RAD 217 - Radiologic Technology 4

Credits: 4
4 Lecture Hours

Prerequisites: RAD 207 and RAD 208C
Co-requisites: RAD 218C

Description
This course includes a review of radiographic pathology, an introduction to optional supplementary imaging modalities and a review of the required functions of the radiologic technologist in preparing for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination in Radiography. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Identify the full range of human pathologies as diagnosed within a radiology department.
Operate a radiology department computer system.
Qualify technical factors to demonstrate pathologies utilizing analog, computer and digital radiology.
Examine supplementary modalities utilized to diagnose human pathology.
Compare image formations necessary for each examination performed in a radiology department.
Solve basic and complex density, contrast, detail and distortion imaging formulas.
Describe and compare short-term and long-term effects from radiation exposure.
Classify the various types of computer systems found in a radiology department.
Analyze national board review questions to prepare for the radiography examination.
Survey all the advanced imaging modalities in the radiology profession.

Listed Topics

Pathology
Patient care
Imaging formations
Analog vs digital
Computer systems (PACS)
Anatomy
Physiology
Imaging modalities
Radiation biology
CR vs DR vs analog images
Processing images
Quality control
Radiographic positioning
Trauma care
Contrast agents
Special procedure devices
Seldinger Technique
Operative C-ARM Procedures
Image distortion

Reference Materials
Current and appropriate equipment, software and textbooks.

Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/28/2010

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