Diagnostic Imaging - Radiography

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

RAD 111 : Introduction to Radiography

This course provides students with an overview of radiography and its role in health care delivery. Topics include the history of radiology, professional organizations, legal and ethical issues, health care delivery systems, introduction to radiation protection, and medical terminology. Upon completion students will demonstrate foundational knowledge of radiologic science.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Admission into the program.

RAD 112 : Radiography Procedures I

This course provides the student with instruction in anatomy and positioning of the Chest and Thorax, Upper and Lower Extremities, and Abdomen. Theory and laboratory exercises will cover radiographic positions and procedures. Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and positioning skills, oral communication and critical thinking in both the didactic and laboratory settings.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

Admission into the program.

RAD 113 : Patient Care

This course provides the student with concepts of patient care and pharmacology and cultural diversity. Emphasis in theory and lab is placed on assessment and considerations of physical and psychological conditions, routine and emergency. Upon completion, students will demonstrate / explain patient care procedures appropriate to routine and emergency situations.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Admission to the program.

RAD 114 : Clinical Education I

This course provides the student with the opportunity to correlate instruction with applications in the clinical setting. The student will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Emphasis is on clinical orientation, equipment, procedures, and department policies. Upon completion of the course, the student will demonstrate practical applications of specific radiographic procedures identified in RAD 112.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Admission to the program.

RAD 122 : Radiographic Procedures II

This course provides the student with instruction in anatomy and positioning of spine, cranium, body systems and special procedures. Theory and laboratory exercises will cover radiographic positions and procedures with applicable contrast media administration. Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and positioning skills, oral communication and critical thinking in both the didactic and laboratory settings.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

Admission to the program. RAD 111, RAD 112, RAD 113, RAD 114.

RAD 124 : Clinical Education II

This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting enables students to apply theory presented thus far and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate practical applications of radiographic procedures presented in current and previous courses.

Credits

5

Prerequisites

Admission to the program. RAD 111, RAD 112, RAD 113, RAD 114.

RAD 125 : Imaging Equipment

This course provides students with knowledge of basic physics and the fundamentals of imaging equipment. Topics include information on x-ray production, beam characteristics, units of measurement, and imaging equipment components. Upon completion, students will be able to identify imaging equipment as well as provide a basic explanation of the principles associated with image production.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Admission to the program. RAD 111, RAD 112, RAD 113, RAD 114.

RAD 134 : Clinical Education III

This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting enables students to apply theory presented thus far and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate practical applications of radiographic procedures presented in current and previous courses.

Credits

5

Prerequisites

Admission to the program. RAD 111, RAD 112, RAD 113, RAD 114, RAD 122, RAD 124, RAD 125.

RAD 135 : Exposure Principles

This course provides students with the knowledge of factors that govern and influence the production of radiographic images and assuring consistency in the production of quality images. Topics include factors that influence density, contrast and radiographic quality as well as quality assurance, image receptors, intensifying screens, processing procedures, artifacts, and state and federal regulations.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Admission to the program. RAD 111, RAD 112, RAD 113, RAD 114, RAD 122, RAD 124, RAD 125.

RAD 136 : Radiation Protection and Biology

This course provides the student with principles of radiation protection and biology. Topics include radiation protection responsibility of the radiographer to patients, personnel and the public, principles of cellular radiation interaction and factors affecting cell response. Upon completion the student will demonstrate knowledge of radiation protection practices and fundamentals of radiation biology.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Admission to the program. RAD 111, RAD 112, RAD 113, RAD 114, RAD 122, RAD 124, RAD 125.

RAD 212 : Image Evaluation and Pathology

This course provides a basic understanding of the concepts of disease and provides the knowledge to evaluate image quality. Topics include evaluation criteria, anatomy demonstration and image quality with emphasis placed on a body system approach to pathology. Upon completion students will identify radiographic manifestations of disease and the disease process. Students will evaluate images in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Admission to the program. RAD 111, RAD 112, RAD 113, RAD 114, RAD 122, RAD 124, RAD 125, RAD 134, RAD 135, RAD 136.

RAD 214 : Clinical Education IV

This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting enables students to apply theory presented thus far and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Principles of computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy will be presented. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate practical applications of radiographic procedures presented in current and previous courses.

Credits

8

Prerequisites

Admission to the program. RAD 111, RAD 112, RAD 113, RAD 114, RAD 122, RAD 124, RAD 125, RAD 134, RAD 135, RAD 136.

RAD 224 : Clinical Education V

This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting enables students to apply theory presented thus far and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Principles other than imaging modalities will be presented. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate practical applications of radiographic procedures presented in current and previous courses.

Credits

8

Prerequisites

Admission to the program. RAD 111, RAD 112, RAD 113, RAD 114, RAD 122, RAD 124, RAD 125, RAD 134, RAD 135, RAD 136, RAD 212, RAD 214.

RAD 227 : Review Seminar

This course provides a consolidated and intensive review of the basic areas of expertise needed by the entry level technologist. Topics include basic review of all content areas, test taking techniques and job seeking skills. Upon completion the student will be able to pass comprehensive tests of topic covered in the Radiologic Technology Program.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Admission to the program. RAD 111, RAD 112, RAD 113, RAD 114, RAD 122, RAD 124, RAD 125, RAD 134, RAD 135, RAD 136, RAD 212, RAD 214.

RAD 247 : Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation

This course provides the radiographer with knowledge of computed tomography physics and instrumentation. Emphasis is on system operation and components: image processing and display; image quality; and artifacts. Upon completion students will demonstrate knowledge of basic CT physics and instrumentation.

Credits

0

Prerequisites

As required by the program.

RAD 249 : Procedures in Computed Tomography

The course provides knowledge of computed tomography imaging procedures. Emphasis is on head, chest spine and pelvis. Students will also learn advanced patient care concepts associated with CT procedures. Upon completion, students will explain specific CT imaging procedures relative to the head, chest, spine and pelvis.

Credits

0

Prerequisites

As required by the program.

RAD 250 : Advanced Patient Care

This course will provide the radiographer with concepts of patient care including patient preparation, patient education, assessment and monitoring, IV procedures for contrast agents and medications, pharmacology, emergency care, radiation safety and biological considerations, safety precautions, and general procedural considerations for CT, MRI, Mammography, Cardiovascular Interventional Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Credits

0

Prerequisites

As required by the program.

RAD 251 : Advanced Cross-Sectional Anatomy

This course provides the radiographer with knowledge of anatomy of the human body in cross-section. Topics included advanced sectional anatomy as demonstrated by computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and medical sonography. Upon completion, the student will be able to identify cross sectional anatomy from CT, MRI, and medical sonography.

Credits

0

Prerequisites

As required by the program.

RAD 263 : Ct Imaging Procedures

This course provides knowledge of computed tomography imaging procedures. Emphasis is on head, chest, spine and pelvis. Upon completion, students will demonstrate and/or explain specific CT imaging procedures relative to the head, chest, spine, and pelvis.

Credits

0

Prerequisites

As required by the program.

RAD 264 : Ct Physics- Instrumentation & Imaging

This course will provide the radiographer with knowledge of computed tomography physics and instrumentation to include system operation and components; image processing and display, image quality, and artifacts.

Credits

0

Prerequisites

As required by the program.

RAD 265 : CT Clinical Education

This course provides the essential clinical experiences for development of skills and competencies of CT imaging procedures, data acquisition, and image processing.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

As required by the program.

RAD 266 : Pathology Correlation for CT / MRI

This course is designed to introduce theories of disease causation and pathophysiologic disorders that compromise health systems. Each disease or trauma process is examined from its description, etiology, associated symptoms, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis with appearance on CT and MRI images.

Credits

0

Prerequisites

As required by the program.

RAD 283 : MRI Physical Principles

This course provides knowledge of magnetic resonance physical principles of image formation. Emphasis is on instrumentation, fundamentals, artifacts, and quality control to include sequence parameters and options. Upon completion, students will demonstrate a knowledge of basic MRI physics.

Credits

0

Prerequisites

As required by the program.

RAD 284 : Mr Imaging Procedures

This course provides knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Emphasis is on the essential theory and experiences for development of skills and competencies of MR imaging procedures, data acquisition, and processing.

Credits

0

Prerequisites

As required by the program.

RAD 285 : Magnetic Resonance Clinical Education

This course provides the essential clinical experiences for magnetic resonance imaging. Emphasis is on the development of skills and competencies of MRI imaging procedures, data acquisition, and image processing. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate practical application of MRI imaging procedures.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

As required by the program.