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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Presents an in-depth explanation of a topic of interest to the advancedlevel practitioner. A different topic is covered each semester and includes but is not limited to mechanical ventilation, delivery of respiratory care at alternate sites, pulmonary function testing, and professional issues. The course may be repeated for credit; specific topics may not be repeated.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An individualized program of independent study, clinical activity, research, or reading, jointly designed by a third- or fourth-year respiratory care student and an instructor with the approval of the program chairperson.
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1.00 Credits
An introductory internship of supervised practicum hours where the student acquires the knowledge and skills relevant to the use of radiologic methods and techniques. This course focuses on the upper and lower extremities and the respiratory and abdominal systems and is correlated with RTCA 116 and RTCA 116L through demonstrations, practice sessions, and laboratory simulations. Corequisites: RTCA 116, RTCA 116L
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1.00 Credits
An introductory course into radiography specifically and the health care profession generally. Topics included are a brief history of medicine and radiology; hospital organizational systems; health care delivery setting; reimbursement policies within the health care industry; practicing in the medical field; ethical, professional, and medicolegal issues; and opportunities for career advancement. Corequisites: RTCA 114, RTCA 116 and 116L
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of radiography, including the following areas or concepts: basic radiographic terms and principles; radiation safety and protection; radiation exposure and techniques; gross and radiographic anatomy of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities and the alimentary tract; radiographic positioning skills; compassionate patient care skills; radiographic terminology; and radiographic image identification and evaluation of the anatomic areas listed above.
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1.00 Credits
A three-hour laboratory will be correlated with RTCA 116. The students will see demonstrations and be able to practice all radiographic examinations listed in the companion course (RTCA 116). Simulated competency tests will assess performance. Corequisite: RTCA 116
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2.00 Credits
A course in basic patient care for the allied health worker that includes one hours of lecture and two hours of skills laboratory each week. These sessions include discussions, demonstrations, and competency examinations over the following topics: communication skills, vital signs, patient assessment, patient histories, body mechanics, infection control, oxygen administration, the principles of drug administration, and sterile technique. A typed paper is required in this course.
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1.00 Credits
A one-hour-per-week course in basic medical terminology used in allied health professions, including correct spelling, abbreviations, word roots, and definitions. The course includes lecture, assigned workbook exercises, and written tests.
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2.00 Credits
A continuing internship of supervised clinical practicum hours where the student acquires the knowledge and skills relevant to the usage of radiologic methods and techniques. This course focuses on the genitourinary system, spine, and skull/facial radiography and is correlated with RTCA 126 and RTCA 126L through demonstrations, practice sessions, and laboratory simulations. It is recommended that the student enter the course with a functional knowledge of Windows operations for the clinical setting. Prerequisite: RTCA 114 Corequisites: RTCA 126, RTCA 126L
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Radiologic Technology I. The course includes discussions, demonstrations, radiographic image critique, and practice sessions over the radiologic examinations of the urinary system, spinal column, bony thorax, and cranium. Prerequisites: RTCA 116, 116L, 119 Corequisite: RTCA 126L
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