Radiology
Course Descriptions
RADR1301 Introduction to Radiography
48 lecture hours………………………..…………………......3
An overview of the historical development of
radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology,
ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to
the program and the health care system.
RADR1311 Basic
Radiographic Procedures
32 lecture + 64 laboratory
hours…………..……......3
An introduction to radiographic positioning
terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of
the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper
demonstration of basic anatomy.
RADR1303 Patient Care
32 lecture + 32 laboratory
hours.……………………3
An introduction in patient assessment, infection
control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient
interaction skills, and basic pharmacology.
RADR1161 Clinical 1
80 clinical
hours.………………………………………..........1
A health-related work-based
learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical
professional.
RADR1313 Principles of Radiology I
32 lecture + 32 laboratory
hours….………………….3
An introduction to radiographic image qualities and
the effects of exposure variables upon these qualities.
RADR2401 Intermediate
Radiography Procedures
32 lecture + 64 laboratory
hours………………………4
A continuation of the study of the proper
manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the
anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper
demonstration of anatomy.
RADR2313 Radiation
Biology and Protection
48 lecture
hours………………………………..……………...3
A study of the effects of radiation exposure on
biological systems, typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and
monitoring radiation, and methods for protecting personnel and patients from
excessive exposure
RADR1362 Clinical II
288 clinical
hours……………………………………………….3
An introductory health-related
work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the
clinical professional.
RADR1353 Clinical III
288 clinical hours…………..
……………………………….3
An intermediate health-related work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical
professional.
RADR2305 Principles of Radiography II
48 lecture
hours………………………………..……………….3
A continuation of the study of radiographic imaging
technique formulation, image quality assurance, and the synthesis of all
variables in image production.
RADR2217 Radiographic Pathology
32 lecture
hours……………………………….………………..2
A presentation of the disease process and common
diseases and their appearance on medical images.
RADR2461 Clinical IV
384 clinical
hours…………………..…………………………..4
An advanced health-related work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical
professional.
RADR2333 Advanced Medical Imaging
48 lecture
hours………………………………………………..3
An exploration of specialized imaging modalities.
RADR2335 Radiographic Tech
Seminar
48 lecture
hours…………………………………………….....3
A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of
professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional
employment and lifelong learning.
RADR2452 Clinical V
384 clinical
hours……………………….……………………….4
A capstone health-related work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical
professional.