RADT 256 Certification Exam Preparation and Career Planning

Certification Exam Preparation and Career Planning is a comprehensive capstone course designed to prepare graduates for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam and career planning. All major concepts covered during the course of the program are reviewed. Career planning strategies, a resume and cover letter writing seminar, and a mock job interview are provided during the course. To improve the graduates’ potential to pass the ARRT exam on their first attempt, this course uses the ARRT radiography exam content specifications as a guide. A pretest, section exams, practice exams, and a comprehensive ARRT mock final exam will be administered.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RADT 245, RADT 247, and RADT 248

Corequisite

RADT 258

Hours Weekly

2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Prepare a quality resume and cover letter.
2. Demonstrate skills necessary for successful job interview.
3. Demonstrate didactic mastery of radiation biology and protection (safety).
4. Demonstrate didactic mastery of patient care.
5. Demonstrate didactic mastery of radiographic procedures.
6. Demonstrate didactic mastery of radiographic image production.

Course Objectives

1. Prepare a quality resume and cover letter.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Career planning and resume writing seminar

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric
2. Demonstrate skills necessary for successful job interview.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Mock job interview

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric
3. Demonstrate didactic mastery of radiation biology and protection (safety).

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • RadRevieEasy, Exammaster

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

4. Demonstrate didactic mastery of patient care.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • RadRevieEasy, Exammaster

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Conduct their duties in an ethical and professional manner with clear understanding of cultural diversity and healthcare access inequity.

5. Demonstrate didactic mastery of radiographic procedures.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • RadRevieEasy, Exammaster

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Demonstrate communication skills in a healthcare setting.

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Conduct their duties in an ethical and professional manner with clear understanding of cultural diversity and healthcare access inequity.

6. Demonstrate didactic mastery of radiographic image production.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • RadRevieEasy, Exammaster

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.