Download X-RAY 198 Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Kaskaskia College Radiology Program

Volume 9, Issue 1
Kaskaskia College
Radiology Program
Fall/Winter 2014-2015
X-RAY 198
On November 8th, the Kaskaskia College Radiology Program offered a
class titled Topics/Issues in Radiology. Radiographers participated in this
educational opportunity and received 8 hours of CEU’s for this .5 credit
course. The course was offered free to the program’s Clinical Instructors and
$30 for all other radiographers. Breakfast, lunch, and prizes were provided
and fun was had by all! The following were the speakers and the topics/issues
covered in the class:
Inside this issue:
Pictures from the
November 8th Class
2
Radiology Club attends RSNA
3
Certificate Programs
3
Work Ethics
4
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RPA’s Evolvement and Role: Leslie Jenkins
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Molecular Medicine: Dave Overlot
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In Utero Fetal Issues: Cindy Jansen
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Sectra OneScreen: Stephanie Heidenreich
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IEMA regulations and Digital Imaging QA/QC: Mary Ann Spohrer & Diane
Elmer
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ARRT Ethics, Empathy, Review of RAD-AID, and Digital Techniques and Critical
Thinking: Mimi Polczynski
This academic class was a kick-off to help celebrate National Radiologic
Technology Week. This class was very successful and we are planning on
hosting another academic class next year during radiology week so mark your
calendars! If you have an area of expertise and would like to share it in a future class, please contact Mimi.
CE awarded as defined by the ARRT:
Academic courses relevant to the profession taken through a regionally accredited
university or college can count for 16 CE credits for each academic semester credit or 12 CE
credits for each academic quarter credit.
Activities meeting the definition of an approved academic course (See Section 19) will be awarded
credit at the rate of 12 CE credits for each academic quarter credit or 16 CE credits for each
academic semester credit. An official transcript must include both the month and year the course
was completed. An indication that the class was passed (pass/fail) or a grade of “C” or better is
required to receive CE credit for an academic course.
Approved Academic Course: A formal course of study that is relevant to the radiologic sciences and/or patient care as it relates to the radiologic sciences and is offered by a postsecondary
educational institution accredited by a mechanism recognized by the ARRT. Relevant courses in the
biologic sciences, physical sciences, radiologic sciences, health and medical sciences, social
sciences, communication (verbal and written), mathematics, computers, management, or education
methodology will be accepted. Some subject areas that will NOT be applicable include, but not
limited to, courses in archeology, astronomy, fine arts, geology, geography, history, music,
philosophy, and religion. peer-reviewed journal or is listed in Index Medicus.
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Pictures of Radiographers attending Nov. 10th Seminar
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Radiology Club participate at the RSNA in Chicago
The RSNA celebrated their 100th annual meeting in Chicago November 30-December 5. The Kaskaskia College Radiology sophomore students got the opportunity to visit Chicago and experience the RSNA. They took
the Amtrak train to Chicago and stayed downtown on Michigan Ave. It was a wonderful opportunity to visit
the city and experience the technical side of the imaging profession. At the RSNA conference they attended
the following lectures:
ASRT@RSNA 2014: Shoulder Imaging
ASRT@RSNA 2014: Expanding the Role of the Radiographer in the Quality Assurance Triangle
ASRT@RSNA 2014: Dual Energy Computed Tomography
ASRT@RSNA 2014: Stomach Esophageal Pathology
ASRT@RSNA 2014: Practice Standards and Ethical Considerations in Daily Practice
ASRT@RSNA 2014: Advanced Radiographic Practice in Adult Chest Imaging
Students were also required to visit vendors and write a paper concerning the aspect of purchasing equipment
with all the different modalities.
Merry
27210 College Rd.
Centralia, IL
62801
Phone: 618-545-3363
Fax: 618-545-3389
E-mail:
mpolczynski@kaskaskia.
Christmas
and
Happy
Holidays!
Kaskaskia
College
Radiology
Program
CT, Cardiac Interventional, Vascular
Interventional, Sonography, Mammography
The Kaskaskia College Radiology Program offers many courses available to registered
technologists who want to advance their careers in the imaging profession.
● The CT program is a 1 semester certificate program. Equipment & Instrumentation,
Patient Care, and Procedures are required courses which are offered online. One
semester of clinicals are also available. Contact Mimi Polczynski at 618-545-3363 if
interested.
● Cardiac Intervention and Vascular Intervention are 2 semester certificate
programs. Equipment & Instrumentation, Patient Care, and Procedures are the
required courses which are offered online. Two semesters of clinicals are also
available for these certificate programs. Contact Sharon Elwood at 618-545-3380 if
interested.
● Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a 15 month certificate program. All the
information is located on our website at www.kaskaskia.edu/dgms or you can contact
Cindy Hoffmann at 618-545-3365.
● Mammography courses are also available for radiographers who need the 40 hours
of dedicated Mammography education. Clinicals are also available for radiographers
who need the clinical educational component. If interested, please contact Mimi
Polczynski at 618-545-3363.