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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
The application of principles and theory covered in RC 332 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: advanced topics in the area of pulmonary diagnostics; such as, body plethysmography, methacholine challenge testing, cardio-pulmonary stress testing, bronchoscopy and sleep studies. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 111, 111L; CIS 101; COM 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100, 111; PHY 111; any 2 designated Signature Courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all first semester RC 300 level courses; COM 101.
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2.00 Credits
The student will be placed in selected clinical sites to observe, practice and become proficient in the performance of skills, procedures and/or modalities addressed in the RC 330, RC 331, RC 340 and RC 341. While skill development and refinement will continue for all previously covered topics, the focus of this course will be advanced topics in physical assessment of the adult, child and newborn, care and management of the pediatric and neonatal patient, equipment and procedures employed in pulmonary rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities and home care, and advanced topics in the area of pulmonary diagnostics, bronchoscopy and sleep studies. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 111, 111L; CIS 101; COM 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100, 111; PHY 111; any 2 designated Signature Courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all first semester RC 300 level courses; PSY 111.
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3.00 Credits
The student will be placed in selected clinical sites to observe, practice and become proficient in the performance of skills, procedures and/or modalities addressed in the RC 330, RC 331, RC 340 and RC 341. While skill development and refinement will continue for all previously covered topics, the focus of this course will be: airway care, all phases of mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, advanced cardiology, and assisting in emergency interventions; such as, thoracentesis, chest tubes and advanced cardiac life support. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 111, 111L; CIS 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100; PHY 111; and 2 designated Signature Courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all second semester RC 300 level courses, COM 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course will address the principles and practice of performing/conducting research. The course will help the student identify, review and intelligently describe the results of selected cardiopulmonary journals and articles, as well as culminate in the provision of a comphrehensive research project. Additionally, as a capstone course, it will address the following issues: health promotion, community service, ethical and professional issues, GMC learning outcomes, and core values of a distinctive Mercy graduate. Prerequisite: BIO107, 107L, BIO108, 108L, BIO111, 111L; CIT101; COM101; ENG101; MTH 136; PHL and any 100 level elective; PSY100; PHY111; RS any elective; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all second semester RC 300 level courses, upper level philosophy or religious study elective.
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30.00 Credits
Radiologic Technologist License Credits
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner?s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the health care organization(s) are examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer. An overview of the AMH or other program policies, functional components of healthcare delivery systems and radiology administration are also introduced.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures are described, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions. The role of the radiographer in patient education is identified.
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3.00 Credits
This course will prepare the student to perform routine radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper extremities and shoulder girdle in the clinical setting. This will be accomplished by presentation of the required anatomy and discussion and demonstration of the radiographic positioning. The student will be assessed on competency on performance of the procedures.
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3.00 - 5.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide a knowledge base of factors that govern and influence the production and recording of radiologic images. Film, image production, and related accessories will be discussed. In addition, a basis for analyzing radiographic images will be provided. A discussion of imaging standards, problem solving techniques and factors that affect image quality using actual images will be included.
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3.00 Credits
Students participate in clinical education in an affiliate hospital performing procedures in accordance with the clinical competency evaluation system. Beginning rotations occur at the front desk, transportation, general radiography and fluoroscopy areas of the department.
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