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3.00 Credits
Banner Title: Radiographic Exposure II This course continues to develop students' knowledge of factors that govern and influence the production of radiographic images on radiographic film and digital image acquisition. Topics include beam limiting devices, beam filtration, scattered/secondary radiation, control of remnant beam, technique formation, and exposure calculations. Prerequisites: RAD 107 with a grade of C or better, RAD 110 with a grade of C or better, RAD 133 with a grade of C or better Offered Spring term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: Radiographic Imaging Equipment This course provides knowledge of equipment routinely utilized to produce diagnostic images. Discussions focus on various recording media and techniques. Topics include radiographic equipment, image intensified fluoroscopy, recording media and techniques, image noise, other imaging equipment such as CT and MRI, computer literacy, digital imaging/PACS, monitoring and maintenance, and state and federal regulations. Prerequisites: RAD 120 with a grade of C or better, RAD 123 with a grade of C or better, RAD 137 with a grade of C or better Offered Spring term
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3.00 Credits
Banner Title: Radiographic Pathology This course introduces the concepts of disease and pathology as they relate to various radiographic procedures. Topics include pathology fundamentals, trauma and physical injury, system classification of disease, and medical terminology. Prerequisites: RAD 112 with a grade of C or better, RAD 116 with a grade of C or better, RAD 134 with a grade of C or better Offered Summer term
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5.00 Credits
Banner Title: Radiation Biology/Protection This course provides instruction on the principles of cell radiation interaction, radiation effects on cells, and factors affecting cell response. Instructors also cover the acute and chronic effects of radiation. Topics include radiation detection and measurement; patient protection; personnel protection; absorbed dose equivalencies; agencies and regulations; introduction to radiation biology; cell anatomy; radiation/cell interaction; and effects of radiation. Prerequisites: RAD 123 with a grade of C or better, RAD 136 with a grade of C or better Offered Winter term
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5.00 Credits
Banner Title: Radiologic Science Radiologic Science introduces the concepts of basic physics and emphasizes the basics of x-ray generating equipment. Topics include atomic structure, structure of matter, magnetism and electromagnetism, electrodynamics, control of high voltage, rectification, x-ray tubes, x-ray circuits, and production and characteristics of radiation. Prerequisites: RAD 116 with a grade of C or better, RAD 119 with a grade of C or better, RAD 135 with a grade of C or better Offered Fall term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: Radiologic Technology Review This course provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps students prepare for the national certification examination for radiographers. Topics include image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures, anatomy, physiology, pathology, terminology, equipment operation and quality control, radiation protection, and patient care/education . Prerequisites: RAD 120 with a grade of C or better, RAD 137 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the department Offered Spring term
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5.00 Credits
Banner Title: Clinical Radiography I This course introduces students to the hospital clinical setting and provides an opportunity to participate in or observe radiographic procedures. Topics include orientation to hospital areas and procedures; orientation to mobile/surgery; orientation to radiography and fluoroscopy; and participation in and/or observation of procedures related to body cavities, the shoulder girdle, extremities, and bony thorax. Student activities are under direct supervision. Prerequisite: Program admission Offered Fall term
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7.00 Credits
Banner Title: Clinical Radiography II This course provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Topics include equipment utilization; exposure techniques; participation in and/or observation of routine projections of the extremities, pelvic girdle, spine, and bony thorax; and participation and/or observation of procedures related to gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), and biliary systems. Students execute radiographic procedures under direct and indirect supervision. Prerequisites: RAD 101 with a grade of C or better, RAD 108 with a grade of C or better, RAD 132 with a grade of C or better Offered Winter term
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7.00 Credits
Banner Title: Clinical Radiography III This clinical course provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Students improve skills in executing procedures introduced in radiographic procedures courses and practiced in previous clinicals. Topics include equipment utilization; exposure techniques; participation in and/or observation of gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), and biliary system procedures; and participation in and/or observation of cranial and facial radiography. Students execute radiographic procedures under direct and indirect supervision. Prerequisites: RAD 107 with a grade of C or better, RAD 110 with a grade of C or better, RAD 133 with a grade of C or better Offered Spring term
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7.00 Credits
Banner Title: Clinical Radiography IV This course provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Students continue to develop proficiency in executing procedures introduced in radiographic procedures courses. Topics include sterile techniques, participation in and/or observation of minor special procedures, special equipment use, genitourinary system procedures, and participation in and/or observation of cranial and facial radiography. Students execute radiographic procedures under direct and indirect supervision. Prerequisites: RAD 112 with a grade of C or better, RAD 116 with a grade of C or better, RAD 134 with a grade of C or better Offered Summer term
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