RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2015 - 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction………...….…...1-2
Program Faculty & Accreditation Body………...……3
Program Mission & Goals………...…..4-5 JRCERT Standards………...6
HCC Student Policies ……….7-10 HCC Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness……….9-10 Non-Discrimination Statement & Grievance Procedures…...………...11-19 Associate in Science Degree: Radiography Program……….…..20-21 General Radiography Program Information………...…..22-29 Radiation Threshold Doses………26
Clinical Education Information………...…………...………31
Agreement………...………...32
Policy of Student Supervision………...……….33
Infectious Disease Statement………..…………...34
Clinical Behavioral Guidelines……….………….…35-43 Radiation Protection Guidelines………43-44 Clinical Components……….………...44
Clinical Objectives per Academic Term……….…………..45-49 Methods of Evaluation……….……….50
Clinical Competency Guidelines……….………...51
Clinical Competency Requirements…………...……….…..52-55 Final Competency Evaluations………..55-56 Master Plan for Clinical Room Assignments………...……….57-58 Signature Page………...………….60
DISCLAIMER CLAUSE:
The Radiology Program at Hillsborough Community College reserves the right to make changes in the regulations and policies announced in this handbook as circumstances arise. If changes in this handbook are required during this academic year, the student will be given formal notice of those changes and be asked to verify by signature that the required changes were (read) received and understood.
The provisions of this handbook/clinical syllabus are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to make and designate the effective date of changes in college policies and other regulations at any time such changes are considered to be desirable or necessary.
FACULTY & ACCREDITATION BODY
PROGRAM FACULTY
Beth Wyckoff, M.A.Ed., R.T. (R) Program Manager/Director Deborah R. Leighty, M.Ed., R.T. (R) (BD) Instructor/Clinical Coordinator
CLINICAL FACULTY
Stephanie Amos, B.S., R.T. (R) (CT)
Ronnie Askew, A.S., R.T. (R) (CT) Karla Skinner, B.S., R.T. (R) (CT) Teri Sliman, B.A., R.T. (R)
ACCREDITATION
Florida State Department of Education Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, 312-704-5300 www.jrcert.org.
JRCE RT “PROGRAM STANDARDS”:
A copy of the JRCERT "PROGRAM STANDARDS" for the operation of the Hillsborough
Community College Radiography Program are posted on the bulletin boards in the classroom & the energized lab. They are also available in this Student Handbook following Program Mission, Goals,
& Philosophy and on the JRCERT website at www.jrcert.org.
J R C E R T R E C O G N I Z E D C L I N I C A L E D U C A T I O N S E T T I N G S : 1. Tampa General Hospital
2. Saint Joseph’s Hospital - Main and North 3. J.A. Haley VA Hospital
PROGRAM MISSION & GOALS
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Radiography Program prepares the student, through academic and clinical studies, for a challenging and rewarding career as a radiographer. This twenty-two (22) month continuous program includes practical experience in local hospitals, clinic, and imaging centers for students to develop competence in radiographic procedures. Upon graduation the student is eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ (ARRT) examination and will also be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Radiograph License. The Joint Review Committee on Education (JRCERT) accredits the Radiography Program which is recognized by the United Sates Department of Education. The Program curriculum contains suggested course content material from the
American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT), the JRCERT, and the ARRT.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Radiography Program at Hillsborough Community College is to prepare students to be competent, professional, entry-level radiographers. The program empowers students to excel and succeed in the profession by providing a strong foundation as a core for life-long learning.
GOALS:
1. Students will be able to demonstrate clinical competence.
2. Students will effectively demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
3. Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills.
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY:
Radiography is an area of medicine which involves the use of ionizing radiation to produce
radiographs. Radiography is a diagnostic tool that is both an art and a science. Art and science must be effectively combined to produce a diagnostic image of the patient for interpretation by a
physician for the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and illnesses.
While enrolled in the Radiography Program, students receive instruction through classroom lecture, laboratory exercises as well as practical experience at clinical education settings under direct
supervision of qualified radiographers. The curriculum followed in the Radiography Program is designed and adopted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
Upon Radiography Program completion, students are prepared to enter the dynamic and diverse field of radiography. Some students may choose to pursue advanced imaging modalities such as CT or MRI at this time.
The program is dedicated to deliver education of the highest standards which will facilitate professional growth and life-long learners in this ever-changing health care field.
JRCERT “PROGRAM STANDARDS”
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t e a c h e r s a n d s t u d e n t s a r e u n e t h i c a l b e c a u s e t h e c o n s e n t o f s t u d e n t s o r s u b o r d i n a t e s m a y n o t i n f a c t b e v o l u n t a r y g i v e n t h e “ p o w e r i m b a l a n c e ” i n s u c h r e l a t i o n s h i p s . T o b a c c o - F r e e P o l i c y H C C i s d e d i c a t e d t o p r o v i d i n g a h e a l t h y a n d p r o d u c t i v e e n v i r o n m e n t f o r i t s f a c u l t y, s t a f f , s t u d e n t s , v i s i t o r s , a n d c o n t r a c t o r s w h i c h i n c l u d e s e l i m i n a t i n g t o b a c c o u s e a s p a r t o f o u r c o m m i t m e n t t o p r o m o t i n g h e a l t h y p r a c t i c e s a n d c h o i c e s f o r i n d i v i d u a l s . E f f e c t i v e J a n u a r y 1 , 2 0 1 3 , T o b a c c o u s e i s p r o h i b i t e d o n a l l H i l l s b o r o u g h C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e p r o p e r t i e s , i n c l u d i n g o w n e d a n d l e a s e d b u i l d i n g s , s t u d e n t h o u s i n g , o u t d o o r a r e a s , p a r k i n g l o t s a n d g a r a g e s , c o u r t ya r d s , e n t r a n c e a n d e x i t w a ys a n d c o l l e g e v e h i c l e s . T h i s p o l i c y i n c l u d e s a l l t yp e s o f t o b a c c o a n d t o b a c c o - l i k e p r o d u c t s , i n c l u d i n g s m o k e d a n d s m o k e - l e s s t o b a c c o , o t h e r s m o k i n g p r o d u c t s , a n d e l e c t r o n i c c i g a r e t t e s S t u d e n t M i s c o n d u c t S t u d e n t s m u s t a d h e r e t o a l l p u b l i s h e d f e d e r a l a n d s t a t e l a w s a n d o r d i n a n c e s a n d c o l l e g e a d m i n i s t r a t i v e r u l e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s . A l l e g e d v i o l a t i o n s o f t h e S t u d e n t C o d e o f C o n d u c t w i l l b e r e f e r r e d t o t h e a p p r o p r i a t e c a m p u s d e a n o f s t u d e n t s e r v i c e s . F o l l o w i n g t h e g u i d e l i n e s i n t h e S t u d e n t H a n d b o o k a n d A c a d e m i c P l a n n e r f o r s t u d e n t c o n d u c t a n d d i s c i p l i n e , t h e d e a n w i l l d e t e r m i n e t h e a p p r o p r i a t e c o l l e g e r e s p o n s e . H C C w i l l c o o p e r a t e w i t h e x t e r n a l p o l i c e a n d j u d i c i a l a u t h o r i t i e s i n v e s t i g a t i n g a l l e g e d v i o l a t i o n s o f p u b l i c l a w s o r o r d i n a n c e s . T h r e a t s o f V i o l e n c e T h r e a t s b y H C C s t u d e n t s , s t a f f o r v i s i t o r s t o d o b o d i l y h a r m , d a m a g e p r o p e r t y o r d i s r u p t t h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e c o l l e g e a r e i n i m i c a l w i t h t h e g o a l s o f t h e c o l l e g e a n d w i l l n o t b e t o l e r a t e d . S t u d e n t s o r e m p l o ye e s w h o m a k e s u c h t h r e a t s , w h e t h e r v e r b a l o r w r i t t e n , e x p r e s s e d o r i m p l i e d , w i l l b e d i s c i p l i n e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e a p p r o p r i a t e a d m i n i s t r a t i v e p r o c e d u r e s . P u b l i c S a f e t y T h e H C C p u b l i c s a f e t y o f f i c e i s a v a i l a b l e t o a s s i s t a l l s t u d e n t s a n d e m p l o ye e s . T h e p u b l i c s a f e t y o f f i c e p a t r o l s c o l l e g e p r o p e r t y t o d e t e c t a n d d e t e r c r i m i n a l a c t i v i t y, p r o v i d e p r o t e c t i o n t o t h o s e o n c a m p u s , p r o v i d e s e c u r i t y f o r c o l l e g e p r o p e r t y, a n d d e t e c t a n d d o c u m e n t h a z a r d o u s , u n u s u a l a n d s u s p i c i o u s b e h a v i o r a n d c o n d i t i o n s . T h e p u b l i c s a f e t y d e p a r t m e n t p r o v i d e s i n f o r m a t i o n a n d a s s i s t a n c e o n a 2 4 - hour b a s i s . T h e d e p a r t m e n t u t i l i z e s u n i f o r m e d p a t r o l o f f i c e r s w i t h m a r k e d v e h i c l e s a n d o f f i c e r s o n f o o t p a t r o l t o o b s e r v e a n d d e t e c t c r i m i n a l b e h a v i o r a n d s u s p i c i o u s a c t i v i t i e s ; e n f o r c e t r a f f i c a n d p a r k i n g r e g u l a t i o n s ; a n d a s s i s t s t u d e n t s a n d e m p l o ye e s . S t u d e n t s , e m p l o ye e s , a n d m e m b e r s o f t h e c o m m u n i t y a r e r e q u i r e d t o o b e y a l l l o c a l , s t a t e a n d f e d e r a l l a w s , s t a t u t e s a n d o r d i n a n c e s . In a d d i t i o n , m e m b e r s o f t h e c o l l e g e c o m m u n i t y m u s t o b s e r v e a l l H C C a d m i n i s t r a t i v e r u l e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s . T h e p u b l i c s a f e t y d e p a r t m e n t i s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r m o n i t o r i n g c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e s e l a w s a n d m a n y o f t h e c o l l e g e ’ s r u l e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s .
R e s p o n s i b l e S t u d e n t s a n d E m p l o y e e s S h o u l d : • In f o r m t h e p u b l i c s a f e t y d e p a r t m e n t a b o u t s u s p i c i o u s c o n d u c t , c r i m i n a l a c t i v i t i e s a n d h a z a r d o u s s i t u a t i o n s . • R e f r a i n f r o m l e a v i n g d o o r s a n d w i n d o w s o p e n w h e n r o o m s a r e v a c a n t . • W a l k t o c a r s a n d c l a s s e s i n g r o u p s o r w i t h a c o m p a n i o n . ( C a l l 2 5 3 - 7 9 1 1 f o r a n o f f i c e r e s c o r t t o t h e p a r k i n g l o t s o r g a r a g e . ) • W a l k i n w e l l - l i g h t e d a r e a s a t n i g h t , e v e n w h e n i n a g r o u p . • A t t e n d t o t h e i r i n t u i t i o n . ( I f s t u d e n t s f e e l t h e y a r e b e i n g f o l l o w e d , t h e y s h o u l d c h a n g e d i r e c t i o n a n d w a l k t o w a r d a g r o u p o f p e o p l e o r t o a s e c u r e a r e a . ) • W a t c h t h e i r b e l o n g i n g s . • A v o i d s t r a n g e r s t h a t a p p e a r s u s p i c i o u s o r o u t o f p l a c e . • F r e e l y c o n t a c t S e c u r i t y t o a s k f o r a s s i s t a n c e . S t u d e n t s w h o n o t i c e s i t u a t i o n s t h a t r e p r e s e n t p o t e n t i a l o r r e a l s a f e t y o r s e c u r i t y p r o b l e m s s h o u l d n o t i f y t h e l o c a l c a m p u s s e c u r i t y o f f i c e b y u s i n g t h e e m e r g e n c y t e l e p h o n e s . U p o n r e q u e s t , t h e c o l l e g e w i l l m a k e a v a i l a b l e t o f u t u r e s t u d e n t s i t s p o l i c i e s , p r o c e d u r e s , s t a t i s t i c s a n d o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n ab o u t c a m p u s s a f e t y a n d s e c u r i t y. T h e S a f e t y H a n d b o o k i s a v a i l a b l e a t t h e s t u d e n t s e r v i c e s w e b p a g e a t w w w . h c c f l . e d u / s s e m / s a f e t y - h a n d b o o k . a s p x . Emergency Alerts
In the case of an emergency, HCC’s main website will flash a warning. Students may also register for text messaging or email alerts concerning the college, emergencies, closings, and deadline
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT and GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES:
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Educational Equity
H i l l s b o r o u g h C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e i s a n e q u a l a c c e s s / e q u a l o p p o r t u n i t y e m p l o ye r t h a t m a k e s e m p l o ym e n t a n d e d u c a t i o n - r e l a t e d d e c i s i o n s w i t h o u t r e g a r d t o r a c e , c o l o r , g e n d e r , r e l i g i o n , n a t i o n a l o r i g i n , a g e , d i s a b i l i t y s e x u a l o r i e n t a t i o n , m a r i t a l s t a t u s o r a n y o t h e r b i a s t h a t i s o r m a y b e p r o h i b i t e d b y l a w . In a d d i t i o n , t h e c o l l e g e d o e s n o t d i s c r i m i n a t e i n e m p l o ym e n t p r a c t i c e s o r i n t h e a d m i s s i o n a n d t r e a t m e n t o f s t u d e n t s . H C C i s c o m m i t t e d t o e q u i t a b l e t r e a t m e n t o f a l l s t u d e n t s a n d e m p l o ye e s a n d t o a l e a r n i n g a n d w o r k i n g e n v i r o n m e n t f r e e o f d i s c r i m i n a t i o n a n d h a r a s s m e n t f o r c u r r e n t a s w e l l a s f u t u r e s t u d e n t s a n d e m p l o ye e s . T h e c o l l e g e p r o v i d e s e q u a l e d u c a t i o n a l o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o q u a l i f i e d i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h d i s a b i l i t i e s a n d c o m p l i e s w i t h , a s w e l l a s , s u p p o r t s t h e A m e r i c a n s w i t h D i s a b i l i t i e s A c t . H C C ’ s e q u i t y o f f i c e r e n s u r e s c o m p l i a n c e w i t h f e d e r a l a n d s t a t e l a w s p r o h i b i t i n g d i s c r i m i n a t i o n a n d s e x u a l h a r a s s m e n t . E m p l o ye e s a n d s t u d e n t s w h o b e l i e v e t h e y h a v e b e e n a v i c t i m o f d i s c r i m i n a t i o n o r s e x u a l h a r a s s m e n t s h o u l d c o n t a c t : S p e c i a l A s s i s t a n t t o t h e P r e s i d e n t f o r E q u i t y a n d S p e c i a l P r o g r a m s G W S D i s t r i c t A d m i n i s t r a t i o n C e n t e r 3 9 C o l u m b i a D r i v e T a m p a , F L 3 3 6 0 6 T e l e p h o n e : 2 5 3 - 7037 Email: [email protected]
STUDENT ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE POLICY
h t t p : // h cc f l . e d u / Cu rr e n t- S t u d e n t s . a s p x . .
W h i c h c a n b e f o u n d o n t h e m a i n H C C w e b s i t e , C u r r e n t S t u d e n t s , S t u d e n t Li f e .
Purpose
This procedure establishes guidelines by which a student can dispute the process in which a grade was determined, if the student believes that the grade has been awarded in error or if the student believes that the grade was prejudicially or capriciously awarded.
The college acknowledges that grade policies are the purview of the faculty and that faculty members who have graded objectively and subjectively based on their professional expertise and who have followed the grade policies published in their syllabi have not awarded grades in a capricious or discriminatory manner.
Procedure
1. Contact with Faculty
A. Day One through Day Ten
Within ten working days after the beginning of the term that immediately follows the term in which the grade was awarded, the student should attempt to meet with the faculty member first to discuss the awarding of the grade and to discuss his or her assertion that the grade awarded by the faculty member was incorrect. If the faculty member is not teaching during the following term, the following timelines apply:
(1) Full-time faculty members: The student should meet with the faculty member within ten working days of the next term in which the faculty member has assigned load responsibilities at the college (for instance, a spring term grade would be discussed during the first ten working days of the next fall term if the instructor has no load responsibilities for the summer term).
(2) Adjunct faculty members: The student should attempt to contact the faculty member during the first ten working days of the term that immediately follows the term in which the grade was awarded.
B. Day 11 through Day 20
(1) Full-time faculty members: A student who has not been able to begin the process of addressing a grade within the above timeline may file a written appeal to the faculty member's immediate supervising dean for an adjusted timeline to address the grade in question. The dean will provide a written response to the student and the faculty member within ten working days of receiving the appeal.
(2) Part-time faculty members: If the student cannot contact the faculty member within the ten days specified in Section 1.B, then by Working Day 15, the student must contact the instructor's immediate supervising dean and proceed to step two in the process.
2. Contact with the Dean A. Pre-Grievance
(1) By Day 20
In the event that contact with the faculty does not resolve the student's complaint about the grading process, then within 20 working days of the term specified in Section 1, the student must meet with the faculty member's immediate supervising dean to present data to support his or her complaint.
(2) Within Five Days of Contact with Dean
Within five working days of the student's contact with the dean, the dean will assign a tenured counselor to inform and advise the student about the grievance process. The student is responsible for contacting the dean's office to determine which counselor has been assigned to work with the student.
(3) Within Five Days of Assignment of Counselor
The student must meet with the counselor within the next five working days. The student is responsible for meeting with the counselor during the allotted time period. If the student wishes to pursue the grievance, the counselor will provide the student with the Academic Grievance Form, and the counselor will inform the student that the student is responsible for proving that the instructor graded in a capricious or discriminatory manner.
(4) Within Three Days of Meeting with Counselor
The student must file the form in the aggrieved faculty member's immediate
supervising dean's office within three working days after meeting with the counselor.
B. Grievance
(1) Within Ten Days of Receipt of Grievance
Within ten working days of receiving the Academic Grievance Form, the dean will review the grievance, talk with the faculty member, read the syllabus, review the grades earned during the course, and determine whether or not the grade has been tallied based on the instructor's syllabus criteria. If the grade has been determined on this basis, the dean will notify the student and the faculty member in writing of the decision. If not, the dean will request in writing that the faculty member re-evaluate the grade, using the criteria as outlined in the faculty member's own syllabus,
and submit a change of grade form. If the aggrieved faculty member is an adjunct instructor whom the dean cannot manage to contact, then the dean will assign a tenured program manager or a tenured full-time faculty member in the discipline to assist in the grade process review. If the grade was awarded correctly, the dean will inform the student in writing. If the grade awarded was faculty member in writing of the decision. If not, the dean will request in writing that the faculty member re- evaluate the grade, using the criteria as outlined in the faculty member's own syllabus, and submit a change of grade form. If the aggrieved faculty member is an adjunct instructor whom the dean cannot manage to contact, then the dean will assign a tenured program manager or a tenured full-time faculty member in the discipline to assist in the grade process review. If the grade was awarded correctly, the dean will inform the student in writing. If the grade awarded was not based on the adjunct instructor's syllabus criteria, the dean and the tenured faculty member will re-evaluate the grade to determine the correct grade to award. The dean will then request that the program manager or faculty member submit a change-of-grade form, which will then be submitted to the campus president with an accompanying memo of explanation. The campus president will signify agreement by signing the change-of-grade form and sending it to Admissions and Records for processing. Both the form and the memo of explanation will be kept in the student's file. If the campus president determines that the grade was awarded correctly, then the student and the dean will be notified in writing.
(2) Within Five Days of Receipt of Dean’s Decision
The faculty member or the student may appeal the dean’s decision to the campus president within five working days of receiving the written notification from the dean.
3. Contact with the Campus President
A. Within Ten Days of Receipt of Appeal
Within ten working days of receiving a written request to appeal the dean's decision from either the student or the faculty member, the campus president will review the grievance, talk with the faculty member, read the syllabus, review the grades earned during the course, and determine whether or not the grade has been tallied based on the instructor's syllabus criteria. If the grade has been determined on this basis, the campus president will notify
the student and the faculty member in writing of the decision. If not, the campus president will request in writing that the faculty member re-evaluate the grade, using the criteria as outlined in the faculty member's own syllabus, and submit a change of grade form.
B. Within Five Days of Receipt of Campus President’s Decision
The faculty member or the student may appeal this decision to the Vice President of Academic Affairs within five working days of receiving the written notification from the campus president.
4. Contact with the Vice President of Academic Affairs Within Ten Days of Receipt of Appeal
The Vice President of Academic Affairs will review the process and recommendations made. Within ten working days of receiving the written request to appeal the campus president's decision, the vice president will notify the student, the campus president, and the faculty member in writing of the resolution to the grievance. The decision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs to the appeal of the campus president's decision is final and not subject to appeal.
(Administrative Procedure 5.17)
STUDENT (NON-ACADEMIC) GRIEVANCE POLICY
h t t p : // h cc f l . e d u / Cu rr e n t- S t u d e n t s . a s p x .
W h i c h c a n b e f o u n d o n t h e m a i n H C C w e b s i t e , C u r r e n t S t u d e n t s , S t u d e n t Li f e .
Purpose
This procedure establishes procedural guidelines for students at Hillsborough Community College to follow for having a grievance heard and acted on in a fair and equitable manner.
Procedure
Hillsborough Community College recognizes the meaningful value and importance of full
discussion in resolving misunderstandings and preserving good relations between the students and the College. This procedure will better ensure that complaints receive full consideration, with an emphasis on resolving the problem at the lowest level, with the individual with whom the dispute occurred. However, if a problem or condition exists, the student should bring this to the attention of the appropriate person in the proper manner.
Students at the College are entitled to fair and equitable treatment and an accessible procedure for expressing dissatisfaction and communication with the administration to reconcile any College- related problems. Retaliation for the exercise of these rights is forbidden.
Where informal methods are unsuccessful, the College recognizes that certain problems are best settled by a grievance procedure. If a problem is included within the definition of a grievance, the purpose of this procedure is to settle the grievance promptly and within the time limitations prescribed below. However, a student's problem may be referred to another procedure if the dissatisfaction or problem is not included in a grievance.
1. DEFINITIONS - the following definitions will apply to this procedure:
A. Grievance - a dispute involving a non-academic issue with an employee of the College or
with the College, which may include the violation of an administrative rule or procedure. A grievance will not involve administrative decisions regarding the operation of the College, such as but not limited to the scheduling of classes or the location of a classroom(s).
B. Grievant - a student who initiates a grievance as defined above. (If more than one student
has the same or a similar grievance, each student will be required to file a grievance.)
C. Respondent - the specific individual(s) responsible for causing or implementing the
matter that gives rise to the dispute. The respondent may be a member of the faculty or other College employee against whom a grievance is filed.
D. Student/Staff Committee - the committee will include two (2) College employees
appointed by the Campus President and two (2) students appointed by the campus Student Government. The Campus President will also appoint an administrator to be the chairperson of the committee.
E. Student Rights Representative - each campus Student Government will select
a student to be the Student Rights Representative.
2. GRIEVANCE GUIDELINES - the following guidelines will apply to this procedure for student
grievances:
A. A grievance may only be filed by the affected student who is solely responsible for
initiating this grievance.
B. The time limitations are necessary to provide a timely resolution of the grievance.
"School days" shall exclude Saturdays, Sundays and approved holidays.
C. If the student fails to adhere to the time limitations, the grievant will be deemed to have
waived his/her grievance. The Dean of Student Services will terminate the grievance and notify the grievant and respondent accordingly.
D. If the respondent fails to adhere to the time limitations, the respondent will be deemed to
have waived his/her right to respond during that time or step of the grievance and the grievance will move to the next step.
E. The Dean of Student Services may authorize an extension of time following receipt of a
written request. The Dean of Student Services will notify the grievant and respondent accordingly.
F. If the Dean of Student Services is named as a respondent in a grievance, the Campus
President will name a designee for the Dean of Student Services for the procedural steps outlined in this procedure. In addition, to better ensure that the grievance is handled in a timely manner in the event the Dean of Student Services is unavailable, the responsibilities outlined in this procedure will be assigned to a designated employee by the Campus
President.
G. This is not the appropriate procedure for a grievance involving discrimination or sexual
harassment. The student must contact the Dean of Student Services or the Office of Equity for additional information, or refer to the appropriate administrative rules or procedures which are available at the office of the Campus President, an administrator's office or in the libraries.
H. A student may not grieve an executive discretionary decision by College personnel
regarding the operation of the College or the management of employees and students as permitted by the rules of the State Board of Education and the laws of the state of Florida.
I. The College will work with students to resolve problems. A student will not be penalized
for presenting a complaint or filing a grievance.
J. To better ensure that the grievance is addressed on an informal basis, a non-College
related spokesperson or representative would not be permitted during the grievance process until the appeal process commences with an appeal to the President.
3. PRE-GRIEVANCE INFORMAL CONSULTATION - the following guidelines apply to a
pre-grievance informal consultation in addition to the other applicable requirements of this procedure:
A. Prior to initiating a grievance, a student should make reasonable efforts to resolve any
questions, problems or misunderstandings that may arise. Students should evaluate whether a dispute involves executive discretionary matters by College personnel regarding the
operation of the College or the management of students and employees. Such matters are not subject to the grievance process.
B. For dissatisfactions and disputes not involving discretionary decisions by
College personnel, students are encouraged to initiate discussions with the Dean of Student Services or a faculty member (where applicable) or any other employee involved at the time of dissatisfaction or when a problem arises. Such discussions are encouraged to better ensure that positive and prompt action is initiated to answer student questions and to resolve
complaints. It is College personnel's responsibility to ensure that any complaint brought to him/her receives prompt attention. The student may meet with the Dean of Student Services prior to initiating a grievance to receive guidance and assistance.
C. The complainant (student) must submit a brief written request for an informal meeting to
the respondent within five (5) school days following the date of the incident, giving rise to the complaint or the date on which the complainant has knowledge of the incident. Within five (5) school days following the written request, the respondent will schedule an informal meeting with the complainant to discuss the alleged complaint, with the objective of resolving the matter to the satisfaction of the complainant and the respondent. A
complainant may not file a grievance if the complainant has not requested and attended the informal meeting.
D. At the informal meeting, the grievant is not responsible for notifying the respondent that a
formal grievance may be filed.
E. If the problem is resolved at this step, the issue will be dropped.
F. If the complainant is unable to contact the respondent or the respondent is unwilling to
meet with the grievant within the five (5) school day period, the grievant will notify the Dean of Student Services for further directions which may include skipping the respondent in the grievance procedure.
4. FORMAL GRIEVANCE
STEP ONE: To initiate a grievance, the grievant will obtain a copy of the Student Grievance form
from the Dean of Student Services and complete Step One. The Student Grievance form must be completed and filed with the Dean of Student Services within five (5) school days following the date of the informal meeting.
A. The Dean of Student Services may determine whether the allegations filed
constitute a grievance. If it is determined that a grievance does not exist in accordance with the definition, the grievance will not proceed and both the grievant and the respondent will
be notified accordingly. The student may appeal this decision to the Campus President within five (5) days following notification from the Dean of Student Services. The Campus President will have five (5) school days following receipt of the request to notify the Dean of Student Services, who will notify both the grievant and the respondent accordingly.
B. The grievant will attach the following information to the Student
Grievance form:
(1) A brief summary of the dispute.
(2) A description of the administrative rule or procedure violated, misinterpreted or misapplied.
(3) A description of the facts in chronological order on which the grievant relies. (4) A statement with the names of all witnesses to the condition or action from which the grievance arose.
(5) Copies of all documentation possessed by the grievant regarding the grievance process and all documentation leading to or involving the grievance.
(6) A statement of the specific relief sought or resolution requested for the grievance.
C. The grievant's statements on the Student Grievance form and the attached documentation
constitute the grievant's written statement. The grievant may not add other grievances, modify the grievance, or modify the requested relief after the Student Grievance form is filed with the Dean of Student Services. The grievance shall proceed on the basis of the written statement. Nothing in this procedure shall be construed to prevent the Dean of Student Services, the President or any decision-making level listed in this procedure from granting any relief deemed appropriate. The Dean of Student Services will forward a copy of the Student Grievance form with attachments to the respondent within three (3) school days following receipt of the grievant's written statement.
STEP TWO: The respondent will submit a written response to the Dean of Student Services within
five (5) school days following receipt of the grievant's written statement.
A. The respondent's written statement will prepare the following information and attach the
documentation to the Student Grievance form:
(1) A response to the grievant's written statement as the respondent deems appropriate.
(2) Documentation that the respondent deems appropriate to the respondent's response.
B. The respondent's statement on the Student Grievance form with the attached
documentation is the respondent's written statement. The respondent may not modify the response after the Student Grievance form with attachments is filed with the Dean of Student Services. The grievance will proceed on the basis of the material described above.
C. The Dean of Student Services will forward a copy of the completed Student Grievance
form with attachments to the respondent's immediate supervisor within three (3) school days following receipt of the respondent's written statement. Within a maximum of five (5) school days after receiving the copies of the Student Grievance form, the respondent's immediate supervisor will schedule a meeting with both the grievant and respondent to discuss the grievance. The respondent's immediate supervisor will have five (5) school days following the date of receipt of the grievant's and respondent's statements from the Dean of Student Services to forward a written recommendation to both the grievant and the respondent.
STEP THREE: Student Grievance Hearing - if the grievant is not satisfied with this
recommendation, the grievant will have five (5) school days following receipt of the recommendation, to notify the Dean of Student Services that the grievance will proceed.
The grievant will determine whether the Student Grievance Hearing will be held either with the Dean of Student Services or the Student/Staff Committee.
A. Dean of Student Services - the Dean of Student Services will schedule a hearing within
five (5) school days after the grievant officially requests the hearing. The grievant and the respondent will each present the facts, issues and resolution to the grievance.
B. Student/Staff Committee - the Campus President will appoint two (2) full-time
employees and the campus Student Government Association will appoint two (2) students to serve on the Student/Staff Committee. The Campus President will also appoint an
administrator to chair this committee. (The Dean of Student Services will not be appointed to this committee.)
C. Student Rights Representative - the grievant may ask to be represented by the campus
Student Rights Representative selected by the campus Student Government Association.
D. Hearing Guidelines:
(1) The committee will review the facts in the grievance.
(2) The Dean of Student Services will schedule the hearing and notify the grievant, respondent and all witnesses regarding the time, date and location of the hearing. In addition, where applicable, the Dean of Student Services will forward a copy of the written statements to the members of the Student/Staff Committee.
(3) The statements by the witnesses, the grievant and the respondent should not exceed thirty (30) minutes, except when the committee determines that additional time is needed.
(4) The grievant and the respondent are required to appear at the hearing or to submit documentation stating his/her position on the matter. If the grievant or respondent fails to attend or to submit a written statement, only the party's written statements will be reviewed. The grievant and the respondent may submit documentation to the hearing that was not included in the written statements to correct statements of fact made by the grievant or respondent. All witnesses may be videotaped at the
prerogative of the committee chairperson.
(5) The statements of the grievant, respondent and any witnesses will be evaluated and each person may be questioned.
A formal written recommendation will be forwarded to both the grievant and respondent within five (5) school days following the date of the hearing.
STEP FOUR: Campus President - within five (5) school days following receipt of the
recommendation, the grievant may notify the Dean of Student Services that (s)he is not satisfied with the recommendation. The Dean of Student Services will forward a copy of all documentation to the Campus President within three (3) school days after receiving the request.
The Campus President will meet with both the grievant and the respondent within five (5) school days after receiving the request. The Campus President will forward a final grievance decision to the grievant, respondent and the Dean of Student Services, based on a review of the written statements,
any investigation conducted by the Dean of Student Services and the non-binding recommendation from the grievance hearing step.
5. APPEAL PROCESS
A request for appeal of a grievance decision is a request for special consideration at the district level. Students should first attempt to resolve grievances at the campus level. For each step of the request for appeal process, the following information will be included by the grievant:
A. A statement describing any failure by the Dean of Student Services, the respondent, the
Student/Staff Committee or the Campus President to follow the grievance process;
B. A statement describing how the failure to follow the grievance process prejudiced the
grievant; and
C. A statement describing the errors or mistakes committed by the Dean of Student Services,
the Student/Staff Committee or the Campus President in evaluating the grievance. The grievant must reference the written statements.
Each district official, upon receipt of a grievance appeal:
(1) Will investigate the circumstances and attempt to resolve the problem; (2) May schedule a meeting with the grievant and respondent;
(3) Will not conduct another hearing or receive additional factual presentations; and (4) Will forward a decision to the grievant, the respondent and the Dean of Student Services within five (5) school days.
STEP ONE: Appeal to the Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management
Within five (5) school days following receipt of the decision of the Campus President, the grievant may submit a written request for an appeal to the Dean of Student Services. The Dean of Student Services will forward the request and all documentation to the Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management within two (2) school days for review.
STEP TWO: Appeal to the College President
Within five (5) school days following receipt of the decision of the Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, the grievant may submit a written request for an appeal to the Dean of Student Services. The Dean of Student Services will forward the request and all documentation to the President within two (2) school days for review.
The President's decision to uphold, reverse or modify the grievance decision shall terminate the grievance.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE: RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM
PREREQUISITE COURSES FOR ADMISSION 13 CREIDTS ENC 1101 Freshman English I 3 cr
BSC 2085 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 cr BSC 2085L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1 cr MAC 1105 College Algebra or higher level math 3 cr PSY 2012 General Psychology 3 cr
YEAR ONE: FALL TERM TOTAL: 11 credits RTE 1800 Introduction to Radiography Practicum 2 credits HSC 1220 Introduction to Health Sciences 1 credit RTE 1111 Introduction to Radiography Patient Care 1.5 credits RTE 1000 Introduction to Radiographic Technology 1.5 credits RTE 1607 Radiographic Science Principles 1 credit RTE 1503 Radiographic Positioning I 3 credits RTE 1503L Radiographic Positioning I Lab 1 credit
YEAR ONE: SPRING TERM TOTAL: 13 credits RTE 1418 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I 3 credits RTE 1418L Principles of Radiographic Exposure I Lab 1 credit RTE 1513 Radiographic Positioning II 3 credits RTE 1513L Radiographic Positioning II Lab 1 credit RTE 1804 Radiographic Practicum I 3 credits RTE 1308 Radiation Protection and Safety 2 credits
YEAR ONE: SUMMER TOTAL: 7 credits RTE 1523 Radiographic Positioning III 3 credits RTE 1523L Radiographic Positioning III Lab 1 credit RTE 1814 Radiography Practicum II 3 credits
YEAR TWO: FALL TERM TOTAL: 9.5 credits RTE 1457 Principles of Radiographic Exposure II 1 credit RTE 1613 Radiographic Physics I 3 credits RTE 2563 Special Radiographic Procedures 2.5 credits RTE 1824 Radiography Practicum III 3 credits
YEAR TWO: SPRING TERM TOTAL: 9 credits RTE 2385 Radiation Biology 3 credits RTE 1782 Pathology of Medical/Surgical Diseases 3 credits RTE 2834 Radiography Practicum IV 3 credits
YEAR TWO: SUMMER TOTAL: 4.5 credits RTE 2473L Quality Assurance 1 credit RTE 2061 Radiologic Seminar 2 credits RTE 2844 Radiography Practicum V 1.5 credits
SUPPORTING COURSES (may be taken in advance or after admission to the program): BSC 2086 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 credits
BSC 2086L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1 credit CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers and Technology 3 credits XXX XXXX Select any General Education Humanities Course 3 credits
GENERAL RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM INFORMATION
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:
Students are assessed a lab fee for each Radiography Practicum course (1800, 1804, 1814, 1824, 2834, 2844) and each lab courses (1503L, 1418L, 1513L, 1523L, 2473L) for costs and to provide professional (liability) insurance.
HEALTH/MEDICAL INSURANCE:
In order to attend the clinical education settings, Hillsborough Community College requires the students to purchase private health insurance. Proof of such insurance will be required before the student can attend the clinical education setting.
EMERGENCY CARE IN CLINICAL/PRACTICUM SETTING:
Neither Hillsborough Community College nor any of the clinical affiliates used by the College to provide practical experience and competence development for the student assumes liability if the student is injured while at the clinical affiliate site. The student is responsible for the cost of any health care for any personal injury or illness that may incur during their participation in the Radiography Program.
Students will sign an informed consent form concerning this statement which is included in the informed consent package for the program provided at the new student orientation.
ACADEMIC ADVISING:
T h e C o l l e g e h a s a n a d v i s o r w h o w o r k s e x c l u s i v e l y f o r t h e H e a l t h S c i e n c e p r o g r a m s . Y o u m a y c o n t a c t o u r a d v i s o r (Edna Murphy ) at [email protected] M s . Murphy i s v e r y k n o w l e d g e a b l e a n d i n f o r m a t i v e a n d a n y q u e s t i o n s w i l l b e a n s w e r e d i n a t i m e l y m a n n e r .
FINANCIAL AID:
VETERAN’S BENEFIT S:
The Radiography Program is approved for VA benefits. However, the short college terms (summer) may not yield full-time student status. The veteran benefit student should see veteran’s
representative at any HCC campus to review the program of studies with relation to possible benefits to be received.
CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE:
Classroom attendance will be determined on a course-by-course basis. If mandatory, it will be written in the particular course syllabus. The student is responsible for all material missed while absent or late.
TAPE RECORDER USAGE:
Tape recording of lecture is allowed, except on those days when it is deemed inappropriate by the instructor.
SMOKING:
Tobacco-use is prohibited on all Hillsborough Community College properties, including owned and leased buildings, student housing, outdoor areas, parking lots and garages, courtyards, entrance and exit ways, and college vehicles. This policy includes all types of tobacco and tobacco-like products, including smoked and smoke-less tobacco, other smokeable products, and electronic cigarettes.
FACULTY OFFICE HOURS:
Office hours are posted on each faculty member’s door and on class syllabi each semester. Visits outside of the posted office hours are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
GRADING SCALE:
The grading scale for didactic/clinical courses (unless otherwise noted in a particular course syllabus) is as follows: CLINICAL DIDACTIC A 95-100 A 93-100 B 88-94 B 86-92 C 80-87 C 80-85 D 75-79 D 75-79 F 0-74 F 0-74
All Program required courses must have earned a grade of ‘C’or higher for the student to remain enrolled in the Radiography Program at Hillsborough Community College. A letter grade of less than ‘C’ will remove the student from enrollment in Radiography Program courses and ultimate dismissal from the Program. Details of dismissal/readmission are contained in HCC Administrative Procedure 4.13 which can be found on the main HCC Health and Wellness website:
http://www.hccfl.edu/departments/health-science.aspx..
PHYSICAL REQUISITES FOR SUCCESSFUL CLINICAL PERFORMANCE:
Students in the Radiography Program should have sufficient visual acuity and auditory perception to observe the patient during diagnostic procedures in order to take appropriate action if the patient experiences difficulties and may require immediate medical assistance. Auditory perception, gross and fine motor coordination is also important in order to receive verbal communication from the patient and manipulate the equipment. Students should be able to think critically to implement immediate care as needed. The performance of the tasks related to the Radiography profession includes potentially strenuous physical skills to include, but not limited to, heavy lifting/moving patients and equipment utilizing proper body mechanics.
CHEATING:
Cheating in any form will not be tolerated and WILL result in the student(s) involved receiving a failing grade of “0" for that particular test/assignment/project. In addition, evidence of cheating will be taken to the Dean of Health Sciences for further action, which may result in the ultimate
dismissal from the Radiography Program. The student(s) will NOT be admitted to any Allied Health Program under these circumstances.
Cheating includes but is not limited to the following:
DIDACTIC COURSES:
1. Sharing answers on an examination or quiz;
2. Looking at another student’s test/quiz;
3. Having any material written down where it can be easily seen during an examination or
quiz, i.e. On the desktop, on the student’s hand or other body parts, in a calculator, pocket, “cheat sheets”, etc.;
4. Talking to another student during an exam, quiz, or individual classroom assignment;
5. Sharing answers on an in-class assignment or take-home assignment;
6. Plagiarism;
7. Using a previously written report from another course or discipline;
8. Stealing examinations or other course materials;
9. Giving old exams/quizzes to other students in the Program;
LABORATORY COURSES:
1. Talking to another student during a lab practical;
2. Talking to the student (patient) during a lab practical;
3. Sharing information with regards to the material covered on the lab practical with other
students;
4. Having any material written down where it can be easily seen during a lab practical; i.e. on
the student’s hand or other body parts, “cheat sheets”;
5. Disregarding any of the instructions listed on the Lab practical Testing Guideline handout
which is given prior to any lab practical.
STUDENT PHYSICALS:
As a final step in the acceptance process the student MUST complete and submit the required Health Science Physical Examination Form. The form must be completed by a licensed physician. All lab work and immunizations (or proof of immunizations) must be attached. The date the
physical forms are due will be announced at orientation. The physical forms will be provided to the student at orientation.
HEALTH PHYSICAL UPDATE:
The student will be required to update his/her physical at the end of the first year. Update forms will be given to the student at the end of Summer, Year 1, and will be due by the first day of the Fall Term, Year II..
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATES:
CPR certification will be provided through HSC 1220 (to be taken in the Fall term) which is a Program required course. The student will be given the registration information regarding this course at orientation.
FILM BADGE SERVICE:
A fee will be assessed for the radiation monitoring badge for the duration of the academic program. The fee is paid to the HCC bookstore and is non-refundable. This fee must be paid for prior to the first day of September. Film badges must be worn by the student in order to participate in any lab exercises or clinical practicums to monitor any possible radiation exposure.
FILM BADGE REPORTS:
The current monthly film badge report will be posted in the classroom within 30 days of receipt of
the data. Each student is required to initial his/her film badge reading monthly. The Radiation
Safety Officer will monitor the reading and notify the Program Manager/student if the results are above normal limits for that particular month. Although our dosimetry service (Landauer) provides notification to the Radiation Safety Officer when an individual’s dose (whole body, blood forming organs, gonads) exceeds 83 mrem (NRC/Nuclear Regulatory Commission and ALARA/As Low As Reasonably Achievable), the Radiation Safety Officer will notify the Program Manager/student if the dose exceeds 42 mrem. The student is then counseled on radiation protection and asked to provide (in writing) an explanation (if possible) to keep on record in the RSO’s office and annually reported to the Dean of Health Services. Please see chart below for threshold doses which is also posted in the classroom.
T h r e s h o l d D o s e s
A n n u a l R a d i a t i o n E x p o s u r e / D o s e L i m i t s B a s e d o n N R C R e g u l a t i o n s M o n t h l y R a d i a t i o n E x p o s u r e / D o s e L i m i t s B a s e d o n N R C R e g u l a t i o n s M o n t h l y R a d i a t i o n E x p o s u r e / D o s e w h e n L a n d a u e r ( f i l m b a d g e s e r v i c e ) N o t i f i e s H C C ’ s R S O M o n t h l y R a d i a t i o n E x p o s u r e / D o s e w h e n H C C / R S O N o t i f i e s P r o g r a m M a n a g e r / S t u d e n t D D E / D e e p D o s e E q u i v a l e n t W h o l e b o d y , b l o o d f o r m i n g o r g a n s , g o n a d s 5 , 0 0 0 m r e m / y r . 4 1 7 m r e m / m o M o n t h l y E x p o s u r e / D o s e e x c e e d i n g 2 0 % N R C a n d ALARA ≥ 8 3 m r e m / m o M o n t h l y E x p o s u r e / D o s e e x c e e d i n g 1 0 % N R C a n d ALARA ≥ 4 2 m r e m / m oLEAD MARKERS:
The student is required to purchase HV lead markers with their initials to use in the identification of images. The set of markers are purchased from the Lead Tell Company. Information about ordering these lead markers will be provided to the student at orientation. This is a mandatory item and will be needed the first day of September.
SELF-ASSESSMENT COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS:
At the end of the student’s first year in the Radiography Program, a mandatory self-assessment exam will be administered for the purpose of determining overall comprehension of material covered during the first year of the program. The content will be divided into two parts.
1. Positioning (all positioning courses, patient care, etc.) with a passing grade of 80%.
2. Science Oral (x-ray tube/science principles, exposure I, radiation protection) passing with
an 80%.
There will also be a Science (Oral) comprehensive competency (x-ray tube/science principles, exposure) given to the second year students in the Fall, Spring, & Summer terms which should be passed with an 80% accuracy.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
The student must have successfully completed all courses required by the Program by receiving a:
1. Grade of “C” or better in all Program specified courses;
2. Grade of “C” or better in all General Education Courses; (non-prerequisite)
3. Successful evaluation of all competencies inclusive of the Comprehensive Final Positioning
Competency and the Comprehensive Final Oral Science Competency.
APPLICATION TO ARRT:
During the Summer Term Year 2, the graduating student will be eligible to apply to the ARRT for the registry examination. The Program Manager will assist the student in making application to the ARRT and will sign the application form. The student will be responsible for having the required items needed to submit their application:
a. a passport-quality photograph.
APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY FLORIDA LICENSE:
During the Summer Term, Year 2, the graduating student will be eligible to apply for a General Radiographer temporary Florida license. The Program Manager will assist the student in making application to the Department of Health. The student will be responsible for having the required items:
a. completed application (the application fee will be assessed by the Department of
Health).
PROBATION GUIDELINES:
A student may be placed on probationary status in a clinical course for any violation of the clinical guidelines as stated in the Student Handbook/Master Clinical Syllabus. If improvement is not attained during the probationary period, the student may receive a failing grade for the clinical course and may be dismissed from the Program.
NOTE: If a student is put on clinical probation for any reason, the final
grade for that clinical course will be automatically lowered ONE LETTER
GRADE and the student will not be allowed to co-op or attend the senior seminar if the probation occurs during those semesters. In the event
probation causes the final grade to drop below a “C”, the student will be dismissed from the Radiography Program.
DRUG TESTING POLICY:
T h e f o l l o w i n g i s t h e i n f o r m e d c o n s e n t d r u g t e s t i n g p o l i c y w h i c h w a s i n i t i a l l y s e n t t o yo u w i t h yo u r a c c e p t a n c e l e t t e r . T h e c o n s e n t f o r m w a s s e n t b a c k w i t h yo u r s i g n a t u r e t o t h e H e a l t h S c i e n c e R e c r u i t m e n t O f f i c e w i t h yo u r a c c e p t a n c e l e t t e r . T h e i n f o r m e d c o n s e n t w a s a g a i n s i g n e d b y yo u a n d p l a c e d i n yo u r s t u d e n t f i l e a t t h e p r o g r a m o r i e n t a t i o n w i t h o t h e r i n f o r m e d c o n s e n t s i g n a t u r e d o c u m e n t s . T h e p o l i c y s t a t e s : In a d d i t i o n t o t h e d r u g s c r e e n i n g t e s t f o r i n c o m i n g s t u d e n t s : C l i n i c a l a f f i l i a t e s m a y r e q u i r e t h a t s t u d e n t s s u b m i t t o a d r u g s c r e e n i n g t e s t p r i o r t o p l a c e m e n t a c c o r d i n g t o t h e a f f i l i a t e ’ s p r e - e m p l o ym e n t d r u g s c r e e n i n g p o l i c y. A c l i n i c a l s i t e m a y r e q u i r e m o r e r i g o r o u s s c r e e n i n g a n d w i t h o r w i t h o u t p r i o r n o t i c e . A n a f f i l i a t e , P r o g r a m M a n a g e r , P r o g r a m C o o r d i n a t o r , o r D e a n o f H e a l t h Sciences , m a y a l s o r e q u e s t a s t u d e n t b e t e s t e d i f t h e r e i s r e a s o n a b l e s u s p i c i o n t h a t h e / s h e i s i m p a i r e d , h a s u s e d o r i s u s i n g i l l e g a l o r u n p r e s c r i b e d d r u g s o r a l c o h o l .
