Section 1. Proposal Information
Course Developer:
 Leslie Greer  
Date: 1/31/14      
Catalog year to take effect :  
2013-2014 __
2014-2015 _x_

Revision in credits
/Contact Hours

Type of Proposal
 X  Revised course 
 199 Special Studies
 299 Trends 

Type of Course:
 Lower Division Collegiate (transfer)
X  Professional/Technical (program requires)
 Professional/Technical (stand-alone)
 Developmental, numbered below 100

Rationale:
How does this proposal further the goals of the program or department? 
It allows for adequate time for subjects to be discussed fully, questions to be asked, and remedies to be demonstrated for difficulties that students are having in clinics.  
It equalizes the “playing field” for all students to get complete explanations and tie-ins of lecture material to clinical experiences, as some of the clinics are taught by another instructor that does not teach lecture.  
It allows subject areas to be covered more fully and to the depth level required by accreditation.  With changes in technology, some of this material has been reduced to accommodate added digital radiography information due to lack of time. 
It helps assure that our students are successful in passing both written and clinical boards for licensure.
It helps assure that students have adequate levels of knowledge and skill to utilize in Cooperative Education experiences in Spring term.
New Accreditation standards require more contact program hours.  This is an area that students have requested more time in for at least 10 years.  This feedback has increased as more lecture content has been added multiple times to keep up with changing technology in the field and subject matter on board exams.  It is a logical area to meet the need for increased contact hours and student concerns.
     
What evidence supports this proposal? 
Student feedback every year is that this course should have more lecture time. 
Although passing rates and average scores of the Radiation Health and Safety National Board are still higher than other schools, the gap has closed since more in-depth digital radiography material has been added without additional time for discussion. 
     
(New courses) How do you know there is a demand for this course? 
     

PREVIOUS Catalog/Course Information:
Course Number: DA 211Course Title in Banner: Dental Radiology 2 (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title in print catalog: Dental Radiology 2

Prerequisites: DA 210 Co-requisites:      
Grade Option:   Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
1 Lecture	10 hours (lecture credits x 10)	12 hours (lecture credits x 12)	11 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
1 Lab	30   hours (lab credits x 30)	36 hours (lab credits x 36)	33 hours (lab credits x 33)	
2 Total credits (sum)	40 Total hours (sum)	48 Total hours (sum)	44 Total hours (sum)	
What will change in this course as a result of changing the credits?
 Course Description 	 Course Outline		 XContact Hours
 Course Outcomes		  Other (explain): adequate time for full coverage and integration of materials
Section 2. Proposed Course Outline (A general statement of course content that informs class syllabus construction.)
Course Number: DA 211 Course Title for Banner: Dental Radiology 2 (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title for print catalog: Dental Radiology 2

Prerequisites: DA210 Co-requisites:      
Grade Option: x Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
2   Lecture	20 hours (lecture credits x 10)	24 hours (lecture credits x 12)	22 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
1   Lab	30 hours (lab credits x 30)	36 hours (lab credits x 36)	33 hours (lab credits x 33)	
3   Total credits (sum)	50 Total hours (sum)	60 Total hours (sum)	55Total hours (sum)	

Original Course Description:	
     Must be enrolled in the Dental Assisting Program. Continuation of DA 210. Provides basis for occlusal film projections, digital radiology and extra-oral radiographs. Students apply all skills learned in Fall term, and progress to exposure of radiological films on clinical patients.	

New Course Description (300 character limit):	
      Must be enrolled in the Dental Assisting Program. Continuation of DA 210. Provides basis for occlusal film projections, digital radiology and extra-oral radiographs. Students apply all skills learned in Fall term, and progress to exposure of radiological films on clinical patients using both traditional and digital exposure techniques.	
Original Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Used	
What did the student know, what could the student do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject would the student hold?

Upon successful completion of this course, the student:	What evidence did you gather that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)
How each outcome was assessed:	
A. Define terminology as presented in this course     	For all outcomes, assessment was based on: 

Exams, use of terminology in lectures and labs,	
B. Understand ionizing radiation and basic principles of x-ray generation     	Correct use of information in clinics, ability to apply the information correctly and answer questions appropriately	
C. Understand factors influencing image formation and image receptors     		
D. Know the biological effects of radiation		
E. Know radiological health protection and safety measures
F. Know radiographic film composition
G. Understand legal issues and guidelines related to dental radiology
H. Know dark room procedures including: film processing, maintenance of darkroom and darkroom equipment, quality assurance and record keeping
I. Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance procedures J. Know normal radiographic landmarks, artifacts and shadows as they appear on film
K. Know appropriate radiographic surveys, film type and record keeping
L. Know intraoral radiographic techniques including paralleling and bisecting and digital
M. Know correct film mounting procedures for both chemical and digital radiography
N. Know correct film viewing techniques
O. Show understanding of appropriate aseptic techniques in the radiology operatories and darkroom
P. Have an understanding of radiation as a benefit and hazard to society
Q. Know common radiographic errors (exposure and darkroom)
R. Understand the concept of informed consent prior to taking radiographs
S. Demonstrate the technique and understand the indications for use of the vertical bitewing radiograph
T. Demonstrate knowledge of the equipment, benefits and procedures used in digital radiography
U. Understand the different types of extra-oral radiographs
V. Demonstrate knowledge of exposing, developing and interpreting panographs
W. Understand and utilize the concepts of dealing with special needs clients
X. Know Lane Community College's radiation policies
most recent description.
	     	
New Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Planned	
What will the student know or be able to do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject will the student hold?

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:	What evidence will you have that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools may include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)
How each outcome will be assessed:	
A. Define and correctly use terminology as presented in this course      	 For all outcomes, assessment is based on: 
Exams, use of terminology in lectures and labs,
Correct use of information in clinics, ability to apply the
information correctly clinically to and answer questions	

appropriately
Ability to take diagnostically acceptable radiographs utilizing all techniques and safety precautions

	
B. Understand ionizing radiation and basic principles of x-ray generation
    	      	
C. Understand factors influencing image formation and image receptors	      	
D. Know the biological effects of radiation      	      	
E. Know radiological health protection and safety measures
F.  Know radiographic film composition for traditional film
G. Know composition of direct digital and indirect digital sensors
H. Understand and utilize appropriately all radiographic terminology  for both traditional and digital radiography
I. Understand legal issues and guidelines related to dental radiology
J. Know dark room procedures including: film processing, maintenance of darkroom and darkroom equipment, quality assurance and record keeping
K. Demonstrate/apply knowledge of automatic processor maintenance
L. Identify normal radiographic landmarks, artifacts and shadows as they appear on intraoral and extraoral films 
M. Utilize appropriate radiographic survey techniques, film type and record keeping
N. Correctly utilize intraoral radiographic techniques including paralleling and bisecting using traditional and digital radiography on live clients
O. Utilize correct film mounting procedures for both traditional and digital radiography
P. Know correct film viewing techniques
Q. Utilize appropriate aseptic techniques in the radiology operatories and darkroom
R. Have an understanding of radiation as a benefit and hazard to society
S. Know common radiographic errors (exposure and darkroom, for both traditional and digital radiography
T. Understand the concept of informed consent prior to taking radiographs
U. Understand the indications for use of the vertical bitewing radiograph and utilize appropriately when needed
V. Demonstrate knowledge of the equipment, benefits and procedures used in digital radiography
W. Understand the different types of extra-oral radiographs, including ICAT technology
X. Demonstrate knowledge of exposing, developing and interpreting panographs both traditionally and digitally
Y. Understand and utilize the concepts of dealing with special needs clients
Z. Know Lane Community College's radiation policies in the most recent description.
	      	

Original Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics were originally presented? What were the main activities of the course? What were the central themes?
Topics: Extraoral radiography,  special needs patients, Occlusal and Localization techniques, Client Management
Main Activities/themes: Utilization of all information taught in DA 210; how to apply information that was taught in DA210 on manikins to live clients; Addition of Extraoral radiography and ways to determine exact locations/origins of pathology; Digital radiograph techniques started being added a few years ago; 
Hands on demonstrations for dealing with difficulties found in clinics (e.g. gagging, difficult anatomical structures, management of children during radiography) to produce diagnostic films.  As digital technology has expanded and techniques increased, this critical hands-on component has been minimized or eliminated to stay within time constraints.  

New Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics will be presented? What are the main activities of the course? What are the central themes?
(See sample at http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/format3.htm.) 
Topics: Extraoral radiography, special needs patients, Occlusal and Localization techniques, Client Management, Digital radiography using both indirect and direct techniques, including exposing, processing, and “mounting” using computer software
Main Activities/themes: Utilization of all information taught in DA 210; how to apply information that was taught in DA210 on manikins to live clients; Hands on demonstrations for dealing with difficulties found in clinics (e.g. gagging, difficult anatomical structures, management of children during radiography) to produce diagnostic films; Addition of Extraoral radiography and ways to determine exact locations/origins of pathology.  In depth instruction of digital radiography techniques: direct, indirect and ICAT

Section 3.  Curriculum Equity (http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/curric.htm)  
To promote an environment where all learners are encouraged to develop their full potential, this course will support Lane’s Curriculum Equity policy in the following way(s)

   1.  Course content includes methodology of effective interaction and communications styles for diverse populations recognizing similarities while honoring differences in needs considering: cultural, ethnical, and socioeconomical backgrounds, as well as age, and physical/mental ability to assure a professional interaction/experience and non-segregated social relations.  
   2.  Clinical clientele are from a widely diverse population
   3.  Class demonstrations and materials include gendered examples equally for theories and concepts, portraying women and men from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds in a wide range of roles
   4.  Students interact with both male and female dentists in our clinic as well as in their extramural sites
   5.  Students interact with both male and female dental assistants and hygienists in their extramural sites
   6.  Curriculum and program content is marketed and presented to potential students from all populations
   7.  Course is designed and structured to encourage all students to work to their greatest potential and apply critical thinking skills

Section 4.  Required Signatures
Library Impact Statement
Under accreditation standards, Library consultation is essential for new programs, new courses and for substantively revised courses when the revisions entail any change in library use. 

What assignments will require the use of library and information resources? 
None (unless student needs to use the library for computer access).  Resources are provided in class, on-line, or in required class text 

Each academic area has a Liaison Librarian (http://www.lanecc.edu/library/liaison.htm) to help faculty identify materials to be ordered to support the curriculum. Make an appointment with the designated librarian to discuss the library needs of your course at least a week ahead of the deadline for submission. 

To be completed by Liaison Librarian:
 Library resources are adequate to support this proposal.
 Additional resources are needed but can be obtained from current funds. 
 Significant additional Library funds/resources are required to support this proposal. 

					     
	Liaison Librarian			Date

Divisional Approvals 
Human, Physical, and Financial Resources (select one):
X  Additional instructional costs (staff, materials, services or facilities) will be incurred to offer this course.  Source of funding:  tuition
 No additional instructional resources (staff, materials, services or facilities) are needed to offer this course.
Explain:      

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
 The Division Chair and Administrative Assistant have reviewed this course proposal and kept a copy for divisional files.
 Faculty review of this course was completed within the division on December 5, 2013.
 New course outlines have been prepared for the Divisional binder containing all current course outlines.

			     
Office Administrator			Date

Fees (select one):
 We have completed a fee request form to be submitted to ASA upon course approval.
X  No additional special fees will be required for this course.
Required Certifications: 
 We have developed minimum course certification standards for this course to be filed with ASA to allow compliance with the faculty contract.
 We have completed faculty certification form(s)
(http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/faccertf.pdf )
for this course to be filed with ASA and Human Resources so RIF grid information will be updated. 

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
X Pass	 Do Not Pass 

			     
Academic Dean			Date

College Approval 	 			

				     							     
Curriculum Committee Chair				Date		Executive Dean for Academic Affairs	Date

Curriculum Approval Committee hearing:  		     		_____________________________	     
				Date		Vice President for Academic &	              Date
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