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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with the ability to perform skull and facial bones studies in the clinical setting. Anatomy and positioning of the skull and facial bones will be presented. In addition, instruction will be given about pediatrics, trauma and mobile exams. The student will be assessed as to competency on performance of the procedures.
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2.00 Credits
Principles of radiation biology, including the interaction of radiation with living tissue and the methods used to protect the patient, radiographer and others are the major topics covered within this course. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole are presented. Factors affecting biological response are discussed, including acute and chronic effects of radiation. An overview of protection is presented. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are incorporated.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide radiography students with principles related to Computed Tomography (CT) imaging and sectional anatomy.
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the pharmacology; toxicity; complications including likelihood of hypersensitivity reactions, degree of severity, and medical treatment; indications/contraindications; informed consent; and exposure factors required of commonly used radiographic contract media. Radiographic examinations requiring the use of these contract media are also reviewed. 1 hour per week. Prerequisites: RDS 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 308. Corequisites: RDS 305, 306, 307, 309.
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1.00 Credits
The focus of this course will be on developing concepts and theories which enable the student to critique radiographic images through 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. Prepared visual learning materials which provide extensive supervised guidance by the Instructor. Students are required to make oral presentations to demonstrate radiograph critiquing skills. 2 hours per week. Grading: Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: RDS 302, 303, 305, 307, 308. Corequisites: RDS 403, 408, 409, 413.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of clinical education rotations gives the student the opportunity to gain knowledge and practice in the procedures learned in the classroom. The student will continue to advance in their skills and confidence. At the conclusion of the semester, they must demonstrate competence in the following exams: skull, arches, nasal bones, facial bones, orbits, mandible and TMJs.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to pathology related to medical-surgical diseases and injury. Diseases that are demonstrated using radiographic procedures are the primary focus. The various modalities used to demonstrate pathologies are also discussed. Prerequisites: RDS 302, 303, 305, 306, 402, 403, 404, 406 Corequisites: RDS 403, 409, 413
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge base of general radiographic equipment requirements and design. Included topics include: Image intensification, viewing and recording systems, digital fluoroscopy, linear tomography, mobile units and AEC devices.
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2.00 Credits
Various forms of contrast media and its delivery are reviewed in this course. The procedures involving the digestive, urinary and biliary systems are studied in detail.
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2.00 Credits
A continuation of RDS 406 - Image 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: RDS 302, 303, 305, 306, 308, 402, 406. Corequisites: RDS 410, 412, 414, 415, 416.
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