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Course Criteria
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Theory and practice in the art and science of evaluating the technical quality of radiographic images. Students will develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to correct positioning and technical errors. Includes an introduction to quality assurance and pathophysiology of the skeletal and respiratory systems. Prerequisites: Rad 170, Rad 132. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth study of the anatomy and radiographic positioning of the skulls, facial bones, and sinuses. Part II of this course will include an introduction to CT, and an overview of sectional anatomy of the brain, spine, neck, chest, and abdomen. Prerequisites: Rad 142, Rad 241. One and one-half hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.
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3.00 Credits
Continued training in special procedures with increased responsibility in surgical radiography. Continued clinical proficiency development in general radiography, including contrast studies, surgical, portable, facial and skull radiography. Prerequisites: Rad 110, Rad 210, Rad 290, or permission of instructor. Twenty hours of clinical training per week.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
A continuation of basic patient care learned to this point in the program. Course content includes emergency protocols, including shock, seizures, diabetic emergencies, strokes, and trauma care of the acute patient. Infection control, chest tubes, enteral tubes, and vascular access lines, as well as medication administration, venipuncture and basic ECG will be covered. Prerequisites: Rad 101 or permission of instructor. Three hours lecture per week.
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3.00 Credits
Students will rotate through special procedures with increased responsibility and do an introductory rotation through CT. In addition, students will continue to incorporate skills and competencies in basic radiologic procedures. Prerequisites: Rad 110, Rad 210, Rad 290, Rad 340. Twenty hours of clinical training per week.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
In-depth studies in angiography, myelography and CT with introductory segments on MRI and ultrasound. Special emphasis on equipment operation, patient care, contrast preparation, procedural steps, and pathophysiology. Two hours lecture per week.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Clinical training in CT, special procedures and an introductory rotation through MRI. Continued work and proficiency in basic radiographic examinations and competencies. Prerequisites - Rad 110, Rad 210, Rad 290, Rad 340, Rad 360. Twenty-five hours clinical training per week.
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3.00 Credits
A capstone course designed to prepare students for the national certification examination. Course will include advanced concepts and testing over all major aspects covered by the national certification examination as outlined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Prerequisites - Rad 101, Rad 170, Rad 132, Rad 142, Rad 241. Six hours lecture per week. management, psychosocial aspects of patient care, and medical ethics. A clinical session, allows the student an orientation rotation at the program's clinical sites. Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory therapy program.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the sciences used in the practice of respiratory therapy. Emphasis will be placed upon physics, chemistry, and microbiology as related to the cardiopulmonary sciences. Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory therapy program and completion of a college-level math course.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth presentation of the cardiopulmonary system, its abnormalities, and corrective techniques as related to respiratory therapy. Included are the concepts of the cardiovascular system, ventilation, diffusion of pulmonary gases, hemodynamic measurements, ventilation perfusion relationships, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, acid base balance, and arterial blood gas analysis. Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory therapy program, college level math course and completion of Bio 121.
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