• RADT 2360: Radiographic Practicum III

  3.00 Credits

  Jackson State Community College

  
  Prereq: RADT 1260Coreq: RADT 2335This 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 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.
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• RADT 2370: Radiographic Practicum IV

  3.00 Credits

  Jackson State Community College

  
  Prereq: RADT 2360Coreq: RADT 2340This 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 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.
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• RADT 2380: Radiographic Practicum V

  3.00 Credits

  Jackson State Community College

  
  Prereq: NoneCoreq: RADT 2385This 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 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.
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• RADT 2385: Radiographic Capstone

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Jackson State Community College

  
  Prereq: NoneCoreq: RADT 2380This course serves as a culminating experience in which students are expected to apply knowledge gained from their education in Radiological Sciences. This course is designed to provide a final demonstration of knowledge while preparing students to meet the goal of passing the registry. The purpose of this capstone course is to facilitate the integration and synthesis of content through mock testing, soft skills training and critical thinking; it is also a turning point for the student from education to professional practice.
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• RCT 110: Intro to Respiratory Care

  3.00 Credits

  Jackson State Community College

  
  Pre-Req: See aboveCo-Req: RCT 114, RCT 117A review of the history and organization of the respiratory care profession. Topics will include the AARC, the NBRC, and the national credentialing examinations. Medical ethics will be discussed as it relates to respiratory care. This class will focus on patient care, assessment, cultural diversity, and documentation related to charting.
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• RCT 113: Foundation Respiratory Care I

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Jackson State Community College

  
  Pre-Req: NoneCo-Req: RCT 115, RCT 116This course is a study of the theory, application, and administration of medical gases, humidity, and aerosol therapy, concepts of hyperinflation therapy and incentive spirometry. Topics will include arteriotomy and oxygen and arterial blood gas analyzers.
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• RCT 114: Respiratory Care Science I

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Jackson State Community College

  
  Pre-Req: NoneCo-Req: RCT 110, RCT 117A review of the history and organization of the respiratory care profession, and an introduction to respiratory care theory. Topics will include medical ethics, patient care, assessment, cultural diversity, documentation related to charting. Additional topics include a study of physical gas laws; the theory, application, and administration of medical gases; infection control procedures and equipment cleaning and sterilization.
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• RCT 115: Respiratory Care Science II

  3.00 Credits

  Jackson State Community College

  
  Pre-Req: NoneCo-Req: RCT 113, RCT 116A study of pulmonary and cardiac diseases and their effect on ventilation. Neuromuscular and other diseases will be discussed and the tests used to evaluate these. Sleep disorders will be covered along with the equipment used in treating them. Patient education, health promotion, nutrition, rehabilitation, home care, and bronchial hygiene therapy will be discussed.
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• RCT 116: Cardiorespiratory Pharmacology

  2.00 Credits

  Jackson State Community College

  
  Pre-Req: NoneCo-Req: RCT 113, RCT 115A study of agents administered by the respiratory care practitioner and agents that act directly or indirectly on the cardiorespiratory system. This course includes administration, dosage calculation, indications, and contraindications of various agents.
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• RCT 117: Cardiopulmonary A and P

  3.00 Credits

  Jackson State Community College

  
  Pre-Req: NoneCo-Req: RCT 110, RCT 114A study of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and the circulatory system including the electrophysiology of the heart and rhythm interpretation. Normal lab values, pulmonary function terms and their normal values along with standard respiratory calculations will be covered. Gas exchange and transport will be discussed along with radiographic terminology.
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