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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to cross-sectional anatomy of the body. The cranial, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities will be studied in detail. Prerequisites: BIO 112, 113, and ARRT certification in radiography or nuclear medicine.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Clinical Experience I. Under direct and indirect supervision, students observe and perform the clinical aspects of the field of magnetic resonance imaging. Students complete 288 hours of MRI clinical experience and complete clinical competency examinations. Prerequisites: RAD 451 and permission of MRI program director, current CPR certification, MRI magnetic safety screening and health screening/physical examination program. Corequisite: RAD 461. Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
The major pathologic conditions diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging are presented. Emphasis is placed on pathology affecting the cranial cavity, vertebral column, and the major orthopedic applications for the knee and shoulder. The signal characteristics for the specified pathologic condition are discussed. Prerequisites: ARRT certification, RAD 450, RAD 452, and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to clinical aspects of MRI procedures. The first semester of a two-semester sequence, the course covers the procedures that are performed as described through the clinical performance objectives of the entry level, level 1, and level 2 (brain, IAC, sella tursica, orbits, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, knee joint, hip joint, ankle joint, and shoulder joint). Prerequisite: RAD 425; corequisite: RAD 451. Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
The second half of a two-semester sequence, this course continues the introduction to clinical aspects of MRI procedures. The course covers procedures that are performed as described through the clinical performance objectives of level 3 and level 4 (elbow joint, wrist joint, long bones, female pelvis, male pelvis, abdomen, liver, pancreas, MRCP, renal and adrenals, thorax and mediastinum, MRA of the head, carotids, abdominal MRA, and advanced MRI procedures). Prerequisite: RAD 460; corequisite: RAD 454. Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
Computed tomography imaging parameters are introduced. The formation of computed tomography image is discussed as well as the essential component parts of a CT imaging system. Spiral/helical imaging parameters are included. Prerequisites: ARRT certification in radiography, current CPR certification, and appropriate state licensure; or permission of instructor.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This clinical internship introduces the student to the practical skills necessary to operate a computed tomography imaging system. Clinical competency evaluations are performed during this course. Prerequisites: ARRT certification in radiography, current CPR certification, and appropriate state licensure; or permission of instructor.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Students develop independent skills in obtaining computed tomography images of a variety of anatomical portions of the body. Clinical competency evaluations are performed during this course. Prerequisites: ARRT certification in radiography, RAD 452, RAD 470, RAD 471, current CPR certification, and appropriate state licensure; or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The major pathological conditions diagnosed by CT imaging are presented. Emphasis is placed on pathology affecting the cranial cavity, vertebral column, abdominopelvic cavities, and the major orthopedic applications of computed tomography imaging. The uses for and administration of pharmacological agents for CT imaging are included. Prerequisites: ARRT certification in radiography, current CPR certification, appropriate state licensure, RAD 452, RAD 470, and RAD 471; or permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
This introductory course presents those pharmacological agents primarily used in the treatment of respiratory problems. Topics include a review of central nervous system anatomy and physiology, modes of drug action, indications and contraindications of various drugs and dosages. Course to be taken concurrently with RCP 213. Prerequisites: RCP 212 and BIO 212.
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