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 101Radiologic Technology I3
This course provides an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices, and policies of the health care organization will be examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer. Basic concepts of patient care, physical and psychological needs of the patient and family, routine and emergency patient care procedures, and infection control procedures will be presented. The role of the radiographer in patient education will be identified. A fundamental background in ethics will be introduced. Elements of ethical behavior will be discussed and students will examine ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice. An introduction to the origins of medical terminology and the word building system will be presented. Medical language including prefixes, suffixes, combining forms and root words will be presented along with abbreviations and symbols. Students will analyze, pronounce and spell basic and advanced medical terms. (Pre-requisites: Enrollment in
This course is the second half of a two-semester sequence in Radiologic Technology and is only offered in the spring semester. Course content is designed to maintain and build upon the concepts learned in the first half of the course and is intended to provide a fundamental background in ethics. The historical and philosophical bases of ethics, as well as the elements of ethical behavior, are discussed. The student will examine a variety of ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice. An introduction to legal terminology, concepts and principles will also be presented. Topics include misconduct, malpractice, legal and professional standards, and the ASRT scope of practice. The importance of proper documentation and informed consent is emphasized. (Pre- requisites; successful completion of RAD 101)
This course is the first half of a two-semester sequence designed to provide a knowledge base necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures along with the application to special studies. This semester we will concentrate on radiographic procedures for the chest, abdomen, upper limbs, shoulder girdle, lower limbs, pelvis and upper femora and the spinal column. During the lecture period, radiographic anatomy, patient education, positioning, image analysis, and radiation protection are discussed. Positioning and radiograph image critique is demonstrated and practiced in the Radiologic Technology laboratory. This course is offered in the fall semester only. (Prerequisites: Enrollment in Radiology Technology
This course is the first half of a two semester sequence in Radiologic Science. Course content is designed to establish a strong knowledge base of radiologic physics to include topics such as atomic structure, electricity, and electromagnetism. Topics also presented include radiographic equipment, the x-ray tube and x-ray production (nature and characteristics of radiation), filtration, and radiation protection concepts. Factors that influence the image and patient dose including the prime factors of mAs, kVp and distance, x-ray interactions, and beam restriction will also be discussed. (Pre-requisites: Enrollment in Radiologic Technology Program)
This is the second half of a two-semester sequence designed to teach students routine and advanced 128 B radiographic anatomy and positioning. This semester we included. The appropriate delivery of patient care during s will concentrate on anatomy and radiographic procedures these procedures is emphasized. for the cervical and thoracic spine, lumbar spine, sacrum/ coccyx, bony thorax, skull/cranium, facial bones/sinuses, RAD 245 Advanced Imaging and Current Technology I abdomen/upper and lower GI tract, gall bladder and biliary 3 credits ducts, and the urinary system. We will also discuss trauma, This course is the first half of a two-semester sequence mobile, surgical, and pediatric radiography. Students will in Advanced Imaging and Current Technology I and is only offered in the fall semester. Course content consists of several topics: Image Analysis, Advanced Imaging Modalities and Radiation Therapy, and Radiographic Pathology. Image analysis content provides a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of optimal imaging standards, discussion of a problem-solving technique for image evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for analysis. Advanced Imaging Modalities and Radiation Therapy is designed to introduce advanced imaging modalities and procedures. Included are indication and contraindications for exams and procedures, specialized equipment and pre/ post patient care. Radiographic Pathology introduces concepts related to disease and etiological considerations with emphasis receive an introduction to venipuncture and contrast media. on radiographic appearance of disease and impact on During the lecture period, radiographic anatomy, patient exposure factor selection. education, positioning, image analysis, and radiation protection are discussed. RAD 248 Advanced Imaging and Current Technology II During laboratory period, positioning, radiograph critique, 3 credits and radiation protection practices are demonstrated and This course is the second half of a two-semester sequence practiced. in Advanced Imaging and Current Technology II and is only This course is offered in the spring semester only. offered in the spring semester. Course content consists (Prerequisite: successful completion of RAD 120) of several topics; Introduction to Computed Tomography, Quality Improvement/Management and Quality Assurance/
Content provides entry-level radiography students with an This course is the second half of a two semester sequence introduction to and basic understanding of the operation s in Radiologic Science and is only offered in the spring of a computed tomography (CT) device. Content is not semester. intended to result in clinical competency. Course content is designed to maintain and build upon the Quality Improvement/Management and Quality Assurance/ concepts learned in the first half of the course. The factors Quality Control content provides an introduction and that govern and influence the acquisition, display, archiving instruction in quality improvement/management practices and retrieval of radiologic images, fluoroscopic and mobile in the evaluation of radiographic systems to ensure equipment and design, image quality factors, and digital imaging are topics to be covered. In addition, content will consistency in the production of quality images. impart an understanding of the components and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiography. RAD 270 Radiation Biology & Protection (Prerequisite: successful completion of RAD 130) 2 credit This course offers essential information on the biological
RAD 220Pharmacology & Drug Administration effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection to2
ensure the safe use of x-rays in diagnostic imaging. Content is designed to provide basic concepts of Also presented is radiation physics relevant to radiation pharmacology. The theory and practice of basic techniques protection, cell structure, effects of radiation on humans at of venipuncture and the administration of diagnostic the cellular and systemic levels, radiation quantities and contrast agents and/or intravenous medications is units, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of patient and personnel ACK B
Affiliation agreements with various hospitals of the North Country enable NCCC Radiologic Technology students to gain valuable clinical experience in departments of Radiology. Each student is given the opportunity to demonstrate the skills learned in the classroom and laboratory in the very real clinical setting, while adhering to the Radiologic Technology Program policies. The student at first works closely with a licensed Radiologic Technologist. As proficiency and speed increase, the student is allowed to perform examinations in an indirectly supervised capacity. Clinical experience involves the student handling and taking care of patients with a variety of radiologic apparatus. The student learns to manipulate exposure factors in all clinical situations under varied conditions. Each student gains significant experience in routine and special positioning methods, radiation protection, surgical radiographic procedures, processing of radiographic images, and maintaining radiological records. (Prerequisite: Compliance with medical requirements and
