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RA 5227 |
Radiographic Exposures II
Technical Analysis |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5239 Radiographic Exposures |
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Problem solving and the
application of technical formulas will be emphasized. Radiographic film quality will be analyzed
for technical corrections. Automatic Exposure
Control and formulating technique charts will also be included. |
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RA 5229 |
Explorations in Radiography
II |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5240 Explorations in Radiology I |
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Laboratory study of the radiographic
procedures used to visualize the anatomical structures of the spine and
skull. Laboratory setting once a week. |
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RA 5233 |
Introduction to
Radiography, Ethics and Law |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
Radiography student |
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Introduction to
historical review of health care with emphasis on Radiologic
technology. Principles of radiography,
ethics, law, and radiation protection. |
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RA 5234 |
Radiographic Procedures I |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
Radiography student |
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Principles of
radiographic anatomy and positioning with emphasis on the chest and
abdomen. In a laboratory setting, the learner
will demonstrate their competency in chest and abdominal radiography. |
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RA 5235 |
Radiographic Procedures
II |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5234 Radiographic Procedures I |
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Review the principles of
radiographic positioning. Study of the
anatomy and positioning of the upper and lower extremities, the shoulder
girdle, and the pelvic girdle. |
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RA 5236 |
Radiographic Procedures
III |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5235 Radiographic Procedures II |
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Review of the principles
of radiographic positioning. Study of
the anatomy and positioning of the bony thorax and vertebral column. |
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RA 5237 |
Processing Principles |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
Radiography student |
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Principles of automatic
film processing with emphasis on processing chemistry, darkroom procedures,
film composition, and troubleshooting. |
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RA 5238 |
Patient Care in Radiography |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
Radiography student |
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Introduction to the care
of patients while in the radiology department. Topics include: interpersonal
communication, body mechanics, standard precautions, vital signs, patient
assessment, and pharmacology. |
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RA 5239 |
Radiographic Exposures |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5233 Introduction to Radiography, Ethics and Law |
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Theory of radiographic
exposure and its influence on radiographic film quality. Applications of these theories in a
laboratory setting. |
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RA 5240 |
Explorations in Radiography
I |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5234 Radiographic Procedures I |
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Laboratory study of the
radiographic procedures used to visualize the anatomical structures of upper and
lower extremities, chest, abdomen, and contrast studies. Laboratory setting once a week. |
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RA 5241 |
Radiation Protection |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5243 Physical Foundations of Radiology |
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Study of the biological effects of radiation on humans and patient
protection. Also included are
radiation monitoring and occupational exposure and protection. |
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RA 5242 |
Skull Radiography |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5235 Radiographic Procedures II |
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Intensive study of the
anatomy and position of the skull and facial bones. In a laboratory setting, students
demonstrate competency in skull radiography. |
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RA 5243 |
Physical Foundation in
Radiography |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5239 Radiographic Exposures |
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Intensive study of the
production and interaction of x-radiation. |
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RA 5247 |
Radiographic Pathophysiology |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
Radiography student |
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Study of pathologies and
their effects on the anatomy, physiology, and radiography of the human body. |
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RA 5248 |
Imaging Modalities |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5470 Advanced Procedures |
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This course encompasses the
concepts and applications within advanced modality areas of radiology. |
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RA 5265 |
Contrast Studies |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5233 Introduction to Radiography, Ethics and Law |
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Study of examinations requiring
contrast media with emphasis on the digestive, biliary,
and urinary systems. Pharmacology as
related to contrast studies will also be included. In a laboratory setting the learner will
demonstrate his or her competency in radiographic positioning of these
procedures. |
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RA 5266 |
Radiography Comprehensive
Review |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
Radiography student |
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Group discussion on
current topics in Radiologic technology. Review of the principles of radiography and
their application to the ARRT examination.
Mock registry exams on the computer. |
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RA 5268 |
Cross Sectional Anatomy |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5248 Imaging Modalities |
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Studies the positional and
functional relationships of body structures with an emphasis on their
appearance as seen with Computed Tomography (CT) scanning. |
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RA 5270 |
Special Radiographic
Procedures |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5470 Advanced Procedures |
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This course encompasses
the concepts and applications within fluoroscopy, special procedures, and venipuncture.
Special Radiologic procedures include
angiography, arthrography, interventional studies, myelography, and surgical exams. |
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RA 5278 |
Quality Assurance in Radiography |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5239 Radiographic Exposures |
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Principles of quality
assurance as they apply to radiology.
The benefits in terms of decreased costs and radiation dosages while improving
the diagnostic capabilities. |
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RA 5286 |
Clinical Training I |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5234 Radiographic Procedures I |
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This portion of clinical
training is used to acquaint the learner with the organization and function
of health care facilities. In
addition, the learner will observe and assist a practicing radiographer to
appreciate both the ethical and technical responsibilities associated with
radiology technology. 24 hours a week
for 16 weeks, for a total of 384 hours of clinical training. |
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RA 5370 |
Clinical Training II |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5286 Clinical Training I |
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The learner should be
making the transition from the passive mode of observation to a more active
mode of assisting the radiographer perform examinations of the chest,
abdomen, extremities, and contrast studies.
24 hours a week for 16 weeks, for a total of 384 hours of clinical
training. |
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RA 5371 |
Clinical Training III |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
Ra 5370 Clinical Training II |
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The learner should now be
assisting with all radiographic examinations and should be making the
transition from a passive mode to a more active mode of performing skeletal
and fluoroscopic examinations. 24
hours per week for 6 weeks (136 hours) and 40 hours per week for 2 weeks (80
hours) at a new clinical site. Total
clinical hours 216. |
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RA 5372 |
Clinical Training IV |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5371 Clinical Training III |
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Emphasis is placed on
skull radiography, body section, mobile and surgical radiography. Quality assurance procedures will also be
performed, as well as exposure to other imaging modalities within the field
of Radiography. 24 hours a week for 16
weeks, for a total of 384 clinical training. |
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RA 5373 |
Clinical Training V |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5372 Clinical Training IV |
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Emphasis is placed on
emergency and special procedure radiography.
The learner will rotate through a special procedure laboratory at one
of our clinical affiliates. IN
addition, the learner will be required to successfully complete the remaining
competency evaluations, and recheck competencies. 24 hours a week for 16 weeks, for a total
of 384 hours of clinical training. |
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RA 5470 |
Advanced Procedures |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5236 Radiographic Procedures III |
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Pediatric radiography,
mobile radiography, Tomography, trauma radiography, and surgery techniques
will be covered in this course. |
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