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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 333
RAD 171 RAD Clinical Education III (0-0-9-3)
Prerequisites: RAD 112, RAD 121, and RAD 161
This course provides experience in patient management speci c to advanced radiographic
procedures. Emphasis is placed on applying appropriate technical factors to all studies and transitioning to mastering positioning of advanced studies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.
RAD 181 RAD Clinical Elective (0-0-3-1)
This course provides advanced knowledge of clinical applications. Emphasis is placed on enhancing clinical skills. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully complete the clinical course objectives.
RAD 211 RAD Procedures III (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites: RAD 122, RAD 131, RAD 171 Corequisites: RAD 231, RAD 241, and RAD 251
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard and specialty radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiographic specialty procedures, sectional anatomy, and advanced imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these areas.
RAD 231 Image Production III (1-3-0-2)
Prerequisites: RAD 122, RAD 141, RAD 171
This course is designed to continue to develop the concepts and principles in the eld of
radiologic technology. Emphasis is placed on complex imaging production and principles, quality control and quality assurance in the imaging sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced radiographic equipment and quality control programs.
RAD 251 RAD Clinical Education IV (0-0-21-7)
Prerequisites: RAD 122, RAD 131, and RAD 171 Corequisites: RAD 211, RAD 231, and RAD 241
This course provides the opportunity to continue mastering all basic radiographic proce- dures and to attain experience in advanced areas. Emphasis is placed on equipment opera- tion, pathological recognition, pediatric and geriatric variations, and a further awareness of radiation protection requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.
RAD 261 RAD Clinical Education V (0-0-21-7)
Prerequisite: RAD 251 Corequisites: RAD 245, RAD 271
This course is designed to enhance expertise in all radiographic procedures, patient man- agement, radiation protection, and image production and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on developing an autonomous approach to the diversity of clinical situations and successfully adapting to those procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.
RAD 271 Radiography Capstone (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites: RAD 211, RAD 231, RAD 251
This course provides an opportunity to exhibit problem-solving skills required for certi ca-
tion. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and integration of didactic and clinical compo- nents. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge required of any entry-level radiographer.
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