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EL CAMINO COLLEGE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

EL CAMINO COLLEGE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. Summer 2014 rev. EL CAMINO COLLEGE Radiologic Technology Program Orientation part 1. Summer 2014 Welcome Rad Tech Class of 2016 ! & alternates . PART TWO – Collection of FORMS Class Survey MORE SURVIVAL SKILLS INTRO ACTIVITY

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EL CAMINO COLLEGE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

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  1. EL CAMINO COLLEGERADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Summer 2014 rev

  2. EL CAMINO COLLEGERadiologic Technology Program Orientationpart 1 Summer 2014 Welcome Rad Tech Class of 2016 ! & alternates 

  3. PART TWO – Collection of FORMS Class Survey MORE SURVIVAL SKILLS INTRO ACTIVITY PROGRAM POLICIES: Conduct &Behavior Clinical Policy DRESS CODE POLICY – UNIFORMS ATTENDANCE PART ONE – SCHEDULE/Websites ECC CALENDER RT Program Schedule Section # for Registration Program Courses & Units HEALTH FORMS/TB HEPATITS, FLU SHOT CPR CARDS BACKGROUND CHECKS with Drug Screen (2014 new) FALL 2014 EXPENSES: TEXTBOOKS UNIFORM INFO ENTRANCE EXAM (NEW) ETC Survival Skills – tips from current students ORIENTATION 2014WHAT WE WILL COVER

  4. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY A HIGH TECH – HIGH TOUCH PROFESSION

  5. WEB PAGES* -& converting to *ETUDES • RTEC 106 & RTEC 123 D. Charman • Program Information, Schedules, etc www.elcamino.edu/faculty/dcharman • RTEC 106 & RTEC 111 M. Colunga www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga • Colleen McFaul -3rd Full Time Faculty www.elcamino.edu/faculty/cmcfaul PROGRAM WEBPAGE: • http://www.elcamino.edu/academics/healthsciences/radiologictech/

  6. www.elcamino.edu/faculty/dcharman Summer Orientation Fall Courses: RTEC 106 RTEC 123 Program Director Office – MBA 417D – you must enter through HS office

  7. http://www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga (now M.S.) Office: MBA 431

  8. http://www.elcamino.edu/faculty/cmcfaul (now M.S.) Office: MBA 433

  9. YOUR 1st FALL Semester CLASSES • RTEC 106 = CLINICAL hours arranged (10 – 18/week) • RTEC 111 Radiographic Principles • RTEC 123 – Radiographic Procedures 1A ALWAYS go by the Schedule that the Program Director gives you! (Printed Schedules may sometimes be incorrect)

  10. FALL Registration • Must be completed by AUG. 18, 2014 • You will register for 3 courses (a total of 12 units) • RTEC 106 section 8796 or 8798 • RTEC 111 section 8802 or 8804 • RTEC 123 section 8808 or 8810 • You may have to register in course # order to be accepted due to co-requisite requirements**** • DO NOT Register until directed by • Mrs. Charman (after orientation)

  11. FALL RT Courses & # for FALL RTEC #111 Principles of Radiography - M. Colunga Lecture TUESDAY : 9:00 am – 12:10 pm in MBA 401 (section 8802 & 8804) Lab Friday  : 8:00 am – 11:10 in MCS 10 & 11 (section 8802) OR 1:00 pm – 4:10 in MCS 10 & 11 (section 8804) RTEC #123 Radiographic Procedures 1a - D.Charman Lecture TUESDAY : 2:00 pm – 5:15 pm in MBA 401 + (ADD 30 min at end of class for CLINICAL Topics Discussion (5:15-5:45) 123 Lab Thurs  : 9:00 am – 12:10 in MBA 401 (section 8808) or 2:00 pm – 5:10 in MBA 401 (section 8810) RTEC #106 CLINICAL HOURS – Clinical Exp 1 – Colunga & Staff Section # 8796 & 8698 TIME TO BE ARRANGED with Clinical Coordinator beginning week 10 See example on following slides (Orientation & Rotations in clinical sites first) PLEASE NOTE: SECTIONS FOR LABS MUST HAVE Equal NUMBERS ~ IN EACH lab - depending on # of accepted students If one section is FULL – then you must register for other section If both sections are full – GET ON WAITLIST – Contact me via email with registration problems (there are only 20 seats- but more than 20 students)

  12. FALL SCHEDULE –ALL On Campus Classes New 2014 SAT RTEC A 9 – 12:10 Posted on my webpage – FALL 2013 CLASS SCHEDULE

  13. First Year – Fall Orientation Schedule & Clinical Linked on Summer 2013* page on website:

  14. PROGRAM COURSES & UNITS - sample Subject to change based on college funding & offerings……………………..

  15. FALL REGISTRATION • You must register for Fall 2014 classes By August 18th . NO EXCEPTIONS! • DO NOT REGISTER until after 1st ORIENTATION • Failure to register for, or missing the first class session - could result in being dropped (not admitted into) the program (per college catalog) • If you have problems getting registered – contact Mrs. Charman immediately: • Cell for text message 310 940 –6576* – be sure to leave YOUR NAME • (* Send me a text TODAY with your NAME & Phone number so I can add your contact) • Email & TEXT is best way to contact me: • RadTechDirector@elcamino.edu • Office 310 660 3593 x 3247 • (do not leave phone message on office number for emergencies – text me or email me first) • (better to email or text me)

  16. To be successful…… • OUTSIDE JOB = LESS THAN 16hrs/ WK • REST / EXERCISE / EAT WELL BE HEALTHY – COMBATS ILLNESS • SUPPORT SYSTEM • BACK UP PLAN • CHILDCARE • CAR PROBLEMS • Let’s hear from some current Students in program………………………………

  17. PAPERWORK: INDEX CARD • SIGN IN ROSTER – CELL # & EMAIL • UPDATED INFORMATION CARD & • NAME • ALL CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS HOME / CELL/ WORK/ FRIEND (For Mrs. Charman’s Office)

  18. HOW MUCH $$$$$$ • to attend ECC $ 36* /unit • Entrance Requirements ( ~ $150-500) • PARKING $36./semester + Health Fee • End of program = 106 units + ( $2120 +) • Textbooks = $600- $ 900 • Uniforms, Shoes, Markers = $400 • License exam fees = $300. • APPROXIMATE TOTAL = $4,000. • (University $110/unit to $1000/unit) • Student RT Program Expenses is linked on my webpage:

  19. ORGANIZATION IS A MUST! • SCHEDULES (Planners – Free from Financial Aid) • LECTURE NOTES /HANDOUTS • SUPPLIES - 3 Notebooks Needed • 15 TAB DIVIDERS / 3 RING NOTEBOOKS • KEEP CLASSES & CLINICAL PAPERS SEPARATE • 4 GB FLASH DRIVE NEEDED/ • LAPTOP HELPFUL – IN CLASS – We have laptops available to use during class • ? Earplugs during exams • ADA required accommodations • STUDY GROUPS • LAB PRACTICE • CD REVIEW - ELSEIVER ON LINE !!!! • FACULTY WEB SITES & ETUDES FOR Homework & PP REVIEW!!!

  20. HEALTH FORMS • PHYSICAL EXAM BY PERSONAL MD • Health/Physical Form  You must use this form! • OR HEALTH CENTER @ ECC – OPENS 1ST DAY FALL (~ $150.00) • TB TEST - annually • HEPATITIS B VACCINE or waiver • INFULENZA VACCINE (When AVAILABLE) • or waiver* (you must wear a mask if not done!) • Physical Fitness • Health Commitment & Physical Demands form • –SIGN & RETURN on 8/19/14 Orientation – part 2

  21. Health/Physical Forms • ORIGINAL form must be submitted with required signatures and test results: • Recommended due date: AUG 19 • FINAL due date: Friday – AUG 29 • A letter must be submitted along with a copy of “in process” form – if not complete by AUG 19. • Students will NOT be allowed to attend Clinical Rotations if health form is not complete Download from Website: Summer Orientation Form Health/Physical Form

  22. Physical Exam PPD Hemoglobin & Urinalysis STS HIV Pap * Lab prices subject to change, call and ask for current prices. ** Free Tues. 2:00-3:30pm, anonymous & confidential, blood & oral testing takes 1 hour. *** Special blood work panel, includes above asterisked items, is done prior to scheduling physical exam appointment. Varicella Titer (Chicken Pox) MMR(measles, mumps, rubella) Flu vaccine Hepatitis vaccine (Series of 3) Hepatitis B antibody, CBC, Rubella Titer The following services and tests can be obtained through Student Health Services: Student Health Services is 310.660.3643.

  23. Health Forms/ Physical • Health form- 3 pages • Should be COMPLETED by 8/19/2014 • MUST be completed by 8/19/2014 • ** see me after this class about scheduling with the Health Center….. • You CANNOT be placed at a clinical site until ALL required forms are on file with the PROGRAM Director & Coordinator • This CAN affect your final acceptance to the program! So……. Get it done!

  24. Health Commitment & Physical Demands forms • Download, print & sign - DUE: AUG 20 • Health Commitment & Physical Demands form -

  25. Background Checks Now required by JACHO to work in an health care environment. Certifiedbackground.com • Program code is LC77 • MUST BE COMPLETED BY AUG 18, 2014! • Or you cannot be ACCEPTED into the Program

  26. BACKGROUND CHECKScertifiedbackground.com

  27. Pkg code: LC77

  28. Cost will change – add extra $35 for a mandatory DRUG SCREENING

  29. Certifiedbackground.com • Your Order Summary will appear with your Password (Alpha-numeric code in red). • You need this Password to access your results. • The Order Summary will also be emailed to the address you provided. If you do not see a password - your order was submitted incorrectly and has not be received. • No SS# (see Mrs. Charman after class)

  30. Certifiedbackground.com • Your package includes one county criminal search. • You must list ALL counties lived in • If you have lived in 2 different counties within the past 7 years, you must include payment for one additional county. ($14/each) approximate • They will not begin your order until they have received payment in full. • Any falsification will result in dismissal /non admittance from the program

  31. Email Results • The results of your background check will be available in approximately 48 - 72 business hours(view sample). • THIS IS DUE BY • AUGUST 18, 2014 ! NO EXCEPTIONS • Print out certificate and give to Mrs. Charman for your file at school - due 8/19/2014 You cannot go to the Clinical without a background check clearance- and therfore cannot be accepted into the program…………

  32. Sample of Certificate Provide a Copy for your File at school

  33. CPR CARDSBLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER • AHA (AMERICAN HEART ASSOC) • http://www.americanheart.org • 2 YEAR CARD • If you have a current card – you MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 MORE YEAR left from 8/2013 American Red Cross – 1 year only) FINAL DUE DATE: AUG 30, 2013 (If not completed by 8/20/13 then you must provide a letter stating when you are scheduled to take the class)

  34. Find a course – go online

  35. CPR COURSES BLS for Healthcare Providers • Mina Colunga (minacolunga@yahoo.com) • Little Company of Mary Hospital • California Hospital Medical Center • Torrance Memorial

  36. CHECK OFF LIST (2nd Orientation) AUG 19,2014 Beginning 2014 - An Entrance Exam through Elsevier is required - approximately $ 35 Must also be completed by Aug 18, 2014 More information to come about how to log in……..

  37. RTEC 106/108 - CLINICAL RT PROGRAM POLICIES & PROCEDURES RAD TECH STUDENT HANDBOOK: Shrink wrap in 3 ring binder 2013-2015 ~ $10.00 in BOOKSTORE after 8/10 Those accepted to Program: Should read/review before class begins in the Fall (there will be a quiz first week of school) TEXTBOOKS FOR FALL (07/13)

  38. “BUNDLE PACKAGES” ALL REQUIRED BOOKS ARE IN THE BUNDLE Except RTEC A Book & Student HANDBOOK 1) “E” book + Workbooks 2) P & E Print books & E books *Print only – on your own May be able to find USED books But no Elsevier support avail. Must have NEW WORKBOOKS! No copies of WB pages allowed! Reserve in Library (?) INCLUDES: RTEC 111 – BUSHONG TEXT & WORKBOOK (new 2012) RTEC 123 3 Merrill's A&P books (2011) & Workbook MOSBY MRO: BOOKS ON Computer ONLINE SUPPORT & PRACTICE EXAMS Pacs/Digital (RT 111) (2014) Radiation Protection (111) (2014) Also used in Second Year TEXTBOOKS FOR FALL

  39. Pk 1 E- only only the WORKBOOKS are in PRINT – All other E book on laptopSAMPLE OF TEXTBOOKS

  40. Pk 2 - PRINT & E booksSAMPLE TEXTBOOKS APPROX COST - $825.00

  41. You must purchase all textsE books or E & Print books BUNDLE PKG Approximately $515.00 / $825.00 E & P&E You must see: Patrick or Steven in Bookstore (Not available until mid to late AUG)

  42. Radiologic Science for Technologists Author: Stewart C. Bushong10 th edition TEXTBOOK Approx Price: $99 NEW EDITION 2012 Radiologic Science For Technologists: Workbook and Laboratory Manual Must buy NEW TEXTBOOKS FOR FALL RTEC 111

  43. RT 111 & 2nd year • New Editions 2014

  44. Good for supplemental study On reserve in Library Resources in LIBRARY

  45. Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 12th Edition (New 2011) 2008 Edition (some changes)

  46.  Mosby TitleApprox $39. Amazon.com etc There are many Variations of these Pocket books NOT included in bundle May be helpful at Clinical RT 123

  47. Published May 1, 2003 3rd Edition $49 ISBN: 072197828 TEXTBOOKS FOR FALL RT 106 & RT 123 (Needed 1st week of school) & Orientation: Older RAD TECH A BOOK:Introduction to Radiologic Sciences and Patient CareAdler & Carlton Published 2007 4th Edition • ISBN: 1416031944 $57 5th ED now in BOOKSTORE (get older edition) 2014 – Different book used for RTEC A -

  48. WHO WANTS TO BEA RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST? ARE YOUR READY?

  49. CREATING RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGES IS AN ART AND A SCIENCE Take Pride in YOUR WORK And remember who you are doing this for...

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