UNLV RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM POLICY MANUAL

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UNLVRADIOGRAPHY PROGRAMPOLICY MANUALRadiography ProgramDepartment of Health Physics and Diagnostic SciencesUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasRadiography Policy ManualRevRevised 7/2020

POLICY MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTSMISSIONS AND GOALSIDEFINITION OF TERMSIICHAPTER 1PROGRAM INFORMATIONSECTION 1: TION7RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAMEXTENDED PROGRAMTRANSFER STUDENTSAFFILIATESB.S. CURRICULUMB.S OR CERTIFICATEPROFESSIONAL COURSE WORK2: PROGRAM GRADE REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)DEGREED STUDENTS W ITH INSUFFICIENT GPAGRADUATION REQUIREMENTSAPPLICANTS W ITH A FAILING GRADEAPPLICANTS W ITH MORE THAN 8 CREDITS OF CPROGRAM PROBATIONPROGRAM DISMISSALGRIEVANCE PROCESSAPPEALSPROGRAM RE-ENTRY3: STUDENT ADVISEMENT4: STUDENT REPRESENTATIONRADIOGRAPHY ADVISORY COMMITTEES.T.A.R.S.5: STUDENT RIGHTS6: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE7: SCHOLARSHIP111112344444445556666677SECTION 8: AW ARDSSECTION 9: RADIATION SAFETY PRACTICESI.DOSE UNITS DURING PREGNANCYII.STUDENT SUPERVISION DURINGON-CAMPUS LABSIII.DOSE AND CONTAMINATIONCONTROL LIMITSA. OCCUPATIONAL AND NONOCCUPATIONAL DOSECONTROLB. IMAGE RECEPTOR ANDPATIENT HOLDING POLICY1. PROCEDURE WHEN EXPOSURE LIMITSEXCEEDED2. REGULATORY LIMITSIV.ENERGIZED LAB USAGE POLICYSECTION 10: COMPLETION OF PROGRAM AND GRADUATIONSECTION 11: TIME FRAME FOR COMPLETION777777SECTION 12: T H E AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIO LOGIC TECHNOLOGISTSSECTION 13: APPLICATION TO THE AMERICAN REGISTRY OFRADIO LOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS (ARRT)98888889

CHAPTER 2AFFILIATE INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTSSECTION 1: INTRODUCTIONI.INSURANCESECTION 2: CODE OF ETHICSSECTION 3: OBJECTIVESECTION 4: AFFILIATE CLINICAL ASSIGNMENTI.RADIOGRAPHY AFFILIATE ASSIGNMENTII.CLINICAL ROTATIONSSECTION 5: CLINICAL POLICIES AND FORMSI.PRE-CLINICAL ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTSII.POST-CLINICAL ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITYSECTION 6: DRESS CODESECTION 7: VACATION TIME AND HOLIDAYSSECTION 8: AFFILIATE ATTENDANCEI. PERSONAL LEAVEII. MEDICAL LEAVEIII. EMERGENCY MEDICAL LEAVEIV. DEATH IN THE IMMEDIATE FAMILYV. TIME OFF FOR PREGNANCYVI. OTHER EXCUSED ABSENCESVII. TARDINESSVIII.UNEXCUSED ABSENCESIX. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONSX. MAKE-UP TIMEXI. JURY DUTYXII. REQUEST FOR SCHEDULE SECTION 9: AFFILIATE ACCIDENTSSECTION 10: AFFILIATE SCHEDULINGSECTION 11: DOSIMETERSSECTION 12: LEAD MARKERSSECTION 13: MEETINGSSECTION 14: PARKINGSECTION 15: BULLETIN BOARDS IN AFFILIATESSECTION 16: CLINICAL TRANSFER POLICY1515151616161616AFFILIATE INITIATED TRANSFERSTUDENT INITIATED TRANSFERADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFERS161616SECTION 17: CLINICAL COMPETENCY FORMSSECTION 18: CLINICAL TESTING TING REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH TERMREPEAT EXAMSPORTABLES AND SURGERYSTUDENT SUPERVISION AND ACCOUNTABILITYSECTION 19: CLINICAL GRADINGSECTION 20: AFFILIATE INFORMATIONSECTION 21: DRUG POLICYSECTION 22: COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POLICYSECTION 23: ADVANCED MODALITYA. MAMMOGRAPHYB. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING1718181818181819202121

ADDENDA1- JRCERT INFORMATION2-TECHNICAL STANDARDS3-EXTENDED PROGRAM COMPLETION4-ARRT INFORMATION5-REQUEST FOR HOSPITAL ASSIGNMENT6-CLINICAL CHECKLIST7-CLINICALS COMPETENCY EVALUATION8-PROFESSIONAL GROW TH ASSESSMENT9-SUMMARY OF COMPETENCIES10-MANDATORY PROCEDURES11-PREGNANCY POLICY12-MRI SCREENING FORM13-CLINICAL SITE ORIENTATION FORM14-CLINICAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT15-POLICY MANUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM16-SIIS STAEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY23242527282930323435363738394041

MISSION AND GOALSIn concert with the Mission and Goals of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the RadiographyProgram is dedicated to the education of students in preparation for entry level clinical practice.Program administration, faculty, and staff provide didactic and clinical education opportunities,which adhere to recognized standards, to all eligible students. The Program is committed tograduating students who are prepared to write appropriate certifying examinations and who areprepared to become practicing Radiography Professionals.The Goals of the Radiography Program include: (To)1.Students will become clinically competent.Outcomes:Students will display proper radiographic positioning skills.Students will demonstrate proper exposure factor selection.Students will practice proper radiation safety.Students will provide appropriate patient care.Students will identify pertinent anatomy on a radiograph2.Students will develop critical thinking skills.Outcomes:Students will recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate appropriate treatments.Students will determine corrective measures that may be needed for suboptimal radiographs.3.Students will develop communication skills.Outcomes:Students will communicate effectively with patients.Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.4.Students will demonstrate professionalism.Outcomes:Students will demonstrate a professional appearance.Students will demonstrate a professional demeanor.Students will demonstrate a professional work ethic through attendanceStudents will demonstrate dependability.I

DEFINITION OF TERMSRadiographer: A registered or licensed individual who produces diagnostic radiographs.Advisory committee-Radiography: A committee composed of the clinical instructors, aradiography student representative, chief technologist, affiliate managers, and UNLV faculty (ex-officiomembers) who are responsible for the evaluation and implementation of the Radiography Program.Program Director: Full-time UNLV faculty member and a registered radiographer responsible fororganization, administration, and general effectiveness of the Radiography Program.Clinical Coordinator: A UNLV faculty member and a registered radiographer who is responsiblefor coordinating clinical education with didactic education.Chief clinical Instructor: A registered radiographer appointed as the main contact for students at anaffiliated site. Is responsible for the supervision, instruction and evaluation of radiography studenttraining.Clinical Instructor: A registered radiographer and a clinical affiliate employee and/or UNLV facultymember responsible for the supervision, instruction, and evaluation of radiography student training.Acting clinical Instructor: A registered radiographer and clinical affiliate employee of an affiliate whoacts in the capacity of a clinical instructor and is in the process of completing their skills in educationalmethods.Competency: The minimal acceptable performance necessary to obtain a diagnostic image whilemaintaining maximum radiation protection, patient care, and safety.Competency Evaluation: The procedure by which a student's performance and the resultingimage is evaluated.Direct Supervision: A registered technologist is present in the room or control booth area while thestudent performs the examination.Indirect Supervision: A registered technologist is in the vicinity of the imaging area and availableto the student for immediate assistance.Faculty Member: A full or part-time UNLV professional employee who works in a professionalcapacity as defined by the state of Nevada. Most Professional employees are Faculty Members.Clinical Affiliate (Clinical Education Setting): A hospital, clinic or other medically-related facilitywhich has a written contract with UNLV to provide clinical experiences for student radiographers.These affiliates must have been inspected and approved by the Joint Review Committee OnEducation In Radio logic Technology (JRCERT). Major affiliates are responsible for the primaryclinical education of the radiography student.II

CHAPTER 1PROGRAM INFORMATIONSECTION 1: CURRICULUMIRADIOGRAPHY PROGRAMThe Radiography Program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education inRadiologic Technology *(JRCERT [see Addenda 1, for JRCERT Standards link]). Uponcompletion of the Program, the student receives a B.S. in Comprehensive Medical Imaging orCertificate of completion and may sit for The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) certifying exam in Radiography.* For information on accreditation or if a student feels the program is notcomplying with accreditation standards contact the JRCERT at:20 North W acker Dr. Suite 2850Chicago, IL 60606-3182(312) 704-5300E-Mail: mail@jrcert.orgWebsite: www.jrcert.orgIIEXTENDED PROGRAMRecognizing that a student may require additional time to complete the RadiographyProgram, UNLV's Radiography Program has instituted an extended completion policy.Request to extenda course of study may be initiated during any semester after starting the Program. (Addendum 2)IIITRANSFER and ADVANCED STANDING STUDENTSThe UNLV Radiography Program currently has a moratorium on accepting applicationsfor transfer and/or advanced standing students.IVAFFILIATESThe UNLV Radiography program affiliates with hospital and out-patient facilities to provide a wide range ofradiographic clinical experiences.Current affiliates include:Desert Springs Hospital – 2075 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV. 89109Henderson Hospital – 1050 W. Galleria Dr. Henderson, NV. 89011Mountain View Hospital - 3100 N. Tenaya Way. Las Vegas, NV. 89128North Vista Hospital – 1409 E. Lake Mead. North Las Vegas, NV. 89030St. Rose San Martin – 8280 W. Warm Springs Rd. Las Vegas, NV. 89113St. Rose Siena – 3001 St. Rose Pkwy. Henderson, NV. 89052Summerlin Hospital – 657 Town Center Dr. Las Vegas, NV. 89144Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center – 3186 Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV. 89109University Medical Center – 1800 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV. 89102Valley Hospital and Medical Center – 620 Shadow Lane. Las Vegas, NV. 89106Desert Radiology:7200 Cathedral Rock Suite 230. Las Vegas, NV. 891286675 S. Cimarron Rd Suite 105. Las Vegas, NV. 891133920 S. Eastern Suite 100. Las Vegas, NV. 8911931 N. Nellis Blvd. Las Vegas, NV. 891102020 Palomino Lane Suite 100. Las Vegas, NV. 891062811 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy. Henderson, NV. 89052SimonMed – 3560 E. Flamingo Rd. Ste 100. Las Vegas, NV. 89121

V. Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Medical Imaging CurriculumRadiological Sciences/RadiographyLower Division Requirements (33)English 101 (3)English 102 (3)English 231 or 232 (3)HSC 100 (2) First Year ExperienceUS Constitution (3)NV Constitution (1)Social Science (3)Social Science (3)Social Science (3)Fine Arts (3)Humanities (3) Multicultural - can be filled with Multicultural cross reference listHumanities (3) International - can be filled with International cross reference listMathematics and Science Requirements (32)Math 126 & 127 or higher (6)Bio 189/189L (4)Bio/Kin 223/223L (4)Bio/Kin 224/224L (4)Computer Science 115 (3)Physics 151/151L (4)Chemistry 108 (4) or higherHealth Physics 420 (3)Radiography Professional Coursework (57)CMI 360 DRAD376 (3)100 (3)117 (3)102 (3)330 (3)350 (3)351 (1)354 (3)370 (3)371 (1)372 (3)373 (1)331 (6)332 (3)333 (3)334 (6)474 (3)RAD 486 (3)Additional course for in depth studyRAD 490 (3)* May be repeatedHighlighted Courses- Must be completed prior to application for admittance to the Radiography Program.120 Total Semester Hours (122 with HSC 100 First Year Experience)2

VI.UNLV Radiography Program BS in CMI andCertificate Radiologic Sciences Professional2-year CourseworkFall Junior YearFall Senior YearRAD 350 RAD PhysicsRAD 351 RAD Physics LabRAD 370 RAD Anat & Pos IRAD 371 RAD Anat & Pos LabTotal Sem hrs31318Spring Junior YearRAD 330 RAD Clinics I3RAD 354 Advanced Technique3RAD 372 RAD Anat & Pos II3RAD 373 Anat & Pos Lab II1Total Sem hrsSummer Junior YearRAD 331 RAD Clinics II106 Sem hrsCMI 360 Prin of CTRAD 102 RAD ScienceRAD 332 RAD Clinics IIIRAD 486 Ethics in ImagingTotal Sem hrs333312Spring Senior YearRAD 333 RAD Clinics IV3RAD 474 RAD Pathology3CMI 376 Cross Sectional Anatomy3HPS 420 Radiobiology3Total Sem hrsSummer Senior YearRAD 334 RAD Clinics V126 Sem hrsElective RAD 490 Indep. Study 1-3 hrsTotal Professional coursework sem hrs54120 Total Semester HoursNOTE: All of the RAD courses MUST be taken in the order listed with the exception of RAD 102 which maybe taken any semester offered3

SECTION 2: PROGRAM GRADE REQUIREMENTSIMINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)Admittance to the Program requires a minimum of a 2.50 GPA. Once in the Program, studentsmust maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.50IIDEGREED STUDENTS WITH INSUFFICIENT GPAStudents applying to the Program who have previously earned a Baccalaureate Degree with acumulative GPA of less than 2.50 may be considered for acceptance as long as their overall GPAexceeds 2.50.IIIGRADUATION REQUIREMENTSStudents must maintain a 2.5 minimum GPA. A "C" grade or higher is required for ALL RAD, HPS, and CMI courses. See"RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM PROBATION" below.IVAPPLICANTS WITH A FAILING GRADE IN A PROGRAM REQUIRED COURSEStudents who have a failing grade in a Program-Required course(s), taken before application to theprogram will be denied admission. Students who repeat the course(s) with a "C" or better grade,will be considered for admission on a subsequent application. Once admitted, students receiving an‘F’ in any RAD course are dismissed.VAPPLICANTS WITH MORE THAN 8 CREDITS OF "C-" OR LESS IN PROGRAMREQUIRED COURSESTaken before application to the Program will be denied admission. Students who repeat thesecourses with a "C" or better grade, will be considered for admission on a subsequent application.VIRADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM PROBATIONA. Radiography students receiving 4-8 credits of "C-" or lower in all academic courses required bythe Radiography Program (who have no negative grade points), are placed on Program Probation.The terms of removal from Probation is determined by an evaluation of the student’s performance todate and will be stated in a letter to the student.B. Students on Program Probation because of a grade deficiency of 4-8 credits must receive agrade of "C" or higher in all remaining Program-required academic courses. Failure to do so willresult in Program dismissal.C. Poor clinical performance as determined by Program Clinical Evaluation Procedures'(Clinical Competency Evaluation [CCE] and Professional Growth Form [PGAF] below a75%)VIIPROGRAM DISMISSALA student may be dismissed from the Radiography Program for the following reasons:A. Students with negative grade points for UNLV and transfer course work are dropped from theirrespective program.B. Students receiving more than 8 credits of C- or lower in program required academic courseswhether the courses were taken in sequence or out of sequence per the published RadiographyCurriculum.C. Students receiving a failing grade in a Program Required Course whether the course was takenin sequence or out of sequence per the published radiography curriculum.D. Poor Clinical Performance.E. Unethical or immoral behavior.F. Cheating/Plagiarism.G. Site requested removal from clinics due to unprofessional behaviorH. Violation of any University or major affiliate hospital policy.I. Excessive unexcused absences and / or habitual tardiness.4

VIIIGRIEVANCE PROCESSIUNLV POLICIESA grievance is an alleged violation, questionable interpretation, or administration of existing Program/UniversitySystem regulations. (NOTE: A grievance is NOT a complaint against, or a request to amend,eliminate, or add to, the regulations and procedures that govern the Program/ University System).The grievant should initially attempt to resolve the grievance informally with the party alleged to havecommitted the violation before proceeding outside the program in the formal process. The followingprocedural steps and time-lines should be followed in any grievance where the initial attempt failed.A.InformalClinical: Affiliate1. Party involved -(within 7 days of occurrence) to: Site Chief Clinical Instructor; Response to studentwithin one week after notification2. Affiliate administrator/manager (within 10 days from receipt of response in step 1): Responseto student within one week after notification3. UNLV Radiography Clinical Coordinator (within 10 days from receipt of response in step 2).Response to student within one week after notification4., Program Director (within 10 days from receipt of response in step 3). Response to studentwithin one week after notification5. Department Chair (within 10 days from receipt of response in step 4). Response to student within one month afternotification6. College Academic Standards Committee (within 10 days from receipt of response in step 5)Response to student within one week of committee meeting. Meetings are held at thediscretion of the Committee Chair.7. College Dean (within 10 days from receipt of response in step 6). Response to studentwithin one month of notification.Didactic: UNLV radiography course1. Party involved (within 7 days of occurrence) to course instructor Response to student withinone week after notification2. Radiography Program Director (within 10 days from receipt of response in step 1). Response to student withinone week of notification3. Department Chair (within 10 days from receipt of response in step 2). Response tostudent within one week of notification4. College Academic Standards Committee (within 10 days from receipt of response in step 3).Response to student within one week of committee meeting5. College Dean (within 10 days from receipt of response in step 4). Response to studentwithin two weeks of notificationIf the results of the informal process are unsatisfactory, the student may proceed outside theprogram using the formal process.B.Formal Process:1. Faculty Senate Grievance Committee(during the semester occurrence occurred: if at the end of the semester, the next immediate semester theFaculty Senate is in session). Response to student within two weeks of Faculty Senate Action.2. UNLV Provost Office(During the semester occurrence occurred: if at the end of the semester, the immediate nextsemester). Response to student within two weeks of Provost Action.IXAPPEALSProgram dismissal appeals should follow the Grievance Process beginning at the informal step #3.X. PROGRAM RE-ENTRYA student wishing to re-enter the Radiography Program must re-apply to the Program.The student may be considered for re-entry into the program if:A. The students University grade point balance is zero or above.5

B. RAD courses or academic courses required by the Program in which the student received afailing grade are repeated with grades of C or better: OR all RAD coursesor academic courses totaling 9 credits or more in which the student received a C- or less arerepeated with grades of C or better.C. Students previously dismissed due to clinical policy violations must write a letterexplaining the changes that will be made if allowed reentry must accompany the application.No Students are re-admitted to the Program when dismissed for the following reason(s):1. Unethical or immoral behavior.2. Cheating.3. Plagiarism.4. Violation of any University or Major Affiliate Policy.5. Students removed from a clinical site due to a behavior or ethics issue may not be eligible totransfer or continue in the program. Program faculty will decide this situation on a case by casebasis.SECTION 3: STUDENT ADVISEMENTStudents are assigned an advisor as they enter the Program. All "pre" students, alternate students,students on probation, and all students repeating a program, per ARRT requirements, are advisedby the Program Director.All regular Students are assigned a Faculty Advisor.Advisors post office hours for appointments.Students must meet with their advisor at least once a semester for approval of a class schedule, andregistration for the following semester/session; however, students are encouraged to meet with theiradvisor as often as needed.SECTION 4: STUDENT REPRESENTATIONThe program encourages student input. A good example of this is through student participation asactive members of the Radiography Advisory Committee, and the Student TechnologistAssociation in Radiological Sciences.IRADIOGRAPHY

PATIENT HOLDING POLICY 1. PROCEDURE WHEN EXPOSURE LIMITS EXCEEDED 2. REGULATORY LIMITS . 15-POLICY MANUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM 40 . 16-SIIS STAEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY 41 . the Radiography Program is dedicated to the education of students in preparation for entry level clinical practice. Program administration, faculty, and staff provide .

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