Course Syllabi

Introduction to radiation protection, radiology terminology, ethical and legal issues, infection control procedures, safety procedures, communica- tion, equipment operation, the radiologic technol- ogy program and health care system.

Introduction to radiographic positioning terminol- ogy, patient positioning, equipment, manipulation and evaluation of images for proper visualization of anatomy and pathology.

Introduction to positioning of the vertebral column, bony thorax, GI and urinary system, mobile and intraoperative radiography and trauma.

A study of patient care procedures, ethics, patient communication skills, infection control, and body mechanics.

Introduces the student to radiographic image pro- duction and the effects that exposure variables and radiographic accessories have on the quality of the image.

Prepares for competency-based clinical education in radiographic examination of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities and introduces students to trauma of the extremities.

Clinical education in radiographic examination of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder, pelvic girdle, and special views. Introduction to fluor- oscopy and trauma.

Competency-based clinical education in radio- graphic examination of the pediatric patients, trauma patients, and urinary and gastrointestinal contrast exams.

Students will understand factors impacting digital and computerized radiographic image acquisition and quality while gaining skills in the use of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and other methods of digital image storage and display.

Positioning of the skull and facial bones, introduction to special procedures.

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.

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.

A continuation of the study of radiographic imaging technique formulation, image quality assurance, and the synthesis of all variables in image production.

Introduces the disease process and common diseases and their appearance on medical images, specif- ically pathologic conditions most commonly encoun- tered.

Provide continuing instruction in the use of computers in advanced and specialized radiographic imaging.

Competency-based clinical education fluoroscopy, urinary studies, portable, trauma and non-routine examinations.

Provides for competency-based clinical practice of radiographic studies of the cranium and face.

Capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and life- long learning.

A program individualized for each student based on reading scores.

Extensive reading experiences in fiction and non- fiction; designed to broaden reading experiences and develop vocabulary.