student with the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and their family. Communication skills, routine emergency patient procedures and infection control procedures using standard precautions are explored. Special and basic fluoroscopy procedures will be introduced along with pharmacology and contrast media, drug administration and venipuncture. Fluoroscopy, mobile and surgical equipment will be introduced. In addition, an on-line medical terminology component will be included in this course. (Prerequisite: Admission to the radiography program) (Prerequisite or concurrent: RADT2605, RADT2611) (4 credits: 3 lecture/1 lab) RADT2605 Radiographic Imaging 1 This introductory course provides the student with the basic elements of radiation physics. Topics include units of measurement, atomic structure, nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray properties, x-ray machine components, x-ray tube and the production of x-rays. Introductory principles of radiographic exposure will also be presented to include the prime factors, image appearance standards of image exposure, contrast, recorded detail, and distortion, grids, AEC, beam limitation and scatter radiation. (Prerequisites: MATH1220, ENGL1215, BIOL2515) (Prerequisite or concurrent: RADT2601, RADT2611) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) RADT2611 Radiographic Positioning and Procedures 1 For this first procedures course students will be introduced to the terminology of positioning, equipment used and basic radiographic and technical factors that affect the exposure. Introductory and general anatomy will be presented and specific procedures of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, upper extremity from hand through shoulder girdle and lower extremity from foot through hip will be covered. Pediatric radiographic positioning will be explored. Labs will enable the student to become familiar with positioning using the x-ray machine. Mobile, trauma and surgical radiographic positioning will be presented. Principles of radiation safety and emphasis on protection of the technologist and patient will be stressed. Radiographic images will be evaluated for anatomy and positioning. The student will also be oriented to the clinical practice setting. (Prerequisite: Admission to the radiography program) (Prerequisite or Concurrent: RADT2601, RADT2605) (5 credits: 2 lecture/3 laboratory) RADT2617 Clinical Practicum 1 For this course, the student will be assigned to a hospital or clinic 36 hours per week for 12 weeks. The assignment will be day shifts only, and at the same clinical site for the entire semester. During this assignment the student will learn clinical radiography on patients of all ages and complete competencies in radiography of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, shoulder girdle, lower limb proximal femur, pelvic girdle, the alimentary canal, urinary system, and general fluoroscopy procedures. The student will practice manipulating technical factors and producing digital images and will provide direct patient care to include radiation protection for the patient and self. The student may be assigned to rotations in trauma, surgery, and fluoroscopy. The student will be supervised directly by the program assigned clinical instructor and indirectly by the programs clinical coordinator. (Prerequisites: RADT2601, RADT2605, RADT2611) (9 Credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/9 OJT) RADT2620 Equipment Operation and Maintenance This course introduces radiography students to the principles and application of x-ray technology. Students analyze x-ray machine circuitry, automatic exposure control and factors related to image RADT2642 Clinical Practicum 2 For this practicum, students will be assigned 36 hrs/wk to a hospital/clinic. Assignments will be mainly days but may include 2 weeks of evenings and 2 weekend shifts. Student will learn clinical radiography and complete competencies of complete vertebral column, bony thorax, skull, facial bones, and sinuses and continue to learn digital imaging and provide direct patient care. Students may be assigned rotations in general diagnostic radiology, mobile, trauma, surgery, and fluoroscopy. Students will continue to practice and improve all positioning skills. Learning procedures on geriatric and pediatric patients, understanding and operating radiographic image acquisition and processing equipment in terms of department protocol, using critical-thinking skills associated with patient care and radiation protection will be emphasized. Students will be supervised directly by clinical instructor and indirectly by program faculty.(Prerequisites: RADT2617) (12 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/12 OJT) RADT2643 Radiography Semester 4 Remedial This remedial course consists of content to prepare the student to reenter the radiography technical program sequence start2020-2020 157 formation. Specific topics to be covered include: electricity, electromagnetism, operation and maintenance of radiographic equipment that includes fluoroscopy, mobile, conventional and digital imaging systems. (Prerequisites: RADT2605, RADT2617, RADT2630, RADT2642) (Prerequisite or concurrent: RADT 2650, RADT 2653) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) RADT2625 Radiographic Positioning and Procedures 2 This is the second procedures course. In this course the student will be introduced to positioning of the vertebral column to include the sacrum and coccyx, and the bony thorax. Students will also learn fundamental positioning of the skull, facial bones and paranasal sinuses. Labs will enable the student to become familiar with positioning using the x-ray machine. The student will explore in greater detail; pediatric radiographic positioning. Principles of radiation safety with emphasis on protection of the technologist and patient will be stressed. Radiographic images will be evaluated for anatomy and positioning. (Prerequisites: RADT2601, RADT2611, RADT2617) (3 credits: 1 lecture/2 lab) RADT2630 Radiographic Imaging 2 This course will present fluoroscopy technology, and digital radiography to the student. This will include digital systems, digital image processing, image quality, and image storage and management. This course will introduce the student to the higher level principles of radiographic exposure and setting appropriate technical factors. Students acquire knowledge of quality management in radiology and apply quality control tests to determine the causes of image problems including equipment malfunctions and procedural errors. Included also are aspects of quality control to external x-ray beam evaluation, repeat rates and protective apparel. Laboratory exercises will emphasize the theories learned. (Prerequisites: RADT2601, RADT2605, RADT2611, RADT2617) (Co-requisite: RADT2625) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) RADT2635 Radiographic Pathology This online course introduces the radiography student to disease processes and their effect on the human body. Radiographic pathologic correlation is emphasized. All of the major body systems are presented. Researching and writing a paper is a requirement for this class. (Prerequisites: RADT2601, RADT2605, RADT2611, RADT2617, RADT2625, RADT2630) (Prerequisite or concurrent: RADT2641) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab)
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