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2.50 Credits
Provides students with basic concepts of patient care, including consideration of physical and psychological needs of patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures as well as infection control procedures and Universal Precautions, drug interactions and pharmacology. Lab practice is integrated to enhance the development of patient care skills. Prerequisites: BIO 23 or equivalent; MTH 13 or equivalent.
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2.50 Credits
Continuation of RAD 12. Examination of technique guides, technical conversions, AEC, contrast, recorded detail distortion and effects of pathology on technique. Prerequisite: RAD 12. Corequisite: CLE 21.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of RAD 13. More detailed and complex positions of the structures and organs of the body; film evaluation, practical instruction and application in the laboratory and clinical environment. Prerequisites: RAD 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. Corequisite: RAD 25.
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2.00 Credits
Enables student radiologic technologists to recognize the need for good radiation protection procedures which provide minimum exposure to patients and personnel. Topics include interactions of radiation with matter; units and measurement of radiation; maximum permissible dosages; methods for minimizing operator and patient exposure. Prerequisite: RAD 11.
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1.00 Credits
Continuation of RAD 15. Structures and function of human anatomy in all body planes with emphasis on the skull and spine. Film Evaluation included. Prerequisite: RAD 15. Corequisite: BIO 24.
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2.00 Credits
Study of various imaging systems and their application in radiography. Various recording media and techniques are discussed. Some imaging systems described are Mobile Units, Image Intensification, Video Tube and Recorders, CT, Digital Imaging, and MRI. Prerequisites: RAD 22, 23, 25.
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2.00 Credits
Radiographic positioning of specialized procedures in radiography, the equipment, contrast media used and general indications for each examination. Digestive system; urinary system; female reproductive system; lymphatic system; myelography; cerebral angiography; interventional radiography; arthrography, and mammography will be discussed. Film Evaluation included. Prerequisites: RAD 23, 25, CLE 21. Corequisites: RAD 32, 34.
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2.00 Credits
Survey of medical and surgical diseases to acquaint the student with changes caused by disease which relate to radiography. Emphasis on pathogenesis, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Film Evaluation included. Prerequisite: BIO 23, 24.
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2.00 Credits
Comprehensive study of the radiation effects on cells including direct and indirect action of ionizing radiation; damage induced by free radicals in DNA: interpretation of survival data; radiation genetics; radiation effects on embryos; delayed effects; radiation safety and health physics. Corequisite: RAD 71.
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1.00 Credits
Topics include concepts of a quality assurance program, state and federal regulations, sensitometric monitoring, film-screen contact, protective device integrity, radiographic illuminators, kVp accuracy, timer accuracy and mAs reciprocity. Mammography QA will be discussed. Prerequisites: RAD 22, 32. Corequisite: RAD 71.
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