation as recommended by program faculty. Once the program of remediation is completed, he/she may reapply and be considered under the weighted admission criteria implemented for that particular class of students. Therefore, all program admission requirements at the time of application must be met in addition to the remediation. • Students who were unable to successfully complete the program requirements more than once are no longer eligible for re-entry into Phase II. RE-ENTRY PROCEDURE: A student will be allowed a maximum of two attempts through the core courses to complete the program. This allows for one (1) option of re-entry through the curriculum. • Students who opt to apply for re-entry into Phase II are required to submit a Weighted Admission form by May 1 of the year in which they want to be considered for acceptance. 14 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 • The admission requirements and deadlines are the same for all students applying for acceptance into Phase II. • Students applying for re-entry are considered with the pool of students applying for Phase II acceptance. Therefore students applying for re-entry are not guaranteed acceptance. • Students who re-enter are subject to any changes made in policies or curriculum courses, and requirements related to such changes. VALIDATION PROCEDURE FOR DIDACTIC COURSES: The student accepted for re-entry into Phase II has two options: 1. Register and successfully complete all Phase II classes and including all methods of evaluation with a minimum grade of 75% or higher. OR 2. Take a validation test equivalent to a course final examination. This option is only available if the student completed the course successfully no more than 6 semesters prior to when the course is being offered. If successful, validation is complete. A minimum grade of 85% is required. Testing must be completed no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of the term and no less than 2 weeks prior to the start of the course. At no time will a validation exam be given after the start of a course. Tests are to be given by the regularly scheduled course instructor. If unsuccessful, the student must repeat the course according to the course syllabus. Program grading scale is as follows: A B C D F = = = = = 94 - 100 less than 94 - 85 less than 85 – 75 less than 75 -70 <70 ALL courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better. Note: Final Grades will NOT be rounded up to 2 significant digits, i.e. a final grade of 74.9 is a “D”, not a “C”. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A COURSE IS DEFINED AS A GRADE OF 75% (C) OR BETTER. Individual course grading policies (that is - percentage breakdowns) are the responsibility of the course instructor and will be stated in the course outline. TRANSFER STUDENTS: Students transferring from another radiography program must meet all Phase I requirements and must validate all RAD course work. (See: VALIDATION PROCEDURE above) Completed RAD course work must have been completed in a JRCERT or regionally accredited radiography program in order for the student to be eligible for the validation procedure. 15 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Additional Liability Insurance Some clinical sites may require additional liability insurance for student rotations at their facility. Including, but not limited to: • Baptist Easley Students scheduled for clinical rotations at one of these sites must follow the instructions below: GTC students can get additional insurance from Healthcare Provider Services Organization. This can be done on-line at the HPSO website (www.HPSO.com). 1. Click here to apply 2. Choose Profession/Area of Study: Radiologic Technologist 3. Choose Status: Student and provide anticipated graduation date 4. Select Continue 5. Apply online using a credit/debit card 6. Request Effective Date of Coverage: August 20 7. Continue Limits of Liability: $1,000,000 / $3,000,000 Total Annual Premium: $38.00 After completing this process, print a copy of the policy and give to the Clinical Coordinator. *price subject to change 16 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Attendance Policy Revised July 2014 PURPOSE: In an effort to assure an ample amount of time for learning opportunities for the radiologic technology students, and to create a specific policy for didactic (class lectures) as well as clinical assignments, the faculty of the Radiologic Technology program has formulated the following guidelines for class, clinical, and seminar attendance. ABSENCES: All absences from didactic (classroom) or clinical assignments are discouraged. There is a direct relationship between attendance and academic success, which is valued by the program. If an absence is necessary, the following procedure must be followed: 1. The student must notify the course instructor PRIOR to class absence with a valid explanation if any consideration is to be given for an excused absence. If absent from clinic, the clinical site must also be notified prior to the beginning of the student’s shift assignment. Failure to follow the call in procedure may result in an “unexcused” absence and may prohibit any make-up work in didactic courses. 2. The program recognizes and will abide by the College and Division attendance policies. Therefore, the program restricts absences to the maximum 10% of total contact hours of a course that is allowable by the College. Extended illness may be an exception. 3. Individual course instructors may have additional policies that would govern absences and make-up work. Please refer to course syllabi for specifics. 4. If a student is absent more than 10% of the total contact hours in ANY course, he/she is not allowed to earn PTO when performing voluntary extra clinic time (Each semester, the student is allowed to do 16 hours of extra clinic time for 16 hours of PTO.) 5. If a student is absent more than 10% of the total contact hours in ANY course for a second offense, they will not be allowed to earn any PTO hours. 6. If a student is absent more than 10% of the total contact hours in ANY course for a third offense, they will not be allowed to perform any voluntary extra clinic time. Classes and clinical begin and end promptly at the assigned time. Students are expected to attend classes promptly as late entrance into a class already in progress is disruptive to the learning environment of those students who were on time for class/clinics. Excessive tardiness will not be tolerated. TARDINESS: It is understandable that on occasion a student may be late or may need to leave early for extenuating circumstances; however the student should enter or leave the class in progress quietly without interference or disturbance. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain any missed information. Individual instructors may have policies that govern any work missed due to tardiness. Please refer to course syllabi. 17 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 CLINICAL ATTENDANCE: Clinical hours are considered an integral part of the total curriculum in the Radiologic Technology Program. The objectives of the clinical courses require different assignments at various affiliate hospitals. During these assignments students are expected to gain experience in practical application of the duties of the Radiographer as well as exposure to the different facets of the profession. This experience will include day, evening, and weekend assignments not to exceed 40 contact hours per week when combined with didactic hours. Required clinical assignments cannot exceed 10 hours per day. Due to the nature and length of the assignments, attendance is a must for the student to derive the required educational benefits from the assignments. It is essential that the student take advantage of the opportunity scheduled for clinical education by demonstrating the ability to attend and record attendance according to scheduled and posted hours. Absences and tardiness will also be recorded. The policy for attendance, absences, tardiness, sign in/out procedures and schedule changes are as follows: Attendance: Students are assigned a designated number of hours for each clinical course per term. All scheduled hours must be completed at the scheduled time and place. Absences: All absences from clinic are subject to the College policies regarding class attendance unless the student has prior approval of the Clinical Coordinator to use earned personal time off (PTO). Excused Absence: One in which a student provides documentation from a physician regarding illness. This documentation must be for the date(s) in which the absence(s) occurred. Students are permitted two (2) excused occurrences per semester. Hours must be made up to avoid a penalty of the clinical grade. The Program does not require or make provisions for make-up time of lost clinical hours for unexcused absences. Clinical absences will result in the following: 1. Students will not receive a daily grade on the weekly evaluation for the day in which he/she did not attend clinic. The student will also receive a verbal warning from the Clinical Coordinator. 2. Second absence, the student will receive a written warning. This warning will inform the student that the student’s overall clinic grade will be lowered a letter grade if he/she is absent a third day. 3. Third absence, the student’s overall clinic grade will be lowered a letter grade. 4. For each additional absence after the third absence, the clinical grade will be lowered one letter grade. This may result in failure of a specific clinical course. 5. if there is a death in the immediate family (see definition below), a student may be excused for up to three consecutive days from his/her clinic rotation without penalty. 18 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 NOTE: Immediate family includes: parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, parent in-laws, sister/brother in-laws, grandparent in-laws, children, step-children, and spouse. For extenuating medical conditions, refer to the Extended Clinical Leave Policy. Personal Time Off (PTO): Personal time off is accrued time that a student can use for time off from clinic without having an impact on the clinical grade. This time can be accrued by: 1. attending professional society meetings such as those sponsored by the Piedmont Chapter participating in Career Talk sessions or other recruiting functions 2. attending the Saturday sessions of the SCSRT Annual Meeting. 3. Submitting projects to the SCSRT. 4. Advisory committee participation. A maximum of 16 hours of PTO can be earned per semester by participating in additional clinical experience. Additional clinical hours are to be requested in blocks of four or more hours. Additional clinical hours must be at the student’s request. Hours must be pre-approved with appropriate forms completed and signed by the clinical coordinator. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the clinical site prior to the start of his/her clinical day. All functions must be pre-approved by the Clinical Coordinator. If a student elects to use PTO, he/she must have prior approval of the Clinical Coordinator. In addition, PTO must be used in a minimum of a four hour block. Student rotations are scheduled to provide experience to obtain competency in all areas of diagnostic radiography and that a student who elects to utilize PTO should be mindful of that. Students may use earned PTO for a maximum of one day of his/her evenings or weekend rotation per semester. This is in an effort to ensure that each student gets the benefit of the trauma radiography performed during these shifts. Scheduled Clinic Hours: Clinic hours are provided to the student at the beginning of each semester. They are posted on the clinic schedules. Students are expected to arrive to and leave from clinic site as scheduled. Tardiness/ Leaving Clinic Early: Clinical rotations are established by the Program and are to be strictly adhered to by all program students. Due to the nature of the clinical environment, it is essential that students arrive on time to prepare the exam rooms for the patient exams scheduled. Student clinical schedules follow the hospitals’ normal shift change for this purpose. Tardiness and/or leaving clinic early is (are) not permitted during clinical rotations. 1. Two (2) occurrences of arriving late to and/or leaving the clinical site early will be counted as an absence. 2. When assigned to a shift greater than 4 hours, a student will be considered absent if the occurrence of being late or leaving early is two (2) hours or more. 19 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 3. When assigned to a shift less than 4 hours in length, a student will be considered absent if the occurrence of being late or leaving early is Ten (10) minutes or more. Sign In/Out Procedure: 1. Sign in and out with exact times in the appropriate area on the weekly evaluation form. 2. Times must be verified by the supervising technologist with his/her initials. 3. If weekly evaluations are submitted without technologist’s verification of attendance, the student will be considered absent for the day in question. Image Analysis: Film critique is a component of the clinical courses. Two (2) absences from film critique will be considered an absence from clinic. All other attendance policies apply to film critique. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Students are required to notify both the hospital and the course instructor prior to the beginning of scheduled clinical assignments when they are going to be absent or tardy. The appropriate telephone numbers will be provided in each course syllabus. BREAKS DURING SCHEDULED CLASS/LAB/CLINIC: Breaks during class, lab, and/or clinic are provided at the discretion of the faculty member/clinical instructor. During clinical experience, students are required to complete any procedure already in progress prior to leaving the department with the approval of his/her supervising technologist. If a student leaves the classroom during lecture or lab, it is his/her responsibility to obtain any missed work. If it is during a quiz, test, simulation, etc., the student’s grade may be affected. If a scheduled clinic day requires your attendance more than 5 hours, you must take a 30 minute lunch/dinner break. You should take a lunch/dinner break at the 4.5 – 5 hour mark of the scheduled rotation. You are not allowed to miss your lunch break and leave 30 minutes early. SCHEDULES: Schedules are posted prior to the beginning of each term. Students may see a rough draft of the schedule and request a change before the final draft is made. Changes may not be feasible; however, every effort will be made to comply with the request. Student clinical rotations are developed to provide each student a specific educational balance of clinical experience. Therefore, students are NOT permitted to “trade” clinical rotations. Students must remain in his/her assigned area unless he/she is directed to a different area by the supervising technologist or faculty. Reasons for change may include specific educational purposes, development of student flexibility in handling a variety of procedures, equipment maintenance, or lack of patients in a specific area. Students who do not remain in their assigned areas will be considered absent from clinic. 20 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: Students may request additional clinical experience by completing the appropriate form. Forms can be obtained from the Clinical Coordinator and are also available in Blackboard under the clinical course each semester. This additional experience will be considered scheduled clinic hours and the student must therefore follow all policies and procedures of the Program. All additional clinical experience MUST be preapproved. E-mails and phone messages will not be accepted. Additional clinical experience will be approved at the discretion of the course instructor. Additional clinical experience will NOT be approved during scheduled holiday breaks in which the college is closed. If a student elects to do additional voluntary clinical hours at a place where they are employed, they must have a Student Employment form completed to prove they were not clocked into work during the clinic hours. SEMINARS, CONVENTIONS, ETC. Students must receive approval prior to attending any type of extra activities which require their absence from clinical or classroom assignments. Students will attend all scheduled meetings at such events if they elect to participate/attend. Attending these functions is considered to be a privilege during regular scheduled class time. Written assignments may be given about seminar content, as well as any other assignment that participating faculty may request. Unprofessional behavior at these functions will result in disciplinary action. If academic classes are canceled so that students can attend an educational function, those students not attending the function for any reason will report for clinical practicum. This is to enhance their clinical performance in lieu of the educational benefits gained from the function. Obviously, functions which occur on off days do not require approval, but the student is still a representative of the Program and shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. PROGRAM CALENDAR: The Program operates according to the College calendar as outlined in the student handbook. Classes, and registration dates will abide by the published schedule. All events required of the student by the College will be adhered to by the Program. CLINICAL ASSIGNMENTS: The Program or Clinical Coordinator is responsible for making all assignments to the clinical affiliates. Due to the sensitive nature of the clinical contracts, students are strictly prohibited from taking the initiative of contacting any clinical personnel to arrange rotations or change clinical hours. All students must be officially registered for a clinical course in order to participate in clinical experience. Students not registered for a course are NOT covered under worker’s compensation or liability insurance. 21 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Clinical Supervision Policy PURPOSE: To define and explain the types of supervision of students in the Radiography Program. Clinical Supervision: Greenville Technical College requires that student technologists be supervised during all aspects of the clinical education courses, either directly or indirectly supervised. 1. Direct Supervision: a qualified practitioner is present with the student during a radiographic examination. Students must work under Direct Supervision of a qualified practitioner: • until competency has been achieved and documented. • when performing ALL portable and surgical examinations regardless of student’s level of competency. • when performing any REPEAT RADIOGRAPHS regardless of the student’s level of competency. 2. Indirect Supervision: a qualified practitioner is immediately available to assist the student in an adjacent room or location. Once competency has been established and documented, the student is permitted to work under indirect supervision. Exceptions are noted above. 3. Supervision by a Limited General Radiographer, as defined by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association, is NOT appropriate under any circumstances. This includes second year students who have their temporary LGR certification. Therefore they MAY NOT supervise students in the clinical environment. Appropriate supervision is just as much the responsibility of the student as it is the clinical staff and program faculty. Students must take the responsibility to assure that they are appropriately supervised. Students may not be covered under the liability insurance if an incident were to occur while not supervised according to program policy. 22 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Competency-Based Curriculum PURPOSE: To allow for effective student learning by providing a knowledge foundation prior to performance of procedures. POLICY: Prior to obtaining a Level I or II competency, the student must complete the number of required unassisted procedures and successfully complete the simulation of exam/procedure in positioning lab (Rad 130, Rad 136 and Rad 230). 23 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Course Exemption Policy PURPOSE: To provide a method for students to exempt course work if he/she has documentation of previous experience that may replace didactic work. This policy covers course exemptions other than those requested by transfer or students re-entering Phase II. Exemptions are possible for the following courses: • RAD 102: Introduction to Radiologic Sciences and Patient Care Students requesting permission to exempt these courses must document a substantial amount of clinical expertise gained through non-traditional methods. Examples include military training, “on-the-jobtraining,” or limited radiographers grandfathered in according to the guidelines of the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA). Documentation must be submitted by the student’s former supervisors or instructors and demonstrate sufficient justification for allowing an exemption process. Permission to exempt RAD 102 must be approved by the program faculty. A. An individual who requests the opportunity to exempt RAD 102 must: 1. complete an application form—obtain from department head. 2. submit the appropriate training documentation. B. Once an applicant is notified of candidacy, he/she must complete the following: 1. Pay a $125.00 non-refundable application fee. By paying this fee, the student will be assigned an “E” for the course on his/her transcript. However, if the student wants a letter grade assigned to the course, he/she must pay the full tuition rate for that course. RAD 102 is a 2credit hour course. The student would need to pay the tuition rate for the 2-credit hour course. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts, terminology, and theory or radiologic technology covered in the course by earning a score of 85% or better on a validation examination. 3. Demonstrate proficiency in each skill by passing each practical competency given in the course with a grade of 85% or better. 24 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Course Exemption for Graduates of an Accredited Hospital Based Radiography Program or an Accredited Program Outside of the US Revised July 2015 PURPOSE: To provide a means for graduates of accredited hospital based radiography programs or accredited programs outside of the US to obtain an Associates of Science degree in Health Sciences with a major in Radiologic Technology. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be in good standing with the ARRT or other certifying agencies, this includes being in compliance with CE requirements if applicable. • Must be a graduate of an accredited radiography program. PROCEDURE: The student must: 1. Apply to college and declare RAD as major. 2. Submit high school transcripts (or GED certificate) and college transcripts if applicable. 3. Submit current ARRT card or registry card from other certifying agencies. 4. Submit official transcripts from the accredited radiography program in which he/she graduated. 5. Take the math and English placement test if applicable. Once the above has been completed, the student will: • Receive exemption credit for applicable Phase II courses. Documentation of course content is required. • Be advised to complete the Phase I courses as well as any remedial courses if applicable. In order to be eligible for graduation, the student must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better and obtain a technical GPA of 2.50 or better. Technical GPA is calculated using only the courses listed below: 1. ENG 101 2. MAT 109 3. SPC 205 4. BIO 210/BIO 211 5. SOC 101 6. College Transferable Humanities Course (3 semester hours) 7. AHS 102 25 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Course Exemption for Graduates of a Limited General Radiography Program Students, who have completed a limited general radiography program other than the program sponsored by Greenville Technical College and approved by the state of South Carolina, may be eligible to exempt selected courses. Applicants may be considered eligible to exempt selected courses if: 1. He/she has completed a limited radiography program as described above. 2. He/she has current certification through the SCRQSA as a limited radiographer. 3. Verification has been made as to the content of completed courses within a limited general radiography program. The content of the completed course(s) must at a minimum include the content of the course(s) in which a student elects to exempt by exam. 4. He/she can document that he/she has been employed a minimum of 20 hours per week as a limited general radiographer since completion of his/her program. 5. Exemption is only granted for courses in which the student successfully validates. See the Validation Procedure in the Academic Progression Policy. Clinical courses may not be exempted. All students are required to successfully complete the clinical courses. 26 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Departmental Resource Use Policy PURPOSE: To provide students access to resources available within the Medical Imaging Sciences Department. PROCEDURE: The Medical Imaging Sciences Department offers students enrolled in Phase II of the Radiography Program access to a variety of resources that may be helpful throughout the learning process. These resources are kept in a variety of places within the department. Students may check resources out as needed but are responsible for returning any borrowed resource in a timely manner so that other students and faculty members have access. The list below includes some of the resources available. Other resources may become available over time. 1. Textbooks 2. Mosby CD Roms 3. Professional Journals 4. Digital Camera & Video Recorder 5. Anatomical Models 6. Radiographic Images A variety of textbooks can be found in the Student Lounge and in faculty offices. The most up-to-date textbooks are in the faculty offices. Students may borrow these books by simply requesting the books from the faculty member. Professional journals are also available from the faculty. However, the college provides electronic access to a large variety of professional journals through online databases. Students may access the GTC library either from campus computers or from off-campus. From off-campus, access to the library's databases (and registering for a Net Library eBook account) requires the use of passwords. Current students, staff and faculty can obtain these passwords visiting the library’s web page (http://gvltec.edu/library/). Instructions for off-campus access to databases will be found by linking to instructions for either EBSC host or GALE on the page. If you have any questions, please call the library during business hours at (864) 250-8319 or text the library using (864) 438-3425. Mosby CD Roms, anatomical models, and the digital camera & video recorder may be signed out from Cindy Parris, Administrative Assistant, in Room 218. Radiographic images are located in the conference room and may also be signed out. See a faculty member prior to taking any images. Students are responsible for returning any resource signed out in a timely manner. Additionally, items must not be damaged upon return. Any repairs necessary as a result of damages may be the responsibility of the student. 27 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Departmental Computer Resource Use Policy PURPOSE: To establish guidelines and procedures for student use of Medical Imaging Sciences (MIS) computer resources. POLICY: Resources include all computer workstations, software, printers, scanners, other input devices and projection equipment. Computer resources are made available in the department for curriculum support. Computer equipment should only be used for curriculum or class work assignments. Creating, accessing, displaying, printing, or the downloading of offensive, unprofessional, or non-curriculum related materials is prohibited. The occasional use of computers for internet access to check the weather or news is acceptable if it does not disrupt curriculum assignments. Other uses must be approved by the department. Students can lose access privileges if computers are used improperly. Students must purchase a jump/flash drive for storage of projects and assignments. Jump/flash drives must be identified by student initials/name electronically and with labels. Student files will be deleted from the hard drives periodically. Student files will NOT be stored on departmental computers other than special or group projects. Students are not permitted to change communication, display, or virus detection software settings on computer workstations without the permission of faculty/staff. On occasion settings must be changed for specific applications. Contact a faculty member. There are no set times for the computer lab or other areas to open and/or close. The computer lab is used for some classes and is reserved for these times. The lab does not have a lab manager present. Therefore, students must contact faculty or staff for help in using the computer equipment and solving problems. Students should not open equipment cases or operating system folders to correct problems. Student email is available on department computers for email accounts distributed by the college. Use of free internet email services is not allowed by the campus. When students are finished using a computer, the computer should be TURNED OFF. Students should remove any jump/flash drives. The department is not responsible for any jump/flash drives that are left in a USB port in a lab computer. In addition, any CD-ROM or floppy disk instructional media should be returned to the file cabinet or faculty member - whichever is appropriate. 28 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Dismissal from a Clinical Education Center PURPOSE: • To provide clinical education centers conducive to learning for all students; and • To maintain an excellent working relationship between the college and the clinical education centers. POLICY: Students, who are asked to be removed by the director of the radiology department where he/she is participating in clinical experiences, may be dismissed from the Radiologic Technology Program and are not eligible for re-entry or re-application to Phase II. PROCEDURE: 1. Students are expected to follow the policies that exist within the college catalog, this handbook, the course syllabi, and those of the clinical education centers. 2. If at any time, a student is asked to be removed from his/her clinical education center, the student will be counseled immediately regarding the consequences. 3. If, after consulting with the student and the director of the clinical education center involved, the issue is not resolved to the satisfaction of both parties, the student will minimally be withdrawn from the clinical education center and may be withdrawn from Phase II of the program. 4. If a student is removed from Greenville Memorial Hospital, he/she will not be able to continue in the program due to the inability to achieve required clinical competencies. 29 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Dress Code Policy PURPOSE: To identify appropriate dress during didactic and lab courses. POLICY: Students should dress in a manner that does not pose a safety hazard and that does not result in unnecessary disruption. Additionally, due to the nature of our labs, especially labs when students are participating in hands-on activities, students need to be aware of how they are dressed. Clothing must not be offensive to fellow classmates and faculty. Therefore, students must abide by the following: • Tops/blouses must not be revealing in nature. • The abdomen must be covered in its entirety. • Shorts may be worn but may not be excessively short in length. Shorts, skirts, and skorts must reach the fingertips when standing with arms extended. • At no time should underclothing be visible. • Students should wear appropriate undergarments. • Students should refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, or heavily scented products. Students dressed inappropriately for labs and/or class will minimally be asked to not participate which may affect his/her grade. However in any case, a student may be asked to leave the classroom/lab environment. 30 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Documentation of Infractions and Enforcement of Policies PURPOSE: To provide documentation guidelines and enforcement procedures for infractions of established policies and procedures. POLICY: The Radiologic Technology Program provides for uniform documentation and enforcement of policies. While the program and the clinical education centers have the right to remove a student from the clinical education site on the first action of improper conduct or unethical conduct, every effort is made to warn and counsel students concerning their actions and behaviors. If a student is removed from a clinical education center, refer to the Dismissal from a Clinical Education Policy. For infractions of policies the following procedure applies. However, some infractions such as breach of patient confidentiality, endangerment of a patient, stealing from a clinic site and radiographing others without a physician’s order may be cause for immediate dismissal. Other serious violations may also result in immediate dismissal. PROCEDURE: 1. All incidents of violation will be documented on the anecdotal report form found in the Appendix. Exceptions may include but are not limited to: • Dismissal from a clinical education site. • Breach of confidentiality • Academic dishonesty 2. If an incident merits the removal of the student from the clinical site, immediate notification of such should be reported to the clinical coordinator/department head. All details of the situation should be provided by phone or FAX as soon as possible. To reach the appropriate College personnel, call 250-8290. 3. The program faculty will evaluate the report, recommend counseling, recommend specific behavioral changes, and provide a means of re-evaluating the student by a specified time period. First Incident (Warning): A verbal warning with written documentation of that warning shared with Program faculty and/or necessary supervisors. The student is to be counseled about proper behavior/technique for the specific situation Second Incident (1st Demerit): A verbal warning with written documentation of that warning shared with Program faculty and/or necessary supervisors. The student is to be counseled about proper behavior/technique for the specific situation. In addition, the student will NOT be allowed to earn ANY PTO hours when performing voluntary extra time from date of incident and forward through completion of the program. (Students are allowed to earn 16 hours of PTO by doing 16 hours of voluntary extra time each semester.) 31 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Third Incident (2nd Demerit): A written warning, counseling by the Health & Wellness counselor, and possible suspension from the program. The student will NOT be allowed to earn ANY PTO from date of incident and forward through completion of the program. Fourth Incident (3rd Demerit): A written warning, counseling by the Health & Wellness Counselor, and possible suspension from the program. The student will NOT be allowed to perform any voluntary extra time. Recommendation for dismissal from the program may be a possibility depending on the severity of the infraction. Additional demerits may result in possible suspension or dismissal from the program. Demerits will be issued to students who do not follow policies and procedures. The student will be given a warning for the first infraction. Except for d, infraction of d will automatically result in a demerit. If a student commits a second infraction (of any type), he or she will be given a demerit. This will result in the student not being allowed to earn any PTO hours when performing voluntary extra time. If they receive a second demerit, the student will not be able to earn ANY PTO hours. If the student receives a third demerit, they will not be allowed to perform any voluntary extra clinic time. Additional demerits may result in possible suspension or dismissal from the program. INFRACTIONS A. Failure to be in proper uniform at the clinical sites or use of cologne, perfume or after-shave, inappropriate dress for class or lab B. Failure to follow Radiation Protection Policies (dosimetry badge, lead aprons, etc.) C. Failure to follow Supervision Policies (see policy manual) D. Failure to submit clinical documentation as required in the course syllabus. (Applies to all paperwork and check-offs due at the end of the semester and greater than 3 incompletes.) E. Failure to notify the appropriate individuals of tardies, leave earlies, or absences for class or clinic. F. Failure to have lead markers during clinical rotations or lab, use of other person’s lead markers, or letting someone use your personal markers G. Failure to wear appropriate name badge during clinical rotations, to include GHS name badge at GHS sites. H. Failure to follow scheduling policies I. Inappropriate communication (verbal or non-verbal) in clinic, class, or while on Blackboard. J. Inappropriate behavior during class or clinic. K. Use of cell phone during class. L. Not returning lab equipment to proper place or not placing trash in receptacles M. Intentionally damaging equipment. N. Compromising patient safety. This list is NOT all inclusive. 32 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Eligibility for RAD 283 July 2015 PURPOSE: To offer students enrolled in RAD 268 an opportunity to register for RAD 283. PROCEDURE: 1. Any student enrolled in the RAD 268 clinical course and who is eligible to begin the final competency process prior to the start date of RAD 283 may be eligible to register for such courses. 2. If at any time a student enrolled in RAD 283 begins to perform poorly academically in the course requirements of the Radiologic Technology program, he/she may be withdrawn from this course. 3. If at any time a student is withdrawn (either for academic or disciplinary reasons) from the Radiologic Technology program while enrolled in RAD 283, the student will be withdrawn from the RAD 283 course as well. 33 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Student Ethics and Communication Policy PURPOSE: To provide guidelines for radiography students in regards to professional ethics and communication with patients, clinical staff, and faculty. The student technologist has a unique position in the health care field, as well as in radiology departments and radiologic technology programs. M edical ethics: those rules that govern the conduct of physicians and the health professions are som etim e w ritten and m ore often unw ritten . To introduce the radiologic technology students to these ethics, the faculty of the radiologic technology program formulated the following guidelines for student ethics and conduct. Students are expected to maintain high standards of conduct while enrolled in this program. NOTE: These are only guidelines and by no means should they be considered applicable to every situation nor will they include guidelines for all aspects of the student’s environment. COMMUNICATION: Patient Information: The radiologic technologist and student technologist are often the primary contact with a patient and/or his physician during a radiographic examination. The technologist and/or student are expected to communicate with the patient or physician in an effort to ascertain the exact nature of the illness, disease, trauma, or condition of the patient. This information will be passed on to the radiologist to aid him or her during the interpretation of the radiographs and consultation with the attending physician. The student should never communicate to the patient information regarding the patient’s condition or prognosis. The attending physicians or radiologists are the only ones who should discuss the patient’s condition and/or prognosis with the patient. Verbal Communication: The student not only represents himself to the public, but also Greenville Technical College and the affiliating hospital. All students are considered mature adults and professionals, and will be treated as such. The following is for the purpose of guiding the student through this program and gives examples of proper conduct during the clinical education process. It is preferable for student technologists to utilize proper titles when addressing all patients or personnel in the hospital and radiology department. Such as Mr., Ms., and Dr. Students will be courteous at all times. When instructed to do something by a supervising technologist, never answer back or refuse. Never discuss a problem in front or within hearing distance of a patient. When answering the phone in the radiology department, the student will state the name of the department and his or her name. Relative to the use of phones – students should remember that hospital and school phones are business phones and that their use should be limited to matters of an official nature. The radiology department is a very busy area and sometimes the activities become rather hectic. Even when the clinical area is very busy, students are expected to maintain proper conduct. 34 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 CARE AND SAFETY: It is important for the student to remember that in the clinical settings they are dealing with real patients with real illnesses and injuries. This requires the student to practice proper patient care and safety at all times, and to constantly places the patient’s well-being ahead of their own clinical needs. Therefore, the student must recognize that the supervising technologist may need to step in on a procedure in order to meet the needs of the patient. If at any time a student is observed performing or reported to have performed any act that may pose as a potential risk to the patient’s safety they may be removed from that area by the supervising technologists or clinical instructor immediately. The details and circumstances will immediately be reported to the clinical coordinator and department head. HOSPITAL PROPERTY: Hospital property MUST NOT be removed from the hospital premises unless the student receives written permission from the department manager. This includes, but is not limited to, hospital scrubs. If a student attends class on campus wearing or carrying hospital scrubs, he/she must have written permission from the department manager. If there is a hospital name on the scrubs, it will be assumed that the scrubs belong to the hospital. Students who choose to violate this policy may be subject to immediate dismissal from the program. 35 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Equipment Use Policy PURPOSE: Radiographic equipment can be dangerous to yourself or others if you are not properly trained to use it. The equipment is also very expensive to repair and/or replace it if breaks down. Therefore it is very important to protect you, your peers, and the equipment by enforcing the following rules. First Semester Students 1. You must complete an Orientation to equipment use and pass an equipment use competency test prior to using it. 2. Before making an exposure, the following must occur: a. an instructor must be present in the lab area; b. no one may be in the room during an exposure; c. all doors must be closed prior to the exposure (GE room); d. an instructor should check your technique settings prior to an exposure; 3. You can practice using the equipment after lab hours or during open labs. However, a radiography instructor or designee MUST be notified and available. 4. You cannot make exposures outside of lab hours, even during open labs! All Students 1. You cannot radiograph anyone in the lab! 2. If you are working on a project for one of your instructors that requires and exposure to be made, you must get permission from that instructor to use the lab equipment after your scheduled lab hours and the instructor will assume responsibility for the lab. 3. You must insure the safety of yourself and your fellow students by: a. Never letting your partner get on the table unless you have assured that overhead tubes are out of the way and parked correctly. b. Using footstools to get on/off tables or stretchers or lowering the table if appropriate. c. Watching for fingers before moving the bucky tray. d. Not lowering the tube directly over the “patient” and never allowing tubes/cables to touch the “patient”. 4. Do not sit on radiographic tables unless you are a “patient” in a lab setting. 5. Never sit on the end of the radiographic table when the table is extended. 6. Do not move overhead tubes or bucky tray without releasing the locks. 7. Do not try to force a tube to move! 8. Reposition cables when rotating the tube. 9. Do not lower the Picker table without checking for interfering objects (chairs, cassettes, etc.). 10. Do not extend the table more than 6” beyond the table support. 36 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 11. Always return the tube-stand, tables, etc. to the starting position when you have completed an assignment. 12. Do not drop grids, cones, phantoms, etc. 13. Do not use tape excessively: a. never wrap around a tube stand b. never extend under the table tops 14. Do not keep the collimator light on excessively; the bulb will burn out and the tube will overheat. 15. Do not pick the body phantoms up…..always use a transfer board! 16. Never overextend a joint on the body phantoms. Special phantoms will be used for such projections! 17. Always leave the phantoms properly positioned on the stretcher and properly covered with clean tucked sheets as you would a patient. Do not cover a phantom’s head with the sheet! 18. Always disinfect surfaces and use fresh linen when you are practicing on each other in the lab. 19. Be very careful when handling radiographic film in the darkroom by: a. never opening the film bin in the light b. keeping the correct size film in the correct slot c. reporting the alarm that goes off to warn of low solution level to your instructor d. reporting that film is out and request a replacement box to your instructor 20. Clean up after yourself when you have completed an assignment by returning all equipment and supplies to the proper place. 21. Never leave cassettes lying around; return them to the proper room and cassette slot which is labeled by size and speed. 22. Always report an equipment malfunction or accident involving equipment or supplies immediately to your instructor! PROCEDURE: Students who violate the above: • Minimally may not be permitted to use the lab/equipment outside of normal lab hours. • Will be disciplined according to the policy regarding Documentation of Infractions and Enforcement of Policies. 37 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Extended Clinical Leave Policy PURPOSE: To allow for medical conditions that may interfere with the continuity of clinical education. Didactic courses/labs are EXCLUDED from this policy. This policy is necessary to: • prevent further injury/illness to the student • prevent possible injury to patients in the clinical environment • lessen the impact of an interruption to the student’s educational process The policy will be consistent with the views of the clinical affiliates, faculty members, and the technical college. An extended clinical leave is defined as one in which a student will be absent for a period of one week or more from clinical. The absences must be incurred in consecutive days. POLICY: The following policy has been established for extended medical leaves: 1. If a medical condition prevents the student from attending clinic as scheduled, the student’s future status in the Program may be reviewed by the following personnel: • Dean of Health & Wellness Division • Department Head, Medical Imaging Sciences • Faculty Members • Medical Advisor • Clinical Affiliate Radiology Department Administrative Personnel 2. Depending on the degree of completion of the Program at the time of the incident, either a normal or revised clinical schedule will be determined by the Clinical Coordinator and the student. This is to assure that the student will complete the Program in an orderly and educationally sound manner. 3. Student extended medical leave may not exceed one (1) semester. 4. Students are subject to follow the syllabi that they are currently enrolled in during the extended leave. 5. Student extended medical leave may be for self or immediate family. NOTE: Immediate family includes: parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, parent in-laws, sister/brother in-laws, grandparent in-laws, children, step-children, and spouse. PROCEDURE: If the student desires any accommodations: a. The student must immediately provide the Clinical Coordinator with written documentation from a physician that a medical condition exists. It is the student’s responsibility to inform other faculty as needed. 38 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 b. The student must inform the Clinical Coordinator of the limitations of normal work duties in which he/she cannot participate, and the length of time the limitations are anticipated. Limitations must be documented by the student’s physician and must be based upon program requirements. (Refer to the Technical Standards). c. Upon the student’s return, written consent from a physician must be submitted to the Clinical Coordinator stating that the student is able to participate in program requirements. If accommodations are necessary, the student must make contact with the Special Needs Counselor (250-8176). d. The student will submit a written statement identifying his/her desire to complete the Program or take a medical leave. e. If the student elects to take a medical leave, a written schedule for completing the Program will be proposed by the student and must be approved by the Clinical Coordinator. Student extended medical leave may not exceed one (1) semester. f. All make-up time and course requirements must be completed by the end of the following semester. If this is not possible, the student will not be able to complete the program. In this situation, the student may be eligible for re-entry into Phase II. Refer to the Progression Policy. g. Any medical leave that extends beyond 10% of the total contact hours may result in the need for the student to withdraw from the program. He/she may then have the option to re-enter Phase II. Refer to the Academic Progression Policy. 39 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Grievance Policy Revised December 2014 PURPOSE: To provide students with a mechanism to channel student complaints against faculty, staff, and program. PROCEDURE: 1. Any student having a grievance should initially discuss the problem with the individual involved within three (3) instructional weekdays of the incident. This is in an effort to resolve the problem with free and informal communications. If, at the time of discussion, the problem is not resolved to the mutual satisfaction of both parties, the student should proceed with step II. 2. If the student is dissatisfied with the outcome of his/her discussion with the individual involved, he/she should discuss the matter with the appropriate supervisor. This must occur within five (5) instructional weekdays of the incident. (See organizational chart) Again, this is in an effort to resolve the grievance in an informal manner among all parties involved. If the student remains dissatisfied with the immediate decision, he/she should refer to the Grievance Procedure outlined in the GTC Catalog and Student Handbook. Lacy Kelly, MS, R.T. (R) (CT) Department Head Medical Imaging Julie Cox, BSRS, R.T. (R) (M) (CT) Clinical Coordinator Amy Daigle, BS, R.T. (R) Instructor Bill Chartier, MS, R.T. (R) Assistant Professor Christi Massey, R.T. (R) Clinical Instructor Yolunda Richards, BSRS, R.T. (R) Assistant Professor Candice Lewis, MSRS, R.T. (R) (CT) Assistant Dean- Health & Wellness Ethan Ballard PhD R.T. (R) Instructor Cindy Parris Administrative Assistant 40 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 3. If a student has a complaint against the program, which alleges non-compliance with the JRCERT Standards, he/she should submit concerns in writing to the Program Director. Prior to submitting an allegation to the JRCERT, a student must follow due process as stated above including the college’s grievance procedure. If the issue is not resolved, he/she should submit the complaint in writing to: JRCERT 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-2901 312-704-5300 [email protected] JRCERT Standards is located on the JRCERT website (www.jrcert.org). 41 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) PURPOSE: To satisfy the legal and moral obligations of the clinical education centers and the college regarding the confidential nature of patient information in which students have access to. These obligations are driven by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The privacy provisions of HIPAA went into effect April 14, 2003. POLICY: Although HIPAA also deals with other healthcare issues such as health insurance access, the prevention of healthcare fraud and abuse, tax-related issues, and group health plan requirements, this policy focuses upon the confidentiality of patient information. During the clinical education phase of this program students are required to review and discuss medical records during radiographic examinations. Patient information is typically obtained through verbal, written, pictorial, and electronic means. These records often contain very sensitive information about a patient. At no time will a radiologic technology student release or discuss, in public, any information contained in a patient’s medical record. • Students, who violate a patient’s right to confidentiality, may be subjected to immediate dismissal from the program. • Additionally, HIPAA establishes both civil and criminal penalties for privacy violations. Wrongful disclosures of any health information may result in sizeable fines and possibly prison time. • The clinical education center may also receive a civil sanction and fine. PROCEDURE: • Patient information should only be released to those individuals or organizations on an official “need to know” basis. Prior to the release of any healthcare information, the student should contact the immediate supervisor in charge at the clinical education center. • At no time, should patient information be discussed with co-workers or other healthcare personnel unless it affects the care of the patient or the procedure being performed. • Patient information should never be discussed in public areas of the hospital or outside of the hospital. This includes areas such as elevators, cafeteria, etc. • Students will receive training on HIPAA requirements prior to beginning his/her clinical experience and annually thereafter. Students must successfully complete the HIPAA module and examination prior to beginning the RAD 152 clinical course. • Students may also be required to complete training on HIPAA requirements at individual clinical education centers. • All students must sign a Confidentiality Agreement prior to beginning his/her clinical education • Other confidentiality agreements may be required based upon clinical education centers. 42 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Harassment Policy PURPOSE: To define various types of behaviors that infringe upon the rights of others (students, faculty, clinical staff, administrative staff). It is the policy of the Medical Imaging Sciences Department and the College to foster an environment free from any form of intimidation or discrimination including racial, ethnic, religious, sexual, age-based, or disability-related harassment. Harassing conduct is strictly prohibited. Infringement of rights of others is defined to include, but not limited to, the following: • Physical or verbal abuse inflicted on another person. This includes but is not limited to cyber communications. • Severe emotional distress inflicted upon another person. • Theft, destruction, damage or misuse of the private property of members of the college community or non-members of the college community occurring on campus or off campus during any college approved activity. • Sexual harassment inflicted on another person. This is defined as sexual discrimination where the harassing conduct creates a hostile environment. Therefore, unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when the conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive to limit an individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the education program, or to create a hostile or abusive educational environment. • Stalking, defined as engaging in a course of conduct that would place a reasonable person in fear for their safety, and that has, in fact, place an individual in such fear. This includes but is not limited to cyber stalking. Upon violation of the above conduct, one is subject to one or more of the sanctions specified in the college catalog/handbook. Anyone subjected to such conduct should report it immediately to a faculty member/supervisor in the department. All information will be kept confidential. 43 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Student Conduct Policy July 2005 PURPOSE: To establish general guidelines expected of students during classroom and clinical instruction as well as during encounters with program faculty, clinical staff and administrative staff. POLICY: The faculty recognizes the student as an individual and while enrolled in this program, students may from time to time have questions/concerns about certain aspects of the educational process. Such concerns are welcome but should be discussed with the course instructor, supervising technologist, clinical instructor, clinical coordinator, or other available faculty member in a private setting. This should never occur during a class period or in any other public place. Offensive language, behavior, or literature will NOT be tolerated. CLASSROOM CONDUCT: Classes will be conducted in adult fashion. Both instructors and students will be present, on time and prepared to conduct the class in a learning manner and environment. Obviously, the instructor will be in control of the classroom at all times, both in selection of subject matter and learning methods. It is understandable that students may disagree with the instructor on occasion. On these occasions, the necessity and efficacy of the subject material shall be restricted to after class discussions by the student and the instructor so as not to interfere with classroom objectives. ON-LINE CONDUCT: Conduct through any electronic communication is expected to be courteous. Derogatory statements in the classroom situation (i.e. the bulletin board in Blackboard or a chat room) are NOT acceptable. Criticisms or suggestions regarding course content, course delivery, etc. should be handled in a private manner. Personal communication should also not occur when a class is meeting on-line. It is distracting to other students and faculty. This type of communication should be handled through private mail as well. Questions that require clarification about course content, test format, etc. should be addressed through the bulletin board or chat room. This allows the other students an opportunity to have access to questions and answers as they would in a traditional classroom situation. CONDUCT IN THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT: The transition from layman to that of an Allied Health Professional is not an easy task. In order to take advantage of every possible learning opportunity during the clinical component and to perform quality work, it is necessary to gain the confidence, cooperation, and complete trust of not only the supervising technologist but of every patient. Therefore, it is imperative that students exhibit professional conduct in the clinical environment at all times. At times, a student may not agree with a clinical evaluation or grade. If this occurs, the student is encouraged to address the individual who completed the evaluation or competency form. However, such challenge should not be in an aggressive or disrespectful manner. Additionally, it should take place in a private setting, not in front of patients or peers. 44 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 PROCEDURE: No student, acting alone or with others, shall obstruct or disrupt any teaching, administrative, disciplinary, public service, research, or other activity authorized or conducted on the campus of the college or any other location where such activity is conducted or sponsored by the college. This disruption does not necessarily have to involve violence or force for the student to face disciplinary actions. Students who exhibit inappropriate behavior during class, lab, or clinic or during any other college related function are subject to disciplinary action up to dismissal from the program. In addition to administrative action, any person who violates the law will be turned over to the appropriate authorities. The following steps will occur: 1. The student will be removed from the situation. This means that a student may be sent home from his/her clinical assignment or asked to leave the classroom. 2. Inappropriate behavior during a clinical experience must be documented on the clinical evaluation form. Additionally, the supervising technologist should report the behavior immediately to the program faculty beginning with the clinical coordinator. After normal school hours and weekends when a problem arises with a student, the supervising technologist may reach either the clinical coordinator or department head on the cell numbers provided to report the problem. If the clinical site request in writing that they no longer will allow the student to participate in the clinical component at their site, the student may be withdrawn from the program. Refer to the Dismissal from Clinical Education Policy. 3. Students who become aggressive and threatening to a peer, faculty member, or clinical staff will be escorted from the area via security. Such behavior will be documented and discussed with the Department Head of Medical Imaging Sciences. Additionally, written documentation must be provided to the Dean of Student Services within 5 working days after the behavior has occurred. 4. Students removed from the learning environment will not be permitted back into the environment until the issue has been either resolved by the Department Head or resolved by the Dean of Student Services. 5. Refer to the Rules of Student Disciplinary Procedure and Sanctions located in the college catalog. 45 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Inclement Weather Policy June 2011 (see www.gvltec.edu/inclement-weather/ for the most recent update) PURPOSE: To provide guidelines to program students regarding scheduled classes/clinical during inclement weather. POLICY: Greenville Technical College (GTC) will determine its own schedule with regard to cancellation of classes, college activities and other events and any delayed opening during periods of inclement weather. The college will not follow the schedule of the Greenville County School District but will take the public school schedule into consideration. Greenville Technical College will utilize the following with regard to operating hours: Option 1: The College is closed. All day and evening classes, activities and events are cancelled. Option 2: All day classes, activities and events are cancelled. Option 3: All evening classes, activities and events are cancelled. Option 4: Classes are delayed until 10:00 AM – when classes/activities are delayed, students should report to the class they would normally report to then in progress at that time. In other words, if a class normally begins at 9:30 AM and continues until 11:00 AM, students should attend that class beginning at 10:00 AM. The college will make announcements based on the following schedule: 1. Monday – Friday a. Day Classes, College Activities and Events – Announcements regarding a delay or cancellation will be made by 6:00 AM. b. Evening Classes, College Activities and Events – Announcements regarding cancellation will be made by 2:30 PM. Evening classes and activities are those with a start time of 4:30 PM or later. 2. Saturday – Sunday Classes, College Activities and Events a. Announcements regarding the status of daytime Saturday/Sunday classes, college activities and events will be made by 6:00 AM and by 2:30 PM for any evening classes, college activities and events. 3. Classes in Progress – If weather conditions deteriorate during the day to the point that the administration determines in the interest of safety that the college should be closed, announcements will be made across the campus as quickly as possible. Typically a specific time will be relayed to suspend all classes and activities. The cancellation or delay of any on-going classes or activities will not result in automatic cancellation or delay of evening or weekend classes or activities. Information regarding delay or cancellation can be found through the following sources: 1. TV Outlets a. WYFF – TV 4 (NBC) b. WSPA – TV 7 (CBS) c. WHNS – TV 21 (FOX) d. WLOS – TV 13 (ABC) 2. College Outlets 46 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 a. Switchboard – 864.250.8000 b. Website – www.gvltec.edu 3. Student Communication System – GTC2me Emergency Messaging. Please sign up at https://www.e2campus.net/my/gvltec/ for weather alerts, delays, closings, and emergency situations regarding the college. 47 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Jury Duty Policy July 2013 Purpose: To make students aware of options if they are summoned for jury duty. Jury duty is a civic duty for all citizens. If a student is summoned by a local, state or federal court they should notify the Department Head within 48 hours. The Department Head will write a letter to the court on behalf of the student documenting the student is currently enrolled as a full-time student at Greenville Technical College. This also requires the Department Head disclose periods the student is not required to attend classes or clinic (i.e. weeks between semesters, official college closing dates, etc.). The student should be prepared to attach an official class schedule (GTC4meWeb AdvisorCheck Class Schedule print). If a student is summoned and does not wish a letter be written or in the event the court does not reschedule the student then the attendance policies will apply in regards to make up work based on an excused absence in both didactic and clinical courses 48 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Liability Insurance PURPOSE: To provide insurance coverage in the event of medical malpractice. POLICY: All students must have liability insurance in order to participate in clinical education. PROCEDURE: • Students pay a fee in the fall semester which includes basic coverage for all clinical education courses within that academic year. • Students MUST be officially registered for a clinic course in order to be covered by this insurance policy. Therefore, students CANNOT attend clinic unless officially registered for a clinic course. • All incidents must be reported to the supervising technologist and clinical coordinator. • All incidents must be documented at the clinical site using the site’s official form. • No incident is too small to report. Remember the incident report is to document facts at the time of the incident even when there is no indication that the incident may be part of future litigation. • Some clinical education centers may require additional liability insurance coverage. This is the responsibility of the student. Use the school anecdotal form to document for the College. Submit this form to the clinical coordinator ASAP. 49 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Limited Scope of Practice Radiographer-General Position Summary: Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy for diagnostic purposes. Performs limited radiographic procedures as authorized by state law producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Approaches patients and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides patient care essential to the performance of these procedures. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Performs radiographic procedures limited to the following anatomical regions: a. Chest (not to include breast) b. Abdomen (non-contrast procedures only) c. Skeletal structures (to include upper and lower extremities, limited spine, skull and sinuses) 2. Assures patient clinical history is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. 3. Operates radiographic equipment. 4. Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilizes patients as necessary. 5. Determines and applies radiographic technique exposure factors. 6. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patients, self and others. 7. Evaluates radiographs for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. 8. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures. 9. Performs basic patient assessment and care. Initiates basic life support action when necessary. 10. Maintains darkroom and processing equipment consistent with quality control standards. 11. Performs general office procedures. 50 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Required Competencies for SCRQSA Limited Certification Eligibility Students must successfully complete and document that he/she has achieved a Level I competency on the following procedures: 1. Chest (PA, lat.) 2. Chest under 6 yrs. 3. Chest Wheelchair 4. Ribs 5. Foot 6. Ankle 7. Tib/Fib 8. Knee 9. Femur 10. Finger/thumb 11. Hand 12. Wrist 13. Forearm 14. Elbow 15. Humerus 16. Shoulder 17. Patella 18. Extremity under 6yrs 19. Trauma Extremity 20. Trauma C-spine 21. C-spine with obl 22. T-spine 23. L-spine with obl 24. Pelvis 25. Hip 26. Trauma hip 27. Flat and upright Abd Students must successfully demonstrate and document a Level I OR a simulated competency in the laboratory setting on the following procedures: 1. Chest Decub 2. Chest Stretcher 51 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 3. Chest obl or lordotic 4. Sternum 5. Trauma Shoulder 6. Toes 7. Os Calcis 8. Tunnel Knee 9. Scapula 10. Clavicle 11. AC joints 12. Soft tissue extremity 13. Sacrum/Coccyx 14. SI joints 15. Scoliosis Series 16. Decub Abdomen 17. Skull 18. Facial Bones 19. Mandible 20. Nasal Bones 21. Orbits 22. Sinuses 23. Zygomatic Arches 24. Soft Tissue Neck The exams, which are simulated in the laboratory setting do NOT count as a clinical competency. All clinical competencies will be performed per the guidelines in the clinical course syllabus. Student Clinical Coordinator Has successfully completed the above requirements. Date 52 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 MRI Screening for Students PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety of the Radiologic Technology students before entering a Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanning room/field. It assures appropriate MRI Safety screening has been completed annually on each student. POLICY: All students in the Radiologic Technology program will be instructed in MRI Safety basics in the first semester of the program prior to entering clinical rotations. In addition, all students will be screened again the fourth semester of the program to ensure continued safety in the event of a clinical rotation within an MRI facility. Students may also be subject to additional screenings at MRI facilities. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners generate a very strong magnetic field within and surrounding the MR scanner. As this field is always on, unsecured magnetically susceptible (ferromagnetic) materials, even at a distance, can accelerate into the bore of the magnet with a force significant enough to cause severe injury or damage to the equipment, patient, and/or any personnel in its path. Anyone entering the MR environment without being thoroughly screened by qualified MR personnel may potentially compromise his/her safety and/or the safety of everyone in the MR environment. It is the MRI technologist’s responsibility to control all access to the scan room. As a student, you too become part of this safety team adhering to all MRI safety policies and procedures. At any point a student has doubt, an MRI Technologist or Radiologist should be consulted. Students will be responsible for reporting any changes which impact this screening and may thus compromise safety. 53 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Pregnancy Policy PURPOSE: To ensure that students are aware of the potential dangers of radiation exposure to the fetus and know the correct protective measures to use and to allow for voluntary disclosure of pregnancy. POLICY: If a student becomes pregnant, program continuance is possible but completion may be delayed depending upon the student’s status (degree of completion) in the program. In the event, however, that a student becomes pregnant, she has the option to declare or not declare her pregnancy. Exposure to any level of radiation is assumed to carry with it a certain amount of risk. As a conservative assumption for radiation protection purposes, the scientific community generally assumes that any exposure to ionizing radiation may cause undesirable biological effects and that the likelihood of the effects increases as the dose increases. At the occupational dose limit for the whole body of 5rem (50mSv) per year, which applies to occupationally exposed individuals, the risk is believed to be very low. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has reviewed the relevant scientific literature and has concluded that an exposure of 0.5 rem (5mSv) provides an adequate margin of protection for the embryo/fetus. (Reference Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulatory Guide 8.13) Through proper instruction, strict adherence to safety precautions and through personnel monitoring, it is possible to limit occupational exposure to under 0.5 rem during the period of gestation. Voluntary Declaration of pregnancy is at the discretion of the student. • • To take advantage of the lower exposure limit (0.5 rem or 5mSv) and additional dose monitoring provisions, the pregnant student must declare her pregnancy in writing to the Program Director. If the pregnant student elects not to declare her pregnancy, normal occupational exposure limits will continue to apply and no additional monitoring will be provided. Whether or not pregnancy is declared, the pregnant student is advised to consult with her physician. If a student decides to declare they may select one of the 2 following options: 1. Continued full-time status*: The student is responsible for material covered in didactic courses including labs as scheduled. Students must comply with technical and academic standards at all times during and after pregnancy (see technical standards). No change in clinic schedule/education will occur unless requested by the student after declaring pregnancy. If a student desires accommodations for clinical experience (for example, avoiding fluoro, portable, and surgical rotations), reapplication for the program may be the only option. The program will make every attempt to make accommodations requested by the student; however, this may delay program completion. Schedule an appointment with radiation safety officer for counseling related to radiation safety and fetal exposure. 54 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 a. Power Point presentation on effects of fetal exposure to radiation b. Post-test. c. Discussion regarding PowerPoint or hand-outs. d. Order “fetal badge”. 2. Withdrawal**-Student has the option to submit a written withdrawal of declaration at any time following declaration. This written withdrawal should be made to the Department Head. The withdrawal date will be amended to the declaration form and signed by the student and Department Head. *Any student who elects not to declare her pregnancy will be considered to be in continued full-time status. **Written withdrawal of pregnancy declaration may occur at any time the student determines they wish to retract the declaration. 55 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Protective Measures for the Pregnant Student 1. Always be aware of radiation exposure. 2. Never hold patients for any reason while you are pregnant. 3. Always wear two badges: one at the collar to monitor your exposure, the other at the waist to 4. When wearing an apron, wear the fetal badge under the apron at the waist. 5. The fetal badge measures dose to the mother’s pelvis, the fetal dose will be 25-50% of this value. 6. Always wear your badges and change them on time. 7. When in fluoro, you may wish to wear two aprons, although it is not required. (You may be able to check on out from school and keep it with you in clinical for this purpose.) 8. When using mobile equipment in surgery or on the floor, always wear an apron and extend the exposure cord as far as possible. 9. It will not be possible to prevent your exposure to infectious patients, but you may use masks, gloves, and protective clothing. 10. Discuss with your personal physician about any restrictions for clinical education. If you are provided with specific information, it will be your responsibility to follow his/her instructions. This may require you to seek special accommodations. See Pregnancy Policy. 11. Remember that you are the only one who can protect your baby. 56 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Participation in Professional Organizations July 2014 PURPOSE: To introduce and encourage to students to become active members in the professional societies. Students are encouraged to join and actively participate in their local, state, and national professional organizations. The professional journals and activities of these organizations provide a stimulating environment for the student radiographer. Additionally, they provide networking opportunities that may lead to jobs and other opportunities within the medical imaging profession. POLICY: The following is a list of organizations that students are encouraged to join and participate in: 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) • National professional organization • Membership includes a subscription to the Radiologic Technology journal and the ASRT Scanner. • Annual education meeting • Student membership cost = $35.00 annually • Application is available on the organization’s website at www.asrt.org 2. South Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists (SCSRT) • State professional organization • Annual meeting held in the spring • Student membership cost = $25.00 for two years/until graduation • Application is available on the organization’s website at www.scsrt.org 3. Piedmont Chapter of the SCSRT • Local professional society • Educational meetings held during the fall and spring semesters • Student member cost = $7.00 for each meeting • Application available from program faculty Participation in the wide variety of educational events, sponsored by these and other professional organizations is encouraged. Those students who elect to attend educational meetings may be granted release time and/or PTO. Documentation of attendance is required. PROCEDURE: To attend educational events planned during regularly scheduled class/clinic, the student must: 1. Petition in writing to the Department Head for permission to attend the meeting at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. 2. Be in good academic standing in all courses. 57 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Patient Identification Policy PURPOSE: In an effort to ensure patient safety throughout our affiliate clinic sites, the faculty of the Radiologic Technology program has formulated the following guidelines for patient identification. Identification Guidelines: 1. The patient must be identified by using two or more identifiers in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule. 2. Each patient must be identified once by the student and once by the supervising technologist before proceeding with exam. 3. Failure to follow the Identification guidelines will be considered a compromise to patient safety. Occurrence/Infraction A. Failure to be in proper uniform at the clinical sites or use of cologne, perfume or after-shave, inappropriate dress for class or lab B. Failure to follow Radiation Protection Policies (dosimetry badge, lead aprons, etc.) C. Failure to follow Supervision Policies (see policy manual) D. Failure to submit clinical documentation as required in the course syllabus. (Applies to check-offs due at the end of the semester and greater than 3 incompletes.) E. Failure to notify the appropriate individuals of tardies, leave earlies, or absences for class or clinic. F. Failure to have lead markers during clinical rotations or lab, use of other person’s lead markers, or letting someone use your personal markers G. Failure to wear appropriate name badge during clinical rotations, to include GHS name badge at GHS sites. H. Failure to follow scheduling policies I. Inappropriate communication (verbal or non-verbal) in clinic, class, or while on Blackboard. J. Inappropriate behavior during class or clinic. K. Use of cell phone during class. L. Not returning lab equipment to proper place or not placing trash in receptacles M. Intentionally damaging equipment. N. Compromising patient safety. 58 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Radiation Safety Policy PURPOSE: To provide guidelines for student radiographers in the use of laboratory equipment, special requirements in monitoring radiation exposure and to establish any special requirements by the clinical affiliates. Although there are numerous regulations stated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, which the student will learn, only those of a general nature and related to the Program will be stated here. GENERAL RULES: 1. Students will perform repeat films on a patient only in the presence of a Radiographer (in clinical education centers.) 2. Students may not operate laboratory equipment without appropriate instructor supervision. 3. Students are not permitted to radiograph/fluoro each other. Phantoms and positioning devices are provided for laboratory objectives. 4. Individual experiments or projects must receive prior approval and authorization by the Program Director or faculty member. 5. Students are to practice radiation safety guidelines, policies of the clinical facilities, and the Basic Principles of Radiation Protection for Students. RADIATION MONITORING: 1. The radiation monitor is provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations, which require that you wear it in areas where potential radiation exposure may occur. Monthly reports regarding your exposure become a part of your permanent record and are provided for your review. 2. All students will wear a personal monitoring device in both the clinical and laboratory settings. If a student should work part-time for any health care institution, that institution will provide the required badge service. 3. Students will be responsible for making the monthly changes in radiation monitors immediately after they are made available. These will be posted on the bulletin board in the student lounge. 4. According to the Dose Limit (DL) guidelines you are allowed to receive 5 REMS/year whole body (DDE), 15 REMs/year to the lens of the eye (LDE), and 50 REMS/year to the skin (SDE). This translates to: DDE=1250 mREM, LDE= 3750 mREM, and SDE= 12,500 mREM per quarter. 5. Based on the ALARA concept, you should keep your dose as low as possible. In keeping with this concept, if your dose exceeds 10% of either dose equivalent (DDE > 125, LDE > 375, SDE > 1,250) in any quarter-- you must complete the following information sheet and turn it in to Radiation Safety office here at the school. Refer to the Appendix 59 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Student Health Policy PURPOSE: Infection control in health care institutions is essential to the safety of patients, their families, and health care workers. This policy is intended to protect patients, their families, employees, students, and faculty. Students are taught the concepts and procedures for infection control through Healthstream – preclinical orientation. The modules are required prior to any student beginning a clinical rotation and annually while the student is enrolled in a clinical course. The course includes: hazardous communication, R.A.C.E., infection control, and other pertinent topics. POLICY: Students are required to have a physical completed prior to the start of their clinical experience in the program. Students are required to have a documented immunization history. These requirements are as follows: 1. Measles/mumps/rubella: Two doses are required. A titer may be drawn to determine history of measles/mumps/rubella. 2. Initial and annual tuberculosis (TB) testing. The initial TB test must include the two step process. 3. Titer or documentation of chickenpox vaccination. 4. Documentation for other vaccinations (polio, tetanus, diphtheria, etc.) 5. An influenza (flu) vaccine must be obtained and documented between Sept 15 and Nov 30 in each year of the program. If immunizations are out-of-date, students will be removed from the clinical component of the program. Absences resulting from this will count as unexcused absences and may result in clinical failure. Although the Hepatitis B vaccine series is not required, it is highly recommended that the student complete this series as students/radiographers are exposed to body fluids placing them at risk to this disease. Students who elect NOT to get the Hepatitis B vaccine must sign a waiver. (See Appendix) Students are strongly encouraged to report any infectious/communicable disease to the Clinical Coordinator or Department Head (See the Infectious Disease Policy). Students with a temperature of 100oF or above are strongly encouraged NOT to attend clinical or didactic assignments. The student may be removed from the clinical environment until it is determined that the student is no longer infectious. It should be noted that absences incurred during the illness will be considered part of the student’s overall absences from the total contact hours of the course. Extended absences will be reviewed on an individual basis. Refer to the policies regarding Attendance and Extended Clinical Leave. Individual clinical education centers may have their own “communicable/infectious disease” policies, which cover regulations and/or procedures not contained in the program policies. These additional policies will be attached when appropriate and students are subject to those policies. 60 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Student Employment PURPOSE: Many students have part-time jobs while in the Program. Some students may accept positions in radiology departments while in the Program. The purpose of this policy is for the Program to establish its position of non-involvement in the employment of students in radiography positions while a student is enrolled in the Program. POLICY: Student employment must NOT interfere with didactic or clinical education schedules (refer to Documentation of Infractions policy.) If students have related radiography employment on a “float pool” or part-time basis, employment time CANNOT be used for clinical education assignments. Students may NOT be paid for any clinical education assignments. Students w ho attem pt to com plete clinical requirem ents during paid em ploym ent, are subject to im m ediate dism issal from the program for falsification of clinic paperw ork (see Academ ic Dishonesty Policy). Employee Orientations are NOT considered an “excused” absence. The faculty of the department will not write letters of recommendation for employment while the student is enrolled in the Program. If requested in writing by the student, the faculty can document the level of completion of the Program indicating additional classes required for graduation, but will not state a level of competency until the Program has been completed. South Carolina Radiation Quality Standard Association (SCRQSA) Requirements for Employment of Students: According to the standards set forth by the SCRQSA, students enrolled in the radiography program at Greenville Technical College are eligible to apply for a temporary limited general radiographer’s certificate once the student successfully completes all of the curriculum courses in the first and second semesters of Phase II as well as specified clinical competencies. See Appendix. This form indicating successful completion of the above radiographic examinations must be submitted to the Department Head The student must submit an application form (can be found on the SCRQSA web site at www.scrqsa.org), a letter from the program director, and a fee to the SCRQSA as a part of the application process. 61 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Use of Student Mailbox Policy PURPOSE: Assures the security and confidentiality of student records, instructional materials, and other program materials relating to the privacy of the student. POLICY: All student material containing grades, private health information, and/or student records will be given to the student in person, through our Blackboard learning management system or through the student’s college email account. The student mailboxes will be used for general, non-private information only. 62 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Student Uniform Policy PURPOSE: To identify students as students and not employees of the clinical education centers for liability issues as well as issues regarding patients’ rights. Student technologists will be assigned regular schedules in the clinical education centers. During these assignments there will be certain restrictions on the students’ dress. Radiologic Technology students are required to purchase a standard uniform for this Program. Accordingly, there are certain requirements regarding the uniform the student will wear. The uniform required by the radiography program consists of a white skirt or pants with a specified top. The skirts and pants may be purchased at any location. Uniforms should be of a conservative nature and subject to the approval of the faculty. The specified tops will be purchased from a specified uniform supplier. The uniform dress code for student technologists has been designed with flexibility and in accordance with accepted practice at the affiliating hospitals. I. Dress Code: All students will wear the designated Program uniform for all clinical assignments. The complete uniform will consist of: A. A clean pressed uniform for each day or shift of clinical assignment. 1. Females: a. White uniform pants or skirt (dress length no less than 1” above the apex of the patella). White uniform pants/skirt. Stretch pants are NOT acceptable. b. Pants may not have cuffs. c. Designated colored top. d. White all leather shoes. Clogs may be worn however, they MUST have a strap. Clogs and/or CROCS with holes are not permitted. If tennis shoes are worn, they MUST be all white, all leather with no color logo, stitching, etc. e. White hose or white socks. f. A designated solid color scrub jacket may be worn – refer to list provided at orientation. 2. Males: a. White pants. b. Pants may not have cuffs. c. Designated colored top. d. White socks. e. White all leather shoes. Clogs may be worn however, they MUST have a strap. Clogs and/or CROCS with holes are not permitted. If tennis shoes are worn, they MUST be all white, all leather with no color logo, stitching, etc. 3. Surgical Rotations: a. Proper shoes and name tag must be worn in order to be in proper uniform. b. No long sleeve shirts are to be worn under surgery scrubs. 63 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 B. General Requirements: 1. Shoes must be cleaned and polished prior to each shift assignment. Should working conditions soil the shoes, polish should be applied as soon as possible during the clinical period. All white, leather shoes are required. 2. Nametags are to be visible at all times and should reflect Greenville Technical College “Student”. In addition, a program specific badge is provided and must also be displayed. Students will also be provided a Greenville Health System badge. All required badges may be attached from a designated lapel pin. They should be placed on the left side, slightly above the breast. Nothing shall be attached to the nametag including lead markers. It’s the students’ responsibility to obtain an official Greenville Tech name tag prior to beginning clinical rotations. 3. Solid white T-shirts (long or short sleeve) under the uniform top are permitted EXCEPT for rotations through surgical suites/operating rooms. 4. Students appearing for clinical assignments not in the appropriate uniform will be instructed to leave the department to correct the deficiency. This will be considered missed clinical hours and will follow the attendance policies. 5. Hospital scrubs are permitted to be worn in designated rotations only. They are NOT to be taken out of the hospital for any reason. Therefore, scrubs are NOT to be worn to clinic from home. Students who violate this policy are subject to immediate dismissal. See the Student Ethics and Conduct Policy. 6. Students are required to purchase a minimum of two complete uniforms. 7. Program assigned lead markers are required and are a part of the uniform. Students are not to use lead markers that belong to others or lead markers used while being paid as a technologist. Students who arrive at the clinical site without their markers will be asked to leave or go to work in a Radiology office area (away from ionizing radiation). This will be considered a leave early or absence. Refer to the Attendance Policy. II. Personal Hygiene and Appearance: A. Hair: 1. Must be clean and styled in a neat fashion. 2. All long hair (below the collar) will be styled so that it is back from the face, in a braid or confined with a barrette. 3. Bows, scarves, or brightly colored accessories will not be worn. 4. Hair must be or similar to a natural human hair color. B. Make-up: 1. Subdued facial make-up only. 2. Eye make-up must be lightly applied. No false eye lashes. C. Perfume/cologne/aftershave is NOT permitted to be worn at the clinic sites. D. Nails: 1. Length must be moderate. 2. Color must be natural. 64 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 3. Artificial nails (to include gel nails) are not permitted. E. Male students must be neatly shaved or if they have a beard or mustache, it must be neat and well groomed. F. Jewelry: 1. Rings: limited to wedding band and/or engagement ring. 2. Watches may be worn 3. Bracelets and necklaces are NOT permitted. 4. Earrings: only small button type in silver, gold, or white are permitted and must be in the ear lobe. Only one (1) earring in each lobe of the ear. 5. Visible body piercing is NOT permitted with the exception of earrings as stated above. 6. Ear gauges may only be worn in the clinical setting with flesh-colored, solid filled inserts. 7. Students should not wear articles that hang from clothing such as wallet chains, keys, etc. G. Students will NOT be allowed to chew gum in the hospital nor smoke anywhere on hospital property. Smoking on hospital property is a violation of hospital policy. H. Personal and oral hygiene should be the concern of each student. Individual counseling will be requested when problems occur. I. Tattoos: Visible tattoos are NOT permitted. Tattoos must be covered by uniform clothing or skin colored bandages. 65 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Transitioning Students from the LGR Program at Greenville Technical College December 2003 Revised: June 2007 PURPOSE: To provide a method for graduates of the LGR Program to progress into the Associate Degree Radiologic Technology Program (RAD). PROCEDURE: LGR graduates from Greenville Tech: • Must complete and submit an intent form no later than May 1 of the year in which the student intends to begin Phase II. • Must meet all entrance requirements for Phase II. • Will be accepted based upon space availability and the same weighted admissions criteria as all other students applying for Phase II. • LGR graduates who are accepted to begin Phase II and who can document that they have been employed as a limited general radiographer since completion of the LGR program: o Will have the option to exempt RAD 152. However, the course requirements for RAD 152 will be added to the course requirements of RAD 165. o Will be required to complete all remaining clinical courses. o May elect to exempt by examination RAD 101, RAD 102, RAD 130, RAD 136, 121, and RAD 201. Students must pass the examination with a grade of 85% or higher in order to exempt these courses. o Will be required to meet all other program requirements necessary for graduation. o Must submit a copy of the Limited General Radiography certification obtained through the SCRQSA. Students who elect to enter into Phase II of the 28-month associate degree Radiography Program must meet all of the entrance and special program admission requirements for that program. 66 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Workplace Hazards Policy PURPOSE: To inform students of the potential hazardous chemicals and the location of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in the Medical Imaging Sciences Department (MIS) in an effort to comply with the regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A written Hazardous Communication Plan is located in AH-218. This manual provides at minimum: 1. A list of known hazardous chemicals located within MIS. 2. The material safety data sheets (MSDS) for the known chemicals within MIS. (within the department these are also available using the link https://msdsmanagement.msdsonline.com/ViewerSite/MSDSSearch.aspx) 3. Standard operating procedures for handling hazardous chemicals. In addition to the Hazardous Communication Plan for the Medical Imaging Sciences Department, each student receives training through pre-clinical orientation modules. The program provides a review on the information on an annual basis. The Risk Management Manual for the Health & Wellness Division is available for reference on the College website at http://gvltec.edu/HSN/admissions/. 67 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIVISIONAL POLICIES 68 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Divisional Dismissal/Re-Admittance Policy Effective Date: June 2015 PURPOSE: Students enrolled in programs within the Health and Wellness (H&W) Division are expected to exemplify professional behavior at all times. The professional attributes minimally include attentiveness, maturity, cooperation, responsibility, professional personal appearance, communication, judgment, ethics, honesty, morality and respect for authority, peers, patients, and other members of the healthcare team. POLICY: Any student dismissed from any GTC Health and Wellness (H&W) program for behavioral/disciplinary reason(s) will not be eligible to re-apply to that program or any program within the division for a period of one academic year. PROCEDURE: 1. The Program Director must notify the Divisional Dean within one week of any student dismissal for behavioral/disciplinary reasons. 2. If, when the student was dismissed from a program, a remediation plan was developed, the student must have met and completed all requirements within the remediation plan in order to be eligible to apply to any H&W program. 3. If the student was denied access to a clinical site while enrolled in any H&W program, this may prevent admittance into a program indefinitely as clinical sites and therefore clinical space for student experiences are limited. 4. If a student re-applies to the program in which he/she was dismissed, or applies to another H&W program and is in the grievance process, he/she must be considered for acceptance. If the student qualifies for acceptance, he/she will be accepted contingent upon the outcome of the grievance procedure. If the dismissal is upheld by the grievance committee, the student will not be able to progress in the program and will not be eligible to apply to any H&W program for a period of one year. If the student is contingently accepted into an H&W program and is in the midst of a grievance procedure, the grievance procedure must be resolved no later than two weeks prior to the start of the program to be eligible to start the program. 69 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Divisional Program Compliance Procedures Effective Date: June 2015 POLICY: Admission into a program within the Health and Wellness Division (H&W) does not guarantee acceptance into a clinical rotation at an affiliate health care facility or externship, which is required for graduation. Affiliate sites supporting the H&W programs require that students have background checks, drug screens, and a completed Greenville Technical College health form prior to placement in clinical/externship rotations. Random and discretionary background checks and drug screens may also be conducted at the request of the clinical/externship site. These checks will be done at the expense of the student. The College may also conduct random screenings. Results of background checks, drug screens, physical exams, immunization records, titers, and 2-step PPDs will also be shared with designated personnel at the affiliate clinical/externship site as requested. To be accepted for clinical/externship placement, all findings must be satisfactory to all participating clinical/externship sites and the H&W Divisional requirements. Students must be eligible for clinical/externship placement at all affiliate sites associated his/her program of interest. Students not accepted for clinical/externship rotations will not be able to successfully complete the program of study. PROCEDURE: In signing below, I understand that it is my responsibility to read and comprehend the information pertaining to the requirements of the H&W Division and my program of interest. Information can be obtained by visiting the division webpage at http://gvltec.edu/HSN/. Information regarding specific program requirements can be obtained by the appropriate link located on the above webpage. I also understand that it is my responsibility to contact the Program Director of my program of interest for assistance should I have any questions regarding the information contained with the webpage(s). Print Student’s First Name Middle Name Last Name Student’s Signature Date Student ID# Program of Interest 70 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Divisional Student Fees for Certification Exams Effective Date: June 2015 PURPOSE: The following defines the financial responsibility of the College and students as it relates to fees collected from students enrolled in a program within the Health and Wellness Division for professional certification examinations. POLICY: Greenville Technical College will pay the fee for the professional certification examination for a student’s/graduate’s first attempt. Subsequent financial responsibilities for such exams will be the responsibility of the student/graduate. PROCEDURE: 1. Student fees must be applied to a course by the program and paid by the student (to the Business Office) to cover the expense of a professional certification exam. 2. Once the student meets the eligibility requirements to attempt the certification exam, the College will pay the expense of the certification exam ONE time only. 3. The College will pay only the cost of the exam and will NOT cover other expenses such as travel. 4. The student’s first attempt at the certification exam must be made within four (4) months of graduation. Students who do not test within the four (4) month time-frame will be responsible for all fees associated with the exam. 5. If the student is required to repeat a certification exam or if the window period for eligibility expires, the student is responsible for all expenses incurred to take the certification exam. 6. The student must be in good standing with the business office of the College. If a student has outstanding debt, the cost of the certification exam will NOT be paid by the College. 7. Student fees are NOT refundable. Therefore, if a student does not complete a program of study and/or is not eligible to attempt a certification exam, the student forfeits any fees paid to the College. 71 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIVISIONAL POLICY Divisional Criminal Background Check Policy Revision Date: June 2015 PURPOSE: This policy is designed to protect the Greenville Technical College (GTC) community of health care consumers from services provided by students who have documented illegal and unethical behaviors. These requirements also allow the Health & Wellness (H&W) Division programs to be in compliance with the clinical/externship affiliation agreements. POLICY: Students enrolled in programs within the H&W Division are required to have an acceptable criminal background for seven years prior to entering his/her program of study according to the guidelines below. PROCEDURE: 1. A multi-state record check will be conducted for all students for at least seven years prior to admission. The criminal background check will occur during the following courses: • Patient Care Technician (PCT) Students - NUR 151 • Associate Degree Nursing (NUR)Students - NUR 139 • Nursing Transition Students - NUR 201 • Surgical Technologist (SUR) Students - SUR 101 • Pharmacy Technician (PHM) Students - PHM 101 • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Students - MLT 101 • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Students - OTA 103 • Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Students - EMS 105 or 150 • Dental Hygiene/Assisting (DHG) Students - DHG 161, DAT 154 • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Students - PTH 102 • Health Information Management (HIM) Students - HIM 110 • Respiratory Therapy (RES) Students – RES 101 • Massage Therapy (MAS) Students – MTH 120 • Animal Studies (VET) Students – VET 104, 111, 133 • Personal Trainer (PER) Students – SFT 109 • Medical Imaging Science (RAD, DMS, MRI, CT) Students - RAD 130, DMS 164, MRI 152, (CT) RAD 140 2. A criminal background check fee will be charged for the above courses and collected with tuition and fees by the Business Office. In the event a student transfers into a program, the fee will be charged prior to starting the first course. The student will be required to make payment in full at the Business office prior to entering his/her first course of study. 3. Students are required to disclose any prior criminal record by accurately answering the following question on the authorization for criminal background check release form: HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME OTHER THAN MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION? (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO 72 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 4. Please note that Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving Under Suspension (DUS) are NOT considered minor traffic violations. Failure to disclose may result in withdrawal from the program of study. 5. Students are required to disclose if they have lived in one state less than 12 months consecutively or worked outside the state South Carolina in the past 12 months. Each state that a student has lived or worked in the past 12 months will be included in the criminal search. An FBI fingerprint may be required on students who cannot verify residency in a single state for 12 consecutive months. Failure to report may result in withdrawal from the program of study. 6. Student Information forms will be collected by H&W Division faculty and forwarded to the agency designated to perform the criminal background check. 7. Convictions of, pleas of guilty, pleas of nolo contendere (no contest), or possibly any pending criminal charges during the past seven years will prevent the student from meeting the requirements if enrolled in PCT, NUR, SUR, PHM, MLT, OTA, EMT, DHG, DAT, PTA, HIM, RES, RAD, MRI, DMS, and CT. However, regardless of the timeframe in which a student is convicted (even if greater than seven years), of crimes involving violence against a person including but not limited to: murder, manslaughter, use of deadly force, assault and battery (other than simple), sex crimes, abuse of children or the elderly, abduction, or robbery and/or any crimes involving cruelty against animals including but not limited to: neglect, mistreatment, abandonment, fighting or baiting, stealing animals, or malicious injury at any time will prohibit a student from any of the above programs (in item #1) of study within the H&W Division. 8. The Assistant Dean for Compliance of H&W Division will inform any disqualified student and the student will not be allowed to continue in any of the above H&W Division programs. 9. Students who are not disqualified should not assume that their criminal background check shows no criminal activity. The student should report any convictions to the appropriate licensing or registry boards at least three months prior to the examination date. 10. Each student must report within 3 business days to the Program Director and the Assistant Dean for Compliance of H&W any arrests and/or criminal charges or convictions filed subsequent to the completion of the criminal background check. Failure to report will make the student subject to administrative withdrawal from the program. 11. Any student who changes programs or stays out of H&W programs for 12 months will be required to submit a new criminal background check upon re-entry to the H&W Division. 12. All background results on Greenville Technical College students will be made available to clinical/externship agencies upon request. Some agencies require submission of the criminal background reports prior to the student’s start of clinical/externship rotation. 13. If a clinical/externship agency refuses to allow a student to participate in clinical/externship experiences, the student will not be able to progress in his/her program of study. 73 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Divisional Student Drug Testing Policy Revision Date: June 2015 PURPOSE: This policy is designed to protect the Greenville Technical College (GTC) community of health care consumers from services provided by students who engage in the inappropriate use of drugs. These requirements also allow the Health and Wellness (H&W) Division programs to be in compliance with the clinical affiliation agreements. POLICY: Initial Drug Screening Greenville Technical College Health and Wellness Division students are strictly prohibited from being under the influence of alcohol or any drug/medication which alters behavior or appearance of capability while engaged in any portion of their formal educational experience. To insure compliance each student will be required to submit to drug screening at any time during the clinical programs. A variety of specimen collection methods may be utilized some of which may include but are not limited to: blood, urine, hair, saliva and breath. Procedure for Testing • • • • • • • • • An agency specializing in drug testing will be employed to conduct the drug testing. The agency will be determined by the College. Drug testing dates will not be announced. Students are required to disclose all medications they take including prescription and over the counter medications. Students are required to provide the requested specimen for the tester. Any student that leaves during the drug testing without providing an adequate specimen is considered to have a positive result and will be removed from the program. Any specimen that is tampered with or does not register body temperature is considered to be a positive specimen and the student will be removed from the program. Any specimen that test positive for a substance for which the student does not have a prescription will be sealed and taped in front of student. Chain of custody forms will be completed and signed by student. The fee for drug testing is included in tuition as a course lab fee. Any student out of the program for greater than 6 months or any transfer student will be drug tested prior to entering clinical program of study. Procedure for Initial Drug Screening for Distant Expansion Campus Programs For students enrolled at expansion campuses out of Greenville County, drug screening will be done at a Labcorp facility near the expansion campus. Department Heads at these campuses will hand out drug screening packets and have the students sign and turn in the Drug Disclosure and Consent Form. The Drug Disclosure and Consent form will be forwarded by the Program Director to the Assistant Dean for Compliance of H&W for review. The students are expected to go on their own to the designated Labcorp facility within 24 hours of receiving the drug screening packet. There they will provide a picture ID, turn in the packet and provide the specimen. The results will be sent to the Assistant Dean for Compliance of H&W for review and results will be filed in the student health folders. 74 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Procedure for Initial Drug Screening for Distant On-line Learning Programs For the the the students enrolled in distant education programs that do not live within a reasonable driving distant of Greenville campus, the student must complete the required drug testing within 72 hours of receiving drug testing information packet in the mail. The student must inform the program instructor prior to start of the clinical program of their correct mailing address. The Drug Disclosure and Consent Form must be completed and mailed to: Assistant Dean for Compliance of H&W, Lydia Dunaway Greenville Technical College PO Box 5616 Greenville, SC 29606 Upon completion of drug testing the student is to notify the Assistant Dean for Compliance of H&W and the Program Director that the testing is complete via email. Results will be sent to the school. Positive Findings It is unacceptable for students to have detectable levels of illegal drugs in their system, to be under the influence of alcohol, to be impaired by prescription medications in the lab or clinical setting or to have detectable levels of legal drugs which are not disclosed and/or for which no prescription can be produced. If there is a positive finding, the specimen will be sent for confirmation. Upon confirmation of a positive finding, or if the student refuses to submit to a requested drug screen, the student will immediately be removed from his/her program of study. Confirmation is the final appeal. Students who do not provide a specimen for testing, will not be offered a second opportunity for testing and will be removed from the program. Random Drug Screening Random drug screening may be required of student at any time throughout the program. Random drug screenings may be done with or without reasonable suspicion. The expense of random drug screens will be at the expense of the College. Random Drug Screening with Reasonable Suspicion Students are subject to drug testing at times in which student actions constitute reasonable suspicion. Factors which may indicate reasonable suspicion for drug testing include but are not limited to: • • • • • • • Contributing to a clinical or lab accident Possession of drug paraphernalia Unexplained abnormal or erratic behavior Arrest or conviction for drug related offenses Observance of drug or alcohol use Odor of alcohol beverages Other behavior that gives reasonable suspicion Students who display reasonable suspicion will immediately be removed from education experience and required to submit to an immediate drug screening. Students will be given a timeframe by which they must arrive at the testing center. If a student is late arriving, the test will not be performed and the student will be considered positive. The instructor will communicate immediately with the Dean, Assistant Dean for Compliance of H&W and/or Program Director in facilitating the screening process. 75 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Reapplication after Removal from Program of Study Students removed from any program of study for drug related issues are not eligible to recycle and may not reapply to any Health and Wellness program for 12 months and must provide documentation of substance abuse rehabilitation that has been preapproved by the Assistant Dean for Compliance of H&W. 76 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIVISIONAL POLICY Divisional Technology Policies Revision Date: August 2015 (formerly Cell Phone Policy) AUDI O TAP I NG DEVI CES The use of audio taping devices is allowed at the discretion of the individual faculty member in classroom and laboratory settings only. BLACK BOAR D Students are expected to maintain access to Blackboard for course announcements, assignments, and resources. EM AI L Students are expected to maintain access to college email services and to check for messages on a daily basis. CELL P HONE AND OTHER P ER SONAL ELECTR ONI C DEVI CES The use of cell phones, pagers, and other personal electronic devices is allowed on all Greenville Technical College campuses; however, users of these devices must be attentive to the needs, sensibilities, and rights of other members of the College community. To avoid any unnecessary disruption of College function, the ringers on these devices must be turned off and, in consideration of Greenville Technical College’s Emergency Communication Plan, vibrate mode is acceptable in all academic settings, including classrooms, laboratories, clinical/externship settings, study spaces, and computer labs. At no time may these devices used near classroom doors or hallways while classes are in session. Students participating in off-campus course related activities must follow the electronic devices’ policies of the agency or organization where they are visiting or working. Beyond the basic College policy stated herein, departments or faculty members, at their discretion, may formulate more restrictive policies related to personal electronic devices as long as these policies do not conflict with Greenville Technical College’s Emergency Communication Plan. This provision is intended to provide and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and respectful of others. Any additional policies must be stated in the course syllabi and may include penalties for student violations. Disruption of class by any electronic device may result in an instructor’s dismissal of the student for the remainder of the class period. Other specified procedures for disruptive classroom behavior may apply as well. If any personal electronic device is used inappropriately for the purpose of academic dishonesty, the student will be penalized appropriately under the Academic Honesty Policy of Greenville Technical College. CLASSR OOM CLI CK ER S Classroom response systems (“clickers”) may be used in the classroom. Students may be required to purchase clickers at the bookstore or be provided by some programs. Students who are required to purchase a clicker may need to bring extra batteries to class since the clickers will be used in activities that count for class points. Students are held responsible for all school property which has been assigned to them. Students who damage clickers shall reimburse the program for all damages. LAP TOP COM P UTER S The use of personal laptop computers is allowed at the discretion of the individual faculty member in classroom and laboratory settings only. 77 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIVISIONAL POLICY Divisional Social Networking Policy Revision Date: June 2015 PURPOSE: With the increased usage of social networking and multimedia communication tools, and the continued need to be mindful of privacy regulations, the Health and Wellness (H&W) division is establishing this policy to guide both students’ and faculty’s internal and external electronic media communications. POLICY: This policy will establish general guidelines regarding internal and external communication using social networking, emailing, texting and other forms of electronic recording and communication. The absence or lack of explicit reference to a specific situation does not limit the application of this policy. Students and faculty should use appropriate professional judgment, where no guideline exists, and take the most prudent and professional action possible. Please consult with faculty or supervisor if you are uncertain for clarification. GUIDELINES This policy refers to communication using social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, YouTube, blogs, Wikipedia, college electronic communication system and texting. Student or Faculty communication that may come under scrutiny can occur either internal or external to Greenville Technical College or its associated websites. Disregard for this policy may result in disciplinary action including but not limited to dismissal from the H&W Program. 1. Internet posting or other forms of communication should not contain any confidential information. This includes, but is not limited to, any type of patient or staff information such as name, photograph, social security number, address, diagnosis, treatment, date of admission or any other information which might be protected by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Business related information and policy of any clinical education center should not be disclosed publicly through internet postings or other forms of communication. 2. Internet posting or other forms of communication should not contain any confidential information related to students, faculty, clinical preceptors, or other employees of the clinical facility. 3. If on your communication forum, you acknowledge your affiliation with a Greenville Technical College Health and Wellness Program, then all communication on that network should reflect a professional persona as you would in a professional network. You should also post in a prominent location the following: “The posts on this site, including but not limited to images, links, and comments left by readers, are my own and do not necessarily represent Greenville Technical College’s position, strategies or opinions”. 4. Please be aware that it may be construed as inappropriate for students to seek networking friend relationships with faculty, preceptors, or other employees of the clinical facility. If faculty and preceptors are going to network with students, the forum should allow all students access to join. 5. No form of electronic digital photography, videotaping or recording (including PowerPoint presentations) of a faculty course lecture or lab activity is permitted to be posted on any social networking or electronic media sites without prior written authorization of the instructor. 78 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIVISIONAL POLICY Divisional Program Student Change of Major Policy (STUDENT POLICY) Revision Date: June 2015 POLICY: Students who intend to complete certain associate degree programs within the Health and Wellness (H&W) Division are required to complete a Supplemental Admissions Process once accepted into the college and prior to beginning the clinical component of such programs. The programs that require a Supplemental Admissions Process include Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Technician, Health Information Management, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Care. In an effort to better track and advise GTC students in the pre-clinical portion of their curriculum (those taking developmental or general education courses), pre-clinical students will be coded AS.SCI. PROCEDURE: 1. Once accepted to the College, the student who applied as one of the above H&W student is considered a pre-clinical student in that major. 2. Students who have already graduated from the AS.SCI major will be coded as undecided and will need to meet with his/her advisor to discuss further options. 3. Once accepted into the clinical component of the student’s intended major, a program update form will be completed by the student and program director or designee to change the student’s major to the specific H&W program. 4. NOTE: This change CANNOT be made in Student Records or Admissions and can only be handled by program officials. 5. Students may elect to retain the AS.SCI major along with his/her H&W major. 6. If a student falls out of progression from an H&W program of study, a program update form must be completed to change the student’s major. Students out of progression will be coded as an Undecided Student or in a major of his/her choice with the exception of those listed above. This process is also handled by the Program Director or designee. Students out of progression should consult with his/her advisor for further discussion and with Financial Aid Office to understand how his/her financial aid may be impacted. 7. A program update form may be completed by the program officials without the student’s signature if a student falls out of progression. 79 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 APPENDIX 80 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Application for Course Exemption Candidacy Name Social Security #: Major Address Phone Number I understand that I must provide documentation of the following before I will be allowed to attempt to earn exemption credit. • Training documentation as evidenced by: written documentation of instruction in Radiologic skills appropriate for the course exemption requested. Topics or skills are those contained in the course objectives. • Letter from the course instructor or supervisor that clearly defines course content, names place of instruction, lists date of instruction, and verifies successful completion by applicant. Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Faculty Date 81 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 What to do in case a student has an ACCIDENT/ILLNESS: 1. Have someone stay with the student. Try to determine what, if anything caused the ACCIDENT/ILLNESS. 2. In case of serious injury or illness: • Call 9-911 for emergency assistance • Notify Campus Police at 250-8911 3. Complete the ACCIDENT/ILLNESS Report Form and send it to the Dean of Students Office in the Student Center room 201 (fax 250-8990). Please provide as much information as possible regarding the accident/illness. The Dean of Students Office will provide copies of these reports to Chris Reeves (Environmental/Safety) and (Human Resources). Also send copies to Lydia Dunaway (Assistant Dean, H&W) and Angie Klink (Admin. Asst. to Dean, HSN). This form is available Form located at GTC4m e> GTC Information>Safety info>Student Accident Illness Report 4. Advise the student to go to the Dean of Students Office as soon as possible (to fill out an Insurance Claim form) if medical attention is sought on the date of the ACCIDENT/ILLNESS or at any time thereafter, and the student wishes to file a claim with our insurance. *These steps must be followed regardless of whether or not the student seeks or is given medical attention. Information about ACCIDENT/ILLNESS insurance: Greenville Technical College maintains a no-fault, secondary ACCIDENT/ILLNESS insurance policy that covers all students who are enrolled in credit and non-credit courses. The student is responsible for paying a $25 deductible, then the insurance covers up to $3,500 of covered medical expenses. All charges must be billed to the student and not to Greenville Tech. The student must come to the Dean of Students’ office and fill out an Insurance Claim form before a claim can be submitted on the student’s behalf. If the student is covered by another medical policy, claims must be filed with the issuer of the primary policy first. After the primary insurance has paid, the ACCIDENT/ILLNESS policy will pick up where the primary policy left off. If additional information is needed, please contact the Secretary to the Dean of Student Services at x.8102. 82 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Anecdotal Form Student: Clinical Site: Date: Incident or Behavior (factual-objective description and in chronological order): Interpretation (opinion of person reporting-subjective, feelings, etc.) Reported by: Date: Recommendations: Follow-up (include date(s) of observations, etc.) Student’s Signature Date Faculty Signature Date Faculty Signature Date Faculty Signature Date 83 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Radiation Monitor Use In order to utilize the film badge most effectively and to have the most accurate record possible, here are some DO’s and Don’ts concerning its use: • Always wear your monitor when assigned to radiation areas. • Wear on the trunk of your body near your neck. • Always wear outside a lead apron. • Do not lose your monitor; attach it firmly to your clothing. • Be sure you are wearing a current monitor. • Protect your monitor from moisture. • Don’t wear your monitor when you’re being radiographed (including dental x-rays). • Don’t intentionally expose your monitor to ionizing radiation. • Never allow anyone else to wear your monitor. • Never wear a monitor that does not belong to you. • Return your monitor and the holder upon termination or completion of the program so that final readings can be compiled and recorded. 84 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Basics Principles of Radiation Protection for Students • Apply the principles of radiation control: minimized time, maximized distance, and minimized shielding. • Don’t allow familiarity to result in false security. • Never stand in the primary beam. • Always wear protective aprons and gloves when not behind a protective barrier (mobile, surgery, fluoro). • Never hold a patient during radiographic procedures. • Provide aprons and gloves to the person who holds a patient during a procedure. • Use gonadal shields on all persons of childbearing age when they are not contraindicated. • Always question female patients of childbearing age about the possibility of being pregnant prior to performing any procedure. • Always collimate to the smallest field size appropriate for the procedure. • Use high kVp and low mAs to reduce patient dose whenever possible. • Wear lead aprons and extend the exposure cord at least 6 feet on all mobile radiography. • Never repeat a film without supervision. • Ensure proper technique prior to exposures and mark the film correctly. • Remember that the patient is the source of radiation during fluoroscopy therefore, remain back when not providing patient care and don’t turn your back to the source. • Close doors to radiographic rooms prior to making exposures. • Remove visitors from the radiographic room prior to exposures unless they are required to hold the patient. • Never allow a pregnant mother to hold a child for an exposure. • Know what you are doing before attempting a procedure; you have a legal and a moral responsibility. 85 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Radiation Exposure Facts for Review Dose Limits (DL): • DL is 50 mSv per year (5000 MREM) • DL is normally less than 5 Msv per year (500 MREM) • Fetal dose limit is 5 mSv (500 MREM) during gestation • Fetal DL cannot exceed .5 mSv (50 MREM) during any one month • 0.5 mm. Pb aprons absorb 90% of the scatter hitting it therefore pelvis dose of 5 mSv would be .5 mSv (50 MREM) Effects of irradiation in utero: • 0 - 14 days: Spontaneous abortion: 25% natural incidence; 0.1% increase/10 rad • 2 - weeks • Second to third trimester: Cell depletion: no effect at less than 50 rad; Latent malignancy 4:10,000 natural incidence;6:10,000/rad • 0 - 9 months: Genetic effects: 10% natural incidence; 5 x10-7 mutations/rad : Congenital abnormalities: 5% natural incidence; 1% increase/10rad Representative ESE and Fetal Doses for selected exams using 400-speed Image Receptor: Examination Entrance Skin Exposure (mR) Fetal Dose (mrad) Skull (lateral) 35 0 Cervical spine (AP) 55 0 Shoulder 45 0 Chest (PA) 5 0 Thoracic spine (AP) 90 .5 Cholecystogram (PA) 75 .5 Lumbosacral spine (AP)* 125 40 Abdomen or KUB (AP)* 110 35 Intravenous pyelogram * 105 30 Hip* 110 25 Wrist or foot 2.5 0 *Gonadal shield should be used if possible 86 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Radiation Dosimetry Report for Landauer According to the Dose Limit (DL) guidelines you are allowed to receive 5 REMS/year whole body (DDE), 15 REMs/year to the lens of the eye (LDE), and 50 REMS/year to the skin (SDE). This translates to: DDE=1250 mREM, LDE= 3750 mREM, and SDE= 12,500 mREM per quarter. However, based on the ALARA concept, you should keep your dose as low as possible. In keeping with this concept, if your dose exceeds 10% of either dose equivalent (DDE > 125, LDE > 375, SDE > 1,250) in any quarter-- you must complete the following information sheet and turn it in to Radiation Safety here at the school. Name: Student ID DDE LDE Monitoring Period: SDE Clinical Assignments: Hospital: Rotations: 1. Where (on your body) did you wear your monitor? 2. Where did you store your monitor when you were not wearing it? 3. Has your monitor been lost or misplaced during this exposure period? 4. Could your monitor have been accidentally exposed while on an apron, etc.? 5. Have you held a patient(s) during this exposure period? 6. Did you wear an apron during OR (surgical) procedures? 7. Did you wear an apron when performing portable radiography? 8. Did you wear an apron during fluoroscopic procedures? 9. Where did you stand during fluoroscopic procedures? 10. Where did you stand when exposing the portable machine? 11. What do you think my have accounted for this higher than normal reading? 12. What changes can be made to lower this exposure reading in the future? I understand that this policy is to help me practice within the ALARA concept and in no way implies that I have endangered myself through excessive exposure. Student’s Signature Date 87 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Clinical Drug Screening with Reasonable Suspicion Name: Today’s Date: Date of Drug Screening: Time Of Screening: _______ Exact Location Where Reasonable Suspicion & Drug Screening Occurred: Explanation of How Reasonable Suspicion Was Determined: Tech Employee Who Witnessed Reasonable Suspicion (If Any): Other Witnesses: Name of College Official to Whom This Accident Was Reported: Name of Point Of Contact (POC): Did Student And/or Patient Sustain Any Injuries As A Result Of The Occurrence(s)? Yes No If Yes, State the Nature of the Injuries: Did Student Seek or Receive Medical Attention? Yes No If Yes, Must Complete Student Accident Form and Notify Compenduem for Worker’s Compensation. Name & Address of Physician/Health Care Facility Who/Which Treated Student and/or Patient: Name/Address/Phone of Family/Friend Who Transported Student Away From the Site: Other Comments: Signature of person completing form 88 Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual 2017-2018 Student Policy Agreement I have read a copy of the 2016-2017 Greenville Technical College - Radiologic Technology Program’s Student Policy Manual. I have had ample opportunity to discuss and question any part of these policies, and I fully understand their content and meaning. By signing below, I agree to follow all policies of the College, Program, and the Clinical Education Centers. I also understand that the policy manual can be viewed on Blackboard or Radiologic Technology program page • To view in Blackboard – student must log in to the clinical course using personal ID/Password • To view on Greenville Technical College’s website, visit the Radiologic Technology page (www.gvltec.edu/radtech/) • View under MISSION/OUTCOMES/MANUALS ______________________________________ _____________ Student’s Signature Date 89
