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5.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the computed tomography department and provides opportunity for practice of hands- on clinical skills in the clinical environment. Emphasis is placed on patient care, imaging protocols and image evaluation. Topics include patient assessment, preparation and administration of contrast media, patient positioning, protocol selection, parameter selection, image display, filming and archiving, and image evaluation. Prerequisites: RAD 220, RAD 221 Corequisite: RAD 222
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7.00 Credits
Provides an opportunity for the student to continue developing proficiency in the hands-on skills as demanded by a technologist specialized in computed tomography. Emphasis is placed on skill improvement of patient care, imaging protocols and image evaluation. Topics include patient assessment, preparation and administration of contrast media, patient positioning, protocol selection, parameter selection, image display, filming and archiving, and image evaluation. Prerequisites: RAD 222, RAD 225 Corequisite: RAD 223
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the strengthening of fundamental reading competencies. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, and study skills. Prerequisite: Entrance reading score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes vocabulary, comprehension, and critical reading skills development. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, study skills, and content area reading skills. Prerequisite: RDG 096 or entrance reading score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels
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3.00 Credits
This course provides instruction in vocabulary and comprehension skills with emphasis on critical reading skills. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, study skills, and content area reading skills. Prerequisite: RDG 097 or entrance reading score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with fundamental concepts and basic functions of a Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). Emphasis is placed on basic components, functions and familiarity with PACS systems. Topics include basic components of and requirements for a PACS network structure, concepts of image capture, image quality trouble shooting, DICOM, image transfer concepts, structure reporting, hospital information systems (HIS), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), health level Seven (HL7), short-term and long-term shortage, date back-up, workstations, and peripherals and output device.
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5.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of computed radiography (CR) and the principles of image acquisition and processing and its application in radiography. Emphasis is placed on image acquisition, optimizing image quality, image processing and image compression techniques, and the development of QA/QC program. Topics include computer imaging basics, pixels and voxels, digital radiography hardware requirements, digital image processor, basics of computer radiography, concepts of direct digital radiography (ddR), image quality and quality assurance. Prerequisites: RPS 101, RPS 104 Corequisite: RPS 132
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3.00 Credits
Continues to develop the knowledge needed to function in a PACS environment. Topics include Network architecture and topology, network media, basics of data transmission, data storage and retrieval, Image Acquisition, Image Workstations, Image Compression, Voice Recognition, Enterprise Imaging and Teleradiology. Prerequisite: RPS 101
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7.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare non-radiographers who are interested in incorporating a limited radiography background into their professional development for success in a health care environment. This course introduces knowledge of the factors that govern and influence the production of the radiographic image on radiographic film or digital image receptor. An introduction to positioning, viewing techniques, and common terminology related to radiographic procedures will be included. Emphasis will be placed on the production of quality radiographs and laboratory experiences will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include radiographic density, radiographic contrast, recorded detail, distortion, quality management and quality assurance concepts, automatic exposure control concepts, and positioning terminology. Prerequisites: AHS 101, RAD 101, RPS 101 Corequisite: RPS 132
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3.00 Credits
This course builds on the concepts presented in previous PACS courses. Emphasis will be a study of selected formal topics important for the PACS Specialist. Topics include preserving the image and information integrity, continuous improvement of efficiency and integrity of the system, troubleshooting of connectivity, components of a PACS QC program, security and patient Privacy (HIPAA) requirements for PACS, current trends and future issues in the PACS environments, and review of key concepts for entry level PACS certification. Prerequisite: RPS 103 Corequisite: RPS 134
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