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  • RAD 207: Radiologic Technology 3

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is an introduction to specialized radiographic procedures of nonskeletal areas and the biological effects of exposure to ionizing radiation. It also includes a review of the basic radiation cell physiology and chemistry that influence somatic and genetic responses from ionized tissue. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    BIO 162, PHY 100, RAD 157 and RAD 158C  Corequisite:    PHY 128 and RAD 208C 
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  • RAD 208C: Radiologic Technology Clinical 3

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course expands on the knowledge and practice of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures under direct supervision of a certified technologist and Radiologist. Competency level skills increase and performance of radiographic procedures are conducted more proficiently with identification of pathology, disease and disorders. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students are charged for radiation badges. Prerequisite:    BIO 162, RAD 157 and RAD 158C  Corequisite:    RAD 207 
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  • RAD 217: Radiologic Technology 4

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course includes a review of radiographic pathology, an introduction to optional supplementary imaging modalities and a review of the required functions of the radiologic technologist in preparing for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination in Radiography. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    RAD 207 and RAD 208C  Corequisite:    RAD 218C 
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  • RAD 218C: Radiologic Technology Clinical 4

    8.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is a continuation of the application and practice of the full spectrum of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. These are performed with direct supervision progressing to indirect supervision by a certified technologist and Radiologist. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students are charged for radiation badges. Prerequisite:    RAD 207 and RAD 208C  Corequisite:    RAD 217 
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  • RAD 258C: Radiologic Technology Clinical 5

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides a continued opportunity for the student to perform all routine procedures and to gain experience in special techniques. The student rotates through specialty areas to observe practice in pediatrics, ultrasound, angiography and special computerized imaging studies. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. A pass grade is a requirement to be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination in Radiography. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students are charged for radiation badges. Prerequisite:    All academic and clinical program requirements.  
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  • RAD 601: Diagnostic Procedures for Medical Imaging of the Breast

    1.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides an overview for qualified Mammography students all the required activities necessary to provide procedures for patients that are required to have breast tissue examined. Students explore all the breast anatomy, cytology and a large number of pathologies are included in this course. Mammographic positioning, special needs of patient categories and mammographic procedures are classified. Views, special patient situations during imaging examinations and interventional procedures are covered for compliance with national board content. Exploration of the accreditation standards within a medical imaging service department is provided relating to Mammography suites. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Completion of this course complies with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) structural education requirements and awards 16 Category A CEUs. Prerequisite:    Must be Certified Technologists in good standing recognized by the ARRT (www.arrt.org)  
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  • RAD 602: Patient Care for Mammography Procedures

    1.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    The focus of this course is to provide an overview of the required patient care interactions and management techniques utilized for quality mammographic procedures. Topics include patient communication, patient assessment, breast cancer and various psychological impacts the patient can or will experience during the journey of having a mammography study. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Completion of this course complies with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) structural education requirements and awards 16 Category A CEUs. Prerequisite:    Must be Certified Technologists in good standing recognized by the ARRT (www.arrt.org)  
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  • RAD 603: Understanding Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)

    1.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this course students learn about the American College of Radiology (ACR) voluntary ACR Mammography Accreditation program and progress. Course content focuses on the 1992 to current U.S. Congress who passed the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA: P.L.102-539) that was implemented in and is and will remain a vital mandate for imaging facilities to perform Mammography. An overview of equipment and quality assurance requirements and personal credentials for physicians, radiologic technologists and other medical staff is presented. Additionally, the American Cancer Society and Society of Breast Imaging missions and preventive services are topics explored within this course. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Completion of this course complies with ARRT structural education requirements and awards 16 Category A CEUs. Prerequisite:    Must be Certified Technologists in good standing recognized by the ARRT (www.arrt.org)  
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  • RAD 604C: Mammography Clinical Applications and Training

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This clinical course provides students with an opportunity to receive hands-on training in a mammographic suite. A signed clinical affiliation agreement must be completed before a student can begin clinical practice. All the Scope of Practice Standards relating to mammography imaging and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Patient care clinical requirements must be completed to pass this course. Students and clinical affiliations are covered by general liability insurances. A dosimetry badge is provided and the radiation safety requirements must be complied with at all times. There is a badge fee charged with this course. Additionally, students must complete all background checks, clearance requirements, drug testing, behavioral and essential functions required by the medical imaging industry, etc. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) does not award structural education credits for clinical course work. Students must be certified in the supporting discipline of Radiography first to be eligible to learn mammography within a clinical setting as required by this course. Prerequisite:    Must be a Certified Technologists in Radiography in good standing recognized by the ARRT and qualified to perform Mammography (www.arrt.org)  
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  • RAD 605: Mammography National Board Review for Technologists

    1.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is a review for qualified students that covers all of the content categories and subcategories required for the mammography national certification board provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Students enrolled in this course must be certified in Radiography and have completed all the requirements to apply for the national certification examination in Mammography. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis and awards 16 Category A CEUs. Prerequisite:    Certified in Radiography in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Corequisite:    Eligiblity to apply for the Mammography national certification examination provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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