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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
The pediatric section of this course provides the student with knowledge and skills necessary to perform optimum quality pediatric radiography. The mammography section is structured to provide the student with basic knowledge in mammographic positioning and imaging, including specialized studies. Information on the trends and issues involved in the prevention, detection, and treatment of breast disease is also presented and discussed. 2 hours per week. Prerequisites: RAD 102, 103, 105, 106, 108, 202, 203, 204, 206. Corequisites: RAD 208, 210, 211, 212, 213; PHL elective; RS elective.
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1.00 Credits
Review of all previously learned positioning instruction will be conducted, emphasizing non-routine positions/projections associated with specific radiographic examinations. Laboratory experience will be utilized to complement classroom theory. 1.5 hours per week. Prerequisites: RAD 102, 103, 105, 106, 202, 206. Corequisites: RAD 208, 209, 211, 212, 213; PHL elective; RS elective.
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1.00 Credits
A continuation of RAD 206 - Film Evaluation I; the course will continue to develop concepts and theories which enable the student to critique radiographic images. This will reinforce the application of radiographic critiquing theories and concepts by requiring the student to synthesize theory and practice in the identification and correction of radiographic artifacts and image errors through reviewing a wide variety of clinical radiographs. Students are required to make oral presentations demonstrating radiographic critiquing skills. 2 hours per week. Prerequisites: RAD 102, 103, 105, 106, 108, 202, 206; BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L. Corequisites: RAD 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, PHL elective; RS elective.
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1.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the general principles and theories incorporated into how and why Quality Assurance (QA) testing is conducted and mandated. The student will be introduced to and carry out QA procedures, which ensure both consistency in producing quality radiographic images as well as acceptable patient/operator radiation protection. 1.5 hours per week. Prerequisites: RAD 103, 106, 107, 108, 204. Corequisites: RAD 208, 209, 210, 211, 213; PHL elective; RS elective.
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1.00 Credits
During this clinical education experience, the student is learning, practicing and completing Competency examinations of the skull, paranasal sinuses, facial bones, orbits, mandible, and nasal bones under direct supervision from a staff technologist or clinical instructor. The student should, at this level, be comfortable performing radiographic examinations of all previously learned and completed competencies. Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of eight radiographic competency examinations to meet the minimum course requirements. 22 hours per week. Prerequisites: RAD 104, 109, 110, 207. Corequisites: RAD 208, 210, 211, 212; PHL elective; RS elective.
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1.00 Credits
An arrant review of all previously taught material is provided in preparation for the student to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination which the student will take shortly after graduation. 6 hours per week. Prerequisites: Completion of ALL other RAD and required general education. Corequisites: RAD 215.
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2.00 Credits
During this clinical education experience the student should be comfortable performing radiographic examinations of all previously learned and completed competencies under direct supervision. Elective clinical rotations are available in the areas of Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Ultrasound, MRI, CT and CIT and mammography. Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of twelve radiographic Competency examinations to meet the minimum course requirements. 30 hours per week. Prerequisites: RAD 104, 109, 110, 207, 213. Corequisite: RAD 214.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the School's policies, functional components of healthcare delivery systems and radiology administration are introduced. Accreditation and credentialing processes of health care delivery systems and educational programs are evaluated. Principles of moral, ethical and legal ethics are reviewed, placing emphasis on the Patient's Bill of Rights, need for patient consent and legal liabilities pertaining to health care delivery systems reviewed. Also, the basic elements of building medical terminology words by utilizing prefixes, suffixes and root words as well as a preliminary orientation to the comprehension of radiographic orders and the interpretation of diagnostic radiography orders and the interpretation of diagnostic radiography examination reports will be provided. 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission into the Radiologic Technology Program. Corequisites: RAD 301, 302, 303, 304, 308.
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2.00 Credits
The core component of the course will include an overview of the health care system, the allied health professional, basic safety, infection control techniques and basic patient care skills and procedures. Students will become CPR certified and competent in assessment of vital signs. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L; CIS 101; COM 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100; PHY 111; any 2 designated Signature Courses. Corequisites: all first semester RC 200 level courses.
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1.00 Credits
This course will provide an in-depth study of the terminology associated with the human body. Emphasis will be placed on the prefixes, suffixes and roots associated with terminology necessary to function in today?s health care environment. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L; CIS 101; COM 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100; PHY 111; any 2 designated Signature Courses. Corequisites: all first semester RC 200 level courses.
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