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Medical Radiography
Course Descriptions
(Updated 5/30/2009)
RADT 1015 Intro to Radiography and Patient Care (4 credits)
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of the medical radiography profession and program. Topics to be covered include medical terminology, radiation protection, radiographic equipment and basic patient care skills with emphasis on patient communication, age-specific needs and cultural diversity. 4 lecture hours per week.
Corerequisite: 1020, 1025, 1030, 1035, 1040
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Radiography Program
RADT 1020 Radiographic Procedures I (4 credits)
Course Description:
This course provides the student with instruction in performing radiographic procedures and identifying anatomy of the upper/lower extremities, chest and abdomen with emphasis on radiation protection, surface landmarks and pathology. Image analysis is introduced. 3 lecture, 2 lab hours per week.
Corequisite: RADT 1015, 1025, 1030, 1035, 1040
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Radiography Program
RADT 1025 Radiographic Procedures I Lab (0 credits)
Course Description:
This is the laboratory component of RADT 1020. 2 lab hours per week.
Corequisite: RADT 1015, 1020, 1030, 1035, 1040
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Radiography Program
RADT 1030 Radiographic Imaging I (3 credits)
Course Description:
This course provides the student with an in depth analysis of factors affecting image quality. Topics include density, contrast, detail, distortion and technique formulations. Radiographic imaging devices covered include screens, film, grids and beam-limiting devices. Digital imaging will be introduced. 2.5 lecture, 1 lab hour per week.
Corequisite: RADT 1015, 1020, 1025, 1030, 1035, 1040
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Radiography Program
RADT 1035 Radiographic Imaging I Lab (0 credits)
Course Description:
This is the laboratory component of RADT 1030. 1 lab hour per week.
Corequisite: RADT 1015, 1020, 1025, 1030, 1040
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Radiography Program
RADT 1040 Clinical Education I (4 credits)
Course Description:
This course provides an opportunity for the student to apply theories and develop skills presented in RADT 1015 and RADT 1020. Students will observe, assist and perform basic radiographic procedures with emphasis on upper/lower extremities, chest and abdomen. 12 clinical hours per week.
Corequisite: RADT 1015, 1020, 1025, 1030, 1035
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Radiography Program
RADT 1120 Radiographic Procedures II (3 credits)
Course Description:
This course provides the student with instruction in performing radiographic procedures and identifying anatomy of the vertebral column and bony thorax with emphasis on radiographic anatomy and pathology. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are encouraged through image analysis and positioning techniques. 2 lecture, 2 lab hours per week.
Corequisite: RADT 1125, 1140
Prerequisite: RADT 1015, 1020, 1025, 1030, 1035, 1040
RADT 1125 Radiographic Procedures II Lab (0 credits)
Course Description:
This is the laboratory component of RADT 1120. 2 lab hours per week.
Corequisite: RADT 1120, 1140
Prerequisite: RADT 1015, 1020, 1025, 1030, 1035, 1040
RADT 1140 Clinical Education II (3 credits)
Course Description:
This course is a continuation of Clinical Education I providing students with the opportunity to apply theories and further develop technical skills. Emphasis is placed on the bony thorax, spine and film critique. 9 clinical hours per week.
Corequisite: RADT 1120, 1125
Prerequisite: RADT 1015, 1020, 1025, 1030, 1035, 1040
RADT 1220 Radiographic Procedures III (3 credits)
Course Description:
This course provides the student with instruction in performing radiographic procedures and identifying anatomy of the genitourinary, gastrointestinal and biliary systems, skull and facial bones. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are encouraged through image analysis, positioning techniques and pathology considerations. This course also includes discussion of composition, use and effects of contrast media. 2 lecture, 2 lab per week
Corequisite: RADT 1225, 1230, 1240, 1250
Prerequisite: RADT 1120, 1125, 1140
RADT 1225 Radiographic Procedures III Lab (0 credits)
Course Description:
This is the laboratory component of RADT 1220. 2 lab hours per week.
Corequisite: RADT 1220, 1230, 1240, 1250
Prerequisite: RADT 1120, 1125, 1140
RADT 1230 Radiographic Imaging II (2 credits)
Course Description:
This course builds on the theories and concepts introduced in Radiographic Imaging I. Emphasis is on film processing, artifacts, sensitometry, quality assurance and quality control. Critical thinking and problem solving are encouraged through image analysis. 2 lecture hours per week.
Corequisites: RADT 1220, 1225, 1240, 1250
Prerequisites: RADT 1120, 1125, 1140
RADT 1240 Clinical Education III (7 credits)
Course Description:
This is a continuation of Clinical Education II providing the student the opportunity to apply theories and further develop technical skills. Students will gain experience in patient management specific to fluoroscopic and advanced radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on skull, facial bones, gastrointestinal and genitourinary procedures. 21 clinical hours per week.
Corequisites: RADT 1220, 1225, 1230, 1250
Prerequisites: RADT 1120, 1125, 1140
RADT 1250 Advanced Patient Care (2 credits)
Course Description:
This course provides instruction in advanced patient care skills. Topics include pharmacology and contrast administration for medical imaging, ethics and law, mobile and surgical radiography. 2 lecture hours per week.
Corequisite: RADT 1220, 1225, 1230, 1240
Prerequisite: RADT 1120, 1125, 1140
RADT 2020 Advanced Medical Imaging (3 credits)
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce the student to additional imaging modalities and radiation therapy. Topics covered include interventional radiography, sonography, CT, MRI, mammography and nuclear medicine. Cross-sectional anatomy will be introduced. 3 lecture hours per week
Corequisites: RADT 2030, 2040, 2150
Prerequisites: RADT 1220, 1225, 1230, 1240, 1250
RADT 2030 Radiographic Physics (3 credits)
Course Description:
This course presents an in depth analysis of electrical circuitry, transformers, and rectifiers as they relate to x-ray production. Additional topics covered include the construction and function of the x-ray tube, fluoroscopic systems, video systems, AEC and digital imaging. 3 hours lecture per week.
Corequisites: RADT 2020, 2040, 2150
Prerequisites: RADT 1220, 1225, 1230, 1240, 1250
RADT 2040 Clinical Education IV (7 credits)
Course Description:
This course is a continuation of Clinical Education III with emphasis on students perfecting their positioning skills, critical thinking and effective time management. Emphasis is placed on equipment operation. Students will rotate through advanced modality areas. 21 clinical hours per week.
Corequisites: RADT 2020, 2030, 2150
Prerequisites: RADT 1220, 1225, 1230, 1240, 1250
RADT 2140 Clinical Education V (5 credits)
Course Description:
This course is a continuation of Clinical Education IV with emphasis on mastering all basic procedures and attaining experience in advanced procedures with further awareness of radiation protection requirements. 15 clinical hours per week.
Prerequisites: RADT 2020, 2030, 2040, 2150
RADT 2150 Radiobiology and Protection (2 credits)
Course Description:
This course offers an in depth analysis of ionizing radiation and its effects on matter. Topics include the early and late effects of radiation, dose limits, radiation monitoring and limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel. 2 lecture hours per week
Corequisites: RADT 2020, 2030, 2040
Prerequisites: RADT 1220, 1225, 1230, 1240, 1250
RADT 2240 Clinical Education VI (7 credits)
Course Description:
This course is a continuation of Clinical Education V with emphasis on developing an autonomous approach to the diversity of clinical situations and successfully adapting to them. Extended advanced modality rotations may be arranged following established guidelines. 21 clinical hours per week.
Corequisites: RADT 2260
Prerequisite: RADT 2140
RADT 2260 Radiography Seminar (3 credits)
Course Description:
This is a capstone course that provides review and reflection on previous coursework providing the student with a meaningful approach to evaluate areas of strengths and weaknesses and to prepare for credentialing exams and employment. 3 lecture hours per week
Corequisites: RADT 2240
Prerequisites: RADT 2140
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