RTE 2061 Radiography Seminar

Course Description:
A blended course designed to review topics studied during the Radiography Program to help students prepare for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification Exam and to transition to the role of professional care-giver. Topics include radiation protection, equipment operation & quality control, image production & evaluation, radiographic procedures, and patient care & education. This course is only open to students currently enrolled in the Radiography Program.
 
Methods of Instruction:
This one-credit course will involve both face-to-face & online activities designed to provide instruction & foster learning in the cognitive (i.e., mind based) domain. The online component of this course includes presentations & Web links that provide the student with content. The Corectec Web site has lessons, practice quizzes, & mock Registry exams that also provide the student with content & learning/assessment activities.
 
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
  1. Describe the content areas of the ARRT Examination & how to apply for certification in radiography.
  2. Describe how to apply for Florida licensure in radiography.
  3. Review the content area of radiation protection & be able to accurately answer simulated ARRT questions.
  4. Review the content area of equipment operation & quality control & be able to accurately answer simulated ARRT questions.
  5. Review the content area of image production & evaluation & be able to accurately answer simulated ARRT questions.
  6. Review the content area of radiographic procedures & be able to accurately answer simulated ARRT questions.
  7. Review the content area of patient care & education & be able to accurately answer simulated ARRT questions.
 Course Requirements:
 
Course Materials:
A subscription to Corectec is required to complete this course. Corectec is an online review course designed for those planning to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination in radiography. Students are responsible for obtaining a subscription to Corectec at a reduced rate of $80.00, which will allow access for up to 6 months.
 
How to Complete the Course:
  • View 2 online Unit presentations.  
  • Complete the 15 Corectec Quizzes for each of the ARRT content areas & score at least 100%.
  • Complete each of the 4 Corectec mock Registry exams. Each of the Exams contain 200 questions designed to evaluate all of the content areas on the ARRT Registry Exam.
  • Participate in scheduled on-campus lecture sessions.  
 
How to Register for this Course:
You may register for this course through the main BC Website. Click on Classes/Courses & search within the term desired. You can also register at MyBC after you log in.
 
How to Access the Course:
Once the term/session has begun, you can log on following the instructions at the BConline login page. Please note that you must pay for the course before you will be able to access it in Desire2Learn (D2L).
 
Information Contact:
If you have further questions about the course, email Dr. Michael Giovanniello.
 
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