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1.00 Credits
This course offers students an exploration of advanced imaging techniques and related imaging sub specialties. This course also offers legal and ethical issues as they pertain to radiography. Lecture [1.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: RAD-184, RAD-285, RAD-286. Corequisite[s]: RAD-288, RAD-289.
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3.00 Credits
This course orients the student radiographer to the fundamental principles, operation, and application of radiation-producing imaging equipment used in diagnostic imaging. Topics in this course include atomic structure, radiation, diagnostic x-ray circuit, tomography, image intensification, mobile and automatic exposure control units. Radiation safety and patient care principles are reinforced. Lecture [3.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: RAD-180, RAD- 181, RAD-182. Corequisite[s]: RAD-281, RAD-282.
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3.00 Credits
This course involves the study of the theoretical and practical aspects of image creation. The photographic, geometric, and imaging systems will be explored. Evaluation of changes caused in the radiographic image with equipment and recording systems, demonstrated, and discussed. Also included in this course are the basic concepts of the origin and effects of ionizing radiation on the patient and radiographic image. Lecture [3.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: RAD-181, RAD-182, RAD-276. Corequisite[s]: RAD-283.
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4.00 Credits
This course continues the study of radiographic procedures. The theory and application of positioning of the lower limb, spinal column, and an introduction to the contrast studies will be explored. Principles of positioning techniques, exposure, and critique will be explored in the laboratory. Lecture [3.00], Laboratory [3.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: RAD-180, RAD-181, RAD-182. Corequisite[s]: RAD-276, RAD-282, BIO-209.
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2.00 Credits
This course requires students to spend two clinical days a week in a radiology department where students will perform routine as well as some complex examinations under the direct supervision of a registered radiographer and a college clinical instructor. Procedures performed are evaluated on the basis of a competency-based clinical education system. Laboratory [16.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: RAD-182.
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3.00 Credits
This course requires students to spend two clinical days a week in a radiology department where students will perform routine as well as some complex examinations under the direct supervision of a registered radiographer and a college clinical instructor. Procedures performed are evaluated on the basis of a competency-based clinical education system. Laboratory [25.60].
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Prerequisite[s]: RAD-281, RAD-282.
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4.00 Credits
This course continues with the study of radiographic procedures, theory, and application of basic skull, advanced skull, an overview of the management and care of trauma, geriatric and pediatric patients. It also includes a study of contrast agents typically utilized and their respective radiographic examinations. This course includes a component of faculty guided independent study of medical terminology. Lecture [3.00], Laboratory [3.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: RAD-281, RAD-283. Corequisite[s]: RAD-183, RAD-184, RAD-286.
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2.00 Credits
This course requires the performance of routine, complex, and advanced Xray procedures under the supervision of a registered radiographer and college clinical instructor in a Radiology Department. Students spend 16 hours a week for 15 weeks meeting the established requirements for competency based clinical education. Laboratory [16.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: RAD-282, RAD-283.
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4.00 Credits
This course incorporates three major areas of study - radiation protection, computed tomography, and sectional anatomy. There will be an introduction to sectional anatomy. The use of computer software programs will also be used in the laboratory. Lecture [3.00], Laboratory [3.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: RAD-276, RAD-285, RAD-286. Corequisite[s]: RAD-275, RAD-289.
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3.00 Credits
This course requires the performance of routine, complex, and advanced Xray procedures under the supervision of a registered radiographer and a college clinical instructor in a radiology department. Students spend 24 hours per week for 15 weeks meeting the established requirements for competency based clinical education. Rotations into specialty areas and elective rotations are also begun. Laboratory [24.00].
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite[s]: RAD- 276, RAD-285, RAD-286. Corequisite[s]: RAD-275, RAD-288.
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