Radiologic Technology (2760)
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Radiologic Technology (2760)
| 141 | ANATOMY & POSITIONING I | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 2780:106, 107 and admission to the program. Radiographic anatomy and positioning of skeletal systems, including introductory cross-sectional anatomy. Identification of correct & incorrect positioning including remedies. | ||
| 142 | ANATOMY & POSITIONING II | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 141. Radiographic anatomy and positioning of various body systems in all planes, including cross-sectional anatomy. Identification of correct & incorrect positioning, including remedies. | ||
| 151 | METHODS OF PATIENT CARE I | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Covers basic radiologic patient care and professionalism issues. Includes surgical aseptic training for performing radiographic images in the operating room. | ||
| 152 | METHODS OF PATIENT CARE II | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: 151. Addresses patient care considerations for medical emergencies, patients receiving contrast media, alternative medical treatments. Overview of pharmacology and drug administration. | ||
| 161 | RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS & PRINCPL I | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 2780:106, 107 and Admission to the program. Orientation to radiologic sciences. Introduction to systems of measurement, physics, electromagnetism, and components of the x-ray tube. Also includes electricity, radiation physics, and radiation protection. | ||
| 162 | RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS & PRINCP II | 3 credits |
| Sequential. Prerequisite: 161. Discussion of radiologic factors involved in producing quality radiographs. Review of various radiographic components and their influences on photographic technique. Includes quality assurance testing. | ||
| 171 | CLINIC CLASS I | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Corequisite: 181. Review of the clinical site-specific radiographic positioning of the skeletal system. Also includes mobile & surgical radiography. | ||
| 172 | CLINIC CLASS II | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: 171. Corequisite: 182. Review of the clinical site-specific radiographic positioning of various body systems. Includes mobile & surgical radiography. | ||
| 181 | CLINICAL I | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Corequisite: 171. Hands-on application of didactic anatomy & positioning lessons in learning how to image the skeletal system. Includes mobile & surgical radiography. | ||
| 182 | CLINICAL II | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 181. Corequisite: 172. Hands-on application of didactic anatomy & positioning lessons in learning how to image the various body systems. Includes mobile & surgical radiography. | ||
| 192 | RADIOBIOLOGY | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 161. Corequisite: 162. History and development of federal and state radiation standards. Identifying natural vs. artificial radiation sources. Includes applications of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic radiation modalities. | ||
| 221 | CLINICAL EXPERIENCE | 0 credits |
| Prerequisite: admission to the Radiologic Technology program. Off-campus clinical course. May be repeated as needed. | ||
| 252 | IMAGING OBSTACLES AND SOLUTION | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 142. Introduction problem solving skills, using case studies and role-playing situations. Includes comprehensive image analysis of proper technique, positioning, & the use of radiation protection principles. | ||
| 261 | RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS & PRIN III | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 162. Review of radiation physics and radiographic principles that are included with advanced imaging concepts, and radiation protection techniques for both the patient and the radiographer. | ||
| 262 | A&P REGISTRY REVIEW | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 271. Comprehensive review of anatomical structures and positioning to prepare for the ARRT Registry examination. A global perspective on positioning, using critical thinking skills. | ||
| 271 | SPECIAL IMAGING I | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 142. Review of anatomy and advanced radiologic procedures for the following anatomical systems: Cardiac & Circulatory System, Respiratory & Lymphatic Systems, GI System, & Skeletal Articulations. | ||
| 272 | SPECIAL IMAGING II | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 271. Review of anatomy and advanced procedures for the following anatomical systems: Genitourinary System, Nervous System, Muscular System, and computer based imaging. | ||
| 281 | CLINICAL III | 4 credits |
| Prerequisite: 182. Competency level skills are refined radiographing the vertebral column, skull, facial bones, surgical & mobile Radiography, special procedures, and other infrequently seen radiologic procedures. | ||
| 282 | CLINICAL IV | 4 credits |
| Prerequisite: 281. Competency level skills are refined in all radiologic areas. | ||
| 291 | PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 142. Review of disease processes of the various body systems related to the effect pathology produces on radiographic images. Extensive discussion of optimum techniques used. | ||
| 292 | CROSS SECTIONAL ANATOMY | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 271. Reorientation of anatomical structures and their relationships to axial, coronal, and sagittal planes. These structures are then identified on cadaver, CT, and MRI images. | ||
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