<p>Welcome to RAD TECH - A Introduction To Radiologic Technology RAD TECH A</p><p># 8803 Wednesdays 6:00pm – 9:10pm</p><p>Introduction to Radiologic Technology El Camino College RTEC A INSTRUCTOR </p><p>• MINA COLUNGA, B.S.,RT., C.R.T.</p><p>Instructor, [email protected] or [email protected]</p><p>WEB page: www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga http://www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga/ How to access the webpages How to download Power points and Notes</p><p>Free: msn.com PowerPoint download Word Documents …..</p><p>TEXTBOOKS FOR SPRING 2009 RTEC A (keep for the Program) RAD TECH A BOOK: Introduction to Radiologic Sciences and Patient Care Adler & Carlton New this Fall</p><p>On Reserve in Library Classroom – Lab Rules • NO eating or drinking in class – CLOSED water only • Cell phones, etc OFF • When class is FULL – keep book bags on the floor – not on seat next to you • Lab – NO sandals allowed – Must wear closed toed shoes</p><p>Studying Tips</p><p>• Review Terms </p><p>• End of chapter questions</p><p>• 4th edition – at back of book Where to get Help • Student Services Center • FINANCIAL AID – GRANTS – CAL, PELL • EOPS • Special Resources • Academic strategy courses Academic Strategies Communication is Essential • Theater Arts </p><p>• Beginning acting</p><p>• PE 254 – aide for adaptive PE Success skills • Review lectures (power points) & reading assignments BEFORE CLASS!</p><p>• REWRITE your notes after class</p><p>• Keep up with assignments & homework</p><p>• Make a new friend (Get some contact #’s in class)</p><p>• Find the best time for YOU to study Review of Syllabus and Reading Schedule Class / Lab Conduct • You are expected to come to class fully prepared and able to participate. – Absences and tardies will affect your grade</p><p>• You are also expected to practice courtesy and respect at all times. </p><p>• No children can be brought to class and they cannot sit outside of the classroom (ed code) </p><p>Disruptive Behaviors • Behaviors that disrupt the learning process will not be tolerated. These include:</p><p>– Talking to others during lectures, demonstrations, quizzes or exams </p><p>– Sleeping or laying head down during class</p><p>Disruptive Behaviors</p><p>– Checking cell phone messages, text messaging, or answering phone calls </p><p>– Wearing headphones and listening to music </p><p>– Swearing and rude or disrespectful behavior Disruptive Behaviors • Arriving late & leaving early</p><p>• Entering & exiting classroom excessively – Breaks are given at reasonable intervals</p><p>• Working on other assignments not related to the class you are in</p><p>• Using a laptop for other than class notes – (game playing, checking email,etc)</p><p>Disruptive or Disrespectful Behavior</p><p>If not corrected, can result in the instructor asking you to leave the classroom, and it will be counted as an absence Attendance</p><p>Per school policy • “ A student may be dropped from class when the number of hours absent exceeds the number of units assigned to the course”. (1 class = 3 hours) How will tardies, leaving early and absences affect my grade? • Absences – 2 pt penalty</p><p>• Tardies & leaving early – 1 pt penalty</p><p>Drop Policy • It is the student’s responsibility to formally withdraw from a class.</p><p>• If a formal drop is not submitted – You will receive a “F” Academic Honesty • Plagiarism, cheating or furnishing materials to other student.</p><p>– Violates Section 1.B.1 of ECC Board policy, Standards of Student Conduct</p><p>– Will result in a zero for that exam, quiz, or assignment</p><p>Examples of Cheating or Plagiarism are: • Obtaining copies of: – notes – exams or exam questions • Copying • Photographing • Removing exam from classroom</p><p>• WITHOUT PERMISSION PICTURES • NO PHOTOS CAN BE TAKEN • Violation of rules of conduct • Violation of colleagues privacy Make up examinations • Must call or email instructor before class time</p><p>• Exam must be made up before next class</p><p>• 10% penalty</p><p>• Labs and quizzes WILL NOT be made up Late Work</p><p>10% penalty for every day late</p><p>Overview of Types of Radiologic Technology Programs • University-based • College-based • Hospital-based • Military • Commercial Schools RT Program Stats + Awards JRCERT May 2007 TOTAL RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAMS = 612 Type of School AA Cert BA • 4 yr = 59 4 29 • CC = 225 2 • Technical = 52 22 • Hospital = 182 3 • Military = 0 5 • Proprietary = 22 3 1 • Consortium= 1 2 El Camino College</p><p>ECC’s Program</p><p>• 2 year Associates Degree Program – Not including prerequisites – Starts last week of August and completes mid October - 26 months later.</p><p>• 2-3 courses on campus each semester and 24 – 35 hours per week of internship training in the affiliated hospitals per semester Upon Graduation from ECC • Associates Degree in Science</p><p>• Certificate of Completion from an Accredited Radiologic Technology Program - Accredited by JRCERT</p><p>• ARRT Approved LICENSURE</p><p>– Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program</p><p>– Passing board exam with 75% or better. LICENSE ELIGIBLITY • ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technology (RT)</p><p>• Radiologic Technologist (R.T.) (R)</p><p>• California – State Dept of Health –RHB</p><p>• C.R.T (R,F) – RADIOGRAPHY & FLUOROSCOPY CERTS</p><p>Questions to ask about a Program • What is your pass rate? • Average scores on ARRT exam • Length of Program • Limited XT vs. Fully Accredited R.T • Job Outlook/Prospects- Pay Rate • Accreditation Status • Cost</p><p>How do I become eligible for acceptance to ECC’s program ? Course Overview • RTEC A • Anatomy (4 units) – Recommended with in the last 5 years • Physiology (4 units) • (Chem prereq) • A.S. Requirements – CIS 13 – Psychology 5 – English 1A – Math 40 (Algebra) – Humanities – Medical Assist 4 (Medical Term.) – Contemporary Health or PE – Minimum of 2.25 GPA</p><p>See course evaluation sheet on program webpage http://www.elcamino.edu/academics/healthsciences/radiologictech/index.asp</p><p>Or go to www.elcamino.edu Search: radiologic technology</p><p>WHY CHOOSE RADIOGRAPHY? Isn’t it dangerous?</p><p>Is this a safe profession? Why do you want to do this?</p><p>Why are you taking this class?</p><p>Radiation is all around us Natural or Background Radiation • Occurs spontaneously through nature</p><p>• Examples: – Sun – Planetary bodies – Earth • Radium • Uranium Human or Man Made Radiation • Nuclear industry – Fallout from weapons testing – Nuclear plant accidents – Disposal of by-products </p><p>• Radionuclides – Comes from products containing radioactive elements – Radio pharmaceuticals</p><p>• Medical and Dental exams</p><p>• Electromagnetic waves – everyday exposure</p><p>• Radiation comes from all directions </p><p>• It comes from: – your local and far away radio and TV stations. – local power lines, telephone lines, international satellites orbiting the earth, and the personal computer.</p><p>$$$ HOW MUCH $$$</p><p>NEW GRADS = R.T. • $45,000 TO $ 60,000 per year (AS degree)</p><p>• IS IT WORTH THE EFFORT? YOU BET! Historical Perspectives</p><p>– November 8, 1895: • Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered x-rays</p><p>– German Physicist</p><p>– University of Wurtzburg</p><p>• Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895 - discovered x-rays • Working with Crooke’s vacuum tube</p><p>– He found invisible rays were produced. – These new rays could go through skin and flesh – Give a picture of a person's bones. First Radiograph • Anna Bertha Roentgen</p><p>• 30 minute exposure .</p><p>Collaborative Events • Crookes tube – Air evacuated glass tube – Cathode side – Anode side – Electrical supply • Screen or board painted with barium platinocyanide • Low light work area</p><p>“Willie Roentgen” • Honored in 1901 with the first Nobel prize in physics for his efforts.</p><p>X-ray production begins at the atomic level Energy (photons) are released when the electron collides with another electron, the change in e of the shells –produces photons</p><p>• Radiation is energy </p><p>• Comes from many sources – natural and manmade</p><p>How Are X-rays Made?</p><p>• The electrons are boiled off from the filament </p><p>• Accelerated by a high voltage towards the metal target. • The X-rays are produced when the electrons collide with the atoms and nuclei of the metal target.</p><p>• X rays began to be used in industry and medicine </p><p>• Years later, they noticed it can be harmful</p><p>• They could be harmful to: – living tissue – even cause cancer if the exposures were too great or too prolonged Early measurement of Radiation • Skin dryness & erythema • Ulcers formed</p><p>• Cataracts • Cancers • “Invisible RAYS”</p><p>Radiologic Technologists Practices RADIATION SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS</p><p>More imaging technology in Radiology Fluoroscopy Cassette with film CR with PSP plate Darkroom (only red light) low visibility - smelly</p><p>Post processing with CR or DR Questions ?</p><p>• Diagnostic Imaging Modalities</p><p>DEFINITIONS • RADIATION</p><p>• RADIOLOGY</p><p>• RADIOLOGIST</p><p>• TECHNOLOGIST VS TECHNICIAN RADIATION • Energy</p><p>• Ionization</p><p>• Ionizing Radiation</p><p>• Non- ionizing radiation FORMS OF MEDICAL IMAGES • Sound waves (Ultrasound)</p><p>• Electrical energy (EKG)</p><p>HISTORY REVIEW • WHO</p><p>• WHAT</p><p>• SERIES OF EVENTS • WHEN</p><p>CAREERS IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY • Radiologic Technologist – Radiographer – X-ray Technologist</p><p>• RadiologicTechnician – Limited License tech</p><p>• Radiologist – Doctor RADIOGRAPHY • Diagnostic Radiology – Technologist – Radiographer – Technician (Limited Licensure)</p><p>– Specializing in the use of x-rays to create3 images of the body including the skeletal system,chest and abdomen</p><p>Early years in Radiologic Technology • Nurses or nurses aides taught how to “take an x-ray”</p><p>• NO special education</p><p>• Only “ON THE JOB” training</p><p>• Experience the best teacher</p><p>• The first Technologist is credited to be EDWARD C. JERMAN. </p><p>An early therapy session In 30 years • Developed from a technical trade to one of a professionalism</p><p>• Once thought that anyone could be trained to quickly = “push the buttons’ • To now where it is considered a profession that requires analytical thinking and problem solving ARRT arrt.org • 275,000 Registered RT (R) • 2007: 15,285 exams – 89% Radiography – 3.6 % Nuclear Med – 7.1 Radiation Therapy Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence The (CARE) bill • Would ensure that patients undergoing all types of radiologic procedures • Have the same assurance of quality as those receiving mammograms • Under the provisions of the Mammography Quality Standards Act. CARE BILL • Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence... ARRT Among Supporters Seeking To Ensure Patient Safety Through Adoption of CARE Bill</p><p>National Inconsistencies • Everything from requiring fully accredited programs to 8 hours of education to become a general operator.</p><p>• Some have stated that in their states during the initial grand fathering that their family pet could have qualified..... </p><p>• No chance for nationally consistent state-licensure laws...... </p><p>Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Aka: Radiographer Not a “Technician” Diagnostic Radiology • Portable (Mobile) Radiography</p><p>• Pediatric</p><p>• Geriatric</p><p>• Surgery</p><p>• Trauma Uses Ionizing Radiation to create images of the human body</p><p>Digital whole body scan for Trauma is this the future of Radiology?</p><p>TECHNOLOGIST • Fluoroscopy</p><p>• Contrast Media (X-ray dye)</p><p>• Mina Colunga, R.T. (R)</p><p>ADVANCED SKILL LEVELS</p><p>• ULTRASOUND (RDMS)</p><p>• NUCLEAR MEDICINE (NM)</p><p>• MANAGEMENT (BS)</p><p>• EDUCATION </p><p>• (BS,MEd, PhD EDD) • CAT SCAN (CT)</p><p>• MRI (MR)</p><p>• ANGIOGRAPHY (CIT) (CV)</p><p>• RADIATION THERAPY (T)</p><p>• MAMMOGRAPHY (M)</p><p>• PET (BD)</p><p>• Bone Densitometry Types of Powerpoints • Complete lecture</p><p>• Incomplete Lecture • Skeleton Lecture</p><p>Complete Lecture • Everything is there</p><p>• You have to take few notes because you can refer back to it at a later date</p><p>• It’s your lucky day if you miss class</p><p>• Much like todays lecture</p><p>• Lecture goes fast- because you have all the information you need on the PP.</p><p>Incomplete lecture • Bits and ______</p><p>• Must ______to get all information.</p><p>• You should ______powerpoints, take_____ to fill in the spots missing or bring ______or ______.</p><p>• ______areas are in ______. </p><p>• ______is _____-pace giving you enough time to take ______and ______to lecture.</p><p>Incomplete lecture (Slide 123) • Bits and pieces</p><p>• Must attend class to get all information.</p><p>• You should print powerpoints, take notes to fill in the spots missing or bring a laptop or digital recorder. – Don’t have to print entire PP only the sheets that need filling in – Or use the page numbers as a reference to which bullet points need to be filled in</p><p>• Missing areas are in red.</p><p>• Lecture is mid-pace giving you enough time to take notes and listen to lecture. Skeleton Lecture • Topics</p><p>• Note taking • Class </p><p>• Speed </p><p>Skeleton Lecture (Slide 126) • Topics – The main points are listed</p><p>• Note taking – Elaboration of these topics will be given and you must take notes on these topics</p><p>• Class – If you are not in class you will not get the information unless you have a buddy that takes excellent notes</p><p>• Speed – Lecture is slower so that you can take notes better, concepts are reviewed and explained in more detail</p><p>FINAL vs. DRAFT • Final: – Safe to print – No changes will be made</p><p>• Draft – Small changes will be made – May be best to wait to print</p>