Learning Objectives:

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student will be able  to: 

• Memorize principals of personal management,
• Discussing staff selection
• Explain employment assessment and welfare,
• Identify Disciplinary procedures,
• Demonstrate Departmental records,
• Explain Organization of work schedules,
• Discuss Interaction between radiology and other clinics,
• Explain the use of computer in radiology information, and patientinformation, Stock keeping.

Theoretical Contents

The knowledge to be acquired

• Terminology related to radiology administration
•   basic personal management and associated knowledge such as staff selection deployment, assess mate welfares and grievance.
•   department records, and  organization of work schedule.
•   The use of computer in patients' information.
• Skills to discuss cases with other colleagues and students.

Teaching strategies to be used to develop that knowledge

• Lectures
• Group activities (case study, seminar, ..etc.)
• Link the practical concepts with the theoretical part
• Multi-media, videos , animations .....etc

   Methods of assessment of knowledge acquired

• Continues assessment: 60%
• Written exams
• Quiz
• Practical report/seminar
• Topic related individual report
•  Final   exam:
• 40 % for written exam

Cognitive skills to be developed

• To apply good handling in detecting the most suitable parameter for applying administration principals.
• To classify the different examination for certain organs according to their indication.
• To perform the proper investigation required for certain evaluation.
• Describe the different finding in each examination

Teaching strategies to be used to develop these cognitive skills

• Lectors
• audiovisual activities
• field visit and practical application

Methods of assessment of students cognitive skills

• In class Quizzes
• Practical     exams
• Theoretical exams
• Group  discussion

The interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility to be developed

• Develop problem solving skills in different situations.
• Communicate with the lecturer in active discussions.
• Work independently  and  as a team work
• Manage recourses, time and other members of the group
• Communicate results of work with colleague and instructor

Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills and abilities

• Practical work and its relation to the theoretical part
• Verbal  communications with colleague and instructor
• Application of the knowledge in the field
• Questioner to evaluate student feedback

Methods of assessment of students interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility

• Writing an  assays in certain topic related to the course
• Writing short notes in certain topic related to the course
• Case analysis and description

Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills to be developed

• Use of computer in radiology department

Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills

• Field demonstration
• Practical application

Methods of assessment of students numerical and communication skills

• In class  MCQ's Quizzes, and case solution 
• Practical and theoretical exams
• Verbal discussion In class  Quizzes

The psychomotor skills to be developed and the level of performance required

• student vs. student communication
• departmental management  and communication
• Dealing with radiology department  equipment and instrumentation
• Dealing with administration principals and functions
• Practicing basic principles of administration .

Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills

• Lectures
• Group discussion and case study
• Practical work related  to the theoretical part
• Application of the knowledge in the field
• Questioner to evaluate student feedback

Methods of assessment of students psychomotor skills:

• Continues assessment:
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Field activities reports
• Questioner for student feedback
• Final exam: written & practical

Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students during the Semester:

Student Support:

• Monitoring student activities by Corse coordinator & Clinical Instructor
• 8 Office hours / week
• Communication with the student through e-learning module (e-mail, message, blogs , journal)
• Questioner as student feedback

Essential References:

1- Radiology administration- Forms, checklist and guidelines.

2-Administration of radiology department: Hints for Day-to-Day by Murray L..Janower Medical-C.C. Thomas.

3-Laverne Tolley Gurley, William J, Callaway Introduction to Radiologic Technology. Mosby; 4th edition.

 Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc):

• Internet websites, international journal of radiology administration,  

Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations:

• Multimedia associated with the text book and the relevant websites

Attendance policies:

1. Attendance for lecture and e learning management system is compulsory.
2. Attendance for less than 75 % of the course activities will result in student being barred from taking the final exam.
3. If student is absent from the lecture due to:

• Sickness – MC is required
• Emergency – letter of guardian is required
  1. Cheating and Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will be panelized according to the academic regulations.
  2. Late submission of practical report/case study, logbook,and any other activities related to the course, will not be accepted unless with STRONG VALID reasons.
  3. If you need to discuss your grade , you are welcome during office hours.

Grading:

Wish you the best

Dr. Saeed Bafaraj

Course Coordinator