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MEDICAL A.A.S. DEGREE

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A.A.S. PROGRAM OVERVIEW holistic designed to meet the needs TYPICAL JOBS of community stakeholders. In addition, the • Radiologic Technologist Biological and Health Division Medical Imaging Program upholds the Values of • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Room B213 (847) 543-2042 the College of Lake County… Purpose, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, Unity and Compassion. (MRI) Technologist Degree: Associate in Applied , • Computed (CT) Medical Imaging The number of students that can be admitted Technologist 21MI to the MIM Program is limited. Therefore, • Mammographer a screening procedure is used to select the • Interventional Technologist This is a limited enrollment program. academically best qualified from those who MIM courses are offered during the day in request consideration. Preference is given to eight-week modules, alternating between residents of CLC’s district, or a community EMPLOYERS classroom and clinical education. Classes are college district which does not offer a Medical • Hospitals offered through blended learning instruction. Imaging program and is a member of the • Acute care centers Students are required to meet the screening CAREER consortium. Students who live outside • Physicians’ offices requirements in effect at the time of screening. of CLC’s district but are eligible for in-district • Diagnostic imaging centers Students who screen and are accepted into a tuition because they are employed by a district limited enrollment program will be required to employer are NOT considered residents of • Outpatient centers complete the curriculum that is in place at the the district for purposes of selection into the • Surgery centers time of entrance into the program. If students program. who screen are not granted admission, they must rescreen and satisfy all screening Students enrolled in the program are required PROGRAM GOALS and curriculum requirements in place for a to undergo a background check and a urine Students and graduates will have future program start. See page 30 for more drug screen prior to attending their clinical the following: information about the CAREERS agreement. site (MIM 114). The results of the background • Critical thinking and problem- check and drug screen may result in the solving skills SCREENING DEADLINE: student losing his/her seat in the program. The • Clinical competence THIRD MONDAY IN OCTOBER costs are borne by the student. •  skills • An awareness of the importance The Medical Imaging Program prepares TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION to work in medical facilities of professional growth and TO THE MEDICAL IMAGING PROGRAM, development producing radiographic examinations which STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE are interpreted by a radiologist or another FOLLOWING SCREENING REQUIREMENTS In addition, the program has medical specialist. Graduates of the program PRIOR TO THE SCREENING DEADLINE. are qualified to take the national certification instituted measures to gauge its effectiveness. examination given by the American Registry Students must have submitted the following of Radiologic Technologists. Graduates documents to the Welcome and One-Stop also meet the additional criteria required Center: for Illinois licensure. The Medical Imaging program is nationally accredited by the Joint A. Student Information Form. Review Committee on Education in Radiologic B. Official high school transcript with : 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 graduation date Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, OR [email protected]. Official GED test scores OR The mission of the College of Lake County Official college transcripts with graduation Medical Imaging Program is to cultivate date and degree awarded exceptional Radiologic Technologists through OR equitable high-quality instruction in didactic, Official foreign high school or college laboratory, and clinical settings. The Medical transcript evaluated by a NACES approved Imaging Program advocates independent, agency professional and ethical judgment, cultural C. Medical Imaging Program Request for and technical competence, advanced quality Screening Form care, and continuous education to the diverse D. If using courses from another college to communities it serves. meet prerequisites or degree requirements, submit an official transcript and a “Request The College of Lake County Medical Imaging for Evaluation of Prior College Transcripts” Program’s Vision is committed to providing a form to the Office of Registrar and Records. MEDICAL IMAGING A.A.S. DEGREE

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MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: SPRING SEMESTER ONE 4 RADIOLOGIC STUDENT RECORDS MUST INDICATE BIO 245 and II 4 TECHNOLOGIST THE FOLLOWING: SUMMER SESSION ONE 5 Radiologic Technologists perform A. High school graduate or equivalent or MIM 111 Radiographic Anatomy radiographic examinations that high school senior in last term and Positioning I 5 create the needed for B. College Reading and Writing Readiness diagnosis. integrates and Basic Algebra Readiness FALL SEMESTER ONE 13 scientific knowledge and technical C. CLC Cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above MIM 113 Radiographic Anatomy skills with effective patient D. High school chemistry or physics with and Positioning II 5 interaction to provide quality a lab (1 year, C or better)OR MIM 114 Clinical Practice I 3 patient care and useful diagnostic CHM 120 or CHM 121 or PHY 121 or an MIM 116 Advanced Radiographic information (www.asrt.org). equivalent course (C or better) Procedures I 2 E. BIO 123, BIO 161 or BIO 244 or an ENG 121 English Composition I 3 equivalent course (C or better) WORK ENVIRONMENT F. One of the following Math options WINTER INTERSESSION ONE 1 • High School Algebra (2 years, C or better) MIM 115 Clinical Practice II 1 Radiologic Technologists work OR in departments at • TM02 C or better (within 18 months of SPRING SEMESTER TWO 13.5 hospitals, acute care centers, completion)OR MIM 112 Principles of Radiographic outpatient clinics, surgical • CLC ALEKS Math Placement Test 30+ OR Exposure 2.5 centers, imaging centers and • Math ACT score 20+ OR MIM 115 Clinical Practice II 3 doctors offices. Duties may • Math SAT score 510+ OR MIM 210 Technical Aspects of include performing radiographic • MTH 102 C or better OR Patient Care 2 examination in the emergency • MTH 105 C or better OR PSY 121 Introduction to 3 department, the operating room, • Completion of a higher level math course CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech or the intensive care unit, the than 102 or 105 C or betterOR CMM 123 Dynamics of Small Group nursery and the patient rooms. • Equivalent course from another college or Discussion 3 university G MIM 110: Introduction to Medical Imaging- SPRING INTERSESSION ONE 1 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES C or better MIM 212 Clinical Practice III 1 There are additional career H. Applicants may take the NLN PAX exam opportunities that are available once every 90 days (approximately three SUMMER SESSION TWO 3 after completing this program. months). NLN PAX exam results that are less MIM 212 Clinical Practice III 3 than 90 days between exams will not be considered. Scores used for screening into FALL SEMESTER TWO 14 Radiologic Technologists can limited enrollment programs will be valid for MIM 211 Imaging Equipment 6 further specialize in Computed only 3 years prior to a screening deadline. MIM 216 Computer Imaging 2 Tomography (CT), Magnetic Scores older than 3 years will MIM 215 Clinical Practice IV 3 Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear not be considered for screening. Visit CMM 127 Intercultural Communication 3 , , www.nlnonlinetesting.org for available , Interventional test dates and times. WINTER INTERSESSION ONE 1 Radiography, Cardiovascular I. Must be eighteen (18) years of age by MIM 215 Clinical Practice IV 1 Radiography, and Sonography the fall semester following the screening (). Radiologic deadline in order to enroll in the first clinical SPRING SEMESTER THREE 15 Technologists can also further course (MIM 114). MIM 214 Advanced Topics in their careers in education, sales, Radiography 6 management and Picture Archiving Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” MIM 275 Introduction to Sectional Communication Systems (PACS) in each Imaging course to continue in and Anatomy 1 administration. graduate from the program. MIM 219 Radiography Seminar 2 MIM 271 Clinical Practice V 3 Note: The lecture portion of the course is HUM 127 Critical Thinking 3 blended learning. MIM courses are provided in 8 week learning modules, alternating between Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree 70.5 didactic and clinical education. MEDICAL IMAGING A.A.S. DEGREE

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PREGNANCY POLICY The student will choose one of the following CONTACT INFO During the first semester in the medical options: imaging program, all students will be taught Grayslake Campus basic radiation protection procedures. These 1. The student may continue in the program 19351 W. Washington St. instructions will include enough background without modification. In this case, two Grayslake, IL 60030 so that students will be able to understand the dosimeters will be used, one worn at possible biological risks of the collar and on top of the apron during Lynn Wiechert, Ed.D., to the embryo and fetus. In addition, any and one worn on the belt and R.T. (R) (CT) student attending a Medical under the apron during fluoroscopy to Department Chair Imaging information session receives the NRC record the student exposure and the fetal (847) 543-2880 guide #8.29 and #8.13 with a brief overview. exposure respectively. Should recorded [email protected] fetal exposure increase to 500 mrem or be Information is available through the United received at a rate greater than 50 mrem Joe Dielman, M.A., R.T.(R) States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) per month at any time during pregnancy, Clinical Coordinator guide #8.13 on instruction concerning prenatal the student will be required to take a leave Phone: (847) 543-2313 radiation exposure. The NRC guide and forms of absence [see (b) below]. All course [email protected] are available in the appendices of the MIM objectives and rotations shall be equivalent handbook or at http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/ to any and all students enrolled in those Biological and Health Sciences docs/ML0037/ML003739505.pdf particular courses. Adherence to radiation (847) 543-2042 protection policies should eliminate almost A student may voluntarily inform the all fetal exposure. Other counseling on department chair and the radiation safety radiation protection procedures shall be officer in writing using the form in the back of done as needed. guide #8.13 should a pregnancy occur during the educational period. The pregnancy then 2. A leave of absence may be taken until the becomes declared and a fetal dosimeter will birth of the child. All medical imaging grades be issued to the student to monitor radiation will be recorded as withdrawn (W) if the exposure. The signed NRC 8.13 form letter student grades are acceptable at the time. for declaring pregnancy will be placed in the This will permit the student to return with student’s CLC file. A student may rescind no penalty. Student acceptance to clinical pregnancy declaration at any time in writing facilities depends upon availability of sites. to the department chair. 3. The student may terminate the program. Once the student declares their pregnancy, All medical imaging grades will be recorded the possible risks to the embryo and fetus as withdrawn (W) if the student grades are shall be reviewed and the review documented acceptable at the time. and signed by the radiation safety officer and the student. The student will then be referred to the department chair for discussion and documentation of the student’s pregnancy options.

May 2020 Per 2020-21 catalog

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Medical Imaging Technical Performance Standards

Medical Imaging is a practice of discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective, and psychomotor performance requirements. Based on those requirements [and the State of Illinois licensing requirements], a list of “Performance Standards” has been developed. Each standard has an example of an activity or activities that a potential student will be required to perform while enrolled in the radiography program. Please note that these examples are not all inclusive.

Issue Standard Examples of Required Activities (Not all inclusive)

Visual Visual ability sufficient for • Visualize x-ray collimator centering light and identify observation and assessment its center. necessary in the operation of • Observe the patient in order to assess the patient’s equipment and care of patients. condition and/or needs from a distance of at least 20 feet. • Can see numbers, letters, calibrations, etc., of varying sizes located on equipment utilized by a .

Hearing Auditory abilities sufficient • Hear a patient talk in a normal tone from a distance to monitor and assess patient of 20 feet needs, and to provide a safe • Hear monitor alarm, emergency signals, and cries environment. for help.

Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for • Perform palpatation, tactile assessment and manipulation of patient assessment and body parts to ensure proper body placement and alignment. operation of equipment • Manipulate dials, buttons and switches of various sizes. and care of patients.

Mental Mental ability sufficient for • Be able to visually concentrate and focus attention, patient assessment and thoughts, and efforts on patients and equipment for operation of equipment varying periods of time. and care of patients. • Be able to respond to patients’ changing physical conditions.

Environmental Physical health sufficient • Be able to tolerate risks of discomforts in the clinical Requirements enough to be able to tolerate setting that require special safety precautions, additional certain conditions present in safety education, and health risk monitoring (i.e., ionizing ra- the clinical setting. diation), working with sharps, chemicals, and infectious dis- ease. Students may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, and aprons.

Communication Communication abilities • Effectively communicate to the patient in order to sufficient for interaction converse, instruct the patient, relieve anxiety, gain with others in verbal and their cooperation during procedures, understand the written form. patient when they are communicating symptoms of medical emergency. MEDICAL IMAGING A.A.S. DEGREE

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Issue Standard Examples of Required Activities (Not all inclusive)

Mobility Physical abilities sufficient to • Assist all patients, according to individual needs and move from room to room and abilities, in moving, turning, transferring from maneuver in small spaces. transportation devices to x-ray , etc. • Be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum 50 lbs. • Push a stretcher and/or wheelchair without injury to self, patient, and others. • Push a mobile x-ray from one location to another, including turning corners, getting on and off an elevator, and manipulating it in a patient’s room or surgery.

Motor Skills Gross and fine motor abilities • Manually move the x-ray tube and position the tube sufficient to provide safe at various angles and heights up to 7 feet. effective patient care. • Accurately draw up sterile contrast media and other solu- tions without contaminating the syringe and/or needles, etc. • Physically be able to administer emergency care including performing CPR. • Place cassettes ( receptors) in Bucky trays and properly manipulate all locks. • Be able to stand for periods as long as 2-hours wearing lead aprons and to walk a distance of 5 miles during a normal work day.

Critical Thinking Critical thinking ability • Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations. sufficient for safe, clinical • Evaluate radiographs to ascertain that they contain proper judgment. identification and are of diagnostic value. • Select exposure factors and accessory devices for all radiographic procedures with consideration of patient size, age, and extent of . • Assess patient’s condition and needs from a distance of at least 20 feet. • Initiate proper emergency care protocols, including CPR, based on assessment data.

Interpersonal Interpersonal abilities sufficient • Establish rapport with patients, families, and colleagues. Behavioral to interact with individuals, • Allow mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with and Social Skills families, and groups from a patients and fellow workers (interpersonal skills). variety of social, emotional, • Tolerate physically taxing workload. cultural, and intellectual • Function effectively under stress. backgrounds. • Adapt to changing environments (flexible schedules, emergency conditions). • Display compassion, professionalism, empathy, integrity, concern for others, and interest and motivation.

Developed by St. Petersburg College Radiography Program: Permission granted to CLC. The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and College of Lake County policy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. One of the purposes of this document is to ensure that students are aware of the requirements of this program and acknowledge their understanding of the program requirements. Students who have a disability and are in need of accommodations or modifications must contact the Office for Students with Disabilities (“OSD”). The OSD will determine whether or not any reasonable accommodations or modifications can be provided.