Radiography
Introduction of Radiography
RADI100
RADI100 is an introduction to the hospital setting, radiology department, and the radiography school. The topics of patient care, including physical and psychological needs of the patient and family, routine and emergency patient care procedures, infection control, ethical principles and legal terminology are discussed.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the radiography program.
Radiographic Procedures I
RADI105
Radiographic Procedures I is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures of the chest, upper extremity and lower extremity. This course combines didactic coursework and laboratory simulation. The laboratory portion of the course provides the student opportunity to practice and demonstrate their proficiency.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the radiography program
Corequisite: RADI100, RADI110, RADI115, and RADI120
Image Production and Evaluation
RADI110
This course is designed to provide a knowledge base of factors that influence the production and recording of radiologic images. Film, image production, and related accessories are discussed. Class demonstrations/labs are used to demonstrate the application of theory. A basis for analyzing radiographic images is provided.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the radiography program.
Corequisite: RADI100, RADI105, RADI115, and RADI120
Radiation Physics
RADI115
This course provides basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. The concepts of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic radiation, electric motors, rectification, and the x-ray tube are presented. The nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and photon interactions with matter are discussed.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the radiography program
Corequisite: RADI100, RADI105, RADI110, and RADI120
Clinical Experience I
RADI120
Students will be assigned to clinical areas and attend clinical education for 16 hours per week. In the clinical setting, the student will demonstrate their knowledge in ethical situations, legal issues, evaluation of radiographic images and patient care situations.
2 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the radiography program.
Corequisite: RADI100, RADI105, RADI110, and RADI115
Radiographic Procedures II
RADI125
Radiographic Procedures II provides the knowledge base necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures of the abdomen, spine, pelvic girdle, bony thorax and mobile studies. This course combines didactic coursework and laboratory simulation. The laboratory portion of the course gives the student opportunity to practice and demonstrate their proficiency.
3 credits
Prerequisite: RADI100 (B or better), RADI105 (B or better), RADI110 (B or better), RADI115 (B or better), and RADI120 (B or better)
Corequisite: RADI130, RADI135, and RADI140
Radiation and Protection Biology
RADI130
This course provides the principles of radiation biology, including the interaction of radiation with living tissue and the methods used to protect the patient, radiographer, and others. An emphasis on the National Council on Radiation Protection dose limits, interpreting personnel dose reports and the types of radiation badges is discussed.
3 credits
Prerequisite: RADI100 (B or better), RADI105 (B or better), RADI110 (B or better), RADI115 (B or better), and RADI120 (B or better)
Corequisite: RADI125, RADI135, RADI140
Advanced Imaging I
RADI135
This course provides the student with a detailed understanding of various radiographic imaging techniques, procedures, and equipment. Topics explored include: film, film intensification screens, and introduction to computers, digital radiography, mobile radiography, image intensification, fluoroscopy, and tomography.
3 credits
Prerequisite: RADI100 (B or better), RADI105 (B or better), RADI110 (B or better), RADI115 (B or better), and RADI120 (B or better).
Corequisite: RADI125, RADI130, and RADI140
Clinical Experience II
RADI140
Students are assigned to clinical areas and attend clinical education for 16 hours per week. In the clinical setting, the student demonstrate their knowledge in ethical situations, legal issues, evaluation of radiographic images and patient care situations.
2 credits
Prerequisite: RADI100 (B or better), RADI105 (B or better), RADI110 (B or better), RADI115 (B or better), and RADI120 (B or better).
Corequisite: RADI125, RADI130, and RADI135
Clinical Experience III
RADI200
Students are assigned to clinical areas and attend clinical education for 24 hours per week. In the clinical setting, the student demonstrate their knowledge in ethical situations, legal issues, evaluation of radiographic images and patient care situations.
3 credits
Prerequisite: RADI125 (B or better), RADI130 (B or better), RADI135 (B or better), and RADI140 (B or better)
Radiographic Procedures III
RADI205
Radiographic Procedures III is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the cranium, sinuses, facial bones, and contrast media studies. This course combines didactic coursework and laboratory simulation. The laboratory portion of the course gives the student opportunity to practice and demonstrate their proficiency.
3 credits
Prerequisite: RADI200 (B or better)
Corequisite: RADI210, and RADI215
Advanced Imaging II
RADI210
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.
3 credits
Prerequisite: RADI200 (B or better)
Corequisite: RAD205, and RADI215
Clinical Experience IV
RADI215
Students will be assigned to clinical areas and attend clinical education for 24 hours per week. In the clinical setting, the student will demonstrate their knowledge in ethical situations, legal issues, evaluation of radiographic images and patient care situations.
3 credits
Prerequisite: RADI200 (B or better)
Corequisite: RADI205, and RADI210
Registry Review
RADI220
This course is designed to provide a review of all previously studied radiography course work in preparation for the ARRT examination.
2 credits
Prerequisite: RADI205 (B or better), RADI210 (B or better), and RADI215 (B or better)
Corequisite: RADI225, RADI230, and RADI235
Pathology
RADI225
This course provides the student with an introduction to pathology related to medical-surgical diseases and injury. Diseases that are demonstrated using radiographic procedures are the primary focus. The various modalities used to demonstrate pathologies are also discussed.
2 credits
Prerequisite: RADI205 (B or better), RADI210 (B or better), and RADI215 (B or better)
Corequisite: RADI220, RADI230, and RADI235
Quality Assurance
RADI230
This course provides the student with the effective and corrective measures to ensure production of high quality radiographs. Applicable state, federal, and non-governmental regulations are also presented.
2 credits
Prerequisite: RADI205 (B or better), RADI210 (B or better), and RADI215 (B or better)
Corequisite: RADI220, RADI225, and RAD235
Clinical Experience V
RADI235
Students will be assigned to clinical areas and attend clinical education for 24 hours per week. In the clinical setting, the student will demonstrate their knowledge in ethical situations, legal issues, evaluation of radiographic images and patient care situations.
3 credits
Prerequisite: RADI205 (B or better), RADI210 (B or better), and RADI215 (B or better)
Corequisite: RADI220, RADI225, and RADI230
Patient Care in Computed Tomography
RADI300
This course provides the basic concepts of patient care as well as ethical and legal considerations, radiation protection and the responsibilities for protecting patients, public, and personnel. Students review basic concepts of venipuncture, administration of contrast and agents and discuss the appropriate delivery of patient care during contrast procedures.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Computed Tomography program
Patient Care in MRI
RADI301
This course provides the basic concepts of patient care as well as ethical and legal considerations. The screening, safety and application protocols for MRI Imaging are discussed. Students review basic concepts of venipuncture, administration of contrast and agents and discuss the appropriate delivery of patient care during contrast procedures.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the MRI program
Procedures in Computed Tomography
RADI305
This course focuses on computed tomography examination preparation, patient positioning, contrast media usage, patient education and safety as they pertain to the field of computed tomography. The scanning parameters, radiation dose reduction and positioning are discussed. Students review computed tomography images for pathology, anatomy, and quality.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Computed Tomography program
Procedures in MRI
RADI306
This course focuses on MRI examination preparation, patient positioning, protocol considerations, imaging planes, contrast media usage, patient education and safety as they pertain to the field of MRI. Students review MRI images for pathological considerations, quality, anatomy and physiology.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the MRI program
Computed Tomography Practicum I
RADI310
This course provides students with clinical education experience in computed tomography imaging and assists students in completing the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’ clinical education requirements for certification in computed tomography.
2 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Computed Tomography program
MRI Clinical Practicum I
RADI311
This course provides students with clinical education experience in magnetic resonance imaging and assists students in achieving competency with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’ clinical education requirements for certification in magnetic resonance imaging.
2 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the MRI program
Cross-sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging
RADI315
This course enhances the student’s knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy using computed tomographic and magnetic resonance images. Students study the anatomical sections of the extremities, thorax, pelvis, abdomen, spine, head and neck in the transaxial, sagittal, and coronal planes.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Computed Tomography program
Physics Instrumentation in Computed Tomography
RADI320
This course focuses on the physics, theories, application, and instrumentation of computed tomography equipment. Students discuss quality control procedures and the appearance, prevention of computed tomography image artifacts and adjustment required for correction.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Computed Tomography program
Physics Instrumentation in MRI
RADI321
This course focuses on the physics, theories, application, and instrumentation of MRI equipment. Students discuss quality control procedures and the appearance, prevention of MRI image artifacts, and adjustment required for correction.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the MRI program
Computed Tomography Practicum II
RADI325
This course provides students with clinical education experience in computed tomography imaging and assists students in completing the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’ clinical education requirements for certification in computed tomography.
2 credits
Prerequisite: RADI310 Clinical Tomography Practicum I
MRI Clinical Practicum II
RADI326
This course provides students with clinical education experience in magnetic resonance imaging and assists students in completing the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’ clinical education requirements for certification in magnetic resonance imaging.
2 credits
Prerequisite: RADI311 MRI Clinical Practicum I