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Division of Health Professions
Department of Radiography
RAD 180 –Introduction to Radiography
Basic Information About Course
Course Typically Offered:Fall
Semester and Year:Fall,Year 1
Course and Section Number:RAD 180
Locations:HP-124
Course Description
In this course,the healthcare system and the radiography profession are studied.Specific topics
related to patient care management include communication,medical law,ethical practice,vital
signs,basic pharmacology,infection control,transfer techniques,medical equipment and
emergencies are addressed.
Credits –2 CR,Lecture [2.00]
Prerequisites -Admission into program
Co Requisites -RAD 181 Radiography I
RAD 182 Radiography Practicum I
Student Learning Objectives:As a result of meeting the requirements in this course,students
will be able to:
1.Describe the role of a radiographer in an imaging department and as part of a healthcare
team.
2.Identify,explain,and discuss fundamental medical,ethical,and legal issues that a
radiographer can face.
3.Explain the role of a radiographer in preventing the spread of disease.
4.Educate a patient before a procedure on the risks and benefits of radiographic imaging.
5.Identify and describe the structure of a medical facility and its accreditors.
Means of Assessment
Students in this course will:
1.Complete two tests in addition to a midterm and final examination in class.
2.Demonstrate their understanding of material through discussion.
3.Participate in assigned readings and homework assignments designed to encourage critical
thinking.
Course Content
Introduction to Radiography is an exploration of the basic aspects of the health care delivery
system,and the radiography professions are studied.Specific topics related to patient care
management include communication,medical law,ethical practice,vital signs,basic
pharmacology,infection control;transfer techniques,medical equipment,HIPAA,and
emergencies are addressed.
Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials
Adler,Arlene &Carlton,Richard &Stewart,Kori.Introduction to Radiologic &Imaging Sciences
&Patient Care 8th Edition.Saunders,2022.ISBN 9780323872249
Research,Writing,and/or Examination Requirement(s)
Quizzes,Short Writing Assignments
Students may be given short writing assignments or quizzes to complete.Timelines for
completion will be determined by the course instructor.
Midterm and Final
The midterm and final will be objective,computerized tests that demonstrate the student’s ability
to identify and apply course material.Students will be expected to evaluate various scenarios
and determine the appropriate response.
Grading Policy
Recommended Grade Structure
Written assignment and participation grading will be defined by the instructor.
The Radiography program grading scale is outlined in the program handbook available here
https://bergen.edu/radiography/more-info/
Recommended Policy for Late Assignments:
To be determined by the instructor.
Attendance Policy
BCC Attendance Policy:
All students are expected to attend every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are
registered.Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the
instructor for each section of each course.These will be established in writing on the individual
course outline.Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling
purposes.
Attendance Policy for this Course.
To be determined by the instructor.
Other College,Divisional,and/or Departmental Policy Statements
Accommodations for Disabilities:
Bergen Community College aims to create inclusive learning environments where all students
have maximum opportunities for success.Any student who feels he or she may need
accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Specialized
Services at 201-612-5269 or via email at ossinfo@bergen.edu for assistance.
Statement on Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or
reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities.Bergen Community College has
licensed Personal Counselors available to assist you with addressing these and other concerns
you may be experiencing.
You can learn more about the confidential mental health services available on campus via the
Health and Wellness Center at www.bergen.edu/personalcounseling
BCC Statement on Plagiarism:Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty and may be a
violation of U.S.Copyright laws.Plagiarism is defined as taking someone else’s words,
opinions,or ideas and claiming them as one’s own.
Examples of plagiarism include instances in which a student:
•knowingly represents the work of others as his/her own
•represents previously completed academic work as current
•submits a paper or other academic work for credit which includes words,ideas,data or
creative work of others without acknowledging the source
•uses another author ’s exact words without enclosing them in quotation marks and citing
them appropriately
•paraphrases or summarizes another author’s words without citing the source
appropriately
Instructors may define their own policies regarding plagiarism.See the Academic Regulations
section of the college catalog for college policies.
Available Online and On-Campus Resources
Office of Testing and Tutoring at the Meadowlands LYN 202
https://bergen.edu/tutoring/tutoring-testing-center-at-the-meadowlands/
The Writing Center and Tutoring Center L-125 https://bergen.edu/tutoring/writing-center/
OWL (Online Writing Lab)http://www.owl.english.perdue
The English Language Resource Center (ELRC)C-212
https://bergen.edu/tutoring/english-language-resource-center/
The Library https://bergen.edu/library/
MLA Formatting Guides https://bergen.libguides.com/citationguides/mla
Library Research Guides https://bergen.libguides.com/index.php?b=s
Free Time Computer Labs https://bergen.edu/technology-assistance/computer-lab-availability/
The Center for Student A-118 (Academic,Career,International,and Transfer Counselors)
https://bergen.edu/center-for-student-success/
Academic Support https://bergen.edu/academics/pathway-scholars-program/academic-support/
Personal Counseling HS-100
https://bergen.edu/health-wellness-and-personal-counseling/personalcounseling/
Sample Course Outline
Module Topic/Activity Assignment/Events
1 HIPAA
Bloodborne Pathogens
Customer Service
2 Professional Organizations
Educational Survival Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Radiology Administration
Radiographic Imaging
3 Radiographic and Fluoroscopic
Equipment
Basic Radiation Protection
Human Diversity
Patient Interactions
4 Test 1
5 History Taking
Safe Patient Movement and Handling
Immobilization Techniques
6 Vital Signs
Cardiac Monitoring
Medical Emergencies
7 Midterm Examination
8 Infection Control
Aseptic Techniques
Non-Aseptic Techniques
9 Medical Law
Ethical Issues
10 Pharmacology
Drug Administration
Contrast Media &
Radiopharmaceuticals
11 Test 2
12 Health Records &Information
Management
13 Final Exam
Important dates for the semester can be found at
https://bergen.edu/events/category/academic-calendar/list/
Note to Students:This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change,
depending upon the progress of the class.
Date of Most Recent Syllabus Revision:09/2023