Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

·        Discuss the agencies involved in medical imaging department accreditation processes.

·        Develop protocols by which medical imaging professionals are able to engage with accreditation agencies.

·        Incorporate multiple interviewing strategies to hire employees who best fit the medical imaging department.

·        Develop strategies for resolving conflict in the medical imaging department.

·        Create a self-plan to identify opportunities in developing soft skills (team player attitude, growth mindset, openness to feedback, adaptability, active listening, work ethic, etc.). 

·        Module Discussions                          30%

·        Participation                                       30%

·        Accreditation Project                            40%

Individual questions and concerns should be handled through an email directly to both instructors using the email address at the top of this syllabus. Email is the preferred and best way for contacting the instructors; please sure to include both instructors in the course. 

Students must use the MSU Student Email system.  The instructors will respond or at least acknowledge email messages from students within a maximum of five (5) business days when MSU is in session; in the summer, when MSU is open 4 days a week (Monday – Thursday), the instructors will respond within a maximum of 3 days. Beyond standard university holidays and breaks, the instructors will notify students of any extended periods of time when email contact is not practical (professional meetings, etc).

Students should include the course number (RADS 6233) in the subject line of the email and include his/her name in the body of the email. If students do not use the course number, the instructors will return with an email asking for more information; this will delay getting answers to students.

The instructors will be available to meet virtually with any interested students if they request it outside of the mid-semester check in and participation activity (see date in the course schedule). An appointment must be made and confirmed by email ahead of time with the instructors.    

This is an online course; however, there is one mandatory check-in/participation session. For the rest of the semester, students should be vigilant in logging onto D2L. Regular checks will insure that messages from the instructors are received in a timely manner. This course is on a schedule that will be strictly adhered to. See the Course Schedule for specific information about activities and due dates.

Please note, late submissions will NOT be accepted for this course and will result in a grade of “0”. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact the instructors at least a minimum of two (2) days before the due date to make other arrangements. All assignments are considered final and will be graded as such.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed the 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours. Students may meet this requirement in one of three ways: by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, passing two Writing Intensive Courses (only one can be in the core), or passing English 2113. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at https://msutexas.edu/academics/wpr, or call 397-4131.

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.