Student Rights and Responsibilities

Conduct Expectations

The Crestwood Medical Center School of Radiology assumes that entering students are adults who have developed mature behavior patterns, positive attitudes, and conduct above reproach.  Students are treated in accord with this belief.

Dress Code

All Crestwood Medical Center School of Radiology students will abide by the following dress code:

• All students will wear teal colored scrubs (tops and pants)
• A white lab jacket/coat may be worn
• A name tag and film badge must be worn
• Some clinical sites may require their specific nametag to be worn
• Shoes should be of the all white, athletic type
• Excessive jewelry, make-up or strong scents will not be permitted
• Earrings are limited to no more than 3 per ear
• No visible tattoos or body piercing are allowed
• Hair should be neat and clean
• Fingernails should be clean and neatly trimmed
• Fingernail polish is clear only

Any student who cannot adhere to the dress code may immediately be dismissed from the program.

If the Crestwood Medical Center dress code is changed, modified or altered in any way, the School’s dress code may be changed to reflect what becomes policy for the Crestwood Medical Center.

Academic Honesty

All Crestwood Medical Center School of Radiology students must maintain academic honesty in all aspects of their training.  Academic honesty is actions and conditions that encourage scholarship, subject mastery, intellectual growth and development

Academic dishonesty is defined as:

• Cheating on an exercise, test, problem, or examination submitted by a student to meet course requirements.  Cheating includes the use of unauthorized aids; copying from another student’s work; soliciting, giving, and/or receiving unauthorized aid orally or in writing; or any similar action contrary to the principles of academic honesty.
• Plagiarism on an assigned paper, theme or other material submitted to meet course requirements.  Plagiarism is the act of using in one’s own work the work of another without indicating that source.
• Use of texts of papers prepared by commercial or noncommercial agents and submitted as a student’s own work.

The grade of “F” will be given to any student found guilty of academic dishonesty.

Repeat Radiographs

All radiologic technology students are in the process of learning skills that come as second nature to a qualified practitioner.  The student technologist, however competent, may still run across a “first”.  As we all realize each new patient brings new demands and challenges for the qualified practitioner and especially the student technologist.

For this reason and others, “all repeated radiographs shall be made in the presence of a qualified practitioner*” no matter what the status (Junior or Senior) of the student or the level of initial supervision (indirect or direct).

*The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) defines qualified practitioner as registered by the ARRT or possessing a state license.

Because Alabama does not require a state license at present , “Qualified Practitioners” must be in good standing with the ARRT.

Student Counseling

Formal student counseling is performed periodically as part of each student’s educational process.  Formal counseling sessions are documented and signed by the student and program director.

Informal student counseling is performed when either the student and/or an instructor deem it necessary.  Informal counseling may or may not be documented as to the specific situation.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Allegations of Non-Compliance

The Crestwood Medical Center School of Radiology is seeking JRCERT accreditation.  JRCERT Standards are included in each School Handbook printed.

Enrolled students are made aware of all School policies as written in the School Handbook as well as the JRCERT Standards.

Each enrolled student has the right to petition the School as to a complaint of non-compliance to any JRCERT Standard.  The School will respond, either verbally or in writing, as to the complaint in a timely manner.

If the student is not satisfied with the Schools response, he/she has the right to contact the JRCERT directly.  The address and telephone number of the JRCERT is printed in this handbook.

All complaints and their resolution will be kept on file in the School office.

Application for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) examination

It is the responsibility of each student to meet the deadline for the completion of the ARRT application.  Students missing the application deadline must follow ARRT rules as to when the next examination may be taken.  All fees, postage, photographs, etc. are the responsibility of the student.

Student Professional Development

As a student of the Crestwood Medical Center School of Radiology the professional development aspect of the educational process is vital to the success of the students quest to become a Radiologic Technologist.

Professional development cannot be mandated, however it can be strongly encouraged.

Students must acquire professional skills (psychomotor), professional knowledge (cognitive) and professional attitudes (affective) in order to serve the profession.

Students should develop the following professional traits:

Compassion

To demonstrate this trait, the student will:

• Assist patients.
• Make patients comfortable.
• Never leave a patient alone.
• Talk professionally with the patient.
• Check on patient’s needs.

Preparation

To demonstrate this trait, the student will:

• Be able to perform the examination ordered.
• Possess and use items required for the examination (lead markers, pen/pencil, etc.)
• Understand alternative methods to perform the examination.

Cooperation

To demonstrate this trait, the student will:

• Respect the patient’s privacy and dignity.
• Establish rapport with all members of the healthcare team.
• Accept guidance, suggestions and constructive criticism without overt resentment.
• Follow the rules and regulations of the Hospital and School.

Dependability

To demonstrate this trait, the student will:

• Be prompt in arriving to school and all clinical assignments.
• Be honest and truthful.
• Show flexibility in class schedules, lunch times and breaks.

Poise and Self-Discipline

To demonstrate this trait, the student will:

• Be pleasant, even in adverse conditions.
• Maintain composure is all situations.
• Exhibit adaptability in new and unusual situations.
• Follow rules.

Maturity and Judgement

To demonstrate this trait, the student will:

• Treat all patients and others with kindness and respect.
• Practice confidentiality.
• Exhibit dependability.

Appearance

To demonstrate this trait, the student will:

• Present a professional appearance at all times.
• Follow the guidelines of the dress code.
• Practice good personal hygiene.