RAD-286: Registry Review

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Health Careers
Department
Radiography Technician
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Radiography
Course Number
286
Course Title
Registry Review
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
RAD-271, RAD-274, and RAD-290
Catalog Course Description

Provides a comprehensive review designed to prepare radiologic technology students for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination. An orderly review based on the ARRT radiography content specifications is presented. Test preparation and test-taking strategies are also discussed.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. ARRT Certification & Application Handbook
  2. Test Taking Skills and Strategies
  3. Introduction to Corectec Radiography Review Course
  4. Patient Care: Patient Interactions and Management
  5. Safety: Radiation Physics and Radiology
  6. Image Production: Image Acquisition and Technical Evaluation, Equipment Operation and Quality
  7. Procedures: Head, Spine and Pelvis; Thorax and Abdomen; Extremeities
  8. Timed Mock Registry Examination
  9. Exit Survey
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)

Upon the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Complete a thorough review of the following: patient care, safety, image production, and procedures.
  2. State the content specifications of the ARRT Certification examination.
  3. Explain the testing format used by the ARRT.
  4. Discuss the importance of the ARRT exam and professional certification.
  5. Discuss basic test preparation and test taking strategies.
  6. Pass a timed mock registry exam with a score of 80%.
  7. Assess student ARRT content category strengths and weaknesses in preparation for the ARRT exam.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment of academic achievement will include a combination of tests, quizzes, assignments, presentations and participation.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations

Students must pass the exit exam given in this course with an 80% before they will be allowed to graduate from the radiographer program.

Texts

All technical radiography texts used throughout the program. Corectec Radiography Review Course.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2021
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2021