Radiologic Technology (RADT)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. Radiographic anatomy and positioning of the chest, upper airway, abdomen, and appendicular skeleton upper extremity (hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, & humerus), lower extremity (foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, & femur) in all planes. Identification of associated pathology, correct & incorrect positioning of the above listed exams. Image critique component includes remedies for incorrect positioning. (Formerly 2760:141)

Prerequisite: RADT 141. Radiographic anatomy and positioning of the appendicular girdles and axial skeleton (shoulder girdle, sternum, ribs, vertebral column, pelvic girdle, skull, sinuses, facial bones) and Upper Gastrointestinal System, Lower Gastrointestinal System, and the Biliary System in all planes including introductory cross-sectional anatomy. Identification of associated pathology, correct and incorrect positioning of the above listed exams. Image critique component includes remedies for incorrect positioning. Also reviews of surgical practices and procedures. (Formerly 2760:142)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. Provides an overview of the Healthcare Team and professionalism in patient care. This course covers patient care assessments such as patient interactions, safety and transfer techniques, and vital signs. This course also includes a review of ethics and law in medical imaging. (Formerly 2760:151)

Prerequisite: RADT 151. Addresses infection control, aseptic and non-aseptic techniques, caring for patients that have tubes, catheters, lines, and other devices, patients receiving contrast media, venipuncture, alternative medical treatments, and age-specific issues. This course will also include medical emergencies and trauma care associated with the field of Radiologic Technology. This course provides an overview of pharmacology and drug administration. (Formerly 2760:152)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. Introduction to radiologic physics and principles including the systems of measurement, matter, force, motion, work, power, energy, basic electromagnetism, and the components of the x-ray tube. Also included are the fundamentals of electricity, radiation physics, and radiation protection. (Formerly 2760:161)

Prerequisite: RADT 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. (Formerly 2760:162)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. Hands-on application of didactic anatomy and positioning lessons in learning how to image the chest, abdomen, and appendicular skeleton upper extremity (hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and humerus), lower extremity (foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, and femur). Also includes mobile radiography. (Formerly 2760:181)

Prerequisite: RADT 181. Hands-on application of didactic anatomy and positioning lessons in learning how to image the appendicular girdles and axial skeleton (shoulder girdle, sternum, ribs, vertebral column, pelvic girdle, skull, sinuses, facial bones, Upper Gastrointestinal System, Lower Gastrointestinal System, and Biliary System). Also includes mobile and surgical radiography. (Formerly 2760:182)

Prerequisite: RADT 161. History and development of federal and state radiation standards. Identifying natural vs. artificial radiation sources. Includes applications of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic radiation modalities. (Formerly 2760:192)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. Introduction problem solving skills, using case studies and role-playing situations. Includes comprehensive image analysis of proper technique, positioning, and the use of radiation protection principles. (Formerly 2760:252)

Comprehensive review of patient care, safety, image production, and procedural aspects of Radiologic Technology to prepare for the ARRT Registry examination. (Formerly 2760:262)

Includes review of specialized fluoroscopy procedures including contrast arthrography, myelography, and imaging techniques involved with urinary and reproductive systems. Provides imaging techniques involving patients of different age groups and mobile exams. This course also provides an explanation of the physics surrounding fluoroscopy and image perception. (Formerly 2760:271)

Prerequisite: RADT 271. Introduction to advanced imaging modalities such as Computed Tomography, Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology. Provides an overview of Vascular, Cardiac, and Interventional Radiography and Bone Densitometry. This course also reviews cross-sectional anatomy associated with advanced imaging modalities. (Formerly 2760:272)

Prerequisite: RADT 182. Competency level skills are refined radiographing the vertebral column, skull, facial bones, surgical and mobile radiography, special procedures, and other infrequently seen radiologic procedures. (Formerly 2760:281)

Prerequisite: RADT 182. Competency level skills are refined in all radiologic areas. Advanced modality rotations are available if ARRT competency requirements are met. During the latter half of the semester the student may opt to revisit areas that they missed during their initial rotations. Second and third shift rotations are also available. (Formerly 2760:282)

Prerequisite: RADT 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. (Formerly 2760:291)

Prerequisite: RADT 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. (Formerly 2760:292)