Academic Catalog

R T 200L: RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY AS A CAREER

Foothill College Course Outline of Record

Foothill College Course Outline of Record
Heading Value
Effective Term: Summer 2025
Units: 1.5
Hours: 18 lecture per quarter (18 total per quarter)
Prerequisite: COMM 2.
Degree & Credit Status: Non-Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE: Non-GE
Transferable: None
Grade Type: Letter Grade Only
Repeatability: Not Repeatable

Student Learning Outcomes

  • The student will demonstrate professionalism in a radiology patient care environment.
  • The student will be able to appraise the role of a radiolologic technologist in the health care environment.
  • After the hospital visitation, the student will demonstrate the importance of good communication in the healthcare environment.

Description

Introduction to the radiological sciences and its role in health care. Focus on the use of ionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and on the health professionals responsible for providing this medical specialty. Discussion of requirements for the Radiologic Technology Program. Three hours hospital observation included.

Course Objectives

The student will be able to:

  1. Describe the components of the Radiologic Technology Program
  2. Describe the program prerequisites and the application process
  3. Discuss the importance of using non-cognitive variables to evaluate their readiness for a career in healthcare
  4. Explain the implications of implicit bias in the healthcare setting and discuss how to provide culturally competent care
  5. Describe the role of communication in the Radiologic Technology profession observed during the clinical visit
  6. Define frequently used terminology related to radiologic technology, positioning, equipment, and anatomy
  7. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills necessary for healthcare providers, including interprofessional communication and effective communication with patients

Course Content

  1. Program overview
    1. First year
      1. Classroom
      2. Laboratory
      3. Clinical
    2. Second year
      1. Classroom
      2. Clinical
    3. Clinical rotations
    4. Clinical affiliates
    5. Scholarships
    6. Professional licenses
      1. ARRT
      2. RHB
    7. Imaging modalities
      1. Diagnostic radiology
      2. CT
      3. Angiography
      4. Mammography
      5. MRI
    8. Employment opportunities
    9. Allied Health Program Disability Accommodations Policy
  2. Application
    1. Prerequisites
      1. GPA
      2. Math
      3. Chemistry
      4. Anatomy and physiology
      5. Medical terminology
      6. R T 200L
      7. COMM 2
    2. Foreign transcripts
    3. Counseling department
    4. Apply online
    5. Selection and admission policy
      1. Lottery
      2. Physical examination
      3. Background screening
    6. Financial information
  3. Using non-cognitive variables in predicting student success
    1. Positive self concept
    2. Realistic self-appraisal
    3. Understanding diversity
    4. Creating long-range goals
    5. Availability of strong support team
    6. Leadership
  4. Implicit bias and culturally competent care
    1. Culturally responsive communication
    2. Cultural competency
    3. Barriers
      1. Language barriers
      2. Interpreters
    4. Marginalized populations
    5. Implicit vs. explicit bias
      1. Impact of bias on verbal and non-verbal communication
      2. Implicit Association Test
  5. Clinical visitation
    1. Timely and appropriate communication with clinical staff
    2. HIPAA
      1. Confidentiality
    3. Appropriate attire
    4. What to bring
    5. Timeliness
    6. Directions
  6. Terminology
    1. Radiology
    2. Radiologist
    3. Radiologic technologist
    4. X-ray source
    5. X-ray image
    6. Digital imaging
    7. Equipment
      1. Tube
      2. Table
      3. Collimator
      4. Bucky
      5. Image receptor
      6. Control console
    8. Abdomen positioning and anatomy and patient breathing instructions
    9. Radiation protection
    10. Shielding
    11. ALARA

Lab Content

Not applicable.

Special Facilities and/or Equipment

1. Multimedia classroom
2. Internet access
3. Classroom with view boxes
4. X-ray laboratory

Method(s) of Evaluation

Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:

Oral presentation
Written report
Participation
Quiz

Method(s) of Instruction

Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:

Observation in an affiliated hospital radiology department
Foothill's course management system is used as a support tool (all instruction is face-to-face)

Representative Text(s) and Other Materials

None.

Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments

  1. Students are required to write a reflective paper on their course experience. Reflections should include equipment demonstration, communication skills, and patient care.
  2. An oral presentation is also delivered by the student regarding their clinical visitation.

Discipline(s)

Radiological Technology