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1.00 Credits
Provides an overview of radiography and its role within health care delivery. Student responsibilities are outlined. Students are oriented to the academic and administrative structure, key departments and personnel, and the profession as a whole. Basic principles of radiation protection, basic equipment manipulation, and types of diagnostic examinations are introduced. Prerequisites: BIO 233 and admission to the Radiographer program Co-requisites: RAD 101, RAD 108, RAD 109, RAD 111, and RAD 118 must be taken concurrently.
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3.00 Credits
A clinical course offering structured experiences in chart recognition, basic assessment, patient communication, and basic radiographic procedures and policies. Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiographer program Co-requisites: RAD 101, RAD 108, RAD 109, RAD 111, and RAD 118 must be taken concurrently.
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2.00 Credits
Provides an overview of the principles of radiation protection, including responsibilities of the radiographer for the patients, personnel, and public. This course addresses the concepts of As Low As Reasonably Achievable, stochastic and nonstochastic effects, and effective absorbed dose equivalent limits. Regulatory agencies are identified, and the involvement of those agencies in radiation protection is discussed. Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiographer program Co-requisites: RAD 101, RAD 108, RAD 109, RAD 111, and RAD 118 must be taken concurently.
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3.00 Credits
Course is designed to develop the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical as well as psychological needs of the patient and family. Content is designed to introduce basic concepts of pharmacolgy and the theory and practice of basic venipuncture. Both routine and emergency patient care procedures are described, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Radiographer program Co-requisites: RAD 101, RAD 109, RAD 111, RAD 114, and RAD 118 must be takenconcurrently.
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3.00 Credits
This is the first of a five semester curriculum in radiographic positioning and procedures. The material is presented through lecture and laboratory components. The course provides a knowledge of positioning terminology, chest, abdomen, and upper extremity procedures. Students will be presented with positioning guidelines during lecture. Psychomotor skills and common knowledge are reinforced through laboratory assignments. Film critique is also a part of the course. Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiographer program Co-requisites: RAD 101, RAD 108, RAD 109, RAD 111, and RAD 118 must be taken concurrently.
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3.00 Credits
This lecture/laboratory course is the second of a five-semester curriculum focusing upon radiographic positioning and procedures. The course describes positioning terminology as well as shoulder girdle, lower extremity, and pelvic girdle procedures. Students will be presented with specific positioning guidelines. Positioning skills in concert with specific radiographic procedures will be reinforced through lab assignments. A film critique is also a part of this course. Prerequisites: RAD 101, RAD 108, RAD 109, RAD 111, RAD 118 and BIO 233 Co-requisites: BIO 234, RAD 158, RAD 161, RAD 171, RAD 190 and RAD 257 must be taken concurrently.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide knowledge routinely utilized to produce diagnostic images. Various recording media and techniques are discussed. The major emphasis will be on the components of the diagnostic x-ray tube and fluoroscopic imaging systems. Other imaging equipment, such as CT, MRI, and digital imaging are also described. Prerequisites: RAD 101, RAD 108, RAD 109, RAD 111 and RAD 118 Co-requisites: RAD 158, RAD 161, RAD 171, RAD 190, and RAD 257 must be taken concurrently.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credit Hours) This course focuses upon the factors that govern and influence the production of the radiographic image. The course details the main properties of radiograph density, contrast, detail and distortion as well as the factors that control and/or contribute to producing a quality image. The parameters of film evaluation will be developed in this course. Lecture material is supplemented with lab experiments. The elements of film critique and film evaluation will remain a major component of the remaining units of this program. Prerequisites: RAD 101, RAD 108, RAD 109, RAD 111, and RAD 118 Co-requisites: RAD 158, RAD 161, RAD 171, RAD 190, and RAD 257 must be taken concurrently.
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5.00 Credits
This lecture/laboratory course is the third of a five-semester curriculum focusing upon radiographic positioning and procedures. The course describes radiographic anatomy as well as positioning of the vertebral column and the bony thorax. Students will be presented with specific positioning guidelines. Positioning skills in concert with specific radiographic procedures will be reinforced through lab assignments. A film critique is also a part of this course. Prerequisites: RAD 158, RAD 161, RAD 171, RAD 188, RAD 190 and RAD 257 Co-requisites: HCS 131 and RAD 194 must be taken concurrently.
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3.00 Credits
A structured clinical course focusing on basic radiographic equipment, techniques, procedures, and positioning. Patient interaction is also a component of this course. Prerequisites: RAD 109 Co-requisites: BIO 234, RAD 158, RAD 161, RAD 171, RAD 190, and RAD 257 must be taken concurrently.
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