3 s.h.

This course provides the students with a basic understanding of the science of radiology. The role of a health care provider and the radiographer responsibilities will be disucssed. Ethical behavior and ethical issues in a clinical setting will be discussed. The introduction of radiology medical terminology will be discussed. The role terminology plays in the understanding of orders directly pertaining to patient care in radiology and other related medical care. The role of the radiographer students in direct patient care and patient education will be discussed. Hours of class per week: 3.

3 s.h.

Students learn to perform the principles of radiographic positioning of the chest, abdomen, extremities, hips, and pelvis. Practice on positioning skills will be provided in a lab setting and through designated area hospitals' radiology departments. Emphasis will be placed upon the quality of the diagnostic radiograph, the principles of safety and radiation protection to the patient, technologists and other ancillary staff. Hours of class per week. 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.

3 s.h.

Students learn to perform the principles of radiographic positioning of the digestive and urinary tract, spine, ribs, and skull. Practice on positioning skills will be provided in a lab setting and through designated area hospitals' radiology departments. Emphasis will be placed upon the quality of the diagnostic radiograph, the principles of safety and radiation protection to the patient, technologists, and other ancillary staff. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.

4 s.h.

3 s.h.

The students will learn the central nervous system, circulatory system, and cardiac catheterization. This course will provide the students with a basic knowledge of sectional anatomy, as it relates to various computer generated modalities. Specific emphasis will be focused on angiography, interventional radiology, mobile radiography, surgical radiography, tomography, and computed tomography. The students learn to perform positioning on pediatric and geriatric patients. They will learn the principles of pediatric and geriatric imaging and special patient care that these patients must be provided with to achieve quality diagnostic radiographs.  Hours of class per week. 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.

2 s.h.

This course gives the students an introduction of other types of imaging that are available in radiography, that may be of interest in pursuing their careers. The students learn the principles of these imaging modalities which include digital angiography and digital spot imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, diagnostic ultrasound, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, positron emission testing, and radiation oncology. The fundamentals of quality assurance in a diagnostic radiology department will be presented. Hours of class per week. 2.

6 s.h.

This course, a continuation of RT122, will provide the students with an orientation to a new affiliate hospital. Emphasis will be on the performance of radiographic procedures in area hospital radiology departments, under the guidance of a clinical coordinator or LRT (Licensed Radiologic Technologists). Students will perform radiology procedures as covered in RT110, Radiographic Procedures I, RT111, Radiographic Procedures II, and RT210 Advanced Radiographic Procedures I. Students observe technologists positioning patients for various radiologic examinations. Students will perform radiologic procedures under direct supervision of an LRT. Students will be evaluated on patient care, principles of safety and radiation protection to the patient, technologists and other ancillary staff. Students must adhere to all hospital policies and regulations concerning patient's rights. Hours of lab per week: 24.

6 s.h.

Emphasis will be on the performance of radiographic procedures in area hospital radiology departments, under the guidance of a clinical coordinator or LRT (Licensed Radiologic Technologist). Students will perform radiology procedures as covered in RT110, Radiographic Procedures I, RT111, Radiographic Procedures II, RT210 Advanced Radiographic Procedures I, and RT211 Advanced Radiographic Procedures II. Students observe technologists positioning patients for various radiologic examinations, including other medical imaging modalities. Students will perform radiologic procedures under direct supervision of an LRT. Students will be evaluated on patient care, principles of safety and radiation protection to the patient, technologists and other ancillary staff. Students must adhere to all hospital policies and regulations concerning patient's rights. Hours of lab per week: 24.

RT 222 Clinical Experience VI

6 s.h.

Performance of radiographic procedures in area hospital radiology departments, under the guidance of a clinical coordinator or LRT (Licensed Radiologic Technologist). Emphasis is on student's ability to improve and master their profesional capabilities. This course is designed for students who need more clinical experience and/or to successfully complete the graduation requirements for clinical education. Hours of lab per week: 40.

3 s.h.