Radiologic Technology (RAD)

RAD-101. Health Care in Medical Imaging. (1 Credit)

Introduces discovery and early history of x-rays and their use in medicine. Covers health care delivery system, medical ethics, and professional societies and organizations for radiologic technologists. Accreditation, certification, licensure, and their impact on socioeconomics are explored. (1 contact hour)

RAD-102. Principles of Imaging. (3 Credits)

Learn theory of x-ray exposure to obtain proper diagnostic information. Performance of laboratory experiments using student x-ray training units is included. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

RAD-103. Ionizing Radiation Protection. (2 Credits)

Introduction to radiation protection, methods of protection for the patient and technologist. Permissible dosage for the technologist and patients and calculations. Safe operations of the x-ray equipment/beam. (2 contact hours)

RAD-104. Radiographic Procedures I. (3 Credits)

Covers proper positions for radiograph of the osseous system and evaluation of radiographs. Technique, positioning and anatomical appearance on radiographs are emphasized. Students will perform radiographic positioning. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

RAD-105. Image Analysis I. (1 Credit)

Content provides a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of optimal imaging standards, discussions of problem-solving technique for image evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images are included for analysis. (1 contact hour)

RAD-106. Image Analysis II. (1 Credit)

Content provides an advanced analysis of radiographic images. Included are the importance of optimal imaging standards, discussions of problem-solving technique for image evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images are included for analysis. (1 contact hour)

RAD-107. Digital: Acquisition and Display. (2 Credits)

Content imparts an understanding of the components, principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impart image acquisition display archiving and retrieval are discussed. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented. Fee is required. (2 contact hours)

RAD-108. Radiographic Procedures II. (3 Credits)

Covers proper positioning for radiographs of the special chest, and abdomen, skull, alimentary, biliary, and urinary systems, including trauma radiography. Technique, position and anatomical appearance on the radiograph are covered. Performance of radiographic positioning during simulations and utilization of phantom. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

RAD-110. Radiologic Clinical Practice I. (1 Credit)

This course provides the student with the opportunity to correlate lecture/lab content taught in RAD-102 and RAD-103 to the health care clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologist. Emphasis is on a clinical orientation, equipment, procedures, and department policies. Fee is required. (8 contact hours)

RAD-111. Radiologic Clinical Practice II. (3 Credits)

This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous and new instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologist. Clinical setting enables students to apply theory to practice in radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic positioning, identification and patient care techniques. Fee is required. (16 contact hours)

RAD-202. Physics: Product and Characteristics. (3 Credits)

Advanced knowledge of x-ray machines to facilitate proper radiographic exposure techniques. Fundamentals of atomic structure and electromagnetism. Detailed study of x-rays, x-ray circuit, and the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and fundamentals of photon interactions with matter are covered. Including principles of protection from radiation. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

RAD-204. Radiographic Procedures III. (2 Credits)

This course is an advanced continuation of radiographic procedures including terminology and positioning. New radiographic procedures will be introduced such as nuclear medicine, MRI, mammography, ultrasonography, and computerized axial tomography and interventional. Nursing procedures, including sterile and aseptic techniques, are covered, as well as image evaluation to include anatomy, positioning and radiation protection. (2 contact hours)

RAD-205. Radiologic Pathology. (1 Credit)

Includes proper positions and techniques for radiographers of vascular and nervous systems. Discusses other imaging procedures such as, thermography, xerography, ultrasonography, and computerized tomography. Nursing procedures including sterile and aseptic techniques are covered. (1 contact hour)

RAD-206. Medical Imaging Equipment. (3 Credits)

Study functions in application of radiographic equipment and imaging modalities, quality control equipment and techniques. Includes radiation detection equipment and an overview of imaging modalities not using ionizing radiation. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

RAD-207. Radiology Science, Ethics, and Law. (1 Credit)

Provides a fundamental background in ethics to include discussion on historical and philosophical basis of ethics, as well as the elements of ethical behavior. The student will examine a variety of ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice. An introduction to legal terminology, concepts, and principles will also be presented. Topics include misconduct, malpractice, legal and professional standards and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) scope of practice. The importance of proper documentation and informed consent is emphasized. (1 contact hour)

RAD-208. Introduction to Computed Tomography. (1 Credit)

This course provides an overview of the historical development and evolution of computed tomography (CT) imaging. Major components and functions of a CT scanner will be discussed. Basic scanning protocols common to CT imaging will be presented along with the technologists' role in using a CT scanner. (1 contact hour)

RAD-209. Radiation Biology. (2 Credits)

Studies effects of ionizing radiation in biological systems. Includes radiation units, interactions of radiation and matter, response to irradiation, radiation syndromes, and somatic and genetic effects. (2 contact hours)

RAD-210. Radiologic Clinical Practice III. (3 Credits)

Students will gain an advanced level of hospital experience in radiographic rooms by correlating principles taught in RAD-202. Students will build advanced skills required in the radiology department as well as throughout the clinical site. This course requires students to work and interact with patients as well as the healthcare team. All instructions for this course will occur in a hospital setting and be directly supervised by hospital personnel. Fee is required. (16 contact hours)

RAD-211. Radiologic Clinical Practice IV. (4 Credits)

This advanced level course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous and new instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologist. Clinical setting enables students to apply theory to practice in radiographic imaging, patient interaction, equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Fee is required. (24 contact hours)

RAD-212. Radiologic Clinical Practice V. (4 Credits)

This advanced level course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous and new instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologist. Clinical setting enables students to apply theory to practice in all modalities of medical imaging. Fee is required. (24 contact hours)

RAD-221. Procedures and Patient Care. (2 Credits)

This course provides technical and patient-care related content as it pertains to the technologists' role before, during and after a computed tomography (CT) examination. Discussions include, but are not limited to, routine and emergency patient care, proper body mechanics, infection control and standard precautions, patient education, patient history and assessment, contrast media, patient positioning, and scan parameters. (2 contact hours)

RAD-222. Sectional Anatomy and Pathology I. (2 Credits)

This course provides the student knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy in different anatomical body planes. It also covers common pathologies that are imaged using cross-section technique. Routine imaging procedures are discussed for the following body parts: head, neck and chest. (2 contact hours)

RAD-223. Physics and Instrumentation. (3 Credits)

This course provides a study of physical principles and instrumentation involved in computed tomography (CT). Physics topics covered include the characteristics of x-radiation, CT beam attenuation, linear attenuation coefficients, tissue characteristics, quality control procedures, and Hounsfield number applications. It also includes principles of radiation protection including the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public; and incorporates radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations. (3 contact hours)

RAD-224. Advanced Computed Tomography Imaging. (3 Credits)

This course presents physical principles related to data acquisition and image formation along with post-processing, display and archival techniques. Artifacts and other factors affecting image quality will be discussed. Data acquisition and manipulation techniques, and image reconstruction algorithms will be explained. CT imaging, multiplanar (MPR) images, 3-D images, picture archiving and communications (PACS) integration, and cardiovascular imaging will be discussed. (3 contact hours)

RAD-225. Sectional Anatomy and Pathology II. (2 Credits)

RAD-226. Clinical Education I. (3 Credits)

This course provides the students with the opportunity to expand on the principles learned in the classroom to perform CT procedures under the direct supervision of a preceptor/mentor. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) requires applicants for the CT Registry examination to document 125 CT competencies in specific categories. Students are provided clinical hours at approved clinical sites to acquire these skills and competencies. Fee is required. (16 contact hours)

RAD-227. Clinical Education II. (3 Credits)

This course provides the students with additional opportunities to expand on the principles learned in the classroom to perform CT procedures under the direct supervision of a preceptor/mentor. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) requires applicants for the CT Registry examination to document 125 CT competencies in specific categories. Students are provided clinical hours at approved clinical sites to acquire these skills and competencies. Fee is required. (16 contact hours)

RAD-260. Breast Pathology. (1 Credit)

This course provides an in-depth study of the various pathologies of the breast. (1 contact hour)

RAD-261. Principles and Procedures. (3 Credits)

This course emphasizes mammography positioning and related procedures. (4 contact hours)

RAD-262. Quality Assurance. (2 Credits)

This course studies mammography equipment and tests performed on the equipment to meet Management and Quality Standards Act (MQSA) guidelines, American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditations, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. (3 contact hours)

RAD-263. Mammography Clinical Internship. (3 Credits)

Students will gain hospital experience in mammography rooms, correlating principles learned in RAD-260, RAD-261, and RAD-262. This course introduces the mammography department and initiates phases of patient rapport. Students will be required to work with patients and use mammography equipment. All instruction for this course will occur in healthcare facility settings and will be supervised directly by mammography personnel. (16 contact hours)