Course provides an overview of the field of medical imaging. Students practice the essential patient care skills of a radiographer. Safety in the workplace, ethics and law, and pharmacology are covered in the course.
Course covers ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) procedures and terminology required to position patients for radiographic imaging. Application of human anatomy is included in classroom discussion and throughout the demonstration of accurate positioning and x-ray image critique to achieve optimal image quality. Radiographic positioning will be practiced hands-on in the lab upon phantoms and students. Standard radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper extremities, including the shoulder girdle, and lower extremities, including the hip and pelvis, are covered in this course.
This beginning clinical practicum course provides for observation and performing radiologic procedures on patients under direct supervision. Students will become familiar with imaging equipment, department workflow, and perform standard radiographic procedures on the chest. Emphasis will be placed on developing culturally competent communication and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging.
Course covers the process and components of radiographic imaging. Students learn the factors affecting the production and quality of the radiographic image.
This second clinical practicum course prepares students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with direct supervision and a minimal indirect supervision once competency has been achieved. Students will apply radiation safety and appropriate infection control procedures. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills will be introduced as they relate to performing radiographic procedures. Students will continue developing culturally competent communication skills and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging.
This course is a continuation of XRY 101. ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) required procedures will be discussed and analyzed in classroom discussion. Radiographic positioning will be practiced hands-on in the lab upon phantoms and students. Standard radiographic procedures of the spinal column and bony thorax, fluoroscopy to include GI tract and biliary system, mobile and surgical imaging, urinary tract and headwork are covered in this course. Application of human anatomy is included in classroom discussion and throughout the demonstration of accurate positioning and x-ray image critique to achieve optimal image quality.
Course covers the components of the x-ray unit and examines how the radiographic image is produced. Quality management techniques, including corrective actions, are also studied.
This third clinical practicum course prepares students to perform radiographic procedures on patients with both direct and indirect supervision with continuing competence. Students will demonstrate radiation safety, proper infection control, and use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they relate to performing radiographic procedures. Students will continue developing culturally competent communication skills and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging.
This fourth clinical practicum course prepares students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with supervision with continuing competence. Students will demonstrate radiation safety, proper infection control, and use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they relate to performing radiographic procedures. Students will continue developing culturally competent communication skills and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging.
Course examines elements that influence radiographic image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval. Content includes principles for exposure factor selection and image evaluation, as well as quality assurance and maintenance of the digital system.
Course introduces students to medical imaging modalities with an emphasis on Computed Tomography. Content includes special diagnostic procedures, advanced medical imaging profession and their roles in healthcare as well as interprofessional skills.
Course prepares students to analyze and critique radiographic images for quality. Students will learn to identify and correct procedural and equipment errors.
Course covers pathology as it relates to radiographic sciences. Disease manifestations, causes and implications for radiographic procedures will be covered. Students will identify the radiographic appearance of pathologies.
Course identifies different types of radiation and how they interact with biological tissues. Students will learn radiation safety practices and how to apply them for patients and personnel.
Course prepares students for the national American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) examination. Each student will focus on their specific lowest scoring subjects on the ARRT content specification. Study materials and mock registry examinations are presented in the course.
This fifth clinical practicum course prepares students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with minimal supervision with continuing competence. Students will demonstrate radiation safety, proper infection control, and use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they relate to performing radiographic procedures. Students will continue developing culturally competent communication skills and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging.
This capstone clinical practicum course requires students to competently perform radiographic procedures on patients by demonstrating knowledge obtained throughout the course of the Radiography program. Students will demonstrate radiation safety, proper infection control, and use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they relate to performing radiographic procedures. Students will continue developing culturally competent communication skills and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging.