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Course Descriptions
RAD 2123—Radiographic
Procedures Laboratory I
Laboratory session to accompany Radiographic Procedures I. Guided
practice in principles of radiographic positioning.
RAD 2125—Radiographic Exposure Laboratory
Laboratory session to accompany Radiographic Exposure. Guided
practice in radiographic equipment manipulation.
RAD 2133—Radiographic
Procedures II Laboratory
Laboratory session to accompany Radiographic Procedures II. Guided
practice in principles of radiographic positioning.
RAD 2212—Radiologic
Anatomy
An investigation of human anatomy of the skeletal, gastrointestinal,
genitourinary, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems as
demonstrated on radiologic images.
RAD 2226—Clinical Practicum I
Supervised clinical experience emphasizing radiographic procedures
of the chest, abdomen, and extremities.
RAD 2234—Radiologic Imaging
A study of the physical aspects of advanced imaging systems such as
automatic exposure devices, fluoroscopic systems, tomography, computed
tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. The use of computers in
radiology is emphasized.
RAD 2321—Basic Patient Care
A discussion of common patient care theories, procedures, and
techniques emphasizing the physical and psychological wellness of the
patient during diagnostic imaging procedures. Ethical and legal
principles and a laboratory session are included.
RAD 2322—Radiographic Procedures I
A study of radiographic positioning of the chest, abdomen,
extremities, and vertebral column.
RAD 2324—Radiographic
Exposure
A study of radiographic density, contrast, detail, and distortion;
radiographic film, screens, and accessory imaging equipment; factors
affecting technique selection; and automatic processing.
RAD 2331—Radiation
Physics
A study of the instrumentation of radiographic equipment, x-ray
tubes, the production of x-rays, properties of electromagnetic
radiation, and x-ray interactions.
RAD 2332—Radiographic Procedures II
A study of radiographic positioning of the cranium, gastrointestinal
structures, and genitourinary structures.
RAD 2335—Clinical
Practicum II
Supervised clinical experience emphasizing radiographic procedures
of the extremities and vertebral column.
RAD 3253—Radiographic
Procedures III
A study of alternate radiographic projections, pediatric
radiography, geriatric radiography, and trauma radiographic procedures.
RAD 3351—Special Imaging Procedures
A study of advanced radiologic procedures of the skeletal,
cardiovascular, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal systems emphasizing
pharmacology, the use of radiologic contrast media, and the equipment
used during these procedures.
RAD 3352—Radiation
Protection and Radiobiology
A study of the principles and practices of the safe application of
radiation and of the responses of biological systems to irradiation.
RAD 3362—Quality
Management
A study of the principles and practices of radiologic quality
control with an emphasis on image assessment.
RAD 3371—Clinical Practicum VI
Supervised clinical experience in elective clinical rotations and
the demonstration of terminal clinical skills.
RAD 3461—Radiologic Pathology
A study of disease processes emphasizing major organ-related and
multiple system disease from a clinical and radiologic standpoint.
RAD 3541—Clinical
Practicum III
Supervised clinical experience emphasizing radiographic procedures
of the cranium, gastrointestinal system, and genitourinary system.
RAD 3554—Clinical
Practicum IV
Supervised clinical experience emphasizing pediatric and trauma
radiographic procedures and the refinement of radiographic skills in
orthopedic, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary procedures.
RAD 3563—Clinical
Practicum V
Supervised clinical experience emphasizing geriatric and advanced
skeletal, cardiovascular, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal
radiographic procedures; an introduction to various imaging modalities;
and the refinement of orthopedic, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary
procedures.
RIS 4281— Geriatric
Imaging
Investigation of the phenomena of aging, including selected
biological, medical, and psychosocial issues. Methods of radiography are
emphasized.
RIS 4291—Current Issues in Health Care
An emphasis on the critical evaluation of ethical, legal, and
economic problems associated with health care delivery.
RIS 4302—Interdisciplinary Diagnostic Cardiac Imaging
This course provides the student with an understanding of the major
modalities for the diagnostic imaging of the human heart. Included
are overviews of the methods, effectiveness, advantages and
disadvantages of echocardiography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance,
computerized tomography, and cardiac catheterization for the diagnosis
of heart disease.
RIS 4382—Advanced Patient Care
A study of advanced patient care skills emphasizing the
cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
RIS 4383—Advanced
Mammography
A study of patient care, mammographic positioning, and technical
aspects involved in producing quality radiographs. The principles of
mammography, anatomy and physiology of the breast, psychological
aspects, image evaluation, pathological conditions, protection, and
quality control are included.
RIS 4386—Physics of Computed Tomography
A study of the instrumentation of computed tomography, computed
tomographic image formation, and radiation dose and safety concerns.
RIS 4387—Computed
Tomographic Procedures
A study of computed tomographic procedures of the head, neck,
vertebral column, chest, extremities, abdomen, and pelvis. Anatomy,
positioning, scanning procedures, post-processing procedures, and
patient care are emphasized.
RIS 4389—Community Health
and Education
A discussion of community health, preventive health care, and
holistic care for various populations. Effective communication and
instructional theory and techniques are also discussed.
RIS 4391—Advanced Quality Management
The focus of this course is on comprehensive quality management for
the radiation sciences including radiography, mammography, digital
imaging, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, CT, and MRI. Advanced concepts,
current quality management theory, accreditation, and audit
documentation are covered.
RIS 4392—Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
A study of the instrumentation of magnetic resonance imaging,
magnetic resonance image formation, and magnetic field safety concerns.
RIS 4393—Magnetic
Resonance Imaging Procedures
A study of magnetic resonance imaging procedures of the head, neck,
vertebral column, chest, extremities, abdomen, and pelvis. Anatomy,
positioning, scanning procedures, post-processing procedures, and
patient care are emphasized.
RIS 4395—Advanced Angiography I
Advanced vascular angiographic procedures performed using
angiographic equipment. This course includes an in-depth study of
vascular imaging equipment, cerebral angiography, abdominal visceral
angiography, and upper and lower extremity angiography.
RIS 4396—Advanced Angiography II
Advanced vascular angiographic procedures performed using
angiographic equipment. This course includes an in-depth study of
pulmonary and thoracic angiography, cardiac catheterization, the venous
system, and non-vascular special procedures.
RIS 4398—Managerial Leadership
Basic principles and practices necessary for effective supervision
and leadership in a health care environment. Includes principles and
practices in human resource management in health care settings.
RIS 4585—Mammography
Practicum
Supervised clinical experience in mammography.
RIS 4588—CT Practicum
Supervised clinical experience in computed tomography.
RIS 4594—MRI Practicum
Supervised clinical experience in magnetic resonance imaging.
RIS 4597—Vascular
Practicum
Supervised clinical experience in vascular imaging.
RIS 4399—Research in the
Radiologic Sciences
Under supervision of a faculty member, the student will design and
conduct a research project in the radiologic sciences and write a paper
including a review of the literature, identification of the problem,
methodology, results and discussion, and summary. |
