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Rameshkumar B. Patel, M.D., Medical Director Mark Gray, B.A., R.T. (R), Program Director Paula Young, B.S., R.T. (R) (M), Clinical Coordinator Mike Ketchum, B.S., R.T. (R), Clinical Instructor Kristi Moore, B.S., R.T. (R) (CT), Clinical Instructor
Accreditation Status | General Information | Fees and Expenses | Curriculum | Academic Calendar | Course Descriptions| Clinical Facilities | Academic Regulations | Student Services | Advanced Standing Transfer Credit
The educational program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850; Chicago, IL 60606-2901. Additional information regarding the Radiologic Technology program can be obtained by writing the Department of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39216-4505, or by calling (601) 984-2500. The program is offered on the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus in Jackson, Mississippi, however clinical activities are also conducted at other clinical facilities within the city of Jackson.
No tuition is charged, but each student must pay an activity fee of $176 per year and a yearbook fee of $35 per year. The activity fee and yearbook fee for students enrolled in this program are due upon registration at the beginning of each year. All students will be required to provide proof of health insurance. Health insurance cost and requirements may be found on page 15 in the school bulletin. In addition to the above, other fees are payable prior to and during enrollment including (approximately):
The curriculum includes, but
is not limited to, the professional curriculum outlined by the Standards and
Guidelines of an Accredited Educational Program for the Radiographer
established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT). The 24 months will include full-time didactic and clinical
education in Radiologic Technology subjects as follows: 1. Fundamentals of Radiologic
Science and Health Care 2. Ethics and Law in the
Radiologic Sciences 3. Medical Terminology 4. Patient Care in Radiologic
Sciences 5. Human Structure and Function 6. Radiographic Procedures 7. Imaging and Processing 8. Imaging Equipment 9. Image Analysis 10. Radiation Production and
Characteristics 11. Radiation Protection 12. Radiobiology 13. Radiographic Pathology 14. Computers in Radiologic
Sciences 15. Pharmacology and Drug
Administration 16. Human Diversity 17. Structured competency-based
clinical education
ACADEMIC
CALENDAR IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY FIRST YEAR (July through June) SEMESTER HOURS
SECOND YEAR (July through June) SEMESTER
HOURS
XT 101 Medical Terminology. Content is designed to provide an introduction to the
origins of medical terminology. A
word-buiding system will be introduced, and abbreviations and symbols will be
discussed. Also introduced will be an
orientation to the understanding of radiographic orders and interpretation of
diagnostic reports. Related terminology
is addressed. XT 102 Basic Medical Techniques and Patient
Care. Content is designed to
provide the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the
physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care
procedures will be described, as well as infection control procedures utilizing
standard precautions. The role of the
radiographer in patient education will be emphasized. XT 103 Fundamentals of Radiologic Science
and Health Care. Content is designed to
provide an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner's
role in the health care delivery system.
Principles, practices and policies of the health care organization(s)
will be examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities
of the radiographer. XT 104 Radiographic Imaging / Processing
and Evaluation. Content is designed to
establish a knowledge base in factors that govern and influence the production
and recording of radiologic images.
Class demonstrations/labs are used to illustrate application of
theory. Content is also designed to
provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of minimum imaging standards,
discussion of a problem-solving technique for image evaluation and the factors
that can affect image quality. Actual
images will be included for analysis. XT 105 Radiographic Positioning. Content is designed to provide a knowledge base
necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures along with the
application to special studies.
Consideration will be given to the production of images of optimal
diagnostic quality. Laboratory
experience will be used to complement the didactic portion. XT 106 Radiographic Anatomy and
Physiology. Content is designed to
establish a knowledge base in human structure and function. General anatomy of the human body including
body planes, surface landmarks, body habitus, and general bone features are
presented. The anatomy and function of
the appendicular and axial skeleton are described and discussed. (2 semester hours) XT 107 Introductory Law and Ethics in
Radiologic Sciences. Content is designed to
provide a fundamental background in ethics.
The historical and philosophical basis of ethics, as well as the
elements of ethical behavior, will be discussed. The student will examine a variety of ethical issues and dilemmas
found in clinical practice. An
introduction to legal terminology, concepts and principles will also be
presented. Topics include misconduct,
malpractice, legal and professional standards and the ASRT scope of
practice. The importance of proper
documentation and informed consent is emphasized. XT 108 Radiation Protection. Content is designed to present an overview of the principles of radiation protection including the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are incorporated. (2 semester hours) XT 109 Radiation Physics. Content is designed to provide the basic concepts of
physics. Fundamentals of x-ray
generating equipment are discussed.
Information on x-ray production, beam characteristics and units of
measurement is provided. (1 semester hour) XT 110 Equipment Operation and Quality
Management. Content is designed to
establish a knowledge base in radiographic equipment requirements and
designs. Components of basic
radiographic units and basic principles of x-ray generators, transformers and
rectification systems are described and discussed. The content also provides a basic knowledge of equipment
accessories and quality control. (2 semester hours) XT 111 Clinical Education. Content and clinical
practice experiences are designed for sequential development, application,
critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and
theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured sequential, competency-based assignments in
clinical setting, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice
and professional development will be discussed, examined and evaluated. Clinical practice experiences are designed
to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of radiologic
imaging and total quality management.
Class demonstrations/labs are used to further evaluate clinical competency. XT 201 Medical Terminology. Content is designed to provide an in depth look at
medical terms relating to the different systems of the body. Relevant anatomy, body structure and system
physiology are described and discussed.
Disease and disorder terms, surgical terms, procedural terms, and
complementary terms of the different body systems are presented. XT 202 Pharmacology and Drug
Administration. Content is designed to
provide basic concepts of pharmacology.
The theory and practice of basic techniques of venipuncture and the
administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or intravenous medications is
included. The appropriate delivery of
patient care during these procedures is emphasized. XT 203 Computers in Radiologic
Sciences. Content is designed to
introduce knowledge in computing and information processing. Computer applications in the radiologic
sciences related to image capture, display, storage and distribution are
presented. XT 204 Radiographic Imaging / Processing and Evaluation. Content is designed to establish knowledge base in technique charts, automatic exposure control, image receptors, digital imaging, image processing and quality assurance. A criterion for image evaluation is also included. Class demonstrations/labs are used to demonstrate application of theory. (2 semester hours) XT 205 Radiographic Positioning. Content is designed to provide a knowledge base necessary to perform advanced radiographic procedures. Procedures pertaining to the different systems of the body and those requiring special techniques are described and discussed. Laboratory experience is used to complement the didactic portion. (2 semester hours) XT 206 Radiographic Anatomy and
Physiology. Content is designed to
provide a knowledge base in human structure and function of the body
systems. Components of the cells,
tissues, organs, and systems will be described and discussed. XT 207 Radiographic Pathology. Content is designed to introduce theories of disease
causation and the pathophysiologic disorders that compromise healthy
systems. Etiology, pathophysiologic
responses, clinical manifestations, radiographic appearance and management of
alterations in body systems will be presented.
XT 208 Radiobiology. Content is designed to provide an overview of the
principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells,
tissues and the body as a whole are presented.
Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and
chronic effects of radiation. XT 209 Radiation Physics. Content is designed to provide an advanced concept of
radiation physics. An in depth study of
electromagnetic radiation, electricity and magnetism, x-ray generation and
production, and x-ray interactions with matter are described and discussed. (1 semester hour) XT 210 Equipment Operation and Quality
Management. Content is designed to
establish a knowledge base in fluoroscopic, electronic, and dedicated equipment
requirements and designs. Equipment
accessories such as grids, bucky assembly, and image receptors are
presented. Quality Control of
radiographic equipment and accessories are described and discussed. (2 semester hours) XT 211 Clinical Education. Content and clinical
practice experiences are designed to provide a continuation for sequential
development, application, critical analysis, integration, synthesis and
evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic
procedures. Through structured
sequential, competency-based assignments in clinical setting, concepts of team
practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development will
be discussed, examined and evaluated.
Clinical practice experiences are designed to provide patient care and
assessment, competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality
management. Class demonstrations/labs
are used to further evaluate clinical competency.
Clinical educational experiences in Radiologic Technology are provided at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and in affiliation with the following:
Registration- To receive credit for any course, a student must be registered for that course in The Office of Student Records and Registrar. Attendance- Regular class attendance is a student obligation, and a student is responsible for all assigned work. No right or privilege exists which permits a student to be absent from any given number of class meetings. If a student misses more classes than the instructor deems advisable, the instructor will report the fact to the program director for appropriate action. Only the instructor or the program director excuses absences from class for valid reasons. Grading- In determining the final grade to be assigned to each student at the end of the course, all important attributes of each student’s performance in the course may be given consideration. This includes affective, cognitive, psychomotor and other attributes such as behavior, interpersonal relationships, attitudes toward work and other factors, which in the opinion of the faculty are important to the student’s role as a Radiologic Technologist. Examinations will be given in both the didactic and clinical assignments. The grading system is as follows: A – Excellent, 93-100; B – Good, 85-92; C – Satisfactory, 76-84; D – lowest passing grade, 70-75; and F – Failure, 69 and below. Withdrawal- A student who withdraws from the program must file official withdrawal forms in The Office of Student Records and Registrar to obtain necessary clearance from all departments concerned. Failure to comply will result in the recording of failing grades in all courses of the program. Probation- Upon the recommendation of the program faculty, a student may be placed on probation when the student’s grade point average is less than 2.0 in a specific grade period or when the student has failed to meet professional expectations. Dismissal- Upon recommendation of the program faculty, a student will not be permitted to continue enrollment when the student has received a grade of F, when the student has failed to meet professional expectations, or when the student incurs habitual unexplained or unexcused absences from the program. Once a student is dismissed from the educational program, he/she is not allowed to re-enroll in the program; however, the student’s transcript of his/her completed courses may transfer to another institution. Leave of Absence- On the recommendation of the program director and the approval of the medical director, a student in good academic standing may be granted a leave of absence for legitimate medical or military reasons. The request for leave of absence must be appropriately documented, and in the case of medical leave, must be reviewed by the director of the Student-Employee Health Service. Leave may not exceed one (1) calendar year.
Student Financial Aid: Title IV financial aid is available for students. UMC subscribes to the principle that the amount of financial aid granted to a student should as a rule be based on financial need. Therefore, all students wishing to apply for aid at UMC must:
A packet containing the Student Financial Aid Handbook, Award Notification Letter, and other information will be sent to entering students upon receipt of their required deposit, letter of acceptance, and completion of the FAFSA. Information about qualifications, eligibility, and disbursement policies can be found on page 15 in the school bulletin or by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid at 601-984-1117. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Student Health Services: Ambulatory medical care is available for students from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm weekdays and in regularly posted daily sick-call clinics. Emergency service is provided in the University Hospital Emergency Room on weekends and at night. A standardized report of a recent physical examination is required for admission to any Medical Center educational program. Information about immunization requirements can be found on page 17 in the school bulletin. Counseling: Professional and personal counseling is available from the faculty and administrative officers of the Radiologic Technology program and from other appropriate professionals at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and through contracts with other agencies.
ADVANCED STANDING TRANSFER CREDIT Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program is entry-level only. Advanced standing transfer credit is not accepted.
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