Overview of radiologic technology through the study of its historical development, its placement in the medical field today, the organization of a modern radiology department, professional ethics, medicolegal aspects of radiology and medical terminology.

3 Class Hours.

Introduction to the basic principles of radiographic imaging including recording media, processing methods, radiographic quality and radiographic accessories. Lecture and laboratory are coordinated to enhance these fundamental concepts.

3 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hour.

Advanced study of the factors contributing to the radiographic image and evaluation. Writing Emphasis Course.

4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hour; Prerequisite: RAD 101 Image Production and Evaluation I or permission of instructor.

Instruction and practice in radiographic positioning or the appendicular skeleton.

1 Class Hour; 5 Laboratory Hours.

Instruction and practice in radiographic positioning of the axial skeleton.

1 Class Hour; 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: RAD 100 Introduction to Clinical Education.

Patient care procedures routinely performed in the radiology department.

1 Class Hour, 1 Laboratory Hour.

Basic radiation protection for the student radiographer.

1 Class Hour

Introduction and orientation to the radiology department in an affiliated hospital during the last 5 weeks of Fall semester and two 40-hour weeks during the Winter Term.

160 Clinical Hours; Prerequisites: All first semester RAD designated courses or corequisite courses and BIO 131 Human Biology.

Observation and clinical experience for the development of competency involving elementary radiographic procedures in an affiliated hospital.

240 Clinical Hours; Prerequisite: RAD 100 Introduction to Clinical Education, BIO 131 Human Biology I, or permission of instructor.

Clinical experience for development of competency involving general radiographic procedures in an affiliated site.

440 Clinical Hours; Prerequisites: RAD 104 Positioning II, RAD 132 Clinical Education II and BIO 132 Human Biology II, or permission of instructor.

Principles and operation of radiographic imaging equipment, tube design, X-ray circuitry, mobile equipment, image intensification, and digital radiography/fluoroscopy.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisites: RAD 102 Image Production and Evaluation II.

Instruction and practice in positioning techniques involving the skull, facial bones, and advanced radiographic procedures.

1 Class Hour; 1 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: RAD 133 Clinical Education III or permission of instructor.

Pharmacology and drug administration for imaging radiographers.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIO 132 Human Biology II

An introduction to cross sectional anatomy and its relationship to structures visualized in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and sonography.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIO 132 Human Biology II.

Introduction to the principles of computerized axial tomography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: RAD 102 Image Production and Evaluation II and CST 105 Computer Applications or permission of instructor.

A presentation of the various medical and surgical diseases and their relationship to radiographic procedures.

2 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIO 132 Human Biology II or permission of instructor.

An overview of advanced imaging procedures such as: equipment, the use of computers in imaging, responsibilities of the radiographer, and the care of the patient. The use of body systems-based approach to imaging procedures. Writing Emphasis Course.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: RAD 204 Advanced Positioning, RAD 230 Clinical Education IV or permission of instructor.

Practical application of advanced positioning techniques in an affiliating site. This will also include 40 hours/2 weeks of clinical assignment during the Winter Term.

440 Clinical Hours; Prerequisite: RAD 133 Summer Clinical Education III or permission of instructor.

Application of advanced radiographic procedures including evening assignments in an affiliated hospital.

360 Clinical Hours; Prerequisite: RAD 230 clinical Education IV or permission of instructor.

Radiobiology and advanced radiation protection procedures related to diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radiation.

2 Class Hours; Prerequisite: RAD 201 Equipment Operation and Maintenance or permission of instructor.

The basic principles and techniques of quality assurance testing presented and illustrated through laboratory experiments. Major emphasis on the tests and measurements used to analyze imaging systems with minimum information loss.

2 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hour; Prerequisite: RAD 201 Equipment Operation and Maintenance or permission of instructor.

Individual modules consisting of 1) patient education and assessment, 2) anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the breast, 3) positioning and image evaluation, 4) mammographic technique, and 5) instrumentation and quality assurance. Preparation for the A.A.R.T. registry examination.

3 Class Hours

Introduction to the field of Computed Tomography for the radiographer.

3 Class Hours

Magnetic resonance imaging for the radiographer.

3 Class Hours

Preparation of the technical report and its organization for both written and oral presentation. Readings in current literature and journals.

2 Class Hours; Prerequisite: Senior Year Status.

A one-time individual student clinical experience to be conducted under the direction of a clinical instructor and approved by the department chairperson.

An individual student project concerned with advanced work in a specific area of radiography. Independent study is concerned with material beyond the scope and depth of courses currently offered by the department. Conducted under the direction of a faculty member.

Prerequisite: Department Chairperson approval. READING SKILLS

A non-credit course involving individual diagnosis of student's reading strengths and weaknesses, and development and implementation of program to upgrade basic skills. Content to vary with individual student.

4 Class Hours, 4 credit - equivalents.

A course emphasizing vocabulary expansion, inferential and critical comprehension, and flexible rate. Instruction and practice of reading skills to specific content areas.

4 Class Hours, 4 credit - equivalents.

Designed to provide students with several methods of mastering vocabulary encountered in college courses. Students will review dictionary skills. Learn to infer meanings from context, structural analysis, and methods of studying vocabulary for examinations. In-class practice will be designed to fit students' individual needs.

2 Class Hours for 8 Weeks.

Development of skills characteristic of the mature reader. Examination of structure of material, emphasis on identification of purpose, flexibility of rate.

2 Class Hours for 10 Weeks; Course starts at beginning of third week of semester.

Emphasis is on critical reading and thinking skills. Students will analyze and evaluate college level readings beyond the literal level. Critical thinking skills will also be applied to the mastery of content area text material.

3 Class Hours