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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
- continuation of RADG 305. Provides clinical rotation assignments in which reinforce and provide opportunities for observation, assistance and participation in radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on application of concepts in the actual performance of procedures.
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2.00 Credits
provides an overview of radiography and radiation therapy and their role in health care delivery. The course outlines the structure of the health system and roles of various departments and health professionals. The course also includes an introduction to the topics of equipment and procedures, radiation safety, professionalization, ethics and law and the history of the radiologic sciences.
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1.00 Credits
explores a body systems approach to the language of medicine and the radiologic sciences. Course emphasizes clinical applications and use of terms in interpretation of orders and reports.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical, developmental and psychological needs of the patient and family. The course covers routine and emergency patient care procedures including: basic EKG, infection control, patient assessment, patient education, venipuncuture, contrast injection, introduction to pharmacology and interacting with the teminally ill. The course includes certification in CPR and clinical demonstration of patient care skills.
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2.00 Credits
provides students with an understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of professional practice. Covered topics include ethical behavior, issues and dilemmas, interacting with the terminally ill, scope of practice, elements of malpractice and risk management, health care distribution, student rights, and future challenges.
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2.00 Credits
explores the properties and medical applications of radiation including the electromagnetic spectrum, radioactivity and half life, x ray production, effects of technique selection on x ray exposure, interaction of radiation with matter, and design of radiographic equipment. Emphasis is placed on clinical application of concepts in the safe operation of high voltage radiologic equipment.
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2.00 Credits
is an overview of the interaction of radiation with living systems, effects on organisms, and factors affecting biological responses. Covered topics include early and late effects of radiation exposure and epidemiological studies of radiation and acute radiation syndromes. Included is content which provides the student with an overview of the principles and practices of radiation protection for the patient, personnel, and general public.
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3.00 Credits
provides the student with the knowledge of x ray generation and the prime factors that govern and influence the production of x rays, radiographic film, sensitometry, intensifying screens automatic processing and processor quality control and artifact identification. This course includes demonstrations and laboratory activities to reinforce concepts.
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3.00 Credits
- this course is a continuation of RADG 371. It is designed to develop the student's understanding of radiographic quality, the photographic and geometric properties which control and influence radiographic quality, technical factor selection systems including automatic exposure control and accessory radiographic devises. Problem solving and critical thinking skills will be emphasized in technique formulations and exposure calculations. Fluoroscopic and digital imaging is also included in the topics covered.
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5.00 Credits
explores anatomy review, positioning demonstration, and presentation of radiographs of the human body, so that the student learns radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity, digestive system and urinary system. Course promotes student clinical competence in all assigned radiographic procedures and related anatomical and positioning theory and concepts.
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