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Formal admission to the radiologic technology program is a prerequisite for all RADT courses.
101 Radiographic Procedures I (2)
Prereq: BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; HLTH 211; MATH 112. Coreq: 101L, 108, 115; ENGL 101; PHIL 200. Presents knowledge base necessary for performing diagnostic studies of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities.
101L Radiographic Procedures Lab I (2)
Prereq: BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; HLTH 211; MATH 112. Coreq: 101, 108, 115; ENGL 101; PHIL 200. In conjunction with 101, provides hands-on demonstration and positioning using the on-campus energized lab. Review of radiographs for pertinent anatomic structures as well as for diagnostic quality. Radiographic analysis includes positioning, technique, and problem resolution.
103 Imaging (2)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 108, 115; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; ENGL 101; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 111, 111L, 118, 125; COMM 200; ENGL 102. Study of concepts and practical applications for producing quality radiographs, including contrast and density, technique variations, recorded detail, and distortion. Incorporates concepts of equipment usage including film, screens, grids, beam restrictors, and automatic exposure control.
107 Introduction to Radiology and Patient Care (1)
Coreq: 107L. Introduction to the clinical program and the health care delivery system; covers various aspects of the hospital organization, the department of radiology, and medical ethics and law. Includes transfer techniques, proper body mechanics, and standard precautions.
107L Introduction to Radiology and Patient Care Laboratory (1)
Coreq: 107. Lab experience for 107. Application of knowledge acquired in 107 through practice in a lab environment.
108 Radiologic Clinical I (2)
Prereq: BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; HLTH 211; MATH 112. Coreq: 101, 101L, 115, ENGL 101; PHIL 200. First course in clinical series. Incorporates practical experience in a variety of hospital clinical settings. Addresses patient care principles, radiographic positioning, film critique, radiation protection, and principles of exposure using a competency-based approach.
111 Radiographic Procedures II (2)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 108, 115; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; ENGL 101; HLTH 211; MATH 112, PHIL 200. Coreq: 103, 111L, 118, 125; COMM 200, ENGL 102. Presents knowledge base necessary for performing diagnostic studies of the spine, portable/OR radiography, fluoroscopy, tomography,
and pediatrics.
111L Radiographic Procedures Lab II (2)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 108, 115; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; ENGL 101; HLTH 211; MATH 112, PHIL 200. Coreq: 103, 111, 118, 125; COMM 200, ENGL 102. In conjunction with 111, provides hands-on demonstration and positioning using the on-campus energized lab. Review of radiographs for pertinent anatomic structures as well as for diagnostic quality. Radiographic analysis includes positioning, technique, and problem resolution.
115 Radiographic Physics I (3)
Prereq: BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; ENGL 101; HLTH 211; MATH 112. Coreq: 101, 101L, 108; COMM 200, ENGL 101, PHIL 200. Examination of the beginning concepts of the physics behind the production of ionizing radiation including the fundamentals of technical mathematics and electromagnetism. X-ray generating equipment, principles of operation, and beginning contrast and density are also included.
118 Radiologic Clinical II (2)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 108, 115; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; ENGL 101; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 103, 111, 111L, 125; COMM 200; ENGL 102. Second course in clinical series. Incorporates practical experience in a variety of hospital clinical settings. Addresses patient care principles, radiographic positioning, film critique, radiation protection and principles of exposure using a competency-based approach. Students observe and participate in radiographic examinations by applying knowledge base acquired in 101 and 108.
125 Radiologic Physics II (3)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 108, 115; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; ENGL 101; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 103, 111, 111L, 118; COMM 200; ENGL 102. Builds on concepts learned in 115 and applies them to understanding X-ray production, interaction of photons with matter, and radiographic equipment.
128 Radiologic Clinical III (3)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 115, 118, 125; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Third course in clinical series. Addresses patient care principles, radiographic positioning, film critique, radiation protection, and principles of exposure using a competency-based approach. Students observe and participate in radiographic examinations by applying knowledge base acquired in 101, 108, 111, and 118.
138 Radiologic Clinical IV (3)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 115, 118, 125, 128; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Fourth course in clinical series. Addresses patient care principles, radiographic positioning, film critique, radiation protection, and principles of exposure using a competency-based approach. Students observe and participate in radiographic examinations by applying knowledge base acquired in 101, 111, 108, and 118.
201 Radiographic Procedures III (2)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 125, 128, 138; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 201L, 204, 205, 206, 208, 210; IT 100, 101. Presents the knowledge base necessary for performing diagnostic studies including the skull, facial exams, interventional procedures, and trauma.
201L Radiographic Procedures Lab III (2)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 125, 128, 138; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 201, 204, 205, 206, 208, 210: IT 100, 101. In conjunction with 201, provides hands-on demonstration and positioning using the on-campus energized lab. Review of radiographs for pertinent anatomic structures as well as for diagnostic quality. Radiographic analysis includes positioning, technique, and problem resolution.
204 Radiobiology/Radiation Protection (2)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 125, 128, 138; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 201, 201L, 205, 206, 208, 210; IT 100, 101. Studies the effects of ionizing radiation on the body at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ levels. Includes genetic and somatic effects as well as degrees of acute radiation lethality. Encompasses principles of protection for both patient and personnel, including health and safety regulations in such areas as protective equipment and personnel and area monitoring.
205 Computers in Radiologic Sciences (1)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 125, 128, 138; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 201, 201L, 204, 206, 208, 210; IT 100, 101. Introduces computer software related to the radiologic sciences, including HIS, RIS, and PACS systems.
206 Quality Assurance (1)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 125, 128, 138; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 201, 201L, 204, 205, 208, 210; IT 100, 101. Principles of practice for effective imaging quality control. Addresses equipment calibration, darkroom and processing, repeat rate, artifacts, and various quality standards.
208 Radiologic Clinical V (3)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 125, 128, 138; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 201, 201L, 204, 205, 206, 210; IT 100, 101. Fifth course in clinical series. Addresses
patient care principles, radiographic positioning, film critique, radiation protection, and principles of exposure using a competency based approach. Students observe and participate in radiographic examinations by applying knowledge base acquired in 101, 111, 108, 118, 128, and 138.
210 Radiologic Pharmacology and Drug Administration (2)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 125, 128, 138; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 201, 201L, 204, 205, 206, 208; IT 100, 101. Introduces basic pharmacological concepts including pharmokinetics, pharmodynamics, contrast administration, venipuncture, and overall patient care during these processes and procedures.
217 Radiographic Pathology (2)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 125, 128, 138, 201, 201L, 204, 205, 206, 208, 210; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; IT 100, 101; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 218, 222, 228, 229, 230. Focuses on disease and injury processes throughout the body’s systems and their radiographic appearance. Includes principles of imaging surrounding these pathologies.
218 Radiologic Clinical VI (3)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 125, 128, 138, 201, 201L, 204, 205, 206, 208, 210; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; IT 100, 101; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 217, 222, 228, 229, 230. Fifth course in clinical series. Addresses patient care principles, radiographic positioning, film critique, radiation protection, and principles of exposure using a competency based approach. Students observe and participate in radiographic examinations by applying knowledge base acquired in 101, 111, 108, 118, 128, 138, and 208.
228 Radiologic Clinical VII (5)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 125, 128, 138, 201, 201L, 204, 205, 206, 208, 210, 217, 218, 222, 229, 230; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; IT 100, 101; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 217, 218, 222, 229, 230. Final course in clinical series. Addresses patient care principles, radiographic positioning, film critique, radiation protection, and principles of exposure using a competency based approach. Students observe and participate in radiographic examinations by applying knowledge base acquired in 101, 111, 108, 118, 128, 138, 208, 218, and 229.
229 Advanced Imaging (1)
Prereq: 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 125, 128, 138, 201, 201L, 204, 205, 206, 208, 210; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; IT 100, 101; MATH 112; PHIL 200. Coreq: 217, 218, 222, 228, 229. Introduction to advanced imaging modalities including CT, MRI, and mammography, as well as evaluation of radiographs and digital images produced. Includes principles surrounding ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and PET imaging.
230 Capstone Seminar (2)
Prereq: ; 101, 101L, 103, 108, 111, 111L, 115, 128, 138, 201, 201L, 204, 205, 206, 208, 210; BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; COMM 200; ENGL 101, 102; HLTH 211; IT 100, 101; MATH 112; PHIL 200; final semester RADT major. Coreq: 217, 218, 222, 228, 229. Generalized review of all radiologic theory taught in prior courses and extensive practice testing in final preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registry examination. Also includes resume and interview preparation.
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