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1.50 Credits
Introduction to the radiography profession and the basic and elementary problems a first-year radiography student will encounter in his/her daily studies and work. Emphasis on patient care and education. Student learn how to deal with patients of all ages, races, religions, social standings, and with varied types of injuries/illnesses; the importance of medicolegal considerations and their impact on the healthcare professional; and, most importantly, that the patients, their comfort, and their welfare are the prime concern.
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1.00 Credits
Clinical Radiography Experience applies radiographic theory and provides learning experiences toward acquiring expertise and proficiency at specified levels of competency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures, including darkroom applications, basic radiation protection standards, various radiographic equipment, and anatomy and physiology and radiographic positioning. Integrates knowledge of patient care, management and medical ethics into daily radiographic practice. Minimum of 15 hours in the clinic environment per week and current CPR certification required.
Corequisite:
RAD 101 AND RAD 102 AND RAD 103
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2.50 Credits
Advanced study of radiographic positions, trauma and pediatric positioning, and radiographic film evaluation. Classroom instruction is supported by laboratory instruction and practice. Further practice comes in a clinical setting under the guidance of a clinical supervisor and/or a supervising staff radiographer.
Prerequisite:
RAD 101 AND RAD 102 AND RAD 103 AND RAD 105
Corequisite:
BIO 125
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3.00 Credits
Comprehensive analysis of the factors affecting image quality; study requires integration of technical factors previously learned. Emphasis on principles of low dosage radiography, geometry of image formation, analysis of radiographic quality, tube rating charts, radiation interaction, and practical application of radiographic technique and equipment.
Prerequisite:
RAD 101 AND RAD 102 AND RAD 103 AND RAD 105
Corequisite:
PHS 112
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1.00 Credits
Overview of the various parts of radiographic equipment, including each part’s individual functionality as well as its role within an operational radiographic room. Course work also includes learning to test equipment for proper operation.
Prerequisite:
RAD 101 AND RAD 102 AND RAD 103 AND RAD 105
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1.50 Credits
Introduction to the theory and application of the clinical aspects of patient care and medical techniques in the radiology department.
Prerequisite:
RAD 101 AND RAD 102 AND RAD 103 AND RAD 105
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1.00 Credits
Study of the use of contrast media in imaging procedures. Topics include patient information gathering, pharmacology, adverse reactions, and imaging techniques. Also includes introduction to electricity and operating room imaging procedures and protocols.
Prerequisite:
RAD 101 AND RAD 102 AND RAD 103 AND RAD 105
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1.00 Credits
Clinical learning experience that applies classroom theory to actual practice of technical skills on specific levels of competency. Designed to enable acquisition of expertise and proficiency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures. Minimum of 15 hours in the clinic environment per week required.
Prerequisite:
RAD 101 AND RAD 102 AND RAD 103 AND RAD 105
Corequisite:
RAD 113 AND RAD 114 AND RAD 115 AND RAD 116 AND RAD 117
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1.00 Credits
First summer internship, providing clinical learning experiences that help the student acquire expertise and proficiency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures by applying classroom theory to the actual practice of technical skills at specified levels of competency. Through research, each student prepares a written paper that demonstrates knowledge of topics relating to, but not limited to, radiation protection, student/staff/patient communication, or pediatric radiography. A minimum of 450 hours in the clinic environment is required. Student must have current CPR certification.
Prerequisite:
RAD 113 AND RAD 114 AND RAD 115 AND RAD 116 AND RAD 117 AND RAD 118
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1.00 Credits
Second summer internship, integrating all clinical learning experiences so students can achieve final competency and proficiency in radiographic procedures, including mobile and surgical equipment manipulation and technique application, as well as in a variety of radiographic examination previously encountered in prior semesters. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to apply MRI, CT, and cross-sectional anatomy applications and techniques. Students will demonstrate affective domain competency by integrating problem-solving scenarios and/or actual clinical experiences in areas such as: patient needs, non-traditional patients, stress related patient reactions, and criticism as it applies to the employer/employee work relationship. A minimum of 450 hours in the clinic environment is required. Student must have current CPR certification.
Prerequisite:
RAD 226 AND RAD 247 AND RAD 248 AND RAD 249 AND RAD 251 AND RAD 254 OR RAD 226 AND RAD 246 AND RAD 247 AND RAD 248 AND RAD 249 AND RAD 251
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