34 courses with the subject RDTK, 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.
to Radiologic Technology (1CR) (4LB) An orientation of the radiologic technology profession. Emphasis is on history, medical ethics, radiology administration, certification, and professional 273 organizations. Class size is limited so preference will be given to students applying to the program.
and Management (2CR)* (2L) *Three week minimester session. Orienting student health professionals into patient care methodology in the clinical environment. Emphasis is placed on the illness process and specific nursing and radiologic patient care procedures. RDTK 1580 -
Positioning skills of the chest and abdomen; hand and wrist, forearm, elbow, and humerus are emphasized. Emphasis on radiation safety and X-ray photon beam energies.
In this course, students outline the theories of radiation physics including bremsstrahlung, photoelectric effect, and Compton interactions. This includes X-ray production and the atomic theory taking place during X-ray photon creation, and during patient exposure. Students will gain an understanding of the requirements needed to create the optimal diagnostic image while minimizing radiation dose. Students will evaluate radiographic images and predict the effects that various technical factors, generator phase, mAs, kVp, accessory devices, and image receptor systems, have upon radiographic image qualities and radiation dose. Fall
Students will learn skills to facilitate the production of quality radiographs and analyze different modes of imaging in digital systems. Emphasis is placed on primary and secondary exposure, fluoroscopy, quality assurance, radiation safety recording media, and various equipment operations. Digital imaging acquisition, preprocessing, informatics, and MIMPS (PACS) will be covered in detail.
Positioning skills and anatomy of the lower extremity, myelography, spine radiography and arthrography. Mobile and surgical radiographic procedures will be demonstrated when applicable.
Clinical Education I (2CR) (28LB/week) This course involves a practical learning experience in the clinical radiographic environment. Students participate at pre- scheduled time periods and practice their radiographic skills for a total of 144 clinical education hours at various clinical locations. Students will be under the supervision of clinical instructors or registered radiographers during their experience. Basic skills necessary to perform entry level tasks in the clinical setting will be reviewed. Positioning skills of the chest, abdomen, hand, wrist, elbow and forearm will be covered. Radiation protection principles will be reviewed. See program policies for clinical clock hours vs credit hours description. RDTK 1580.
Clinical Education II (3CR) (13.5LB) A continuation of
This course is designed to introduce the radiography student to common drugs the radiographer should be familiar with and those stocked for emergency use. The course will also include an overview of the laws governing drug administration. Venipuncture procedures and skill will be reviewed.
involves a practical learning experience in the clinical radiographic environment.
to Computed Tomography (2CR) (2L) This course is designed to introduce the medical imaging student to basic aspects of computed tomography. An overview of history and technical advances related to CT, patient care and assessment specific to CT procedures, contrast media, radiation protection practices, as well as screening procedures and patient education. A basic introduction to the clinical setting will also be included.
to MRI (2CR) (2L) This course introduces the basic principles of MR safety and covers the concepts of patient management during MRI procedures. Educating patients and ancillary staff on magnet safety also is presented. Patient and magnet-related emergencies represent a unique situation to an
Education I (3CR) (13.5LB/week) Clinical education involves a practical learning experience in the patient care environment. Students participate in pre-scheduled time periods and practice their MRI skills in a hospital or clinic setting. Students will be under the supervision of an experienced MRI technologist. Emphasis will be placed on equipment utilization, exposure techniques, patient care, evaluation of MR procedures, evaluation of image quality, MR safety practices, contrast administration, positioning protocols and image acquisition. A specified number of clinical exam competencies will be required. A total of 195 supervised clinical hours will be completed. MRI Program, RDTK 1940.
Procedures I (3CR) (3L) This content provides the student with imaging techniques related to the head, neck, spine, chest, thorax and abdominopelvic regions. The content covers specific clinical application, coils that are available and their use, considerations in the scan sequences, specific choices in the protocols (e.g., slice thickness, phase direction and flow compensation), and positioning criteria. Anatomical structures and the plane that best demonstrates anatomy are discussed as well as signal
Principles I: Physics of
Anatomy (3CR) (2L, 2LB) Comprehensive coverage of head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and extremities in sagittal, transverse and coronal planes. A background in imaging is highly recommended but not required. 2041, and ZOO 2110. RDTK 2550 -
This course covers the anatomy, pathology, and instrumentation involved in mammographic imaging. Topics covered will include: Patient Care, preparation and education; Instrumentation and Quality Assurance; Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology; Mammographic Technique and Image Evaluation; and Breast Imaging Procedures. Procedures will be covered in depth to include exam protocol, dose considerations, special patient care issues, interventional/special examinations, and diagnostic imaging. Special exams will include Needle Localization, Breast MRI, Breast Ultrasound: imaging, biopsy or FNA, Stereotactic Procedure, Breast Implant Imaging, Ductography, and Diagnostic Work-Up. Content is designed to impart an understanding of the physical principles, technique, quality control and image evaluation involved in mammography. Analog and digital acquisition and documentation will be discussed. Image processing and display will be examined from data acquisition through post processing and archiving.
Clinical education involves a practical learning experience in the patient care environment. Students participate in pre-scheduled time periods and practice their Mammography skills in a hospital or clinic setting. Students will be under the supervision of an experienced Mammo technologist. Emphasis will be placed on Mammography equipment set-up, patient care, anatomy, pathology, mass documentation, understanding image quality, radiation safety practices, position, image acquisition and Quality Control. Post processing techniques will also be included. A specified number of clinical exam competencies will be required.
Positioning skills of the cranium, sella turcica; petrous pyramids; facial bones; zygomatic arches; nasal bones; mandible; temporomandibular joints; temporal bone; optic foramen; coccyx, bony thorax, digestive, and urinary systems including a study of contract media and fluoroscopy. Pediatric studies will also be included.
General principles of pathology, as well as disease processes and radiographic manifestations of specific body systems, will be covered. Portions of the course will include the study of cancer and its radiographic appearance for various anatomy. The focus will be on medical terminology, radiation safety, and implications for radiography practice. Course will also focus on ARRT Registry review prep. Fall
involves a practical learning experience in the clinical radiographic environment. Students participate at pre- scheduled time periods and practice their radiographic skills for a total of 330 clinical education hours at various clinical locations. Students will be under the supervision of clinical instructors or registered radiographers during their experience. Skills necessary to perform entry level tasks in the clinical setting will be reviewed. Skull, facial bones, CT, 277 pediatric, contrast studies, trauma, surgical and mobile procedures will be reviewed. Students will also be scheduled in rotations through specialty imaging and therapeutic modalities. See program policies for clinical clock hours vs credit hours description.
Clinical Education V (5CR) (22.5LB) A continuation of
Education II (3CR) (13.5LB/week) Clinical education involves a practical learning experience in the patient care environment. Students participate in pre-scheduled time periods and practice their MRI
Procedures II (3CR) (3L) This content provides the student with imaging techniques related to the musculoskeletal system, upper and lower extremities and vascular systems. The course will also present detailed content covering MRI pediatric procedures and specialized MR imaging exams to include: Magnetic resonance angiography, MR arthrography, and fMRI. The content covers specific application, coils that are available and their use, considerations in the scan sequences, specific choices in the protocols (e.g., slice thickness, phase direction and flow compensation), and positioning criteria. Anatomical structures and the plane that best demonstrates anatomy are discussed as well as signal characteristics of normal and abnormal structures. Content outlines the critical criteria relevant to acquiring high- quality images of various anatomical regions. Due to different considerations for the various regions in the body, imaging protocols vary. The student will study the variations in imaging parameters for specific body regions and the resultant effect on signal characteristics and the anatomy represented. Evaluation criteria for determining the quality of images provides MR technologists with a better understanding of what constitutes a high-quality image.
Principles II:
from Student to Radiographer (2CR) (2L) Provides the advanced student technologist an opportunity to review previously learned radiologic material and effectively prepare for the 278 national certification examination. Résumé preparation, interviewing skills and professional organization participation will be included.
Source: Casper College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
