17 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 101Introduction to Radiologic
Technology 2-0-2 This course provides the students with a basic un derstanding of the science of Radiology and Imaging Modalities. Students will explore culturally competent care as it relates to health. Students will learn medical terminology and the role of medical language in allied health studies. The role of a health care provider and radiographer responsibilities will be discussed. Students will learn about the professional organizations and stan dards affiliated with Radiologic Technology. Investiga- tion of critical thinking and problem solving strategies, as they relate to clinical education, will be a focus. 162
This course offers students a clinical overview of medi- cal imaging as it pertains to patient care. The major topics include: patient education and communication, infection control, patient assessment, medical emergen- cies, and patient preparation for imaging examinations. This course will introduce students to various patient equipment, pharmacology, and contrast media. Profes- sional ethics and implication for the radiographer will be examined. This course includes a one-week clinical assignment at an affiliate hospital. Clinical requirement included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of RAD 101.
Students learn to perform the principles of radiograph- ic positioning of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity and lower extremity. Practice in positioning skills will be provided in a lab setting. Emphasis will be placed upon the quality of the diagnostic radiograph, and the principles of safety and radiation protection. Students develop and demonstrate appropriate positioning, technical and communication principles as it pertains to the radiographic exam. Prerequisite: completion of, or concurrent registration in BIO 181.
Students learn to perform the principles of radiographic positioning of the shoulder girdle, pelvis, vertebral col- umn, bony thorax, and gastrointestinal system. Prac- tice in positioning skills will be provided in a lab setting. Emphasis will be placed upon the quality of the diag- nostic radiograph, and the principles of safety and ra- diation protection. Students develop and demonstrate appropriate positioning, technical and communication principles as it pertains to the radiographic exam. Pre-
In this hands-on clinical experience course, students will translate what they have learned in the didactic and lab environments and apply the knowledge gained into the clinical setting. Students will observe, assist and perform radiographic examinations in local area hospi- tals and affiliated satellite locations under the supervi- sion of Radiologic Technologists, and designated Clini-
In this hands-on clinical experience course, students will translate what they have learned in the didactic and lab environments and apply the knowledge gained into the clinical setting. Students will observe, assist and perform radiographic examinations in local area hospitals and affiliated satellite locations under the supervision of Radiologic Technologists, and desig- nated Clinical Preceptors. In this second clinical ex- perience course, students will focus on radiographic examinations that have been covered in RAD 111 Ra- diographic Procedures II. These include but are not limited to examinations of the Shoulder Girdle, Pelvis, Vertebral Column, Bony Thorax, and Gastrointestinal system. Students are evaluated on the progression of their psychomotor, cognitive and affective skills and traits as they relate to Radiologic Technology. Stu- dents will further be evaluated on competency in radio- logic procedures, image production, applying proper patient care skills, and concepts of radiation safety to patients, themselves, and other ancillary members of the healthcare team. Students are to adhere to site- specific hospital policies and regulations. This course is designated to be graded on an S/U (satisfactory/un- satisfactory) bases. Prerequisite: Successful comple- tion of RAD 120.
In this hands-on clinical experience course, students will translate what they have learned in the didactic and lab environments and apply the knowledge gained into 163 the clinical setting. Students will observe, assist and perform radiographic examinations in local area hospi- tals and affiliated satellite locations under the supervi- sion of Radiologic Technologists, and designated Clini- cal Preceptors. In this third clinical experience course, students will continue executing radiographic examina- tions that have been covered in RAD 110 Radiographic Procedures I and RAD 111 Radiographic Procedures II. Additionally, students will learn radiographic ex- aminations of the Skull and Facial Bones, Operating Room/C-Arm procedures and perform Patient Care competencies. For most weeks, students will attend 40 hours per week at their clinical assignment. In this course, students begin rotating through specialty and modality rotations. Students are evaluated on the pro- gression of their psychomotor, cognitive and affective skills and traits as they relate to Radiologic Technology. Students will further be evaluated on competency in ra- diologic procedures, image production, applying prop- er patient care skills, and concepts of radiation safety to patients, themselves, and other ancillary members of the healthcare team. Students are to adhere to site- specific hospital policies and regulations. This course is designated to be graded on an S/U (satisfactory/un- satisfactory) bases. Prerequisite: Successful comple- tion of RAD 121 and completion of, or concurrent reg- istration in BIO 182.
This course provides the students with a review on basic mathematical principles that will be applied to radiographic physics formulas. Students will gain knowledge on atomic structure and theory. Students will learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and the nature of radiation. Students will learn about the properties of x-rays, and the laws of electrostatics and electromagnetism. Emphasis will be placed on differ- ent types of x-ray equipment, the components within the x-ray circuit, the parts of the x-ray tube, and the production of x-rays. Interaction of photons with mat- ter will be introduced. The use of filtration to minimize patient dose will be included. The basics of radiation protection will be covered in this course.
This course is a continuation of RAD 130 Radiographic Physics I. Beam restriction, the use of grids and their impact on patient dose and image quality will be cov-
This course is designed to critique and evaluate radio- graphic images for diagnostic quality as well as pathol- ogy compared to normal anatomy. It is in the practice of obtaining high quality diagnostic images that the ra- diographer employs optimum patient care. This course includes the study of the radiographic appearance as- sociated with common diseases and injuries, which requires alteration of standard radiographic exposure techniques. The study of image quality will incorporate the knowledge of radiographic procedures, as applied to patient positioning as well as varied exposure tech- niques to achieve optimal diagnostic images. Prerequi- site: successful completion of RAD 102.
Procedures I 2-0-2 This course is an investigation into advanced radio- graphic procedures including trauma, mobile, and surgical radiography. Students will produce trauma radiographs. Students will examine current practices for imaging the biliary tree, urinary system, pediatrics, the cranium, and special procedures. Students will compare various contrast agents used in special pro- cedures.
Procedures II 2-0-2 This course provides the student with an introduction to other types of imaging modalities available in medical imaging that may be of interest as students pursue their careers. Students learn the principles of these imag- ing modalities, which may include but is not limited to digital angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, diag- nostic ultrasound, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, positron emission tomography and radiation oncology. In addition, this course will survey the entire scope of the student’s education in preparation for The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Board Ex- 164 amination. Students will prepare for entry into the pro- fessional field of diagnostic radiography. Prerequisite: successful completion of RAD 210.
This course focuses on computed tomography pro- tocols and procedures, image production, sectional anatomy, patient care, and patient safety. This course is designed to meet the 16 hours of structured educa- tion required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon successful completion.
In this hands-on clinical experience course, students will translate what they have learned in the didactic and lab environments and apply the knowledge gained into the clinical setting. Students will observe, assist and perform radiographic examinations in local area hospitals and affiliated satellite locations under the su- pervision of Radiologic Technologists, and designated Clinical Preceptors. In this fourth clinical experience course, students will focus on radiographic examina- tions that have been covered in RAD 210 Advanced Radiographic Procedures I. These include but are not limited to radiographic examinations in trauma situa- tions and special procedures. Students are evaluated on the progression of their psychomotor, cognitive and affective skills and traits as they relate to Radiologic Technology. Students will further be evaluated on competency in radiologic procedures, image produc- tion, applying proper patient care skills, and concepts of radiation safety to patients, themselves, and other ancillary members of the healthcare team. Students are to adhere to site-specific hospital policies and reg- ulations. This course is designated to be graded on an S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) bases. Prerequisite: Successful completion of RAD 122.
In this hands-on clinical experience course, students will translate what they have learned in the didactic and lab environments and apply the knowledge gained into the clinical setting. Students will observe, assist and perform radiographic examinations in local area hospi- tals and affiliated satellite locations under the supervi- sion of Radiologic Technologists, and designated Clini- cal Preceptors. In this final clinical experience course, once students gain competency in the required 52 ra- diographic examinations, students will complete a Final
A study of the effects of ionizing radiation on biologi- cal systems. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radia- tion. This course includes an overview of the principles of radiation protection for personnel and the public including methods of dose measurement. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are incorporated.
This course will prepare students to differentiate be- tween the photographic and geometric components that relate to radiographic image quality. The photographic properties relating to the radiographic image including image receptor exposure and contrast will be discussed. The geometric properties affecting radiographic image quality including spatial resolution and distortion will be investigated. Quality management includes the topics of quality assurance and quality control that are associ- ated with today’s medical imaging departments. Each medical imaging department must develop and adhere to standards for the safe operation of the radiographic equipment. These standards are mandated by federal and state regulatory agencies. This course will detail quality management guidelines for radiographic equip- ment. Prerequisite: successful completion of RAD 131.
