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5.00 Credits
This course introdues the concepts of electromagnetic radiation, its production, control and interactions. The concepts of electricity, electromagnetism, and electrical circuits relating to imaging equipment operation are presented. Prerequisite(s): RS-101 or instructor permission.
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5.00 Credits
A continuation of Radiation Physics I. The correct and safe operation of various types of imaging equipment will be discussed. Information on radiation biology will be presented to correlate the hazards of ionizing radiation production and its interaction on human tissue. Prerequisite(s): MATH-099, RS-108, or instructor permission
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5.00 Credits
Initial course in competency based radiography clinical education. Students orient to an assigned clinical education center and by instruction, observation, and experience, acquire the necessary skills to successfully image patients utilizing X-ray energy. Prerequisite(s): RS 101, RS 140, medical health clearance, WSP background check, proof of medical insurance, current CPR card, and instructor permission.
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5.00 Credits
This is a continuation of a series of competency based clinical education classes. Students attend an assigned clinical education center and by instruction, observation, and experience, acquire the necessary skills to successfully image patients utilizing X-ray energy. Prerequisite(s): RS 120, medical health clearance, WSP background check, proof of medical insurance, current CPR card, and instructor permission.
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12.00 Credits
This is a continuation of a series of competency based clinical education classes. Students attend an assigned clinical education center and by instruction, observation, and experience, acquire the necessary skills to successfully image patients utilizing X-ray energy. Prerequisite(s): RS 121, instructor permission, and medical health clearance, WSP background check, proof of medical insurance, current CPR card.
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5.00 Credits
Studies basic positioning principles and terminology. Demonstration and lab experience in positioning and related anatomy of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities. Projections studied will include information on performing cross-table examinations for minor trauma cases. Prerequisite(s): Official acceptance into RS program.
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5.00 Credits
Provides demonstration and laboratory experience in radiography of the pelvis, hip, sacroiliac joints, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, sacrum , and coccyx. Visceral studies which include the upper gastrointestinal series, intravenous pyelography, and colon. Projections studied will include information for performing examinations on the pediatric and trauma patient. Prerequisite(s): RS 140 or instructor permission.
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5.00 Credits
Overview of special radiographic procedures including myelography, angiography, ERCP's and cholecystography. A study of the contrast media employed with these examinations is also conducted. Demonstration and laboratory experience in positioning and related anatomy of the skull, facial bones, sinuses and mandible. Projections studied will include information for pediatric and trauma patients. Prerequisite(s): RS 141 or instructor permission.
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1.00 Credits
Prime factors (detail, density, contrast and distortion) and other factors influencing radiographic technique for the production of quality images. Prerequisite(s): Official acceptance into RS program, or instructor permission.
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1.00 Credits
This class introduces basic principles of digital radiography. The subject matter will consist of basic computer principles, networking and communication basics pertaining to an imaging department, and digital image acquisition and processing. Prerequisite(s): RS-150 or instructor permission.
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