23 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 200Introduction to Medical Radiography Clinical Practicum2
Introduction to the basic aspects of radiologic technology including HIPAA, program handbook, radiation protection and safety, and radiology terminology, related to all expected clinical behaviors. Clinical education component with basic instructions for chest, abdomen, and hand procedures. This course includes a laboratory component. This course must be taken in the summer prior to starting the clinical rotations in the fall term.
This course is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures are described, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions. The role of the radiographer in patient education is identified. This course includes a laboratory component.
Proper positioning of the client for demonstration of suspect pathology of the chest, abdomen, and the contents of each. Closely correlated with anatomy and physiology. Laboratory practice is a required component.
Study of atomic structure, electricity, and electromagnetism. The student will gain knowledge of radiation‐producing equipment, and production of radiation. Concepts of radiation safety and protection will be discussed.
This course introduces radiography of the vertebral column, upper and lower GI studies, and the urinary system. It also includes information for dealing with specific radiographic situations such as trauma and mobile radiography. Laboratory practice is a required component.
This course introduces radiography of the skull, sinuses, and facial bones. It also includes information related to specialized procedures such as interventional radiography, bone densitometry, and contrast arthrography. Laboratory practice is a required component.
Review of necessary math and physics, the structure of matter including electron configurations and the nucleus, the x‐ray circuit, interactions between ionizing radiation and matter, and the application of principles necessary for the production of x‐rays and gamma rays.
Provides a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of optimal imaging standards and the factors that can affect image quality.
Skills development in basic radiographic procedures. Topics include effective communication, operation of equipment, client care, and technical skills development. Twenty‐four hours of clinic per week.
Applications of concepts in a clinical setting. Emphasis on progression from the role of observer, to assistant, then to relative independence under the supervision of qualified clinical instructors, radiographers, and faculty. Twenty‐four hours of clinic per week.
Clinical course emphasizing progression from the role of assistant to greater independence under the supervision of qualified instructors, radiographers, and faculty. Clinical experiences progress in level of difficulty. Twenty‐ four hours of clinic per week.
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of human disease or trauma and how these processes are depicted by various imaging technologies.
The study and analysis of selected examinations/procedures and digital imaging topics form the basis of this course with an emphasis on preparation for the board examination.
Examination of computed tomography (CT) instrumentation and physics to include system operation and components, image processing and display, image quality, artifact recognition, and quality control.
Examination of computed tomography (CT) procedures and protocols to include positioning, acquisition methods, parameter selection, and special procedures.
This course examines the study and analysis of radiographic image production and image evaluation from a computed radiography (CR) and digital imaging perspective. Picture archiving communication systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), and hospital information systems (HIS) will be discussed.
Examination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instrumentation and physics to include system operation and components, image processing and display, image quality, artifact recognition, and quality control.
Examination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures and protocols to include positioning, acquisition methods, parameter selection, and special procedures.
Total 59 Total Credit Hours 122 Degree Plan Subject to Change. *These courses must be completed as a part of the 24 hours of required pre‐program courses to be considered for selection into the Medical Radiography program. ** Medical Radiography students are encouraged to complete all prerequisite courses prior to beginning the major. However, these courses must
