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Enrollment in 100, 200 and 300 level courses requires
admission to the professional component of the certificate program.
Enrollment in 400 level courses requires admission to the Radiologic
Sciences Degree Program.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
RAD 101 Principles of Radiographic Exposure 4 cr
A beginning study of the principles involved in image formation including
radiographic films, film processing, and exposure factors affecting film
quality.
RAD 104 Patient Care and Ethics Pertinent to
Radiology 3 cr
This course is designed to give the student basic knowledge concerning
patient care and ethical situations with which the radiologic technologist
must be familiar. Class time is allotted for the student to practice
certain techniques pertinent to obtaining vital signs, handling of
patients, sterile technique, tray set-up, first-aid measures, and general
operating room and bedside radiography procedures.
RAD 107 Clinical Education I 1 cr
Hospital-based laboratory allowing the student additional clinical
experience in RAD 101 and 104.
RAD 108 Clinical Education II 1 cr
Hospital-based laboratory allowing the student to apply those positioning
techniques within a clinical setting as presented in RAD 131.
RAD 109 Clinical Education III 4 cr
Hospital-based laboratory experience allowing the student increased
responsibility in those areas covered in RAD 131 and 215, as well as
bedside radiography.
RAD 131 Radiography of the Osseous System I 4 cr
This course includes the demonstration and practice in positioning and
phantom radiography of the chest, general abdomino-pelvic viscera, and the
upper and lower extremities to include shoulder and pelvic girdles.
Special fee: $15.00.
RAD 201 Radiolography of the Osseous System II 6 cr
A continuation of RAD 131 to include the axial skeleton, sternum,
sternoclavicular joints and introductory topics relating to special
radiographic procedures. Special fee: $15.00.
RAD 204 Clinical Education IV 4 cr
Hospital-based laboratory allowing the student to obtain clinical
experience in those areas presented in RAD 201 and 215.
RAD 215 Radiographic Contrast Media 4 cr
A detailed study of contrast media, preparation and administration,
radiographic positions, technique, and anatomy and physiology of the
organs studied.
RAD 218 Radiologic Physics 4 cr
A study of the fundamentals of magnetism, basic electricity, x-ray machine
circuitry, x-ray protection, and radiation physics, to give the student a
basic understanding of the principles underlying the production of x-rays
and their interaction with matter.
RAD 265 Radiation Biology 2 cr
A study of health physics and methods used to reduce exposure to personnel
and patients in diagnostic and therapeutic radiology. The biological
effects of ionizing radiation are stressed along with applied mathematical
principles.
RAD 305 Clinical Education V 4 cr
Hospital-based laboratory allowing the student to gain additional clinical
experience in RAD 201 and 215.
RAD 306 Clinical Education VI 5 cr
Hospital-based laboratory allowing the student to gain increased clinical
experience in RAD 324 as well as in general radiographic procedures.
RAD 311 Survey of Pathology 4 cr
A general survey of diseases designed to acquaint the student with
certain changes that occur in disease and their application to radiologic
sciences.
RAD 320 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 2 cr
A study of cross-sectional anatomy as imaged in MRI and CT imaging.
RAD 324 Diagnostic Imaging 6 cr
A study of the principles and clinical appli- cations of image
intensification, vascular radiography, computerized tomography,
ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging.
RAD 335 Pediatric and Geriatric Radiography 2 cr
A detailed study of the specialized equipment and accessories used in
the handling of children and the elderly within the department of
radiology.
RAD 337 Image Analysis 5 cr
Student radiographs taken during the clinical periods will be viewed
and critiqued within the classroom.
RAD 394 Directed Independent Study in Radiography (W)
2 cr
A comprehensive Registry Review to include written assignments and a
presentation.
DEGREE PROGRAM
RAD 401 Vascular Radiography I 5 cr
Advanced practice in, and in-depth study of, the principles of vascular
radiography.
RAD 402 Vascular Radiography II (W) 5 cr
Continuation of RAD 401 with increased focus on digital radiography,
peripheral and interventional radiography.
RAD 405 Computerized Tomography I 5 cr
Advanced practice in, and in-depth study of, computerized tomography.
RAD 406 Computerized Tomography II (W) 5 cr
Continuation of RAD 405 with increased emphasis on 3-dimensional
imaging reconstruction, biopsies and advanced CT techniques.
RAD 409 Magnetic Resonance Imaging I 5 cr
An in-depth study of the principles and clinical applications of MRI.
RAD 410 Magnetic Resonance Imaging II (W) 5 cr
Continuation of RAD 409 with additional emphasis on instrumentation,
abdominal and extremity joint procedures, and MRI angiography.
RAD 413 Mammography I 5 cr
Advanced practice and in-depth study of breast imaging techniques.
RAD 414 Mammography II (W) 5 cr
Continuation of RAD 413 to include needle biopsy and needle localization
procedures, and emphasis on quality assurance and image processing.
RAD 417 Ultrasound Anatomy & Scanning Techniques:
Abdomen 3 cr
This course is designed to provide the student with anatomy, pathology
and scanning techniques of the abdomen and retroperitoneum. It includes
clinical and laboratory demonstrations. Special fee: $15.00.
RAD 418 Ultrasound Anatomy & Scanning Techniques:
OB/GYN 3 cr
This course is a continuation of RAD 417 and is designed to provide the
student with anatomy, pathology and scanning techniques of obstetrics and
gynecology. It includes clinical and laboratory demonstrations. Special
fee: $15.00.
RAD 419 Ultrasound Anatomy & Scanning Techniques:
Superficial Structures and Pediatrics 3 cr
This course is a continuation of RAD 418 and is designed to provide
the student with anatomy, pathology and scanning techniques of superficial
structures and pediatrics. It includes clinical and laboratory
demonstrations. Special fee: $15.00.
RAD 421 Ultrasound Physics 3 cr
A course designed to provide the student with the basics of ultrasound
physics and instrumentation.
RAD 423 Ultrasound Clinical Education I 4 cr
Hospital-based laboratory allowing the student to gain clinical
experience in ultrasound procedures, with emphasis on abdominal exams.
RAD 424 Ultrasound Clinical Education II 4 cr
A continuation of RAD 423, hospital-based laboratory allowing the
student to gain clinical experience in ultrasound procedures, with
emphasis on OB/GYN exams.
RAD 425 Ultrasound Clinical Education III 4 cr
A continuation of RAD 424, hospital-based laboratory allowing the
student to gain clinical experience in ultrasound procedures, with
emphasis on superficial structures and pediatrics.
RAD 427 Procedural Guidelines in Ultrasound (W) 1 cr
This course is designed to review the guidelines for ultrasound exams,
ethics in ultrasound, and preparation for the registry exam. Assigned
student papers and oral presentations addressing ultrasound topics are
required.
RAD 430 Image Quality Control 3 cr
A course designed to provide advanced practice and study of the
clinical applications of image quality control. Special fee: $15.00.
RAD 432 Radiology Management Practicum 3 cr
A course designed to provide on-site rotations with radiology
administrative directors.
RAD 433 Radiology Education Practicum 3 cr
A course designed to provide students with experience in writing
lesson plans, syllabi development, and laboratory and classroom
instructional experience.
RAD 440 Radiology Department Management 3 cr
A course designed to provide instruction in budget preparation,
personnel considerations, equipment purchasing and related maintenance,
departmental design, and other duties and responsibilities of radiology
administrators.
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