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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
This course concentrates on the continuation of perfecting previously acquired skills. In addition, students will have the opportunity to rotate through and observe specialty areas such as angiography, MRI, mammography. Prerequisite(s): RAD 230.
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4.00 Credits
In this final semester, students will emphasize work in general radiography, with the opportunity to concentrate on performing all procedures on increasingly difficult patients as well as perfecting general radiographic skills, judgment and image evaluation skills. Prerequisite(s): RAD 231.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the function of the entire x ray unit. It is a study of the components of the x ray circuitry, to include methods of rectification, construction of x ray tubes, x ray production and the x ray beam. Image intensification, cinefluoroscopy, video units and a variety of equipment accessories are also covered.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides students with comprehensive and detailed instruction in the evaluation of diagnostic quality radiographs and computer generated images. Students will assess radiographs based on the fundamentals of exposure, processing and positioning. Prerequisite(s): RAD 131.
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1.00 Credits
In this continuation of RAD 238, students learn to critique images performed by classmates and, in addition, learn how to present case studies relative to procedures. Correlation is made between patient history, radiographic views obtained, and technical factors utilized. Prerequisite(s): RAD 238; RAD 230.
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1.00 Credits
An intense study of medical terminology using a system in word building with an emphasis on Radiation Oncology. Thousands of medical words can be built from Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to radiation oncology concepts and techniques. The student examines cancer through an exploration of factors, including epidemiology, etiology, and detection. Theoretical knowledge delivered in class supports the clinical aspects of providing treatment to patients with cancer. Treatment components include simulation and treatment utilizing an anatomical site by site approach. Conventional and CT Simulation concepts are introduced to the student.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of medical imaging, including radiographic imaging techniques, digital imaging, transfer and storage of medical images. An introduction to the principles of radiation therapy is discussed, including patient assessment, patient education, and pharmacology. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to solve problems associated with radiation therapy, and to think critically when working with patients and colleagues.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to clinical education with an intense clinical orientation including hospital orientation, field trips, and the role of a student in the department of radiation therapy. It serves as an introduction and provides a foundation for the student's specific role in the clinical setting. Topics such as teamwork, ethics, blood borne pathogens, radiation protection and clinical assignments are all covered in this course.
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4.00 Credits
This practicum course is the continuation of Clinical Practicum I. In addition to applying knowledge gained during the first clinical practicum, students will observe and participate in the technical and clinical aspects of radiation therapy. Again, clinical performance objectives are used to direct students to specific tasks and related information necessary in the clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): RDT 107.
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