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  • RADS 205: Exposure I

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in factors that govern the image production process. Film imaging with related accessories is emphasized. 2-0-2 Prerequisite:    RADS110 and RADS145
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  • RADS 207: Exposure II

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Contents are designed to establish a knowledge base in factors that govern the image production process. Film imaging with related accessories is emphasized. Provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Also, included are the importance of minimum imaging standards, discussion of a problem-solving technique for image evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for analysis. With factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system assist students to bridge between film-based and digital imaging systems. 2-0-2 Prerequisite:    RADS205
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  • RADS 210: Patient Care II

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Content is designed to provide additional 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. Patient Care II deals with more complex patient conditions, procedures, and invasive procedures and relates best practice standards to the patient condition and procedure. All of the information in Patient Care I must be applied consistently and critical thinking skills are further developed with an increased knowledge level. Content is designed to provide basic concepts of pharmacology. The theory and practice of basic techniques of venipuncture and administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or intravenous medications is included. The appropriate delivery of patient care during these procedures is emphasized. 3-0-3 Prerequisite:    RADS100
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  • RADS 215: Advanced Procedures/Registry Prep

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Content is designed to provide entry-level radiography students with principles related to computed tomography (CT) imaging. There will be an emphasis on specialized positioning and advanced radiographic procedures. This includes cross-sectional anatomy. This course will provide assistance and review material from all radiological science courses, with emphasis on National Certification Examination and career planning. 2-0-2 Prerequisite:    RADS110, RADS130 and RADS160
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  • RADS 220: Clinical Practice IV

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Content and clinical practice experiences are designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the perfomance of radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined and evaluated. Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to, during and following the radiologic procedure. Clinical rational - To meet the competency requirements as designated by the ARRT, adequate clinical time is allotted based on a pre-determined ratio of clinical hours. 0-21-3 Prerequisite:    RADS120, RADS150, RADS170.
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  • RADS 230: Clinical Practice V

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Content and clinical practice experiences are designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined and evaluated. Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to, during and following the radiologic procedure, Clinical rational - To meet the competency requirements as designated by the ARRT, adequate clinical time is allotted based on a pre-determined ratio of clinical hours. 0-21-3 Prerequisite:    RADS120, RADS150, RADS170, RADS220.
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  • SOCI 101: Principles of Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course provides the student with a general survey of the theories, concepts and research methods utilized in the field of sociology which contribute to a basic understanding of the social behavior, group processes, and institutional structure of contemporary societies. Honors Option Available. This is an honors course which provides the student with a general survey of the theories, concepts, and research methods utilized in the field of sociology which contribute to a basic understanding of the social behavior, group processes, and institutional structure of contemporary societies. All students enrolled in this course will be required to participate in a required class activity which explores the relationship between the process of globalization and the social world. 3-0-3
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  • SOCI 115: Marriage and Family

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course examines the family as a basic social institution via the sociological analysis of both historic and contemporary trends in marriage and family functions and relationships throughout the life cycle. This analysis will include exploring the impact on families of societal influences in today's diverse global environment as well as identifying current challenges/stresses that families encounter. 3-0-3
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  • SOCI 210: Contemporary Social Problems

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course presents an analysis of several specific forms of contemporary social disorganization. Topics such as social equality and inequality, race relations, family disorganization, and the aging process will be approached from a sociological perspective. 3-0-3 Prerequisite:    SOCI101
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  • SOCI 231: Cultural Diversity in American Soci

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    As reflected in the cultural diversity of the American society, this course examines issues of race, ethnicity, gender/gender roles, social class and sexuality in America from a sociological perspective within both the historical and contemporary context. This course also provides students with the opportunity to engage in a process of systematic self-examination so as to identify both their personal belief system on these topics as well as to explore their impact on the student's sense of identity. 3-0-3
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