Disease processes and their appearance on radiographic images.
EXPECTED CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:
Cell phones are prohibited in class. If a student’s cell phone goes off in class the student will be required to silence or turn the phone off unanswered. If a cell phone goes off during a test, 10 points will be deducted from the test score. Subsequent events will result in the doubling of this penalty each time. A student answering a phone during class will be required to leave class and meet with the instructor prior to attending class again. A student answering a phone during a test will receive a 0 grade on the test. Students may not take pictures of any kind of a test, as this is considered a form of cheating.
Classify types of diseases; explain the pathogenesis of common diseases; differentiate between normal and abnormal radiographic findings; and correlate normal and abnormal radiographic findings.
Identify/define and apply appropriate use to pathological terminology.
B. Explain and apply imaging considerations for patient care of various pathologies, physical needs, infection control, medical emergencies and trauma.
C. Differentiate between the causes of congenital, inflammatory, metabolic, and neoplastic disease with examples.
D. Identify pathology present on radiographic, MRI, CT, and PET images.
E. Evaluate/analyze radiographic quality with images containing pathology.
F. Human structure and of major organ systems.
Performance Objectives: (Cognitive Domain)
A. Identify/define and apply appropriate use to pathological terminology. (IA,B,D,E; IIE,F)
1. Differentiate between clinical symptoms and objective signs for disease.
2. Distinguish between a disease diagnosis and its prognosis.
3. Describe the different types of disease classifications.
4. Describe the system used to stage malignant tumors.
5. List statistics captured and reported by the CDC
6. Identify/define specific pathology terminology
B. Explain and apply imaging considerations for patient care of various pathologies and trauma. 1(IIB,C,D; 3A; 5A)
1. Explain physiologic changes that occur for different disease processes.
2. Distinguish between disease processes for destructive or additive mass density.
3. Apply critical thinking skills for technique selection according to patient pathology and patient care to include tubes, catheters, lines and other devices.
C. Differentiate between congenital, inflammatory, metabolic, and neoplastic disease. (IIB,F)
1. Identify the common disease processes most likely to present in each category.
2. Explain differences between the different disease processes and causes of disease.
D. Identify pathology present on radiographic, MRI, CT, and PET images. (IIB,F; 3C)
1. Evaluate various radiographic images and distinguish
2. Evaluate various radiographic images and identify the specific pathology present.
3. Evaluate various MRI, CT, and PET images and identify pathology present.
E. Evaluate/analyze radiographic quality with images containing pathology. (IIB,C,F; 3A,C; 5A,B)
1. Evaluate radiographic quality for adequate contrast.
2. Evaluate radiographic quality for adequate density.
3. Analyze and describe proper changes to technique selection and procedural factors to improve quality.
Chapter assignments will be loaded on Canvas or distributed in class at the conclusion of the prior chapter on exam day. The assignments must be turned in for a grade the next class day. I will not accept late chapter assignments. All chapter assignments not turned in on time will receive a grade of “0”. Cognitive evaluation will be conducted by written examination. The written exams will consist of a variety of question types, radiographic or other modality images. You will need a scantron for each test. The final will cover all sections at the end of the semester. If 1 exam is missed, the student must take the exam immediately upon first return to class and will begin with a score of 90%. Subsequent exam absences will result in a 0 point score.
GRADING SCALE:
91-100……….. A
83-90………… B
78-82……… C
74-77……….. D
76-0…… F
GRADING CRITERIA:
Assignments: 10%
Lecture exams: 55%
Final exam: 35% (comprehensive)
*Pathology presentation will equal 1 lecture test grade. Failure to turn in Pathology paper at the time of your presentation will result in a grade of “0”.
During the semester, 4 absences are allowed from class. Each absence thereafter will result in a 10% reduction in score. Students late for class 1 minute will be recorded as tardy, 15 minutes or more will constitute an absence. Three tardies will result in a recorded absence.
Lecture, work groups, audio/visual media, Anatomage table, case studies, image reviews, chapter assignments, handouts and student pathology presentation.
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