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 105Introduction to Radiology, Protection and Patient Care (3
credits) Presents brief history of radiologic profession, code of ethics, conduct for radiologic students, and basic fundamentals of radiation protection. Teaches the care and handling of the sick and injured patient in the radiology department. Introduces the use of contract media necessary in the investigation of the internal organs. Lecture 3 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
Discusses the basic components of a radiographic unit, principles of x-ray production, principles of image receptors, automatic processing, film evaluation and concepts in radiation protection and radiobiology. Lecture 3 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
Teaches concepts of radiation, radiography physics, fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation, electricity and magnetism, and application of these principles to radiography. Focus on x-ray production, emission, and x-ray interaction with matter. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hour, Total 6 hours per week. Additional course fee applies. 253
Introduces procedures for positioning the patient’s anatomical structures relative to x-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and axial skeleton. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 6 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
RAD 195Topics in Ethics, Teamwork & Professional Development1-5
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
Studies methods and devices used for protection from ionizing radiation. Teaches theories of biological effects, cell and organism sensitivity, and the somatic and genetic effects of ionizing radiation. Presents current radiation protection philosophy for protecting the patient and technologist. Lecture 3 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
Presents intensive correlation of all major radiologic technology subject areas. Studies interrelationships of biology, physics, principles of exposure, radiologic procedures, patient care, and radiation protection. Lecture 2 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
Continues procedures for positioning the patient’s anatomical structures relative to x-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the skull, contrast studies of internal organs, and special procedures employed in the more complicated investigation of the human body. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 6 hours per week. Additional course fee applies. 2026-2027 COLLEGE CATALOG v1.3 Virginia Highlands Community College
Presents the risk factors for breast disease, anatomy and physiology of the breast and discusses the various pathologies identified through mammography. Includes routine and special projections of the breast. Lecture 1 hour per week. Additional course fee applies.
Discusses the dedicated radiography equipment necessary for breast imaging. Includes proper technical factors, radiation protection techniques, and proper accessory equipment. Lecture 1 hour per week. Additional course fee applies.
Discusses the components of quality assurance in mammography and the accreditation programs developed to ensure quality in breast imaging facilities. Lecture 1 hour per week. Additional course fee applies.
Presents a survey of common medical and surgical disorders that affect radiographic image. Discusses conditions related to different systems of the human body. Studies the correlation of these conditions with radiographs. Lecture 3 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
RAD 242Computed Tomography Procedures and Instrumentation2
Focuses on the patient care, imaging procedure and physics and instrumentation related to computed tomography imaging. Lecture 2 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
Studies special radiographic and surgical procedures and equipment employed in the more complicated investigation of internal conditions of the human body. Lecture 2 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
Presents a specialized study of cross-sectional anatomy relevant to sectional imaging modalities such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Lecture 3 hours per week. Additional course fee applies. 254
221 Presents a concentrated study and practical evaluation of radiographic quality and disease affects on radiographs. Focuses on technical factors, procedural factors, equipment malfunctions, and other difficulties associated with radiographs. Lecture 3 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
Includes basic principles of digital radiography, image acquisition, image acquisition errors, software image processing, fundamental principles of exposures, image evaluation, quality assurance and maintenance issues, and digital display. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week. Additional course fee applies.
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
