Course Descriptions
| RAD 1103 Introduction to Radiologic Technology | (3-0-3) |
| This course is an introduction to the basic aspects and principles of radiologic technology and the health care system including but not limited to radiation protection, patient care including human diversity, healthcare agency structure and function, radiology ethics and legal issues. Emphasis will be placed on effective patient and peer communication. | |
| Prerequisites: BIO 2114, BIO 2134, ENG 1023, MTH 1113, SOC 2043, and admittance to the Radiologic Technology Program. Pre or Corequisites: HSC 1003, PSY 2013, RAD 1115, RAD 1110. $50 assessment fee required. | |
| RAD 1115 Radiographic Procedures I | (3-6-5) |
| This course provides an investigation of the procedures used in patient positioning and radiation safety instruction for radiographic demonstration of anatomical parts of the chest, abdominal area, upper extremity, pelvic girdle, lower extremity, and shoulder girdle; and includes topographical anatomy, patient and part positioning, equipment selection and use, and patient-film orientation of radiographic anatomy. | |
| Prerequisites: BIO 2114, BIO 2134, ENG 1023, MTH 1113, SOC 2043, and admittance to the Radiologic Technology Program. Pre or Corequisites: HSC 1003, PSY 2013. Corequisite: RAD 1110. $100 Radiation dosimetry badge fee is required. $15 Identification marker fee is required. | |
| RAD 1110 Clinical Practice I | (0-9-0) |
| Supervised clinical experience emphasizing radiologic procedures of the chest, abdomen, and extremities. | |
| Prerequisites: BUS 1603, ENG 1013, HSC 1003, MTH 1113 or MTH 1013, and admittance to the Radiologic Technology Program. Pre or Corequisites: BIO 2114, PHY 2013, RAD 1103. Corequisite: RAD 1115. | |
| RAD 1202 Radiologic Imaging | (2-0-2) |
| This course will provide the basics of radiologic image acquisition, processing, equipment, and quality control. Students will learn to evaluate the image quality standards and the individual factors that influence that image. Some topics include circuitry, the x-ray tube, image intensifiers, and image receptors. Critical thinking and communication skills will be emphasized. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term I. Pre or Corequisites: BIO 2134, RAD 1222, RAD 1215, RAD 1210. | |
| RAD 1215 Radiographic Procedures II | (3-6-5) |
| This course provides an investigation of procedures used in patient positioning and radiation safety instruction for radiographic demonstration of anatomic parts of the axial skeleton, bony thorax, gastrointestinal system and urinary system. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term I. Pre or Corequisites: BIO 2134, RAD 1202, and RAD 1222. Corequisite: RAD 1210. | |
| RAD 1210 Clinical Practice II | (0-9-0) |
| Supervised clinical experience emphasizing radiographic procedures of the extremities and vertebral column. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term I. Pre or Corequisites: BIO 2134, RAD 1202, and RAD 1222. Corequisite: RAD 1215. | |
| RAD 1222 Radiologic Science | (2-0-2) |
| This course includes the theoretical basis for understanding the nature, production, characteristics and interaction of radiation with matter. Emphasis will be on the principles associated with radiation production and the clinical significance of these interactions in radiography. Critical thinking skills will be emphasized. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term I. Pre or Corequisites: BIO 2134, RAD 1202, RAD 1215, RAD 1210. | |
| RAD 1314 Radiographic Procedures III | (2-6-4) |
| This course provides an investigation of procedures used in patient positioning and radiation safety instruction for alternative radiographic projections, pediatric radiography, geriatric radiography and trauma radiographic procedures. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Terms I and II. Corequisite: RAD 1310. | |
| RAD 1310 Clinical Practice III | (0-9-0) |
| Supervised clinical experience emphasizing radiographic procedures of the cranium, gastrointestinal system, and genitourinary system, and refinement of radiographic skills in orthopedic. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Terms I and II. Corequisite: RAD 1314 | |
| RAD 2103 Radiation Protection | (3-0-3) |
| This course is a study of the principles and practices of safe application of radiation, in regards to personnel, patients, and the public. Emphasis will also be placed on the responses of biological systems to radiation and their acute and chronic affects. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Terms I, II, and III. Pre or Corequisites: RAD 2113, RAD 2116, RAD 2110. $100 Radiation dosimetry badge fee is required. $15 Identification marker fee is required. | |
| RAD 2116 Special Imaging Procedures | (3-10-6) |
| A study of advanced radiologic procedures of the skeletal, cardiovascular, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal systems. An emphasis will be on pharmacology, basic techniques of venipuncture, the administration of contrast medias, and the radiological equipment used during these procedures. Critical thinking and communication skills will also be emphasized. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Terms I, II, and III. Pre or Corequisites: RAD 2113, RAD 2103. Corequisite: RAD 2110. | |
| RAD 2110 Clinical Practice IV | (0-10-0) |
| Supervised clinical experience emphasizing pediatric, geriatric, trauma, and advanced skeletal, cardiovascular, genitourinary, gastrointestinal radiographic procedures; and an introduction to various imaging modalities; and the refinement of orthopedic, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary procedures. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Terms I, II, and III. Pre or Corequisites: RAD 2113, RAD 2103. Corequisite: RAD 2116. | |
| RAD 2113 Radiographic Pathology | (3-0-3) |
| This course is designed to introduce theories of disease causation and the pathophysiologic disorders that compromise healthy systems. Etiology, pathophysiologic responses, clinical manifestations, radiographic appearance, and management of alterations in body systems will be presented. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Terms I, II, and III. Pre or Corequisites: RAD 2103, RAD 2116, RAD 2110. | |
| RAD 2203 Diagnostic Medical Imaging | (3-0-3) |
| The study of the production of images including, but not limited to MRI, CT, sonography, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and angiography. An emphasis is placed on the ever- changing dynamics of computers and their impact on the radiological sciences. This includes computer applications related to image acquisition, presentation, and storage. | |
| Prerequisite: All required courses from Terms I, II, III, and IV. Pre or Corequisites: RAD 2212, RAD 2220, RAD 2228. $100 Assessment fee is required. | |
| RAD 2212 Seminar in Radiologic Technology | (2-0-2) |
| This course will prepare the radiologic technology student to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology examination and effectively search for a job in radiography. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Terms I, II, III, and IV. Pre or Corequisites: RAD 2203, RAD 2228. Corequisite: RAD 2220. | |
| RAD 2220 Clinical Practice V | (0-12-0) |
| This clinical practice will consist of supervised clinical experiences in selected and specialized clinical rotation areas. The student will demonstrate advanced radiographic skills. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Terms I, II, III, and IV. Corequisites: RAD 2203, RAD 2228. Corequisite: RAD 2228. | |
| RAD 2228 Radiographic Medical Image Evaluation | (4-12-8) |
| This course is designed to place advanced emphasis on the application of knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills when comprehensively analyzing diagnostic radiographic images. Also, emphasis will be on recognizing, evaluating, and correcting image problems. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Terms I, II, III, and IV. Pre or Corequisites: RAD 2203, RAD 2212, RAD 2220. | |