Course Descriptions

Rad 101 3 hrs. cr.
Introduction to Radiology
Basic procedures and equipment in the radiology department. Includes organization, function, and supervision of a radiology department with a history of radiology, terminology specific to radiology, ethical, patient care, and legal aspects of the field and principles of radiation protection. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite Bio 121.

Rad 110 (F) 2 hrs. cr
Clinical Training I
Clinical training with special emphasis in the areas of the thorax, pelvis, extremities, and spine radiography. Fifteen hours of clinical training per week.

Rad 111 3 hrs. cr.
Medical Terminology
The language of medicine, especially as related to radiology, through a comprehensive study of the more common medical roots, prefixes and suffixes. Relates medical roots to everyday English words. A survey of medical and surgical diseases is included. Three hours lecture per week.

Rad 132 3 hrs. cr.
Principles of Radiographic Exposure
Fundamental principles of technique and technique conversion with particular emphasis on the factors that directly and indirectly affect radiographic exposure. Course also includes discussion of radiation protection and darkroom chemistry. Three hours lecture per week.

Rad 142 3 hrs. cr.
Radiographic Positioning I
Basic radiographic positioning including both standard and specialized positions of the chest, pelvis, extremities, and spine. Film critique and radiation protection are included. Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week.

Rad 170 3 hrs. cr.
Radiologic Physics
The physics of radiology. The physical principles of X-ray production, including theory in electricity, rectification, circuitry, and basic equipment maintenance. Three hours lecture per week.

Rad 210 (F) 2 hrs. cr.
Clinical Training II
Intensive clinical training with emphasis in fluoroscopy and various contrast studies. Additional experience and competencies will also be obtained in the areas of general radiography, portables, and an introduction to surgical rotations. Fifteen hours of clinical training per week.

Rad 241 3 hrs. cr.
Radiographic Positioning II
Radiographic procedures related to the digestive, biliary, urinary, mammary, and reproductive systems. Special emphasis on the use and preparation of contrast media, patient preparation, and procedures employed, including tomography to visualize organs of interest and pathophysiology of the above systems. Course will include an introduction to myelography and arteriography. Prerequisites Rad 142 or permission of instructor.

Rad 290 (Su) 2 hrs. cr.
Clinical Training III
Introductory clinical training in myelography and vascular procedures. Continued practice and competency in general radiography, surgery, and contrast studies. Prerequisites Rad 110, Rad 210. Twenty-five hours of clinical training per week.

Rad 301 (Su) 2 hrs. cr.
Image Critique and Quality Management in Radiology
Theory and practice in the art and science of evaluating the technical quality of films. Students will develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to correct positioning and technical errors. Includes an introduction to quality assurance and pathophysiology of the skeletal and respiratory systems. Prerequisites Rad 170, Rad 132. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.

Rad 320 (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Radiographic Positioning III
An in-depth study of the anatomy and radiographic positioning of the skulls, facial bones, and sinuses. Part II of this course will include an introduction to CT, and an overview of sectional anatomy of the brain, spine, neck, chest, and abdomen. Prerequisites Rad 142, Rad 241. 2.5 hours of lecture, one hour of lab per week.

Rad 340 (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Clinical Training IV
Continued training in special procedures, including myelograms and vascular procedures. Continued clinical proficiency development in general radiography, including contrast studies, surgical, portable, facial and skull radiography. Prerequisites Rad 110, Rad 210, Rad 290, or permission of instructor. Twenty hours of clinical training per week.

Rad 350 (F) 2 hrs. cr.
Patient Care in Radiology
A continuation of basic patient care learned to this point in the program. Course content includes emergency protocols, including shock, seizures, diabetic emergencies, strokes, and trauma care of the acute patient. Infection control, chest tubes, enteral tubes, and vascular access lines, as well as medication administration will be covered. Prerequisites Rad 101 or permission of instructor. Three hours lecture per week.

Rad 360 (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Clinical Training V
Students will rotate through special procedures with increased responsibility and do an introductory rotation through CT scans. In addition, students will continue to incorporate skills and competencies in basic radiologic procedures. Prerequisites Rad 110, Rad 210, Rad 290, Rad 340. Twenty hours of clinical training per week.

Rad 370 (S) 2 hrs. cr.
Special Topics in Radiology (Writing Intensive)
In-depth studies in angiography, myelography and CT with introductory segments on MRI and ultrasound. Special emphasis on equipment operation, patient care, contrast preparation, procedural steps, and pathophysiology. Two hours lecture per week.

Rad 380 (Su) 2 hrs. cr.
Clinical Training VI
Clinical training in CT, angiography and an introductory rotation through MRI. Continued work and proficiency in basic radiographic examinations and competencies. Prerequisites Rad 110, Rad 210, Rad 290, Rad 340, Rad 360. Twenty-five hours clinical training per week.

Rad 399 (Su) 3 hrs. cr.
Advanced Radiology
A capstone course designed to prepare students for the national certification examination. Course will include advanced concepts and testing over all major aspects covered by the national certification examination as outlined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Prerequisites Rad 101, Rad 170, Rad 132, Rad 142, Rad 241. Six hours lecture per week.