RADT 14003 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 2 Credit Hours
Introduction to radiologic technology program, general anatomy, radiographic procedures, imaging equipment and techniques, radiation protection, professional organizations and clinical education.
Prerequisite: Admission to technical study; and radiologic technology major.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1.5 lecture, .5 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 14005 CLINICAL EDUCATION I 1 Credit Hour
Supervised observation and experience at the clinical education site with an emphasis on clinical practice of basic skills of radiologic technology and the exams covered in RADT 14006.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
RADT 14006 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I 1 Credit Hour
Introduction to radiographic procedures and positioning of the chest, abdomen, fingers, hand and wrist.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1.2 lecture, 1.2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 14015 CLINICAL EDUCATION II 3 Credit Hours
Continuation of RADT 14005 with emphasis on skeletal radiography, including upper and lower extremities, shoulder and pelvic girdles, vertebral spine and bony thorax.
Prerequisite: RADT 14005 and RADT 14006 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory
Contact Hours: 27 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
RADT 14016 PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT 2 Credit Hours
Interpersonal communication, history taking, medical/legal issues in radiology, physical assistance, patient monitoring, vital signs, patient tubes/catheters, infection control, aseptic and non-aseptic techniques, sterile procedures, tube and line insertions, medical emergencies and pharmacology.
Prerequisite: RADT 14003 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 14018 IMAGING EQUIPMENT 2 Credit Hours
A study of the equipment used in radiographic imaging including x-ray tubes, x-ray filters, beam restrictors, grids, image receptors, fluoroscopic and mobile equipment and methods of quality control.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1.8 lecture, .2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 14021 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II 4 Credit Hours
Radiographic anatomy, positioning and image evaluation of the upper extremities, shoulder girdle, lower extremities, pelvic girdle, vertebral spine and bony thorax.
Prerequisite: RADT 14006 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 3.6 lecture, 2.4 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 14024 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III 4 Credit Hours
Radiographic anatomy, positioning, procedures and image evaluation of the gastrointestinal, biliary and urinary systems and skull and facial bones positioning.
Prerequisite: RADT 14021 with a minimum C grade.
Corequisite: RADT 14025.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 3.6 lecture, 2.4 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 14025 CLINICAL EDUCATION III 3 Credit Hours
Continuation of RADT 14015 with emphasis on the clinical practice of previous course content plus digestive, biliary and urinary procedures as well as skull and facial bones positioning.
Prerequisite: RADT 14015 with a minimum C grade.
Corequisite: RADT 14024.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory
Contact Hours: 27 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
RADT 14034 IMAGE ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING 2 Credit Hours
Study of the technical factors and process of image acquisition, factors affecting image quality, processing of digital images and data management.
Prerequisite: RADT 14018.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 14085 CLINICAL EDUCATION IV 2 Credit Hours
Continuation of RADT 14025 with emphasis on clinical practice of content in previous clinical courses. More emphasis on independent clinical practice of procedures previously mastered.
Prerequisite: RADT 14025 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory, Laboratory
Contact Hours: 4.47 lab, 17.92 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
RADT 14096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN DIRECTED READINGS IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for Credit) Student selects prescribed number of medical journals, completes questions, paper and presentation.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 21095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 2-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Student participation course on topics pertinent to radiologic technology. Topics are chosen by the instructor. Student may enroll in course more than once.
Prerequisite: Special approval from instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 24008 RADIOBIOLOGY AND RADIATION PROTECTION 3 Credit Hours
Biological aspects of radiation, radiation interaction with matter, minimizing patient radiation exposure and personnel protection are topics covered.
Prerequisite: BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020; or BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020; or ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058; or EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058; and RADT 14003 with a minimum C grade.
Corequisite: RADT 24015.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 24014 ADVANCED IMAGING 2 Credit Hours
Procedures and equipment used in advanced medical imaging including fluoroscopy, mammography, CT, MRI, interventional imaging, nuclear medicine, PET imaging, diagnostic medical sonography, radiation therapy and fusion studies as well as quality assurance.
Prerequisite: RADT 14025.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 24015 CLINICAL EDUCATION V 3 Credit Hours
Continuation of RADT 14085 with emphasis on clinical practice of content of previous clinical courses. More emphasis on independent clinical practice previously mastered.
Prerequisite: RADT 14085 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory
Contact Hours: 27 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 24016 IMAGING PHYSICS 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to general physics, units and measurement, atomic structure, electromagnetic energy, x-ray production, electrodynamics, magnetism and electromagnetic devices, x-ray tube and x-ray circuitry.
Prerequisite: RADT 14018.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 24025 CLINICAL EDUCATION VI 3 Credit Hours
Continuation of RADT 24015 with emphasis on mastery of clinical procedures.
Prerequisite: RADT 24015 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory
Contact Hours: 27 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
RADT 24028 RADIOLOGIC PATHOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Disease process and the pathologies associated with each anatomical system are described and their application to all modalities in the radiologic and imaging sciences.
Prerequisite: RADT 24015.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 24048 RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES 3 Credit Hours
Review of radiologic technology to include review of patient care, safety, image production and procedures in preparation for the radiography certification exam.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 24058 DIVERSIFIED EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 3 Credit Hours
Course features multiple topics in medical imaging to prepare graduates for employment in healthcare.
Prerequisite: RADT 24015.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 24068 RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING EXPLORATION 2 Credit Hours
The course is designed for both the non-major or pre-radiology major learner. The course will provide an overview of the major medical imaging sciences. It will include the historical development of the area, indications/contraindications, strengths and weaknesses and basic image identification. It includes but is not limited to: Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 24096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 1 Credit Hour
Directed research of special interest or need in the student's program. A research paper will be written on an assigned topic in radiologic technology.
Prerequisite: Admission to technical study; and RADT 14003 with a minimum C grade; and radiologic technology major.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 24196 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN ADVANCED READINGS IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Course permits scholarly activities for research, study and summary of medical journal articles. Information aids in understanding recent advancements in medical imaging.
Prerequisite: Admission to technical study; and radiologic technology major.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 25010 MAMMOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PROCEDURES 3 Credit Hours
Course provides students with foundational concepts of mammographic quality assurance testing and the factors that govern and influence quality control equipment. Students learn how to construct a quality assurance program for a mammography program following the American College of Radiology and Mammography Quality Standards Act guidelines. Students also gain an understanding of various radiographic imaging procedures, including routine localization, specimen radiography, ultrasound of the breast, cyst aspiration, fine needle aspiration cytology and breast magnetic resonance imaging. Course also covers minimally invasive mammographic needle breast biopsy procedures, core biopsy, stereotactic procedures and interventional procedures used in breast cancer diagnosis.
Prerequisite: RADT 14085.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 25011 MAMMOGRAPHIC POSITIONING AND PATIENT CARE 3 Credit Hours
Course provides the fundamentals of mammography positioning. Students study breast anatomy and physiology and pathologic changes and the relevance of these to mammographic appearance and positioning, including correlation to the radiographic appearance of normal anatomy and benign and malignant mammographic findings. Course also provides the basic concepts in patient assessment and evaluation in mammography. It includes effective communication, patient safety/comfort, patient preparation, professionalism, ethics and critical thinking. Course content emphasizes the importance of establishing a positive relationship with the patient, addressing their psychological needs and providing patient information related to the procedure.
Prerequisite: RADT 14085.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RADT 25092 MAMMOGRAPHY CLINICAL (ELR) 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Course provides students with the clinical experience required to become competent in performing mammographic procedures, mammographic image critique and time to perform required quality control testing. Students learn to complete the entire examination, from request and chart review to patient screening; explaining the procedure to the patient; positioning the patient; using required accessories; setting the equipment; making a correct exposure; processing the image; completing the paperwork; using the computer to store patient data; and maintaining quality control. At successful conclusion, students obtain documentation of clinical competence as required by the ARRT for eligibility to take the advanced level examination in mammography. Students must perform 25 supervised examinations required by the initial MQSA mammography requirements and 75 mammographic examinations (screening and/or diagnostic). Examinations must be performed on patients (not phantoms or simulations).
Prerequisite: RADT 14085.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement