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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
Provides the student with an overview of radiography and patient care. Students will be oriented to the radiographic profession as a whole. Emphasis will be placed on patient care with consideration of both physical and psychological conditions. Topics include ethics, medical and legal considerations, "Right to Know Law," professionalism, basic principles of radiation protection, basic principles of exposure, equipment introduction, healthcare delivery systems, hospital and departmental organization, hospital and technical institution/college affiliation, medical emergencies, contrast agents/media, OR and mobile procedures patient preparation, death and dying, and body mechanics/transportation. Prerequisites: Programadmissionlevel reading and math competencies
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures applicable to the human anatomy. Emphasis will be placed on the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experience will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include procedures, anatomy, and topographical anatomy related to body cavities, bony thorax, upper extremities, and the shoulder girdle and anatomy and routine projections of the bony thorax. Prerequisites: BIO 193, BIO 194, RAD 101
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3.00 Credits
Continues to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures. Topics include anatomy and routine projections of the lower extremities, anatomy and routine projections of the pelvic girdle, and anatomy and routine projections of the spine. Prerequisites: RAD 101, BIO 193, BIO 194
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4.00 Credits
Introduces knowledge of the factors that govern and influence the production of the radiographic image on radiographic film. Laboratory experiences will demonstrate applications of theoretical principles and concepts. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge and techniques required to process radiographic film. Topics include radiographic density, radiographic contrast, recorded detail, distortion, exposure latitude, film holders and intensifying screens, processingarea considerations, chemicals, handling and storage of film, characteristics of films utilized in radiographic procedures, automatic processor, artifacts, silver recovery, processing quality assurance concepts, and state and federal regulations and basic principles of digital imaging. Prerequisite: RAD 101
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3.00 Credits
Continues development of the knowledge and skill required prior to execution of radiographic procedures in the clinical setting. Topics include gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, genitourinary (GU) procedures, biliary system procedures, sterile techniques, and minor procedures and sectional anatomy of the neck, thorax, and abdomen. Prerequisites: BIO 193, BIO 194, RAD 101
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2.00 Credits
Continues to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures. Topics include anatomy and routine cranial radiography and anatomy and routine facial radiography and sectional anatomy of the head. Prerequisites: RAD 109, RAD 101, BIO 193, BIO 194
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3.00 Credits
Continues to develop knowledge of the factors that govern and influence the production of the radiographic image on radiographic film and digital image acquisition. Topics include beamlimiting devices, beam filtration, scattered/secondary radiation, control of the remnant beam, technique formation, and exposure calculations. Prerequisite: RAD 107
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4.00 Credits
Provides knowledge of equipment routinely utilized to produce diagnostic images. Various recording media and techniques are discussed. Topics include radiographic equipment, image intensified fluoroscopy, recording media and techniques, image noise, other imaging equipment, digital imaging/PACS, monitoring and maintenance, and state and federal regulations. Prerequisites: RAD 116, SCT 100
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with an introduction to the concepts of disease. Pathology and disease as they relate to various radiographic procedures are discussed. Topics include pathology fundamentals, trauma/physical injury, systemic classification of disease and medical terminology. Prerequisites: RAD 101, BIO 193, BIO 194
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5.00 Credits
Provides instruction on the principles of cell radiation interaction. Radiation effects on cells and factors affecting cell response are presented. Acute and chronic effects of radiation are discussed. Topics include radiation detection and measurement, patient protection, personnel protection, absorbed dose equivalencies, agencies and regulations, introduction to radiation biology, cell anatomy, radiation/cell interaction, and effects of radiation. Prerequisites: Programadmissionlevel competency in math, English, and biology
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