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1 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMCOLUMBUS TECHNICAL COLLEGECLASS of 2019 Policies and Procedures2 Radiography 3 Radiography school OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES and NURSING 928 Manchester Expressway Columbus , Georgia 31904-6572 STUDENT HANDBOOK Clinical Affiliates: Midtown Medical Center- Imaging Department 706-571-1054 Northside Medical Center- Imaging Department 706-494-2019 Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital 334-732-3057 Imaging Department St. Francis Hospital Imaging Department 706- 596-4000 Horizons Diagnostics Woodruff Rd.

2 Location 706-321-9730 Nicole Jackson, MsPSE, MsEd Dean, Academic Affairs Health Sciences Building, Room 3304 Martha Dollar, MPA, RT(R) ARRT Kimberly Whitaker, MSM, RT(R) ARRT PROGRAM Director Clinical Coordinator Health Sciences Building Room 3302 Health Sciences Building Room 3303 706-225-0505 706-225-0514 Policies and Procedures stated in this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Students will be notified of corrections, additions or deletions of policies as soon as possible. Rev. 11/16/2017 4 Radiography 5 Radiography PREFACE Clinical affiliate sites are affiliated with the PROGRAM to enhance the PROGRAM and the performance of enrolled students.

3 It should be understood that the requirement of maintaining this manual of stated policies and procedures of the PROGRAM may be required by any one or more of the following: 1. The Joint Review Committee on Education in RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (JRCERT) requires that all programs follow the Accrediting Standards for a PROGRAM in RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY . 2. The American Society of RADIOLOGIC Technologists (ASRT) formulates a suggested curriculum outline of academic instruction compatible with the scope of practice. 3. The American Registry of RADIOLOGIC Technologists (ARRT) has requirements and deadlines that must be met.

4 4. Columbus Technical College and the Clinical Affiliates and their Imaging Services Departments have requirements and regulations that must be followed. 5. The faculty of the PROGRAM meets periodically to discuss the contents of this manual to meet the requirements of the above organizations. 6. The PROGRAM s A dvisory Committee meets at least twice per year, and more often if necessary, to discuss community issues related to the PROGRAM and makes suggestions for changes. 6 Radiography 7 Radiography CODE OF ETHICS AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS 1.

5 The RADIOLOGIC technologist acts in a professional manner, responds to patient needs, and supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care. 2. The RADIOLOGIC technologist acts to advance the principal objective of the profession to provide services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of mankind. 3. The RADIOLOGIC technologist delivers patient care and service unrestricted by the concerns of personal attributes or the nature of the disease or illness, and without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, or socio-economic status. 4. The RADIOLOGIC technologist practices TECHNOLOGY founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employs procedures and techniques appropriately.

6 5. The RADIOLOGIC technologist assesses situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient. 6. The RADIOLOGIC technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession. 7. The RADIOLOGIC technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self, and other members of the healthcare team.

7 8. The RADIOLOGIC technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protects the patient s right to quality RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY care. 9. The RADIOLOGIC technologist respects confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice, respects the patient s right to privacy, and reveals confidential information only as required by law or to protect the welfare of the individual or the community. 10. The RADIOLOGIC technologist continually strives to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and investigating new aspects of professional practice.

8 8 Radiography NETWORKING POLICY STATEMENT The Radiology Departments/Imaging Services Departments of each clinical affiliate have functional policies which apply to the Staff and to the students of the Columbus Technical College school of RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY . Because of the relationship between these departments and the school of Radiography, the school Staff and Students are expected to abide by the departmental policies of each affiliate clinical site (such as patient care, customer services, equipment operation, and fire, safety, and hazardous communications). The school of RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Policy and Procedure manual (Student Handbook) is available for review to any prospective student interested in the PROGRAM upon request.

9 After official acceptance, these policies and procedures are given to the new class at their official orientation at the beginning of the PROGRAM and explained by the PROGRAM Director and Clinical Coordinator. Applicable policies are again provided with further instruction and explanation in academic courses such as Introduction to RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY and Patient Care, Radiographic Procedures, other courses taught within the PROGRAM . 9 Radiography Table of 1 Administrative / General Information 11 2 Academic Education 27 3 Clinical Education 39 4 Attendance Policies and Procedures 59 5 General Student Policies and Procedures 71 6 Disciplinary Action / Student Counseling 89 7 Graduation / Professional Information 101 8 Standards for an Accredited PROGRAM

10 109 9 PROGRAM Goals and Assessment 125 10 Clinical Education Master Plan 131 10 Radiography 11 Radiography Section 1 Administrative / General Information 12 Radiography 13 Radiography Mission Statement of Columbus Technical College Columbus Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a two year public college which offers programs and services that support student and community success through the attainment of associate degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, customized training, continuing, and adult education.