|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
5.00 Credits
5.00 Credits Uses basic mathematical concepts and includes basic drug administration. Emphasizes critical thinking skills. Topics include: systems of measurement, calculating drug problems, resource materials usage, basic pharmacology, and administering medications in a clinical environment.
-
5.00 Credits
5.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): Program admission level reading and math competency Provides the student with an overview of radiography and patient care. Students will be oriented to the radiographic professions as a whole. Emphasis will be placed on patient care with consideration of both physical and psychological conditions. Topics include: ethics, medical and legal considerations, "Right to Know Law," professionalism, basicprinciples of radiation protection, basic principles of exposure, equipment introduction, health care delivery systems, hospital and departmental organization, hospital and technical institution/college affiliation, medical emergencies, contrast agents/media, OR and mobile procedures patient preparation, death and dying, and body mechanics/transportation.
-
3.00 Credits
3.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): BIO 2113, BIO 2114 Corequisite(s): RAD 101 Introduces the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures applicable to the human anatomy. Emphasis will be placed on the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experience will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include: procedure anatomy, and topographical anatomy related to body cavities, bony thorax, upper extremities, and the shoulder girdle; and anatomy and routine projection of the boney thorax.
-
3.00 Credits
3.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): RAD 101, BIO 2113, BIO 2114 Continues to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures. Topics include: anatomy and routine projections of the lower extremities, anatomy and routine projections of the pelvic girdle, anatomy and routine projections of the spine. Southwest Georgia Technical College
-
4.00 Credits
4.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): RAD 101 Introduces knowledge of the factors that govern and influence the production of the radiographic image on radiographic film. Laboratory experiences will demonstrate applications of theoretical principles and concepts. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge and techniques required to process radiographic film. Topics include: radiographic density, radiographic contrast, recorded detail, distortion, exposure latitude, film holders and intensifying screens, processing area considerations, chemicals, handling and storage of film, characteristics of films utilized in radiographic procedures, automatic processor, artifacts, silver recovery, processing quality assurance concepts, state and federal regulations; and basic principles of digital imaging.
-
3.00 Credits
3.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): RAD 101, BIO 2113, BIO 2114 Continues development of the knowledge and skill required prior to execution of radiographic procedures in the clinical setting. Topics include: gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, genitourinary (GU) procedures, biliary system procedures, sterile techniques,minor procedures; and sectional anatomy of the neck, thorax, and abdomen
-
2.00 Credits
2.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): RAD 101, BIO 2113, BIO 2114 This course continues to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures. Topics include: anatomy and routine cranial radiography; anatomy and routine facial radiography; and sectional anatomy of the head.
-
3.00 Credits
3.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): RAD 107 Continues to develop knowledge of the factors that govern and influence the production of the radiographic image on radiographic film and digital image acquisition. Topics include: beam limiting devices, beam filtration, scattered/secondary radiation, control of the remnant beam, technique formation, and exposure calculations.
-
4.00 Credits
4.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): RAD 116, SCT 100 Provides knowledge of equipment routinely utilized to produce diagnostic images. Various recording media and techniques are discussed. Topics include: radiographic equipment, image intensified fluoroscopy, recording media and techniques, image noise, other imaging equipment, digital imaging/ PACS, monitoring and maintenance, and state and federal regulations.
-
3.00 Credits
3.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): RAD 101, BIO 2113, BIO 2114 Provides the student with an introduction to the concepts of disease. Pathology and disease as they relate to various radiographic procedures are discussed. Topics include: pathology fundamentals, trauma/physical injury, systemic classification of disease and medical terminology.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Privacy Statement
|
Terms of Use
|
Institutional Membership Information
|
About AcademyOne
Copyright 2006 - 2024 AcademyOne, Inc.
|
|
|