RADT 162 - c Radiology Special Procedures

Institution:

Cypress College

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Description:

Two and one-half hours lecture and One and one-half hours laboratory per week. CSU Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of first semester in the Radiologic Technology Program. This course provides the student with the theory and practice of basic techniques of venipuncture and the administration of contrast media. Emphasis will be placed on the types of contrast agents used for the various radiographic procedures. The student will perform both simulated and live insertion and extraction for contrast media injection. Basic Pharmacology will be discussed. The student will be introduced to fundamental principles of computer technology for imaging modalities. Special imaging modalities such as: Digital Angiography; Computerized Tomography; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Medical Sonography; Nuclear Medicine; and Radiation Therapy will be surveyed. $ 22.00 Materials Fee - PAYABLE AT REGISTRATION.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cypresscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 484-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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