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RAD 2123—Radiographic Procedures I Laboratory
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 3213—Radiographic Sectional Anatomy
A study of human sectional anatomy in transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes with an emphasis on the organs of interest in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

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 3663—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 demonstration of competency on all required clinical skills.

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 4377—Cardiac Interventional I
Advanced cardiac angiographic procedures performed using angiographic equipment.  This course includes an in-depth study of cardiac imaging equipment, the use of sterile technique and supplies, the study of pharmacology, vascular access, cardiac anatomy and cardiac hemodynamics.

RIS 4378—Cardiac Interventional II
Advanced cardiac angiographic procedures performed using angiographic equipment.  This course included an in-depth study of cardiac anatomy, cardiac hemodynamics, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, cardiac interventional procedures, cardiac pathologies, and a brief introduction to electrophysiology.

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—Mammography I
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 4384—Mammography II

This course focuses on advanced mammographic imaging, diagnostic procedures, and breast cancer treatments.  Emphasis is placed upon current and upcoming technologies, quality control, and patient care during intensive situations.

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—Vascular Interventional 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—Vascular Interventional 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 4399—Research in the Radiologic Sciences
An introduction to research in the radiologic sciences, including literature review, research design, methodology, data collection, scientific writing, and research publications.

RIS 4579—Cardiac Interventional Practicum
Supervised clinical experience in cardiovascular interventional imaging.

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 Interventional Practicum
Supervised clinical experience in vascular interventional imaging.

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Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences  •  Division of Radiologic Imaging Sciences
Cindy Saylors, M.Ed., B.S.R.T., (R)(CT)(ARRT) •  Division Director and Instructor
4301 West Markham, #563  •  Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Phone: (501) 686-6510  •  Fax:  (501) 686-6513


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