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RAD 120 Clinic
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sem 4–5 Clinic is? | Monday/Wednesday/Friday |
| How many Competency Exams are there? | 51 |
| How many Mandatory Competency Exams are there? | 36 |
| How many elective Competency Exams are there? | 15 |
| Direct Supervision | On all exams students have not demonstrated competency |
| Indirect Supervision | After students have demonstrated competency |
| Clinic holiday policy | No clinical time is scheduled or allowed on holidays observed by ECPI University |
| Repeat Exam Policy | 1. The original score is counted for the grade. 2. The student must perform and pass another exam of the same procedure. 3. The replacement competency passing score does not count for a grade |
| Student to tech ratio | 1:1 |
| Rotations occur about every | 5 weeks |
| ECPI policy on students holding image receptors and patients. | 1.) Do NOT hold the image receptor 2.) Do NOT hold patients 3.) Use immobilization devices |
| CLINICAL PLACEMENT RULES | 1.) You do NOT pick your site 2.) Assignments based on program needs and availability 3.) Complaining about location does not change placement |
| AUTOMATIC COMPETENCY FAILURE | Missing L or R marker Incorrect patient info Incomplete documentation |
| ECPI clinical competency requirements | Must present competency form and notify technologist before attempting competency o Must have the Observe & Assist signed off first o Must be performed under direct supervision without assistance |
| How many clinical courses are there? | 12 |
| The Medical Radiography program consists of approximately | 1,200 clinical hours |
| What are always performed under direct supervision? | Mobile exams Surgical procedures Fluoroscopy |
| How many simulated exams are there? | 23 (8 of them are mandatory) |
| IF YOU FAIL A COMPETENCY you get? | Remediation, 1 more attempt |
| RT or Radiologist decides | Repeat Exams |
| PATIENT SAFETY BASICS | Verify patient identity EVERY time Check order before imaging Protect everyone in the room |
| Proper Patient Communication | Explain what you are doing Adjust communication for patient understanding Bad communication = bad exams |
| Clinical make up hours must be approved by the _________ and are only available when there is a qualified mitigating circumstance. | Clinical Coordinator |
| The first two _____________ may result in dismissal from the site | unexcused incidences of tardiness |
| An ___________ will be selected by the radiology department to serve as a Clinical Instructor (C.I.), who will be a liaison between the site and the program | R.T.(R) employed by the clinical site |
| General Patient Care Procedures Include: | CPR, Vital Signs, Sterile and Medical Aseptic Technique, Venipuncture, Transfer of Patient, and Care of Patient Medical Equipment |
| How many clinical hours are required per week during semesters 2 and 3? | 16 |
| How many clinical hours are required per week during semesters 4 and 5? | 24 |
| lunch break is | 30 Minutes |
| We get ____ additional 15 Minute breaks per day | 2 |
| Who is designated as the program’s Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)? | The Medical Radiography Program Clinical Coordinator |
| Students must achieve a passing grade of ________ or better in all Medical Radiography Program core courses | 73% (C) |
| The __________ will work cooperatively with the program faculty members(s) who will make routine visitations to assure clinical education effectiveness. | Clinical Instructor |
| Typically, students are required to attend clinic | 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Alternative schedules may include different times) |
| The program limits required clinical involvement for students to not more than ______ per day | 10 hours |
| What may be utilized for clinical make-up times, with a ten (10) hours maximum per day, if the student and C.I. mutually agree and if there is proper supervision by R.T. (R) available. | Assigned clinical day School breaks or days when no classes are scheduled Weekend days |
| We spend ______ hours a day at clinic | 8 |
| ______shall be used on all patients who have not passed the reproductive age and in which the gonads are in the primary X-ray beam. Exceptions may be made, for cases in which the shield would interfere with the diagnostic procedure. | Gonadal shielding, of not less than 0.25 millimeter lead equivalent |