RADI210 Advanced Imaging II
Department of Health Sciences: Radiography
- I. Course Number and Title
- RADI210 Advanced Imaging II
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- RADI200 (B or better)
- Corequisites
- RAD205, and RADI215
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is a continuation of RADI135 and provides the student with a detailed understanding of various radiographic imaging techniques, procedures, and equipment. The major topics that are included are introduction to all modalities and introduction to cross-sectional anatomy.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- discuss the role of Mammography Quality Standards Act in mammography;
- explain the basic principles of Bone Densitometry, Radiation Therapy and Ultrasound;
- identify the components of Vascular Imaging;
- explain basic computed tomography acquisition protocol for head, thorax and abdomen procedures;
- compare and contrast the production of magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography images; and
- identify basic cross-sectional anatomy of the body.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Introduction to modalities
- Mammography
- Bone densitometry
- Vascular
- Computed tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear medicine
- Radiation therapy
- Ultrasound
- Sectional anatomy
- Structures and locations
- Head and neck
- Thorax
- Abdomen/pelvis
- Vertebral column
- Extremities
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of in-class exams, electronically administered exams, multi-media projects, and participation in classroom/online discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
- Radiographs
- Audio visual aids- PowerPoint presentation, videos
- Smartboard
- Textbooks and reference materials
- See course syllabus
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Review/Approval Date 2/23/16