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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The objective of this course is to help students prepare for mid-level leadership roles by improving their managerial and leadership capabilities. This course is designed to help students understand the character and challenges of leadership at the organizational level. It explores how leadership skills can be developed and effectively applied in various settings while focusing on the leadership-management framework, employee engagement and quality service.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the role of limited scope radiographers. Foundational principles that address ethical and legal aspects, professionalism and interpersonal communication skills are presented. The course also includes patient care and monitoring techniques, medical emergencies, universal precautions and infection control processes.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to image acquisition techniques. A comprehensive review of technical factors and their impact on image quality will be covered, along with technique charts and their components. Students also will be introduced to x-ray production processes, the fundamental properties of x-rays and the basic components of imaging equipment.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of the principles of radiation protection. Included are the radiation protection responsibilities of the limited scope radiographer for patients, self and others (e.g., physicians, general public, health care team members, etc.); x-ray interactions with matter; the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concept; and the basic methods of radiation protection. Also incorporated are radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations.
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5.00 Credits
This course provides the information students need to perform radiographic/imaging procedures related to the thoracic viscera, abdomen, and the upper and lower extremities (including shoulder girdle and podiatric exams). General medical and radiographic terminology, anatomy, routine positions and projections will be the focus of the class. Radiographic equipment and accessory manipulation, selection of technical factors, correct body mechanics, and patient care skills and monitoring techniques will be practiced in the lab.
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3.00 Credits
This course will build on and expand the student's knowledge of the factors that govern and influence the production and archival of radiographic images. A review of previously introduced technical factors will be covered with a specific focus on their impact on the digital image acquisition processes and image quality. Digital image characteristics, processing, display and image identification techniques will be covered.
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses the functional, physical and design components of radiographic (fixed and mobile) equipment. Intricate details of the equipment are covered, including but not limited to equipment circuitry, generators, transformers, x-ray tube components and functions, and digital imaging detectors and processing components. The course is also designed to introduce the student to radiographic equipment and accessory quality control.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides basic knowledge of cellular and molecular structures of the human body and explores the effects radiation can have on these structures and the body as a whole. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radiation exposure. The course also covers radiation quantities, units used to express radiation exposure, and dose limiting systems designed to protect patients, workers and the general public.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides the information students need to perform radiographic/imaging procedures related to the pelvic girdle, bony thorax, spine and skull. General medical and radiographic terminology, anatomy, routine positions and projections will be the focus of the class. Radiographic equipment and accessory manipulation, selection of technical factors, correct body mechanics, and patient care skills and monitoring techniques will be practiced in the lab.
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