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RA 5102 |
Technical Analysis & Quality
Assurance |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
Radiographic Exposure I |
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This course is designed
to instruct the student in the application of technical principles, problem
solving, and quality assurance. Automatic Exposure Control, technical factors,
and equipment maintenance will be emphasized. |
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RA 5195 |
Medical Terminology for Radiography (effective Fall
2005) |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5239 Radiographic Exposures |
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Presents basic concepts and
elements of medical terms, surveys terms pertaining to a study of the human
body, and develops the ability to read and understand the language of
medicine. Prefixes, suffixes, word
roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and
symbols are included in the content. |
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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. Also includes
interpersonal communications, body mechanics, and standard precautions. |
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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 |
Radiographic Image
Processing |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
Acceptance into Radiography Program |
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Film composition and
darkroom procedures. Principles of automatic processing, with emphasis on
processing chemistry and troubleshooting. |
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RA 5238 |
Patient Care in Radiography |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
RA 5233 Introduction to Radiography, Ethics and Law |
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Introduction to the care
of patients while in the radiology department. Topics include: vital signs, infection control, 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 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 |
2 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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