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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: RAD 107, RAD 109, RAD 133) Contin ues developing the knowledge required to perform radio graphic procedures. Topics include: anatomy and routine cranial radiography and routine facial radiography.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: RAD 107, RAD 109, RAD 133) Contin ues to develop knowledge of the factors that govern and influence the production of the radiographic image on radiographic film. Topics include: beam limiting devices, beam filtration, scattered radiation, control of the remnant beam, technique formation, and exposure calculations.
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4.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: RAD 116; RAD 113, RAD 134) Pro vides knowledge of equipment routinely utilized to produce diagnostic images. Various recording media and techniques are discussed. Topics include: radio graphic equipment, image intensified fluoroscopy, re cording media and techniques, image noise, other imaging equipment, computer literacy, monitoring and maintenance, and state and federal regulations.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: RAD 120, RAD 136) Provides the student with an introduction to the concepts of disease. Pathol ogy and disease as they relates to various radiographic procedures will be discussed. Topics include: pathology fundamentals, trauma/physical injury, systemic classifica tions of disease, and medical terminology principles.
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5.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: RAD 117, RAD 135) Provides instruc tion on the principles of radiation interaction. Radia tion effects on cells and factors affecting cell response are presented. Acute and chronic effects of radiation are discussed. Topics include: introduction to radiation biology, cell anatomy, radiation/cell interaction, effects of radiation, radiation detection and measurement, patient protection, personnel protection, dose limits, and agencies and regulations.
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5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: RAD 101, RAD 103) Introduces the concepts of basic physics and emphasizes the funda mentals of r-ray generating equipment. Topics include: atomic structure, structure of matter, magnetism and electromagnetism, electrodynamics, control of high voltage, x-ray Circuitry, x-Ray Tubes & rectifiers, pro duction and characteristics of radiation
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4.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: RAD 119, RAD 137) Provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and is provided to help the student prepare for the national certification examination for radiographers. Topics include: prin ciples of radiographic exposure, radiographic proce dures, anatomy, physiology, pathology and terminology, radiologic science and equipment, radiation protection, and patient care techniques.
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4.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: RAD 101, RAD 103) Introduces students to the hospital clinical setting and provides an opportu nity for students to participate in or observe radio graphic procedures. Emphasis is placed on clinical exposure to competencies learned in Radiographic Procedures I and II. Topics include: orientation to hos pital areas and procedures, orientation to radiographic procedures, participation in and/or observation of pro cedures related to body cavities, shoulder girdle, upper extremities, lower extremities, pelvic girdle, spine, and bony thorax. All students are under direct super-vision.
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7.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: RAD 106, RAD 123, RAD 132) Contin ues introductory student learning experiences in the hospital setting. Emphasis is placed on those procedures discussed in Radiographic Procedures I, II, and III and practiced in previous clinical courses. Topics include: equipment utilization, exposure techniques, progress toward completion of clinical competencies through participation in and/or observation of routine projections of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder and pelvic girdles, spine and bony thorax, and skull; as well as partici pation in and/or observation of procedures related to gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and biliary systems. Execu tion of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
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7.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: RAD 107, RAD 109, RAD 133) Provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Students improve skills in executing procedures presented in Radiographic Procedures I, II, III, IV and practiced in previous clinical rotations. Topics also include participa tion in and/or observation of cranial and facial routine radiography. Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
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