46 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.
CIS Course ID: S25783 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: BIO 168 , BIO 169 , MED 120 , and Admission into the Radiography Pr Local Corequisites: Take All: RAD 111 and RAD 151 This course provides an overview of the radiography profession and student responsibilit College Transfer: N/A Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window)
CIS Course ID: S24943 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Admission into the Radiography Program Local Corequisites: None This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiogra College Transfer: N/A Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window)
CIS Course ID: S25784 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 110 , RAD 111 , and RAD 151 Local Corequisites: RAD 121 and RAD 161 This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographi College Transfer: N/A Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window)
CIS Course ID: S25785 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 110 , RAD 111 , and RAD 151 Local Corequisites: Take: RAD 112 and RAD 161 This course provides the basic principles of radiographic image production. Emphasis is pla College Transfer: N/A Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window)
CIS Course ID: S25786 Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 112 , RAD 121 , and RAD 161 Local Corequisites: Take: RAD 141 and RAD 171 This course is designed to continue to develop the concepts and principles in the field o College Transfer: N/A Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window)
This course will consider important aspects of the profession of radiologic technology for the beginning radiologic technology student. Topics will include basic radiation protection, the history of radiologic technology, an overview of the profession, the production of radiographic images, patient care, and professional ethics and medico-legal considerations toward defining the role of the radiographer as a member of the health care team.
Radiographic Procedures I is an introduction to radiographic positioning terminology and practices, positioning, and alignment of anatomical structures and organs of the body, and evaluation of images for demonstration of basic anatomy. This course will provide students instruction and application of chest, abdomen, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle. The course will be supplemented with instruction and application in the laboratory setting and clinical education sites.
RAD 1303 Introduction To Radiography and RAD 1502 Clinical Education I Course Level Objectives Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: Identify anatomy and basic radiologic pathologic findings of the chest, abdomen, upper extremities, and shoulder girdle. (PLO 1, 6) Simulate patient positioning and communication in the laboratory setting through role play with other students (PLO 2, 7) Create radiographic images on positioning manikins to demonstrate proper positioning, technical factor selection, and image evaluation in the laboratory setting. (PLO 1, 5, 6)
Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 0 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 112 , RAD 121 , and RAD 161 Local Corequisites: RAD 122 and RAD 171 This course covers the principles of radiation protection and radiobiology. Topics include the effects of College Transfer: N/A Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window)
This course is designed to orient the student Radiographer to the hospital setting and its procedures. Students learn through observation and assistance in the clinical setting. Students will begin practical experiences such as: the application of ethical conduct, patient care procedures involving physical and emotional needs, basic radiation protection principles, and assistance/observation of patient positioning and radiographic exposure.
This course is a continuation of RAD 1502 Clinical Education I and is designed to further the student’s proficiency in the clinical setting. Students will continue to refine patient care interactions involving physical and emotional needs and radiation protection principles while maintaining an ethical conduct.
Radiographic Procedures II provides instruction in the radiographic positioning of structures and organs of the human body and is a continuation of RAD 1404 Radiographic Procedures I . This course will provide students instruction and application of the lower extremities, pelvis, hip, vertebral column, and bony thorax. The instruction will be supplemented with application in the laboratory setting and clinical education sites.
Radiographic Procedures III provides instruction in the radiographic positioning of structures and organs of the human body and is a continuation of RAD 1704 Radiographic Procedures II . This course will provide students with instruction and application of the cranium, digestive system, and mobile radiography. The instruction will be supplemented with application in the laboratory setting and clinical education sites.
CIS Course ID: S13957 Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 3 Work Experience 0 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides advanced knowledge of clinical applications. Emphasis College Transfer: N/A Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window)
The course is designed to teach the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter. The content provides information about the intensity of the X-ray beam and how technical factors influence the beam. The course will challenge the student to design quality techniques for imaging patients utilizing the guiding principle “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA.)
RAD 1803 Radiographic Procedures III , RAD 2002 Clinical Education III ; RAD 2911 Image Quality and Acquisition I
RAD 1903Radiation Protection & Biology3
This course gives a comprehensive overview of the principles by which ionizing radiation interacts with living tissue. We will discuss DNA damage and repair, tissue radiosensitivity, radiation effects, risk estimation, and ways a radiologic technologist should utilize radiation protection for both the patient and themselves. Additionally, the course will emphasize the dose limits set by the National Council on Radiation Protection, and how to interpret personnel dose reports and manage personal radiation dosimetry effectively.
RAD 1303 Introduction To Radiography , RAD 1404 Radiographic Procedures I , RAD 1502 Clinical Education I
RAD 2002Clinical Education III2
This course is a continuation of RAD 1512 Clinical Education II and is designed to further the student’s proficiency in the clinical setting. Students will continue to refine patient care interactions involving physical and emotional needs and radiation protection principles while maintaining ethical conduct.
CIS Course ID: S25791 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 122 , RAD 141 , and RAD 171 Local Corequisites: Take: RAD 231 and RAD 251 This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard and specialty ra College Transfer: N/A Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window)
This course focuses on fundamental physics for radiologic technology including electromagnetic induction, fundamentals of x-ray generating equipment, x-ray production, and beam characteristics.
CIS Course ID: S25792 Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 122 , RAD 141 , and RAD 171 Local Corequisites: Take: RAD 211 and RAD 251 This course is designed to continue to develop the concepts and principles in the field of radiologic te College Transfer: N/A Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window)
Radiographic Procedures IV provides instruction in the radiographic positioning of structures and organs of the human body and is a continuation of RAD 1803 Radiographic Procedures III . Positioning and instruction include contrast arthrography, myelography, and the genitourinary system. Advanced imaging for trauma, surgical, geriatric, and pediatric radiography are also discussed. The instruction will be supplemented with application in the laboratory setting and clinical education sites.
This course is a continuation of RAD 2002 Clinical Education III and is designed to reinforce technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures and to develop a better understanding of more intricate procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient care, application of radiation protection principles, medical ethics, and exposure factor principles.
CIS Course ID: S25794 Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 21 Work Experience 0 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 211 , RAD 231 , and RAD 251 Local Corequisites: Take RAD 271 This course is designed to enhance expertise in all radiographic procedures, patient management, radiation pr College Transfer: N/A Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window)
This course is a continuation of RAD 2603 Clinical Education IV and is designed to reinforce technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures and to develop a better understanding of more intricate procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient care, application of radiation protection principles, medical ethics, and exposure factor principles.
This course explores the principles of digital radiography, focusing on the differences between direct and indirect imaging systems. Key topics include the primary components of image quality: image receptor exposure, contrast, spatial resolution, and distortion. Students will learn to evaluate and adjust radiographic techniques in response to various factors that influence image quality.
RAD 1813 Radiographic Exposure , RAD 2504 Radiographic Procedures IV , RAD 2603 Clinical Education IV
RAD 2911Image Quality and Acquisition I1
This course explores the use of physical grids and grid application software, focusing on technical factors and their impact. Key topics include the principles and operation of image intensification tubes, and how radiation dosage affects patients, radiographers, and radiologists during fluoroscopy examinations. The course also introduces digital radiography, covering histogram acquisition and the factors influencing digital image quality.
RAD 1512 Clinical Education II ; RAD 1704 Radiographic Procedures II ; RAD 1903 Radiation Protection & Biology ; RAD 2303 Radiation Physics
RAD 2913Radiographic Seminar3
This course is a culmination of course materials presented throughout the program. Students will participate in simulated registry examinations to prepare for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registry examination taken at the completion of the program. Students will prove themselves competent to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registry examination by taking many mock exams throughout the semester.
