Radiologic Technology
RAD 101- Introduction to Radiologic Technology
- Describe the organization and operation of the Radiology department.
- Define new medical terms.
- Apply Radiation protection to appropriate personnel.
- Demonstrate Professional ethics in patient care.
- Contrast image acquisition techniques.
RAD 102- Imaging Procedures I
- Describe central ray direction, Image Receptor (IR) placements, marker location, source-to-image receptor distance (SID).
- Demonstrate obtaining the correct patient history, patient care, required breathing instructions, patient position, usable surface landmarks and anatomy demonstrated in each procedure.
- Demonstrate by role play and phantom radiography mastery of learned procedures.
- Choose appropriate technical factors and radiation protection devices.
- Demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills when conducting radiographic procedures.
RAD 103- Clinical Practicum I
- Determine appropriate patient interaction and preparation for all Radiographic examinations and procedures.
- Demonstrate the proper use of radiographic equipment.
- Recognize the importance of being a team player.
- Implement the use of appropriate radiation protection procedures including: collimation, time, distance and shielding.
- Demonstrates interpersonal and organizational skills when conducting radiographic procedures.
RAD 104- Radiologic Physics
- Describe the properties of x-rays.
- Critique the components of an x-ray imaging system.
- Analyze the production of x-rays and various characteristics.
- Explain ionization and the results of ionization during exposure to x-rays.
- Differentiate between x-ray production, emission and interaction with matter.
RAD 105- Imaging Procedures II
- Determine appropriate patient interaction and preparation for all Radiographic examinations.
- Critique Radiographs for applicable anatomy, proper position and correct exposure index.
- Formulate appropriate technical factors for radiographic procedures.
- Explain the required breathing instructions, patient position, usable surface landmarks and suitable radiation protection during radiographic procedures.
RAD 106- Principles of Radiographic Quality
- Compare various digital radiography image receptor and detector systems.
- Discuss beam restriction and its effect on patient dose and image quality.
- Analyze the subject and geometric factors that affect image quality.
- Compare the different types of contrast media.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
RAD 107- Clinical Practicum II
- Determine appropriate patient interaction and preparation for all Radiographic examinations and procedures.
- Operate radiographic equipment appropriately.
- Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal relations, organizational skills and professional ethics when interacting with staff and patients.
- Employ the use of appropriate radiation protection procedures including: collimation, time, distance and shielding.
- Demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills when conducting radiographic procedures.
- Demonstrate assertiveness in seeking out diagnostic exams for increased levels of proficiency.
RAD 108- Clinical Practicum III
- Determine appropriate patient interaction and preparation for all Radiographic examinations and procedures.
- Perform mobile and surgical procedures maintaining the principles of sterile technique when applicable.
- Accurately set up fluoroscopic rooms according to individual procedures.
- Apply knowledge and skills in the use of appropriate radiation protection procedures including collimation requirements, time, distance, and shielding.
- Apply knowledge and skills by performing radiologic procedures requiring different routine projections such as trauma radiography.
- Perform routine pediatric examinations (ages 6 and under).
RAD 201- Imaging Procedures III
- Determine appropriate patient interaction and preparation for all Radiographic examinations and procedures.
- Critique skull images for positioning, anatomy, centering, baselines and technical factors.
- Demonstrate appropriate shielding techniques and radiation protection.
- Specify various advanced procedures.
RAD 202- Fundamentals of Radiobiology
- Evaluate radiation safety on every patient using the ALARA principle
- Differentiate between the effect of radiation on an embryo, fetus, child and adult
- Assess the radiologic technologist’s responsibility in limiting patient exposure, repeating radiographs, shielding and effective communication
- Summarize how radiobiology applies to diagnostic radiology
RAD 203- Clinical Practicum IV
- Apply knowledge and skills performing radiographic procedures at a new clinical site.
- Determine appropriate patient interaction and preparation for all Radiographic examinations and procedures.
- Perform routine pediatric (ages 6 and under) examinations.
- Perform Operating Room procedures maintaining the principles of sterile technique, applying knowledge of C-arm operation and manipulation.
- Demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills when conducting radiographic procedures.
RAD 204- Topics in Radiography
- Compare the elements used in different digital systems.
- Discuss MRI, Mammography and Bone Density procedures.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.
RAD 205- Fundamentals of Computed Tomography
- Describe the various generations of Computed Tomography Scanners.
- Define the CT imaging system components and their functions.
- Discuss image quality as it relates to spatial resolution, contrast resolution, noise, linearity, and uniformity.
- Define contrast media’s role in CT imaging and how it may affect patient care.
- Explain the application of pharmacology as it pertains to CT.
- Identify the major organs as seen in cross sectional anatomy/ pathology of the head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis.
RAD 206- Clinical Practicum V
- Work in all areas of the radiology department with indirect supervision such as OR and trauma.
- Accurately critique all images.
- Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal relations, organizational skills and professional ethics when interacting with staff and patients.
- Compare and contrast Diagnostic Imaging to other advanced modalities.