Radiologic Technology

RA 101 Introduction to Radiologic Technology and Radiographic Positioning I (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
Radiologic positioning is designed to acquaint the student with the basic positions used in radiography. This includes anatomy, positioning nomenclature, and anatomical landmarks. There will be a LAB component in this course.  Introduction to radiation protection will be included. Both the didactic and lab components must be successfully completed to advance to the next course.

RA 103 Radiographic Positioning II and Film Evaluation (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: RA 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: RA 104 and RA 125.
A detailed instruction necessary for the radiography of the skull and spinal column will be presented. The student will begin to explore fluoroscopic and contrasted procedures. Film evaluation includes critique of radiographs for contrast, density, detail, and positioning. There will be a LAB component associated with this class. Both the didactic and lab components must be successfully completed to advance to the next course.

RA 104 Principles of Radiographic Exposure (S)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RA 101
This course discusses the construction and operation of radiographic tubes, the property and production of x-rays, and factors affecting quality of a radiograph. The class information includes production of radiation and reaction with matter. The course includes dark room chemistry and processing.

RA 110 Clinical I (F)
1 Semester Hour
Co-requisite: RA 101.
Clinical experience at an assigned affiliate hospital. This experience will meet 5 hours a day/2 days a week for 10 weeks and will count toward the competency experience needed for graduation. A certain number of competency requirements must be satisfied in order to be successful in this course. See the radiology student handbook for a list of required skills.

RA 125 Clinical II (S)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RA 110 with a grade of "C" or better.
Clinical experience at an assigned affiliate hospital. This experience will be 6.5 hours per day/2 days a week for 15 weeks and will count toward the competency experience needed for graduation. A certain number of competency requirements must be satisfied to be successful in this course. See the radiology student handbook for a list of required skills.

RA 150 Clinical III (SU)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RA 125 with a grade of "C" or better.
This course is a clinical practicum and provides the student with an in-depth experience of the overall functioning of the radiology department. The course is scheduled for 40 hours per week for 8 weeks and will count toward the competency experience needed for graduation. The time will be granted under the supervision of a licensed professional technologist and the student is in no way permitted to replace hospital employees. A certain number of competency requirements must be satisfied to be successful in this course. See the radiology student handbook for a list of required skills.

RA 200 Clinical IV (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RA 150 with a grade of "C" or better.
Clinical experience at an assigned affiliate hospital. This experience will meet for 7 hours a day/3 days a week for 15 weeks and will count toward the competency experience needed for graduation. A certain number of competency requirements must be satisfied to be successful in this course. See the radiology student handbook for a list of required skills.

RA 201 Radiation Biology and Adv. Radiation Protection (F)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: RA 104 with a grade of "C" or better.
Focus on understanding the effects of ionizing radiation in the biologic systems with the public’s right to minimal radiation exposure. Discussions on genetic syndromes and somatic radiation oncology will be stressed.

RA 202 Pathology (F)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RA 103 and AH 108 with a grade of "C" or better.
A study of the various diseases and recognition between bacterial and viral organisms will be covered. The student will also recognize conditions of illness involving the different systems of the body including trauma, and how to adjust one's technical factors accordingly for disease.

RA 203 Special Procedures Positioning and Film Evaluation II
2 Semester Hours (F)
Prerequisites: RA 103 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: RA 200, RA 201, RA 202, and RA 204.
Advanced positioning of the patient including discussions of special procedures, contrast media, and radiographic equipment. Cross section anatomy as used in ULS, CT, and MRI will be touched upon in this course. Venipuncture is included in this course.

RA 204 Imaging (F)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: RA 102, 103 and 104 with a grade of "C" or better.
Factors affecting quality of a radiograph and how we control them with film, screens, grids, processing, and image intensification will be discussed. Students will mathematically calculate and formulate x-ray techniques used in radiology.

RA 206 Pharmacology in Radiology (S)
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisites: AH 100, RA 203
This course will discuss classifications, uses, adverse effects, contraindications, and administration of drugs and Radiologic contrast media.  Medicolegal issues, charting, and documentation will be included.  Web delivery.

RA 207 Digital Imaging Technology (F)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RA 103
This course is designed to provide an understanding and application of computed and digital imaging systems. Components, principles, applications and operations will be discussed.
 

RA 210 Radiologic Quality Management (S)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: RA 201 and 204 with a grade of "C" or better.
A comprehensive study of equipment used in establishing a quality assurance program in diagnostic radiology departments. Patient quality assurance tools will also be covered. Laboratory session with assigned quality checks will be scheduled for the student. At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to develop an overall quality assurance program for radiology.

RA 225 Seminar in Radiologic Technology (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: RA 201, RA 202, and RA 204 with a grade of "C" or better.
An individual and directed review of material covered preparatory to writing the registry examination. The course will include basic equipment maintenance and department management, as well as self-assessment and resume' preparation.

RA 250 Clinical V (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RA 200 with a grade of "C" or better.
Clinical experience at an assigned affiliate hospital. This experience will meet for 8 hours a day/3 days a week for 15 weeks and will be counted toward competencies needed for graduation. Clinical competencies for this program must be completed prior to graduation. All final competency exams must be completed as well prior to graduation. For the list of competencies and the final category requirements, see the radiology student handbook. If all competency areas are not successfully completed, this clinical assignment may be extended into the summer session and the graduation of the individual may be delayed.

RA 275 Special Topics in Radiologic Technology
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission by Coordinator or Dean of Allied Health.
Courses in Radiologic Technology which are offered as need arises for clinical experiences, didactic opportunities, or specific community needs.  The course is designed for the individual students' needs and may include seminars, individual instructor, and/or research in an area related to Radiologic Technology.  For students who need opportunity to improve in weak areas or experience other imaging modalities.

Last Update - 05/21/2007