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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
RAD 111 RAD Procedures I (3-3-0-4)
Corequisites: RAD 110 and RAD 151
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic
procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the chest, abdomen, extremities, spine, and pelvis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas.
RAD 112 RAD Procedures II (3-3-0-4)
Prerequisites: RAD 110, RAD 111, and RAD 151 Corequisites: RAD 121 and RAD 161
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the skull, bony thorax, and gastrointesti- nal, biliary, and urinary systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas.
RAD 121 Image Production I (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites: RAD 110, RAD 111, and RAD 151
This course provides the basic principles of radiographic image production. Emphasis is
placed on image production, x-ray equipment, receptor exposure, and basic imaging quality factors. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of radiographic image production.
RAD 122 Image Production II (1-3-0-2)
Prerequisites: RAD 112, RAD 121, and RAD 161
This course is designed to continue to develop the concepts and principles in the eld of
radiologic technology. Emphasis is placed on advanced digital principles and production. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced principles of digital imaging production.
RAD 141 Radiation Safety (2-0-0-2)
Corequisite: RAD 112, RAD 122 and RAD 161)
This course covers the principles of radiation protection and radiobiology. Topics include the
effects of ionizing radiation on body tissues, protective measures for limiting exposure to the patient and personnel, and radiation monitoring devices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects and uses of radiation in diagnostic radiology.
RAD 151 RAD Clinical Education I (0-0-6-2)
Corequisites: RAD 110 and RAD 111
This course introduces patient management and basic radiographic procedures in the clinical
setting. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the chest and extremities, manipulat- ing equipment, and applying principles of ALARA. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.
RAD 161 RAD Clinical Education II (0-0-15-5)
Prerequisites: RAD 110, RAD 111, and RAD 151 Corequisites: RAD 112 and RAD 121
This course provides additional experience in patient management and in more complex radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the spine, pelvis, head and neck, and thorax and adapting procedures to meet patient variations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.
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