| RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGY (RAD) |
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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. |
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CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM |
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| RAD 101 |
Principles
of Radiographic Exposure |
4 cr |
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| A
beginning study of the principles involved in
image formation including radiographic films,
film processing, and exposure factors affecting
film quality. |
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| RAD 104 |
Patient
Care and Ethics Pertinent to Radiology |
3 cr |
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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. |
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| RAD 107 |
Clinical
Education I |
1 cr |
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| Hospital-based
laboratory allowing the student additional clinical
experience in RAD 101 and 104. |
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| RAD 108 |
Clinical
Education II |
1 cr |
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| Hospital-based
laboratory allowing the student to apply those
positioning techniques within a clinical setting
as presented in RAD 131. |
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| RAD 109 |
Clinical
Education III |
4 cr |
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| Hospital-based
laboratory experience allowing the student increased
responsibility in those areas covered in RAD 131
and 215, as well as bedside radiography. |
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| RAD 131
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Radiography
of the Osseous System I |
4
cr |
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| 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. |
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| RAD 201 |
Radiolography
of the Osseous System II |
6 cr |
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| A
continuation of RAD 131 to include the axial skeleton,
sternum, sternoclavicular joints and introductory
topics relating to special radiographic procedures.
Special fee. |
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| RAD 204 |
Clinical
Education IV |
4 cr |
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| Hospital-based
laboratory allowing the student to obtain clinical
experience in those areas presented in RAD 201
and 215. |
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| RAD 215 |
Radiographic
Contrast Media |
4 cr |
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| A
detailed study of contrast media, preparation
and administration, radiographic positions, technique,
and anatomy and physiology of the organs studied. |
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| RAD 218
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Radiologic
Physics |
4 cr |
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| 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. |
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| RAD 265 |
Radiation
Biology |
2 cr |
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| 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. |
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| RAD 305 |
Clinical
Education V |
4 cr |
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| Hospital-based
laboratory allowing the student to gain additional
clinical experience in RAD 201 and 215. |
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| RAD 306
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Clinical
Education VI |
5 cr |
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| Hospital-based
laboratory allowing the student to gain increased
clinical experience in RAD 324 as well as in general
radiographic procedures. |
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| RAD 311 |
Survey
of Pathology |
4 cr |
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| A
general survey of diseases designed to acquaint
the student with certain changes that occur in
disease and their application to radiologic sciences |
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| RAD 320
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Cross-Sectional
Anatomy |
2 cr |
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| A
study of cross-sectional anatomy as imaged in
MRI and CT imaging. |
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| RAD 324
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Diagnostic
Imaging |
6 cr |
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| A
study of the principles and clinical applications
of image intensification, vascular radiography,
computerized tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic
resonance imaging. |
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| RAD 335 |
Pediatric
and Geriatric Radiography |
2 cr |
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| A
detailed study of the specialized equipment and
accessories used in the handling of children and
the elderly within the department of radiology. |
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| RAD 337 |
Image
Analysis |
5 cr |
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| Student
radiographs taken during the clinical periods
will be viewed and critiqued within the classroom. |
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| RAD 394 |
Directed
Independent Study in Radiography (W) |
2 cr |
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| A
comprehensive Registry Review to include written
assignments and a presentation. |
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DEGREE PROGRAM
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| RAD 401
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Vascular
Radiography I |
5 cr |
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| Advanced
practice in, and in-depth study of, the principles
of vascular radiography. |
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| RAD 402 |
Vascular
Radiography II (W) |
5 cr |
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| Continuation
of RAD 401 with increased focus on digital radiography,
peripheral and interventional radiography. |
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| RAD 405 |
Computerized
Tomography I |
5 cr |
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| Advanced
practice in, and in-depth study of, computerized
tomography. |
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| RAD 406
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Computerized
Tomography II (W) |
5 cr |
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| Continuation
of RAD 405 with increased emphasis on 3-dimensional
imaging reconstruction, biopsies and advanced
CT techniques. |
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| RAD 409
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Magnetic
Resonance Imaging I |
5 cr |
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| An
in-depth study of the principles and clinical
applications of MRI. |
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| RAD 410 |
Magnetic
Resonance Imaging II (W) |
5 cr |
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| Continuation
of RAD 409 with additional emphasis on instrumentation,
abdominal and extremity joint procedures, and
MRI angiography. |
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| RAD 413
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Mammography
I |
5 cr |
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| Advanced
practice and in-depth study of breast imaging
techniques. |
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| RAD 414 |
Mammography
II (W) |
5 cr |
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| Continuation
of RAD 413 to include needle biopsy and needle
localization procedures, and emphasis on quality
assurance and image processing. |
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| RAD 417 |
Ultrasound
Anatomy and |
3 cr |
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Scanning
Techniques: Abdomen |
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| 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. |
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| RAD 418
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Ultrasound
Anatomy and |
3 cr |
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Scanning
Techniques: OB/GYN |
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| 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. |
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| RAD 419
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Ultrasound
Anatomy and Scanning Techniques: |
3 cr |
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Superficial
Structures and Pediatrics |
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| 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. |
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| RAD 421 |
Ultrasound
Physics |
3 cr |
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A course designed to provide the student with the
basics of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. |
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| RAD 423 |
Ultrasound
Clinical Education I |
4 cr |
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| Hospital-based
laboratory allowing the student to gain clinical
experience in ultrasound procedures, with emphasis
on abdominal exams. |
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| RAD 424 |
Ultrasound
Clinical Education II |
4 cr |
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| A
continuation of RAD 423, hospital-based laboratory
allowing the student to gain clinical experience
in ultrasound procedures, with emphasis on OB/GYN
exams. |
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| RAD 425 |
Ultrasound
Clinical Education III |
4 cr |
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| 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. |
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| RAD 427 |
Procedural
Guidelines in Ultrasound (W) |
1 cr |
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| 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. |
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| RAD 430 |
Image
Quality Control |
3 cr |
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| A
course designed to provide advanced practice and
study of the clinical applications of image quality
control. Special fee. |
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| RAD 432
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Radiology
Management Practicum |
3 cr |
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| A
course designed to provide on-site rotations with
radiology administrative directors. |
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| RAD 433 |
Radiology
Education Practicum |
3 cr |
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| A
course designed to provide students with experience
in writing lesson plans, syllabi development,
and laboratory and classroom instructional experience. |
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| RAD 440 |
Radiology
Department Management |
3 cr |
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| 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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| RAD 499
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Senior
Honors Project (H, W) |
3-6 cr |
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Under the advice and guidance of a faculty
mentor, honors students will identify and carry
out a research project relevant to the field
of Radiologic Sciences study that will lead
to a formal presentation at the annual Honors
Student Colloquium. The senior project will
be judged and graded by three faculty members
chaired by the honors mentor. This course is
required for Honors recognition and may be repeated
for up to six credit hours. Prerequisite: Permission
of the department chair and completion of an
approved project prospectus.
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