RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES AND
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (RAD)

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.

RAD 101 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I 4 cr
A beginning study of the principles involved in image formation including radiographic films, film processing, and exposure factors affecting film quality.

RAD 102 Principles of Radiographic Exposure II 4 cr
A continuation of RAD 101.

RAD 104 Patient Care and Ethics Pertinent 4 cr
to Radiology 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 2 cr
Hospital-based laboratory allowing the student additional clinical experience in RAD 102 and RAD 104.

RAD 108 Clinical Education II 2 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 3 cr
Hospital-based laboratory experience allowing the student increased responsibility in those areas covered in RAD 131 as well as bedside radiography.

RAD 131 Radiography of the Osseous System I 5 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: $10.00.

RAD 201 Radiography of the Osseous System II 5 cr
A continuation of RAD 131 to include the axial skeleton, sternum, and sternoclavicular joints. Special fee: $10.00.

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 RAD 215.

RAD 215 Common Radiographic Procedures 3 cr
Employing Contrast Media I A detailed study of contrast media, preparation and administration, radiographic positions, technique, and anatomy and physiology of the organs studied.

RAD 218 X-Ray Physics I 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 219 X-Ray Physics II 4 cr
A continuation of RAD 218.

RAD 265 Radiation Biology 3 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 302 Radiography of the Osseous System III 5 cr
A continuation of RAD 201 with emphasis on specialized projections of the skull and introductory topics relating to special radiographic procedures. Special fee: $10.00.

RAD 305 Clinical Education V 4 cr
Hospital-based laboratory allowing the student to gain additional clinical experience in RAD 302 and 316.

RAD 306 Clinical Education VI 4 cr
Hospital-based laboratory allowing the student to gain increased clinical experience in RAD 322 as well as in general radiographic procedures.

RAD 307 Clinical Education VII 4 cr
Hospital-based laboratory allowing the student to gain initial clinical experience in RAD 335 as well as producing the required radiographs to be used in RAD 337.

RAD 311 A Survey of Medical and Surgical Diseases I 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 312 A Survey of Medical and Surgical Diseases II 4 cr
A continuation of RAD 311.

RAD 316 Common Radiographic Procedures 3 cr
Employing Contrast Media II A continuation of RAD 215.

RAD 320 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 cr
A study of cross-sectional anatomy as imaged in MRI, CT, and Ultrasound.

RAD 324 Diagnostic Imaging I 5 cr
A study of the principles and clinical applications of image intensification, vascular radiography, computerized tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging.

RAD 325 Diagnostic Imaging II 5 cr
A continuation of RAD 324.

RAD 335 Pediatric Radiography 3 cr
A detailed study of the specialized equipment and accessories used in the handling of children within the department of radiology.

RAD 337 Image Analysis 6 cr
Student radiographs taken during the clinical periods will be viewed and critiqued within the classroom.
RAD 394 Directed Independent Study in 2 cr
Radiography (W) Directed study in approved areas of medical imaging. Includes a comprehensive Registry Review and requires written assignments and a presentation.

RAD 401 Vascular Radiography I 6 cr
Advanced practice in, and in-depth study of, the principles of vascular radiography.

RAD 402 Vascular Radiography II 6 cr
Continuation of RAD 401 with increased focus on digital radiography as applied to vascular procedures.

RAD 403 Vascular Radiography III 6 cr
Continuation of RAD 402 with increased emphasis on peripheral and interventional radiography.

RAD 405 Computerized Tomography I 6 cr
Advanced practice in, and in-depth study of, computerized tomography.

RAD 406 Computerized Tomography II 6 cr
Continuation of RAD 405 with increased emphasis on 3-dimensional imaging reconstruction.

RAD 407 Computerized Tomography III 6 cr
Continuation of RAD 406 with an emphasis on CT biopsies and advanced CT techniques.

RAD 409 Magnetic Resonance Imaging I 6 cr
An in-depth study of the principles and clinical applications of MRI.

RAD 410 Magnetic Resonance Imaging II 6 cr
Continuation of RAD 409 with additional emphasis on instrumentation and abdominal and extremity joint procedures.

RAD 411 Magnetic Resonance Imaging III 6 cr
Continuation of RAD 410 including MRI angiography.

RAD 413 Mammography I 6 cr
Advanced practice and in-depth study of breast imaging techniques.

RAD 414 Mammography II 6 cr
Continuation of RAD 413 to include needle biopsy and needle localization procedures.

RAD 415 Mammography III 6 cr
Continuation of RAD 414 with emphasis on quality assurance and image processing.

RAD 430 Image Quality Control 3 cr
A course designed to provide advanced practice and study of the clinical applications of image quality control.

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.
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.

RAD 494 Directed Study (W) 2 cr
Directed study for students, incorporating case history and clinical correlation to a defined area in one of the imaging specialty areas.

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