2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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RADI 121 - Radiologic Physics 3 CR
In this course, students will explore how the diagnostic x-ray beam is created. Emphasis is made on the production of x-rays and their interaction with matter as it pertains to medical imaging. Relevant physics concepts will include but not be limited to, mechanics, electricity, magnetism, radiation, and atomic structure.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 123 - Clinical Practice 1 2 CR
The student will participate in clinical education in the imaging department of one of the affiliating hospitals. Under direct supervision of a radiologic technologist and/or physician, it is expected the student will begin to learn and achieve competency in the most basic radiologic exams and procedures, such as those of the abdomen, chest and extremities. Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort while professional values, attitudes, and behaviors are facilitated.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 124 - Radiologic Positioning, Procedures, and Pathology 1 4 CR
Students will learn radiographic imaging procedures of the chest, abdomen, and extremities. Focus on anatomical positioning with attention to various patient needs and abilities will be emphasized. Students will learn to critique images for diagnostic quality, as well as develop the ability to identify normal anatomical structures from common abnormal pathological processes. Focus will also be placed on radiation safety as dose reduction methods are presented and demonstrated. Students will also explore terminology unique to medical imaging. Students will participate in small group skill-building lab activities.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 125 - Introduction to Medical Imaging and Patient Care 3 CR
This entry course is intended to provide necessary information to encourage student success in the radiography program, as well as in their chosen career. Values, attitudes, and behaviors conducive to professional growth are conveyed as students investigate the role of the radiologic technologist within the medical imaging profession and within the health care delivery system as a whole. Principles, practices and policies of health care organizations are examined in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiologic technologist. A study of the historical and philosophical bases of ethics and the elements of ethical behavior are discussed, as well as an introduction to legal terminology, concepts, and principles and how they relate to the role of the radiologic technologist. This course will also focus on providing the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and compassionate patient care. Addressing the needs of a diverse population presenting for care in a hospital setting will be explored. Effective communication methods will be emphasized. Students will examine several patient care skill sets required of the radiologic technologist within their daily responsibilities. Basic pharmacology as it relates to the medical imaging department will be presented.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 131 - Principles of Radiologic Imaging 1 3 CR
In this course, students will move beyond the physics of how the beam is created, to explore how the image is created. Students will study the many variables that affect the creation of the image, as well as study both film/screen and digital image acquisition and processing systems. In addition, image quality factors will be addressed.
Requisites: Take RADI 121 , RADI 123 , RADI 124 , and RADI 125 with at least a grade of C.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 133 - Clinical Practice 2 5.5 CR
The student will participate in clinical education three days a week in the imaging department of an affiliating hospital. Under direct supervision of a radiologic technologist and/or physician, it is expected the student will achieve competency on the more advanced radiologic exams and procedures such as those of the spine and skull, those requiring contrast media enhancement, and those performed via mobile imaging methods. Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort while professional values, attitudes, and behaviors are facilitated and assessed.
Requisites: Take RADI 121 , RADI 123 , RADI 124 , and RADI 125 with at least a grade of C.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 134 - Radiologic Positioning, Procedures and Pathology 2 4 CR
Students will learn radiographic imaging procedures of the thorax, and head, as well as the contrast enhanced procedures of the gastrointestinal and urinary systems. Focus on anatomical positioning with attention to various patient needs and abilities will be emphasized. The indications, contraindication, and safe administration of contrast media will be presented. Students will learn to critique images for diagnostic quality, as well as develop the ability to identify normal anatomical structures from common abnormal pathological processes. Also included in this course is the exploration of pathologic indications and imaging methods for trauma, mobile and surgical examinations. Critical thinking skills are encouraged as students analyze challenges often presented and determine safe and effective approaches to this type of imaging. Also provided is an introduction to computed tomography (CT) imaging. Students will examine basic CT concepts, compare CT to other imaging modalities as a means of diagnosis, and study exams most commonly performed. Also presented in the course is a brief overview of some less commonly performed exams in the imaging department such as arthrography, myelography, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and others. Students will participate in small group skill-building lab activities.
Requisites: Take RADI 121 , RADI 123 , RADI 124 , and RADI 125 with at least a grade of C.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 221 - Principles of Radiologic Imaging 2 3 CR
In this course, students will focus on image quality through an in-depth study of influencing factors. A diagnostic problem-solving approach to image analysis will be presented with emphasis on forming accurate and predictable corrective action plans. In addition, students will compare and contrast basic features and functions of specialized imaging equipment with those of the conventional x-ray unit. Lab Fee
Requisites: Take RADI 131 , RADI 133 , and RADI 134 with at least a grade of C.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 225 - Clinical Practicum 4 CR
The student will participate in clinical education four days a week in the imaging department of an affiliating hospital. With the intensive four-day schedule, it is expected that under direct supervision of a radiologic technologist and/or physician, the student will have an opportunity to learn and achieve competency on exams and procedures they have yet to experience in the program, while continuing to practice and “fine-tune” already established skills. Computed tomography (CT) observation opportunity may be provided. Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort while professional values, attitudes, and behaviors are facilitated.
Requisites: Take RADI 131 , RADI 133 , and RADI 134 with at least a grade of C.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 230 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy 2 CR
This course presents an introduction of human anatomy from the transverse, sagittal, and coronal planes, providing the student an understanding of anatomy in three dimensions. The course is designed for the second-year radiography student as a means to enhance their ability to visualize the appearance and the relationships of anatomical structures in the planar sections. This ability will aid the student with patient positioning skills to accurately demonstrate structures on traditional diagnostic images, as well as a better understanding of anatomy as demonstrated through the sectional imaging modalities of CT and MRI.
Requisites: Take RADI 221 , and RADI 225 with at least a grade of C.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 231 - Radiologic Technology Special Topics 3 CR
This course is the capstone course for the program. It includes student projects, guest speaker presentations, and preparation for the certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) completed upon graduation. Lab Fee
Requisites: Take RADI 221 and RADI 225 with at least a grade of C.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 233 - Comprehensive Clinical Experience 5.5 CR
The student will participate in clinical education three days a week in the imaging department of an affiliating hospital. As the final clinical course of the program, students will concentrate on learning and achieving competency on any remaining exams as required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Students will be encouraged to use this final clinical course to identify and address areas for improvement. For those students who have completed the required competencies, an opportunity to explore advanced imaging modalities may be arranged. As students complete the final clinical requirements of the program, they will remain under the supervision of a radiologic technologist and/ or physician, with emphasis placed on patient safety and comfort and professional values, attitudes, and behaviors are facilitated.
Requisites: Take RADI 221 and RADI 225 with at least a grade of C.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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RADI 234 - Radiobiology and Protection 1.5 CR
This course in intended to identify and justify the need to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure to humans. Students will review the principles of cellular biology and identify the sources of electromagnetic and particulate radiations. They will learn about radiosensitivity and the effects of ionizing radiation on human cells, tissues and organs. Radiation units of measurement, as well as dose limits for both the public and the occupational worker will be presented. Students will learn how as radiologic technologists, they can employ various means to produce high quality diagnostic images at a dose as low as reasonably achievable.
Requisites: Take RADI 221 and RADI 225 with at least a grade of C.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
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