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Radiography Courses

RADR 1260 Clinical I
2 Hours (0-0-12)
This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. This is an unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Radiography program.

RADR 1261 Clinical III
2 Hours (0-0-10)
This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. This is an unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: RADR 1360.

RADR 1313 Principles of Radiographic Imaging I
3 Hours (2-2-0)
This course is an introduction to radiographic image qualities and the effects of exposure variables upon these qualities.

RADR 1360 Clinical II
3 Hours (0-0-15)
This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. This is an unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: RADR 1260.

RADR 1371 Basic Imaging Physics
3 Hours (3-0-0)
This course is an overview of the basic physical principles of matter, energy, mechanics, heat, sound, magnetism and electricity, light, electromagnetic radiation, quantum interactions and the production of x-rays. Prerequisite: RADR 1409.

RADR 1409 Introduction to Radiology and Patient Care
4 Hours (2-4-0)
This course is an overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation, protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the program and to the health care system. Patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, and basic pharmacology are also included. Prerequisite: Admission to Radiography program.

RADR 1411 Basic Radiographic Procedures
4 Hours (3-2-0)
This course is an introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of basic anatomy.

RADR 2117 Radiographic Pathology
1 Hour (1-0-0)
This course is a presentation of the disease process and common diseases and their appearance on medical images.

RADR 2166 Practicum III
1 Hour (0-0-7)
This course is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This is an unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: RADR 2267.

RADR 2205 Principles of Radiographic Imaging II
2 Hours (2-1-0)
This course is a continuation of the study of radiographic imaging technique formulation, image quality assurance, and the synthesis of all variables in image production. Prerequisite: RADR 1313.

RADR 2209 Radiographic Imaging Equipment
2 Hours (2-1-0)
This course is a study of the equipment and physics of xray production, basic x-ray circuits, and the relationship of equipment components to the imaging process.

RADR 2233 Advanced Medical Imaging
2 Hours (2-0-0)
This course covers the exploration of specialized imaging modalities.

RADR 2266 Practicum I
2 Hours (0-0-20)
This course is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This is an unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: RADR 1261

RADR 2267 Practicum II
2 Hours (0-0-20)
This course is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This is an unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: RADR 2266.

RADR 2313 Radiation Biology and Protection
3 Hours (3-0-0)
This course is 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.

RADR 2331 Advanced Radiographic Procedures
3 Hours (2-2-0)
This course is a continuation of positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of advanced anatomy and related pathology. Prerequisite: RADR 2401.

RADR 2335 Radiologic Technology Seminar
3 Hours (2-2-0)
This course is a capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning.

RADR 2336 Special Patient Applications
3 Hours (2-4-0)
This course is an advanced discussion of pediatrics, geriatrics, trauma, history recordation and abbreviation and ECG. Phlebotomy and venipuncture will be discussed and practiced.

RADR 2401 Intermediate Radiographic Procedures
4 Hours (3-2-0)
This course is a continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy. Prerequisite: RADR 1411.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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