This course is an in-depth study of the concepts of radiation physics. Particular emphasis is placed on the x-ray machine including the x-ray tube and the principle, characteristics and production of x-rays.

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

HOURS: Three lecture hours per week.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

This course is a continuation of Radiographic Practicum II and is designed for students to participate in radiographic examinations under approved supervision in the clinical setting. Experience in a variety of procedures will assist students in applying theory and developing specified levels of competence. Students will continue the progressive use of radiographic equipment, along with enhanced development of skills in positioning, patient care, interpersonal communications, image analysis, and radiation safety practices. In addition, improvement of critical thinking and problem solving skills for non-routine situations will be highlighted. Competence at this progressive level will be evaluated and documented for a selected category of exams.

Semester Availability: SUMMER ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

HOURS: A minimum of 210 hours of supervised clinical education is required.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (2)

This course is designed to familiarize students with pathology, injuries and diseases of the human body commonly encountered in radiology. Research and team skills are enhanced through group projects. Empathy for the patient as well as the radiographer's role in the modification of routines when imaging patients with pathologic conditions are also included.

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

This course provides an introduction to special procedures and Medical Imaging modalities. Angiography, arteriograms, venograms, myelograms, mammography, CT, MRI, radiation therapy and ultrasound are highlighted.

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

HOURS: Three lecture hours per week.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

This course is a study of patient care skills relative to the radiographer with emphasis on patient handling, safety, comfort, communication and proper documentation. Infection control, patient assessment and examination preparation are also included.

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

This course is a continuation of Radiographic Practicum III and is designed for students to participate in radiographic examinations under approved supervision in the clinical setting. Experience in a variety of procedures will assist students in applying theory and developing specified levels of competence. Students will demonstrate intermediate use of radiographic equipment, along with enhanced development of skills in positioning, patient care, interpersonal communications, image analysis, and radiation safety practices. In addition, continued improvement of critical thinking and problem solving skills for non-routine situations will be highlighted, along with special exams. Competence at this intermediate level will be evaluated and documented for a selected category of exams.

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

HOURS: A minimum of 315 hours of supervised clinical education is required.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

This course is a continuation of Radiographic Practicum IV and is designed for students to participate in radiographic examinations under approved supervision in the clinical setting. Experience in a variety of procedures will assist students in applying theory and developing specified levels of competence. Students will demonstrate advanced use of radiographic equipment, along with the display of professional level skills in positioning, patient care, interpersonal communications, image analysis, and radiation safety practices. Advanced improvement of critical thinking and problem solving skills for non-routine situations will be exhibited along with exposure to special exams. Competence at this advanced level will be evaluated and documented for a selected category of exams.

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

HOURS: A minimum of 315 hours of supervised clinical education is required.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

This course is a final comprehensive review in preparation for the national board exam. Mock Registries are administered to evaluate each student's readiness for terminal academic success.

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)