Radiologic Technology

This course is designed to outline expectations of the Radiologic Technology program, a career in radiologic technology, and options for advancement. Clinical observation in a medical imaging department and simulation testing is a required component of the course.

ELA Placement: ELA 099 Requirement
Prerequisite: None
Semester Hour(s): 0.5 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: .5 lec/week

Students are oriented to the functions of a hospital radiology department. Students are competency tested in a simulated setting before assignment to a hospital and again in the x-ray department under direct supervision of a registered radiographer in all procedures introduced in RAD 120. Image critique sessions are a regularly scheduled inclusion.

Prerequisite: Admission to Radiologic Technology Program; concurrent enrollment in RAD 120.
Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

The students' information base is expanded with introduction of more complex radiographic examinations in RAD 121 classroom content. The student is again competency tested in the lab before assignment to a hospital and the student remains under direct supervision of a registered radiographer in the radiography department. Students gain additional experience through performance of procedures competently completed in the first semester. Image critique sessions are a regularly scheduled inclusion.

Prerequisite: RAD 101 with a grade of "C" or higher; concurrent enrollment in RAD 121.
Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 16 lab/week

The student will gain experience through performance of procedures competently completed in first two semesters and complete final first-year competency evaluations. The student will perform portable procedures, surgical and emergency room procedures, and other complex problems involving radiographic examinations in these areas.

Prerequisite: RAD 102 with a grade of "C" or better and concurrent enrollment in RAD 122.
Semester Hour(s): 2 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 16 lab/week

This course provides students initial skills and background knowledge to perform basic nursing techniques necessary to function in their specific area of health care. This course includes an introduction to communication techniques, safe patient transfer methods, immobilization techniques, vital signs, infection control, aseptic and non-aseptic techniques, medical emergencies, pharmacology, principles of drug administration, and contrast administration.

ELA Placement: ENG 101 Requirement
Prerequisite: Admission to Radiologic Technology Program
Semester Hour(s): 1 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1.5 lec/1 lab/week

This course covers an introduction to the medical field and beginning level x-ray examination procedures. Topics include: professional ethics, radiation safety, medical terminology, the radiographic anatomy and positioning of the chest, abdomen and extremities. Introductory information and laboratory practice is provided with relation to radiographic equipment, accessories and exposure factors.

Prerequisite: RAD 100 with a grade of C or higher
Semester Hour(s): 5 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 4 lec/2 lab/week

The intermediate level students give attention to specific ethical issues and radiation protection practices. Study of radiographic anatomy and positioning is expanded with attention to skull, spine and contrast studies of the abdominal and thoracic viscera and spine. There is continuing investigation of the theoretical and mechanical factors affecting exposure values. Laboratory practice is provided to give student experience in processing techniques and continued experience in exposure techniques.

Prerequisite: RAD 120 with a "C" or higher.
Semester Hour(s): 5 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 4 lec/2 lab/week

An introduction to the basic concepts of radiologic physics, circuitry of radiographic equipment and fundamentals of diagnostic imaging. The theory of x-ray production is related to the structures of the equipment. Theory of x-ray interaction at the atomic level is included.

Prerequisite: MAT 106 or MAT 121 or higher with a grade of "C" or better.
Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

The student now functions more independently in the radiologic department to master previous skills. Emphasis is placed on examination of trauma patients, surgical radiography and pediatric procedures during day, evening, and weekend shifts with indirect supervision of a registered radiographer. The student becomes involved in special procedure radiography, including assignment for observation in special modalities. Image critique continues and final competency testing is performed by students in areas previously tested.

Prerequisite: RAD 103; concurrent enrollment in RAD 220.
Semester Hour(s): 5 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 24 hours internship/week

The student continues to function more independently and performs emergency radiographic procedures during day, evening, and weekend shifts with indirect supervision of a registered radiographer. Image critique continues and final competency testing is performed by students in areas previously tested.

Prerequisite: RAD 201 with a grade of C or better; concurrent enrollment in RAD 222.
Semester Hour(s): 5 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 24 internship hours/week

Emphasis is placed on image production among radiographic accessories including Computed Radiography and Digital Radiography. Evaluation of image artifacts and proper quality control is summarized. Advanced imaging in Fluoroscopy is also associated with image production.

Prerequisite: RAD 122 with grade of C or higher.
Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

This course covers the characteristics of the various applicable ionizing radiations used in diagnostic imaging. Topics include: interactions of radiation and matter, emission spectra, fundamentals of radiobiology, and systemic effects of irradiation to the human body. Radiation safety implications are stressed.

Prerequisite: RAD 220 with a grade of C or higher.
Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 8-week hybrid with 3 hrs/week lecture and online requirements

The course is a review of previous course materials and preparation for the Registry Examination in Radiography given by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Mock Registry exams included in the content of the course.

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in RAD 222
Semester Hour(s): 2 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 2 lec/week

The advanced modalities of Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiography, Mammography, Bone Densitometry and Radiation Therapy are investigated. Sectional Anatomy and contrast procedures are also discussed as they relate to each modality. Procedures and diagnosis through imaging as they relate to advanced modalities are highlighted.

Prerequisite: RAD 122 with a grade of C or higher
Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

The disease processes most frequently diagnosed with medical imaging is covered. In addition, a review and summary of all radiographic anatomy is provided.

Prerequisite: RAD 122 with a grade of C or higher
Semester Hour(s): 2 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 4 lec/week