3 credits; 3 hours
This course will provide students with an overview of the Radiology Profession, Patient Care, Medical Terminology and Medical Ethics. The concepts of ethics, medical asepsis, vital signs, and medical emergencies will be presented. The essentials of patient care to be covered including consideration for the
physical and psychological needs of the patient and family and the practitioner’s role in the health care system.
Prerequisite: ENC/G101, MAT115, SCB203, SSN187
Corequisite: SCB204, SCX105, SCX109, SCX110
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles and operations of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impart image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images
within a digital system assist students to bridge between filmbased and digital imaging systems. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented.
Prerequisite: SCB204, SCX101, SCX105, SCX109, SCX110
Corequisite: SCX106, SCX111, SCX119
4 credits; 4 hours
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform radiographic procedures.This is the first in a series of courses dealing with principle techniques, radiographic anatomy, radiographic procedures and related terminology in the production of images of the chest, abdomen,
upper and lower extremities.The production of images of optimal diagnostic qualities is stressed. Laboratory experiences utilizing phantom apparatus are used to complement the classroom portion of the course.
Prerequisite: ENC/G101, MAT115, SCB203, SSN187
Corequisite: SCB204, SCX101, SCX109, SCX110
4 credits; 6 hours (3 Classroom, 3 Lab)
This course is a continuation of Radiographic Procedures I, with reinforcement of the basic concepts presented in that course. Emphasis is placed on the pelvis girdle, vertebral column, thoracic cavity and cranium studies. The production of images of optimal diagnostic qualities is stressed. Laboratory
experiences utilizing model apparatus allows students to apply the concepts acquired in the classroom environment.
Prerequisite: SCB204, SCX101, SCX105, SCX109, SCX110
Corequisite: SCX102, SCX111, SCX119
1 credit; 14 hours
This course is an introduction to the clinical environment. This is the first primary contact between students and patients. Students are assigned to various work areas in the Radiology Department to observe the operations of the entire department. While working under the close supervision of a licensed
radiologic technologist, students will acquire required medical imaging skills, with an emphasis on the chest, abdomen and upper and lower extremity competencies.
Prerequisite: SCB204, SCX101, SCX, 105, SCX110
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will provide students with the principles of electromagnetic radiation and its effects upon living tissue. The importance of radiation protection for patients and personnel will be the study of physics and electronic involvement in the production, use, and control of the various electromagnetic
energies used in medical and diagnostic applications. This course heightens the student radiographer’s awareness of the nature of ionizing radiation and its effect on all biological material.
Prerequisite: ENC/G101, MAT115, SCB203, SSN187
Corequisite: SCB204, SCX101, SCX105, SCX109
3 credits; 3 hours
The intent of this course is to establish a knowledge base of factors that govern and influence the production and recording of radiologic images. Film and electronic imaging with related accessories will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: SCB204, SCX101, SCX105, SCX109, SCX110
Corequisite: SCX102, SCX106, SCX119
2 credits; 15 hours (1 lecture, 14 lab)
Students continue to improve their medical imaging skills while working at the assigned clinical affiliate under the guidance of a registered licensed radiologic technologist. Introduction to the principles of medical imaging of the lower extremities, pelvic girdle, and vertebral column are presented. This is the second of
six clinicals.
Prerequisite: SCX109
2 credits; 35 lab hours
This course is a continuation of the clinical practicums to improve skills in all routine and contrast media imaging procedures. Students are encouraged to assume more responsibilities in the diagnostic imaging process. The didactic information previously presented in Radiographic Procedures I
and II are coordinated with assigned rotations at the affiliated clinical sites. Critical thinking skills are enhanced. The weekly seminar will be on blackboard. This is a hybrid course.
Prerequisite: SCX119
3 credits; 3 hours
This course provides students with and overview of Hospital Administration, including employment issues, labor contracts and litigation processes. Radiation biology and the principles of interaction of radiation with living tissues are discussed. Acute
and chronic effects will be discussed. Quality Assurance involves the evaluation of radiographic images along with their delivery systems. State and federal guidelines are included. Equipment Quality Control and its testing are discussed.
Prerequisite: ENG102, SCX229, SCX240, SCX250
4 credits; 4 hours
This course focuses on the more advanced positions utilized in the practice of medical imaging. Students are introduced to more advanced studies that involve the use of contrast media, pediatrics, trauma and mobile radiography. The basic concepts of pharmacology are also presented. The theory and practice of
basic techniques of venipuncture are introduced. Practicum laboratory experiences complement the didactic portion of the course, allowing the students to demonstrate their ability on the phantom patient.
Prerequisite: SCX129
Corequisite: SCX201, SCX209, SCX240, SCX250
2 credits; 15 hours (1 lecture, 14 lab)
Continuation of the clinical practicum provides an opportunity for students to improve skills in the areas of general diagnostic procedures, contrast media procedures, advanced imaging procedures, and skull imaging at their assigned medical facility.
This also serves as an introduction to specialty areas such as Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), special procedures, and angiographic procedures. This is the fourth in a series of six clinicals.
Prerequisite: SCX129
Corequisite: SCX205, SCX245, SCX260, permission of the Program Director
2 credits; 15 hours (1 lecture, 14 lab)
A continuation of the student’s clinical experience. Students will complete all initial and continuous clinical competency evaluations and objectives. All initial and continual competency evaluations are to be completed prior to beginning the final competency evaluations to be completed during the final clinical
rotation.
Prerequisite: SCX205, SCX209, SCX245, SCX260
Corequisite: Permission of the Radiologic Technology Program Director
2 credits; 15 hours (1 lecture, 14 lab)
This final clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures. Students must complete terminal competency evaluations in ten required categories. Competencies are to be completed on
patients when possible. Simulated competencies will be done as a last resort.
Prerequisite: SCX219
Corequisite: ENG102, SCX210, SCX240, SCX250, permission of the Radiologic Technology Program Director
1 credits; 1 hours
This course will provide students with the knowledge to identify the anatomical structures of the human body in various axial planes. Instructional aids will include radiographs, CT images, MRI images and anatomical models. In each section of the course, correlations will be drawn among radiographs, CT
images, and MRI images.
Corequisite: ENG102, SCX201, SCX205, SCX229, SCX250
2 credits; 2 hours
This course is designed to discuss the biological, physical, chemical, and anatomical changes that occur in different disease processes. Also addresses the etiology and pathogenesis of disease states and the physiological changes that accompany altered body states.
Prerequisite: SCB204
Corequisite: SCX205, SCX209, SCX260
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is designed to establish a knowledge base in radiologic, fluoroscopic and tomographic equipment requirements and design. The content will also provide a basic knowledge of quality control. Exposure to a variety of more advanced and complex diagnostic procedures and
modalities are incorporated. Various recording media and techniques are discussed.
Prerequisite: SCX219;
Corequisite: ENG102, SCX201, SCX229, SCX240
3 credits; 3 hours
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the more advanced and complex diagnostic procedures. Students will be introduced to procedures including vascular angiography, myelography, arthrography, venography and mammography.
Prerequisite: SCX201, SCX205, SCX209, SCX240, SCX250
Corequisite: ENG102, SCX219, SCX245, SCX260
2 credits; 2 hours
This course enables students to evaluate and critique diagnostic radiographic images and to improve the radiographic quality by understanding radiographic imperfections. Through these evaluations, students will be able to limit their retakes, improve
the patient quality of care, and improve the radiographic quality of their films. Student projects, associated film presentations and critiques are also included.
Prerequisite: SCX219
Corequisite: SCX205, SCX209, SCX245