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This course will provide an overview of the foundations in Radiography and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Students will have a more comprehensive understanding of medical terminology, abbreviations, and symbols and learn principles, practices, and policies of the healthcare organization and the professional responsibilities of the Radiographer. Upon successful course completion students will be able to provide a brief synopsis of the foundations of Radiography and differentiate between various types of health care organizations.

This course will present basic patient care and medical terminology related to the Radiography profession. Students will learn: ethics and moral behavior; legal and professional responsibilities; patient consent; patient education, safety, and comfort; prevention and control of infection; patient monitoring; communication and assessment; proper body mechanics for patient transfer; universal precautions and isolation procedures; medical emergency and monitoring equipment; contrast media administration; contraindications, complications, imaging orders, requests, and reports; and Radiographer’s response. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply basic patient care techniques and medical ethics in a clinical setting as an entry level student.

This course will introduce basic terminology related to radiographic positioning and technique. Students will learn placement of a patient’s body parts to obtain a radiographic image. Basic concepts of x-ray technique formation, x-ray equipment handling and an introduction to DR/CR systems will be practiced. Basic positioning for a routine chest procedure will be introduced.  Upon successful course completion students will be able to apply basic practices required to perform radiographic procedures.

This course will cover positioning for x-ray examinations in specific imaging procedures. Students will learn patient preparation, equipment capabilities, patient terminology, patient instruction, technique and positioning variations, for adaptations of patient's condition and body habitus.  Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to perform these imaging procedures (including the positioning, technical factors, anatomy, physiology, and basic pathology): chest and abdomen, hand and wrist, forearm and elbow, humerus, shoulder and scapula, clavicle and A.C. joints, toes and feet, os calcis and ankle, tibia and fibula, knee and patella, femur, and pelvis.

This is the introductory course preceding the twelve clinical education courses where students will be scheduled at clinical sites. Students will learn basic hospital and radiology department protocols, including privacy and confidentiality, and regulatory standards. Basic radiation protection standards will be introduced for preparation of the principles to be applied in clinical education courses. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to enter the clinical environment and be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations to provide optimum patient care.

This course will cover positioning for x-ray examinations in specific imaging procedures. Students will learn patient preparation, equipment capabilities, patient terminology, patient instruction, technique and positioning variations, for adaptations of patient's condition and body habitus.  Upon successful course completion, students will learn these specific imaging procedures: C-Spine, T-Spine, L-Spine, Sacrum & Coccyx, Bony Thorax, Cranium, Facial Bones, Paranasal Sinus and be able to: (1) Position another student in all of the radiographic procedures instructed this term, (2) Identify radiographic anatomy on a finished image, (3) Identify sectional anatomy on an image.

This course is designed for sequential development, application, critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of radiographic procedures. This course requires students to begin performing the mandatory and elective clinical competency exams required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Students will learn how to employ radiographic procedures and patient care skills in the clinical setting. Students will comply with the overall clinical objectives applicable this term. Upon successful completion students will demonstrate competency in a required number of radiographic exams.

This course will cover positioning for x-ray examinations in specific imaging procedures. Students will learn patient preparation, equipment capabilities, patient terminology, patient instruction, technique and positioning variations, for adaptations of patient's condition and body habitus.  Upon successful course completion, students will learn these specific imaging procedures: Bony Thorax, Sternum & Ribs, Biliary Tract, Gastrointestinal System, Lower Gastrointestinal System, Urinary System, Trauma Radiography, Mobile & Surgical Radiography, Special Procedures and be able to: (1) Position another student in all of the radiographic procedures instructed this term, (2) Identify radiographic anatomy on a finished radiograph, (3) Identify sectional anatomy on an image.

This course is designed for sequential development, application, critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of radiographic procedures. This course requires students to begin performing the mandatory and elective clinical competency exams required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Students will learn how to employ radiographic procedures and patient care skills in the clinical setting. Students will comply with the overall clinical objectives applicable this term. Upon successful completion students will demonstrate competency in a required number of radiographic exams.

This course will cover the primary and secondary technical exposure factors that govern the acquisition and production of a radiographic image. An emphasis is placed on image quality factors, and the components of digital imaging systems. Students will learn the principles of technique selection and usage of imaging accessories that are used to produce quality diagnostic images. The basis of image evaluation and steps needed for improvement of suboptimal images are included in the course.  Upon successful course completion students will be able to produce quality diagnostic images using the concepts of scatter control, image receptor systems, beam limitation devices, AEC, minimum imaging standards and discussion of problem-solving techniques for image evaluation. Topics will also include receptor exposure, contrast, resolution, and distortion.

This course is designed for sequential development, application, critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of radiographic procedures. This course requires students to begin performing the mandatory and elective clinical competency exams required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Students will learn how to employ radiographic procedures and patient care skills in the clinical setting. Students will comply with the overall clinical objectives applicable this term. Upon successful completion students will demonstrate competency in a required number of radiographic exams.

This course will cover the basics of radiography related physics and imaging equipment.  Students will learn physics concepts, principles of radiation production, equipment operation, and atomic interactions. Topics also include electromagnetic radiation, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, radiation generators/circuitry, the basis of the x-ray imaging system and x-ray production.  Upon successful course completion students will be able to explain the conditions necessary for the production of x-rays, x-ray circuitry, the x-ray tube, and x-ray and matter interactions.

This course is designed for sequential development, application, critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of radiographic procedures. This course requires students to begin performing the mandatory and elective clinical competency exams required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Students will learn how to employ radiographic procedures and patient care skills in the clinical setting. Students will comply with the overall clinical objectives applicable this term. Upon successful completion students will demonstrate competency in a required number of radiographic exams.

This course will provide basic concepts of pharmacology, venipuncture, and administration of diagnostic contrast agents and intravenous medications.  Students will learn basic concepts of pharmacology, contrast media, and review of venipuncture techniques.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply appropriate delivery of patient care related to pharmacology during procedures.

This course is designed for sequential development, application, critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of radiographic procedures. This course requires students to begin performing the mandatory and elective clinical competency exams required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Students will learn how to employ radiographic procedures and patient care skills in the clinical setting. Students will comply with the overall clinical objectives applicable this term. Upon successful completion students will demonstrate competency in a required number of radiographic exams.

This course will provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images for optimal standards, with an emphasis on factors that affect radiographic image quality. Included are the importance of optimal imaging standards, discussion of problem-solving techniques for image evaluation, pre-processing, and factors that can affect image quality.  Students will evaluate and analyze images in DR/CR. Fluoroscopic equipment and image acquisition are covered. Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) are presented.  Upon successful course completion students will be able to properly evaluate images, comprehend fluoroscopy, and define QA and QC, demonstrate the principles of technique selection, use imaging accessories to produce quality images, and be able to discuss the methods of evaluating radiographic systems to assure consistency in the production of quality images.

This course is designed for sequential development, application, critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of radiographic procedures. This course requires students to begin performing the mandatory and elective clinical competency exams required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Students will learn how to employ radiographic procedures and patient care skills in the clinical setting. Students will comply with the overall clinical objectives applicable this term. Upon successful completion students will demonstrate competency in a required number of radiographic exams.