Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Apply knowledge and skills to function at an advanced clinical level.

• Demonstrate communication skills to promote the improvement of health care, develop professional practice and maintain interdependent working relationships with other health care professionals.

• Use critical thinking strategies for the resolution of concerns and issues in radiologic sciences.

• Demonstrate professional ethical behavior.

• Apply patient assessment evaluations.

• Formulate image analysis for gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary procedures.

• Perform procedures under the supervision of a radiologist.

• Demonstrate competence in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary procedures, including patient preparation, fluoroscopy, and other procedures encountered during the semester.

• Identify and describe the use of contrast materials used in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary imaging.

• Identify indications and contraindications for appropriate gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary procedures.

• Discuss the pathophysiology of diseases commonly affecting the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems.

• Identify common pathologies demonstrated on gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems imaging.

To succeed in this course, you must:

• Complete 336 total clinical hours.

• Perform at an acceptable level as evaluated by the radiologist preceptor.

• Submit two case studies, according to guidelines.

• Enter patient interactions/procedures in an online database.

• Complete course modules, reading, quizzes, and/or assignments.

• Meet all submission deadlines.

• Successfully perform the In-class image review (Hot-Seat) with a score of 80 or higher

This is a hybrid distance education course. Because of the unique distance learning format for this program, you must be present and on time for the on-campus seminar or required Zoom sessions to receive a passing grade. There are no exceptions to this policy. If you are tardy for class, you risk a grade reduction or dismissal from the class. The instructor will contact you in case of campus closures or other unforeseen events to arrange a virtual class session.

Regular logins to D2L will benefit you in several ways, such as it will ensure that messages from the professor are received promptly, you do not miss important information, and you do not miss due dates. You should expect to log in at least three (3) times per week. See the Course Schedule section for specific due dates.

Late Work and Extra Credit

Due Dates.

Assignments must be submitted by 23:59 (11:59 pm) Central time, on scheduled due dates in the course schedule. If you fail to meet a deadline, you will receive no (0)credit for the assignment not submitted on time. Assignments are graded as complete after the due date.

Emergency Extension.

If you have a major event such as a death in the family, illness, hospitalization, or other extenuating circumstances, email the instructor as soon as possible and on or before the scheduled due date. The instructor will grant extensions on an individual basis.

Extra credit:

You have what it takes to succeed in this course by studying and communicating with your instructor; therefore, extra credit is not awarded in this course.

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.

Obligation to Report Sex Discrimination under State and Federal Law

Midwestern State University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from sex discrimination of any kind. State and federal law require University employees to report sex discrimination and sexual misconduct to the University’s Office of Title IX. As a faculty member, I am required to report to the Title IX Coordinator any allegations, personally observed behavior, or other direct or indirect knowledge of conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, or stalking, involving a student or employee. After a report is made, the office of Title IX will reach out to the affected student or employee in an effort to connect such person(s) with resources and options in addressing the allegations made in the report. You are also encouraged to report any incidents to the office of Title IX. You may do so by contacting:

Laura Hetrick

Title IX Coordinator
Sunwatcher Village Clubhouse
940-397-4213

laura.hetrick@msutexas.edu

You may also file an online report 24/7 at Maxient 

Should you wish to visit with someone about your experience in confidence, you may contact the MSU Counseling Center at 940-397-4618. For more information on the University’s policy on Title IX or sexual misconduct, please visit MSU Texas Title IX

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.