This course is a study of the impact of radiation exposure on biological systems, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation, and the responsibilities of the radiographer to protect personnel, patients, and the public from excessive exposure. Quantities and units of radiation are discussed in reference to x-ray equipment, radiation protection, and detection devices.

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 is designed to introduce students to radiographic positioning principles and the application of those principles in the clinical setting. Radiographic positioning of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities and vertebral column are presented. This course includes a lab requirement in which students practice positioning radiographic models to acquire skills.

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

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

HOURS: Two lecture, two laboratory 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 continues to prepare students in positioning principles and the application of those principles in the clinical setting. Radiographic positioning of the bony thorax, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, skull, facial and sinuses are presented. This course includes a lab requirement in which students practice positioning radiographic models to acquire skills.

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 is a study of radiographic image analysis and image critique. Digital imaging including PACS, digital image basics, digital image characteristics, digital image acquisition and processing 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 I 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 build upon their foundation and continue the proper use of radiographic equipment, along with the development of skills in positioning, patient care, interpersonal communications, image analysis, and radiation safety practices. Competence at this continued 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 I 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 build upon their foundation and continue the proper use of radiographic equipment, along with the development of skills in positioning, patient care, interpersonal communications, image analysis, and radiation safety practices. Competence at this continued 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 study of imaging equipment in terms of function, influence on the image, the impact of alteration on image characteristics and compensation techniques. The use of accessories such as grids, screens and collimators as well as darkroom procedures including film, chemistry, processing and quality control are included.

Semester Availability: SPRING 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 an introduction to the study of x-ray production and formulating radiographic techniques. Image production, density, contrast, image artifacts, collimation, shielding and patient exposure are also included.

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)