12 courses with the subject RAD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RAD 1130Radiation Physics I
This course is designed to introduce the student to physics concepts in the radiologic sciences. Students will learn the parts of the x-ray imaging system, including circuits and generators and the x-ray tube. Additional topics include x-ray image production, intensity, energy, interactions with matter, absorption, and attenuation. Progression Course: No 112
This course is the first in a two-part series that equips students with the knowledge to care for patients in the healthcare setting. Students will learn how to safely and effectively deliver care to a diverse patient population. Progression Course: No Prerequisite Course(s): None
This course is designed to expound on the student’s knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Also presented are the fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation, the characteristics of radiation, its interactions with matter and the units of measurement of ionizing radiation. Progression Course: Yes Prerequisite Course(s):
This course is designed to introduce the student to physics concepts in the radiologic sciences. Students will learn the parts of the x-ray imaging system, including circuits and generators and the x-ray tube. Additional topics include x-ray image production, intensity, energy, interactions with matter, absorption, and attenuation. Progression Course: No
Radiation biology content presents basic concepts and principles, including interactions of radiation with cells, tissues, and the body, and resultant health effects. This content discusses the theories and principles of tolerance dose, time-dose relationships, fractionation schemes, and the relationship of these principles to the clinical practice of radiation therapy. Progression course: No Pre-requisite Course(s): None
This course is designed to expound on student understanding of basic physics and radiation physics. Students will learn deeper aspects of radiation physics used for diagnostic purposes and the ancillary equipment necessary to function in a digital environment. Students will be introduced to radiation physics used for therapeutic purposes. Progression Course: Yes Prerequisite Course(s):
This course is designed to present principles of radiation protection and safety for the patient, public and radiation therapist. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and healthcare organizations are incorporated. Specific responsibilities of the radiation therapist are discussed, examined and evaluated. Progression Course: No
This course is designed to establish a knowledge base in factors that govern and influence the production and recording of digital and/or radiographic images for patient simulation, treatment planning and treatment verification in radiation oncology. Radiation oncology imaging equipment and related devices will be included. Progression Course: No Prerequisite Course(s): None
This course is designed to present basic concepts and principles of radiation biology. The interactions of radiation with cells, tissues and the body as a whole, and resultant biophysical events will be presented. Discussion of the theories and principles of tolerance dose, time-dose relationships, fractionation schemes and the relationship to the clinical practice of radiation therapy will be discussed, examined and evaluated. Progression Course: No
This course is designed to cover advanced topics in radiographic imaging. Students will learn considerations related to viewing the radiographic image and concepts related to advanced imaging procedures, including fluoroscopy and interventional radiology. Topics will include quality control of digital image displays, causes of poor image quality, and techniques for image quality improvement. Students will learn methods for controlling scattered radiation and its relationship to image quality and patient dose. Recognizing problems and troubleshooting solutions will be emphasized. Progression course: No Pre-requisite Course(s): RAD 1130
Radiation protection content presents the basic principles of radiation protection and safety for the radiologic technologist. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies, and health care organizations are included, as well as the specific responsibilities of radiologic technologists. Progression course: No Pre-requisite Course(s): None
This course is designed to focus on the components of quality improvement (QI) programs in radiation oncology. The role of the various radiation therapy team members in continuous quality improvement will be discussed as well as the legal and regulatory implications for maintaining appropriate quality care. Human resource concepts and regulations impacting the radiation therapist will be examined. Billing and reimbursement issues pertinent to the radiation therapy department will be presented. Progression Course: No
