ing the spring semester of 2nd year. The student will maintain competency of the didactic content from the 1st year fall and summer term radiography didactic courses and the Clinical Practicum 1 and 2 courses through various assessment strategies which may include written, online and practical testing in the radiography laboratory. (Prerequisites: BIOL 2512, RADT2600, RADT2605, RADT2610, RADT2615, RADT2620, RADT2625, RADT2630, RADT2635, RADT2640 or RADT2641) (Co-requisite: MATH2515) (3 credits: 1 lecture/2 lab) RADT2650 Radiographic Protection and Biology This course presents the principles of radiation protection and radiobiology. Topics include an overview of radiation physics, units of measure, radiosensitivity and response, and understanding the radiographers role in utilizing safe radiation practices for patients, personnel, and the public. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies, and health care organizations will also be addressed. Specific topics: cell biology in terms of early and late radiation effects; principles of radiation interaction with living systems; radiation effects on biological molecules and organisms; factors affecting biological response; and acute and chronic effects of radiation. (Prerequisites: RADT2541, RADT2635) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) RADT2653 Radiographic Imaging 3 This course prepares students for the national certification examination in radiography offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Review of all program content including radiographic imaging and positioning curriculum, radiation protection and patient care will be covered. Preparing the student for the job market with resume writing, interviewing, and job search/social networking skills will also be part of this class. It will be delivered in a hybrid format to allow students to return to clinical during the last 4 weeks of the semester. An on-line component includes registry practice tests by Corectec. (Prerequisites: RADT2605, RADT2617, RADT2630, ARDT2642) (Co-requisite: RADT2620, RADT2650) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) RADT2660 Computed Tomography This elective online course introduces the basic principles of computed tomography (CT) imaging and sectional anatomy. History of CT, current equipment and practices, radiation protection specific to CT, and anatomic appearance of various structures in a cross-sectional reference will be discussed. Specific emphasis will be on methods of dose reduction to support the Image Gently campaign. Images from various modalities will be used to demonstrate radiographic cross-sectional appearance. This course will be a basic CT course with emphasis on CT registry exam content. (Prerequisites or concurrent: BIOL2512, RADT 2601, RADT2605, RADT2611 or graduate of associate degree or certificate program in medical imaging/therapy or radiography - official transcript or current ARRT credential review required.) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) RADT2663 Modalities This online course introduces radiography students to imaging modalities beyond diagnostic radiology. There will be an emphasis of computed tomography (CT) and cross-sectional anatomy. Other modalities include MRI, mammography, ultrasonography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, and cardiac/vascular interventional radiology. During completion of this course, students will be able to observe/participate in these special areas during clinical practicum if it does not interfere with diagnostic radiology experiences or on non-scheduled days. 158 Course Descriptions (Prerequisites: RADT2601, RADT2605, RADT2611) (Prerequisite or concurrent: RADT2617) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) RADT2673 Clinical Practicum 3 For this practicum, students will be assigned 36 hrs/week to a hospital or clinic the last 4 weeks of the semester. Assignment will include days, evenings or weekends if the mandatory 2 weeks of evenings and 2 weekends have not been completed. Students will continue to perfect their practice in digital imaging and provide direct patient care to include radiation protection. Student may be assigned to rotations in general, mobile, trauma, surgery, and fluoroscopy. Optional experience in CT, MRI, or other modalities may be used if available. Improvement in affective skills, radiographic processing, patient care, radiation protection, will be emphasized. Students will be supervised directly by clinical instructor on site and indirectly by program clinical coordinator. Preparation for the national certification exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) will be continued in this course. (Prerequisites: RADT2617, RADT2641) (3 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/3 OJT) RADT2680 Introduction to Mammography This special modality course will cover patient education and assessment, anatomy, physiology, pathology, positioning and compression of the breast. Emphasis will be on the screening projections. A second component of the course is presentation of the physical principles of mammography to include unique aspects of the machine, image processing, dose issues, mammography technique, image evaluation, breast imaging procedures (including implant imaging) and quality control/ assurance techniques. Both analog and digital film acquisition will be applied. The Mammography Quality Standards Act will be discussed. (Prerequisite: RADT2630, RADT 2635) (Prerequisite or Concurrent: RADT2653 or graduate of associate degree or certificate program in medical imaging/therapy or radiography [official transcript or current ARRT credential review required]) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) RADT2686 Sectional Anatomy This is an elective course for students and/or technologists with an interest in CT, MRI, or ultrasonography. This course familiarizes the student with cross sectional anatomy and pathologic conditions of the human body. Images will be evaluated by physiologic systems in various imaging planes. It is imperative for those working in medical imaging to be able to identify anatomy in cross-section. (Prerequisite or concurrent: BIOL2511, BIOL2512, RADT2601, RADT2617, RADT2663 and/or a graduate of associate degree or certificate program in radiography; official transcript review required or credentialed in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology; registration with NMTCB is also accepted; Sonography or Radiation Therapy or Radiography program director approval.) (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) RESL1210 Introduction to Marketing This course introduces the basic principles of marketing and how they apply to our economy today. The student will be given the opportunity to apply elements of the marketing mix and market research in case studies. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) RESL1212 Introduction to Sales This course covers the role of sales in the economy, the importance of a positive sales attitude, the importance of communication skills, the basic steps of a sale, and how a salesperson is viewed as a representative of a specific company. (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab)
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