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4.00 Credits
An introductory course covering the history of radiography, introductory radiographic equipment and X-ray production, radiation protection and safety; radiographic and general medical terminology; and chest, abdomen, and upper extremity radiographic procedures. Students become knowledgeable regarding professional aspects of radiography including professional practice standards, ethics, and legal issues. During the last half of the semester, students begin clinical rotations and by semester end, competency and proficiency in chest, abdomen, and upper extremity radiography are achieved. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Radiography program, demonstrated competency to enter into ENGL 1010.
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to patient care skills used in the radiography field. Students demonstrate skills in communicating, evaluating, protecting, and providing physical care for the patient while in the radiology department. This course fulfills a course requirement of the Radiography Program. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program.
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3.00 Credits
This algebra-based course is designed to provide students with the basic physical principles needed to successfully function in the radiologic and imaging sciences. Students apply principles and laws that govern the SI system of measurement, matter, energy, basic mechanics, wave properties, electricity, magnetism, the electromagnetic spectrum, radiation, and atomic interactions. Three hours of lecture per week. Cross-listed as HLTK 1540. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 and MATH 0930, or equivalent placement test scores.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of RDTK 1503. This course is designed to introduce the student to the anatomy and positioning of additional radiographic examinations. Specifically, the student learns and develops positioning skills for the shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvis, entire spine, sternum, ribs, portables, trauma, and reviews geriatric and pediatric radiography. The student also demonstrates competency in the anatomy, positioning, and radiographic demonstration of the gastrointestinal (alimentary canal) system, the genitourinary system. Students complete I.V. training and identify and describe the characteristics of various contrast media, radiologic pharmaceuticals, contrast reactions, and the responsibilities of the radiographer in such situations. Prerequisite: Completion of RDTK 1503.
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1.00 Credits
A course to be taken concurrently with RDTK 1583, which allows the simulated application of the principles learned in RDTK 1583 and film critique. The student radiographer becomes proficient at exposing, developing, and critiquing radiographs of the shoulder, lower extremity, pelvis, entire spine, sternum, and ribs in the campus lab. Students also perform gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and biliary procedures in a competent manner through simulated applications. Prerequisite: Completion of RDTK 1503. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in RDTK 1583.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides clinical experience in the radiology department and is to be taken during the Spring I semester. Students refine positioning and critique skills learned in RDTK 1503, RDTK 1583, and RDTK 1584. Under supervision in the clinical setting, students will be able to competently perform routine diagnostic imaging of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and spines. Students will be expected to pass a competency-based imaging test at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: Completion of RDTK 1503.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students outline the physical theories of X-ray production and the atomic interactions which take place during the radiologic image acquisition process. Students evaluate radiographic images and predict the effects that various technical factors, including equipment, technique factors (i.e. mAs and kVp), accessory devices, and image receptor systems have upon radiographic image qualities and patient dose. Prerequisite: Completion of RDTK 1503. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in RDTK 1583, RDTK 1584, and RDTK 1611.
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1.00 Credits
Students demonstrate and experiment with the effects of various technical factors, accessories, and receptor systems on radiographic image qualities. Through laboratory experiences, students use the equipment and measuring devices available in the energized lab, evaluate collected data, and apply the concepts covered in RDTK 1610. Prerequisite: Completion of RDTK 1503. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in RDTK 1610.
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3.00 Credits
Students investigate the types and sources of radiation, outlining radiation's biological effects on atoms, cells, and human populations at various doses and delivery methods. Students describe the United States governmental regulations regarding radiation and practice effective radiation protection and measurement methods for patients and occupational personnel while in a medical setting. Prerequisite: Completion of ZOO 2025 or instructor approval, and acceptance into the Radiography program.
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3.00 Credits
Students analyze and perform routine procedures of bone densitometry (DEXA), routine contrast media fluoroscopy examinations, and C-arm use in surgical and non-surgical settings. Students safely administer contrast media for routine procedures such as arthrography, myelography, and angiography. Prerequisites: Completion of RDTK 1583 and RDTK 1584.
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