Radiologic Technology

Course Description

Course No. Course Title Credits
RAD 132 Radiologic Positioning I/Lab 4
This course introduces the student to basic terminology used in radiographic positioning.  The curriculum provides a comprehensive study of theory and principles of basic positions of the upper and lower extremities, bony thorax, chest, abdomen, gastrointestinal system, biliary tract and urinary system.  This course is designed to develop competency through a combination of lecture and laboratory.  Further practice will come in the actual clinical setting under the guidance of an assigned clinical instructor.
RAD 133 Radiologic Exposures & Principles I/Lab 4
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques relating to the production of x-rays.  Emphasis through lecture and lab, is placed on the factors affecting an acceptable radiograph:  contrast, density, recorded detail and visibility of detail. Students will display work with darkroom applications, display basic radiation protection standards, be familiar with assorted  radiographic equipment.
RAD 134 Introduction to Radiology/Patient Care 2
This course will introduce the student to the field of radiology.  It will review today’s health care and hospital environment, accrediting bodies, and the professional ethics guiding the health worker today. The profession will be examined to assist students in committing themselves to a career in Radiography.  This course also provides a comprehensive study of basic concepts regarding patient care.  The student will study proper body mechanics, transfer techniques, medical asepsis, communication skills with patients and co-workers, how to measure vital signs, how to deal with medical emergencies, and isolation techniques.
PRA 131 Clinical Practicum I  1
Clinical radiography experience applies radiographic theory and provides learning experiences to help the student acquire expertise and proficiency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures at specified levels of competency.   Students will work on various radiographic equipment, and show competency in anatomy and physiology and radiographic positioning.   Additionally, students will integrate knowledge of patient care and management and medical ethics into daily radiographic practice.  Students will spend a minimum of 16 per week hours in the clinical environment. Students must have verification of current CPR certification, annual health examination, and immunizations.
Prerequisites: RAD 132, RAD 133, RAD 134, HAP 101
RAD 135 Radiologic Positioning II/Lab 4
This course is a continuation of RAD 132.  The course is designed to develop competency in diagnostic procedures of the vertebral column and cranium.  Competence will be demonstrated on a weekly basis in a laboratory setting.  Further practice will come in the actual clinical setting under the guidance of an assigned clinical radiographer.
Prerequisites: RAD 131, RAD 132, RAD 133, RAD 134, HAP 101
RAD 136 Radiologic Exposures & Principles II/Lab  4
A continuation of RAD 133, through lecture and lab course, this course is designed to acquaint students with the comprehensive analysis of the factors affecting image qualityrequiring integration of all exposure and technical factors previously learned. The student will also become familiar with film processing, computerized radiology, and digital radiology.
Prerequisites: RAD 131, RAD 132, RAD 133, RAD 134, HAP 101
RAD 137  Radiologic Nursing Procedures  1
This course is a continuation of patient care techniques.  It progresses into theory and advanced application of the clinical concepts of patient care and medical techniques in the radiology department.  The student will become familiar with venipuncture, contrast media use and interactions, sterile technique, history taking and basic pharmacology.
Prerequisites: RAD 132, RAD 133, RAD 134
RAD 138 Radiation Biology & Protection 3
This course describes the effects of ionizing radiation on cells in the human body.  Special emphasis is placed on how the effects of x-ray radiation affect biological tissue.  Radiation protection and monitoring concepts will be reviewed.
Prerequisites: RAD 132, RAD 133, RAD 134, HAP 102
PRA 132 Clinical Practicum II 2
Clinical radiography experience applies radiographic theory and provides learning experiences to help the student acquire expertise and proficiency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures at specified levels of competency. Students will display basic radiation protection standards, become familiar with various radiographic equipment, and show competency in anatomy and physiology as well as radiographic positioning.  Additionally, students will integrate knowledge of patient care and management and medical ethics into daily radiographic practice.  Students will spend a minimum of 40 hours in the clinical environment per week, which will include one weekend and a 3-11 shift for 5 days.  Students must have verification of current CPR certification, annual health examination, and immunizations.
Prerequisites: PRA 131, HAP 102
PRA 231 Clinical Practicum III 1
The clinical radiography experience applies radiographic theory and provides learning experiences to help the student acquire expertise and proficiency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures at specified levels of competency.  Students will work on various radiographic equipment, and show competency in anatomy and physiology and radiographic positioning.  Additionally, students will integrate knowledge of patient care and management and medical ethics into daily radiographic practice.  Students will spend a minimum of 16 hours per week in the clinical environment.  Students must have  verification of current CPR certification, annual health examination, and immunizations.
Prerequisite: PRA 132
RAD 231 Radiologic Pathology 2
This course emphasizes human pathology on a gross anatomic level.  Inflammatory, immunology, infections, traumatic and neoplastic processes will be emphasized.  Specific diseases will be studied in further depth from an organ system approach.
Prerequisites: RAD 135, RAD 136, RAD 137, RAD 138, HAP 102
RAD 233 Image Analysis 2
This course is designed to provide students with a basis for analyzing radiographic images for diagnostic purposes.  Students will become acquainted with the importance of minimum imaging standards, problem solving technique for image evaluation and the factors that can affect the image quality.  Students will be responsible for looking at radiographs to decide whether they are diagnostically acceptable and what they would do to make it a better radiograph.
Prerequisites: RAD 138, RAD 231, RAD 232, PHY 201
RAD 234 Digital Imaging and Quality Assurance 2
This course is an introduction of the basic principles and techniques of digital radiology. Topics include image acquisition, display, archiving along with principles of both digital system and film quality assurance and maintenance.
Prerequisites: RAD 135, RAD 136, RAD 137, PRA 132
PRA 232 Clinical Practicum IV 1
The clinical radiography experience applies radiographic theory and provides learning experiences to help the student acquire expertise and proficiency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures at specified levels of competency.  Students will work on various radiographic equipment, and show competency in anatomy and physiology and radiographic positioning.  Additionally, students will integrate knowledge of patient care, management and medical ethics into daily radiographic practice.  Students will spend a minimum of 24 hours per week in the clinical environment.  During this final practicum, students will be offered an optional rotation through specialized modailities.  Students must have verification of current CPR certification, annual health examination, and immunizations.
Prerequisite: PRA 231
RAD 236 Advanced Medical Imaging 2
This course familiarizes the student with the different modalities within the field of radiology. The students will explore topics in specialized areas such as cross-sectional anatomy, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, PET, Bone Densitometry, US, and Radiation Oncology. The students will review computer applications, trauma radiology, venograms, myelograms, arthrograms and pediatric imaging.
Prerequisites: RAD 138, RAD 231, RAD 232, PHY 201
RAD 237 Registry Seminar 2
This course is established to assist the student in preparing for the registry examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Prerequisite: PRA 231