**GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE**

**5150 SUGARLOAF PARKWAY**

**LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043**

**COURSE SYLLABUS**

**COURSE TITLE:** Modular Emergency Response Radiological **NUMBER:**
EMY 135

Transportation Training (MERRTT)

**CREDITS:** 5

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:** This course provides competencies that include
understanding of basic sources of

and uses for radiation; routes of exposure, methods of proper shielding,
and calculation of dose rates; recognition of various types of shipping
containers and their labels; correct procedures for securing an accident
site and limiting

radioactive contamination; hazard recognition and assessment; and
familiarization with various types of radiological instrumentation.
Hours per week: Class -- 5, Lab -- 0.

**PREREQUISITE(S):**

EMY 126; EMY 124; EMY 125; EMY 127

**DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES:**

1\. Recognize radiological hazards and routes of exposure.

2\. Identify radioactive material shipping packages.

3\. Describe and perform scene and incident control.

4\. Describe the use and types of radiological equipment.

5\. State radiological terminology and units.

6\. Explain transuranic waste, low-level waste, high-level waste,

and mixed water.

7\. Define radiation and contamination.

8\. State terminology and acronyms associated with shipments of

radioactive material.

9\. Discuss the terms used to measure radiation and radioactivity.

10\. Demonstrate the use of radiological equipment.

11\. Explain and demonstrate methods of proper shielding and calculate
dose rates.

12\. Describe basic sources of and uses for radiation.

13\. Recognize and properly handle various types of shipping containers

and their labels.

14\. Explain and demonstrate procedures of self and others.

15\. Explain and demonstrate medical care precautions.

16\. Describe and perform initial response actions/pre-hospital patient

handling procedures.

17\. Demonstrate gross decontamination procedures.

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**COURSE TITLE:** Modular Emergency Response Radiological

Transportation Training (MERRTT)

**COURSE NUMBER:** EMY 135

**TOPICAL OUTLINE:**

> I. Radiological Basics

II\. Radiological Terminology

III\. Hazard Recognition

> IV\. Routes of Exposure

V. Patient Handling

**REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:**

DOT Emergency Response Guidebook

**METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:**

The course will be presented through lectures, discussions, audio-visual
materials, class or laboratory projects, daily assignments, written
projects, written reports, prepared speeches, library assignments, field
trips, guest speakers, and test and quizzes.

**MATERIALS/TOOLS REQUIRED:**

Computer/ Internet Access

**COURSE REQUIREMENTS:**

ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to be punctual and attend all classes for which
they are registered. Instructors will keep an accurate record of class
attendance. Students anticipating an absence or tardy should contact the
instructor in advance or provide notification as soon as possible. It is
the responsibility of the student to account for instructional time
missed and to seek permission for make-up work at the discretion of the
instructor. If the student does not attend classes, submit assignments,
or when applicable contact instructors in a timely manner (either in
person, phone, or e-mail) a failing grade(s) may be issued. Students are
advised of the attendance policy for each class by the instructor and
through the course syllabus. *Special attendance policies may be
required for some programs.*

COMPETENCIES/CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

In order for a student to receive course credit, the final weighted
average of all course assessments must be 70 percent, \"C\". However,
failure to demonstrate achievement of any critical competency(ies) by
the end of a quarter will result in a grade of \"F.\"

TESTS/QUIZZES/ASSIGNMENTS

All individual course grades (assignments, quizzes, tests, etc.) will be
calculated as part of the final grade in accordance with the course
weights below. Academic penalties for past-due assignments and options
for make-up tests will be as specified by the instructor.

WORK ETHICS/EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

The Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE) requires
a separate work ethics grade for each class. The ten work ethics
identified by DTAE are identified below:

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**COURSE TITLE:** Modular Emergency Response Radiological

Transportation Training (MERRTT)

**COURSE NUMBER:** EMY 135

1.  Attendance: Attends class, arrives/leaves on time; notifies
    instructor in advance of planned absences; makes up assignments
    punctually.

2.  Character: Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness,
    dependability, reliability, initiative, self-discipline, and
    self-responsibility.

3.  Teamwork: Respects rights of others; is a team worker, is
    cooperative, is assertive; displays a customer service attitude;
    seeks opportunities for continuous learning; displays mannerly
    behavior.

4.  Appearance: Displays appropriate dress, grooming, hygiene, and
    etiquette.

5.  Attitude: Demonstrates a positive attitude; appears self-confident;
    has realistic expectations of self.

6.  Productivity: Follows safety practices; conserves materials; keeps
    work area neat and clean; follows directions/procedures.

7.  Organizational Skills: Manifests skill in personal management, time
    management, prioritizing, flexibility, stress management, and
    dealing with change.

8.  Communication: Displays appropriate verbal and non-verbal skills.

9.  Cooperation: Displays leadership skills; appropriately handles
    criticism and complaints; demonstrates problem-solving capability;
    maintains appropriate relationships with supervisors and peers;
    follows chain of command.

10. Respect: Deals appropriately with cultural/racial diversity; does
    not engage in harassment of any kind.

Work Ethics grading will be by exception, with a default grade assigned
as "Meets Expectations." The grading process is as follows:

Exceeds Expectations = 3 points

Meets Expectations = 2 points

Needs Improvement = 1 point

Unacceptable = 0 points

RESEARCH/REPORTS:

The student will research and provide a written report on various
hazardous materials transported in the area.

TESTS:

Several tests will be administered during the course.

**GRADING SYSTEM:**

COLLEGE POLICY

Grades will be assigned according to the following scale:

A = 90 -- 100 D = 60 -- 69

B = 80 -- 89 F = 59 and below

C = 70 -- 79

Students who receive a grade of D, F, U, W or WF three times for the
same course will be prohibited from retaking the course.

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**COURSE TITLE:** Modular Emergency Response Radiological

Transportation Training (MERRTT)

**COURSE NUMBER:** EMY 135

**COURSE WEIGHTS:**

Reports 30%

Test Average 40%

Final Test [30%]{.underline}

> TOTAL 100%

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

Gwinnett Technical College considers *academic integrity* an integral
part of learning. Any infraction of this honesty policy is detrimental
to the student's education and to the integrity of the college. **The
following cases of dishonesty are strictly forbidden**:

1.  Plagiarizing any assignment. "Plagiarism" means using someone else's
    ideas or words without using quotation marks and/or giving credit by
    citation of source(s).

2.  Copying / submitting another person's work.

3.  Unauthorized taking of someone else\'s work.

4.  Using unauthorized notes or equipment (including programmable
    calculators) during an examination.

5.  Stealing an examination or using a stolen examination.

6.  Allowing another student to have access to your work, thereby
    enabling that student to represent the work as his or her own.

7.  Having someone else take a quiz or exam in your place.

> 8\. Fabricating information such as data for a lab report.
>
> 9\. Falsifying a patient's medical record or a student's clinical
> record.
>
> 10\. Using another person's file or diskette or copying another
> student's computer program.

Instructors may use **any one or more** of the following disciplinary
measures for a case of dishonesty:

-   A zero for the assignment.

-   An "F" for the course.

-   Recommendation of dismissal from the program.

In addition, if an online student is suspected of dishonesty, the
instructor may require completion of onsite tests or other assessments.

**DISABILITY SERVICES:**

Students who have a disability are encouraged to notify the Compliance
Coordinator located in the Human Resources Office.

DATE: July 20, 2007