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Radiologic Technology
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RAD 101 Radiological Technology I
2 cr.  (2 lec/wk)  Corequisite:  RAD 102 & RAD 103.
Instructs students in the fundamentals of producing radiographic images including radiographic positioning, anatomy, technique, and radiographic procedures.

RAD 102 Clinical Radiology I
4 cr.  (16 clinical/wk)  Corequisite:  RAD 101 & RAD 103.
Instructs students in radiographic examinations in the clinical environment.  The students are required to perform radiographic examinations on patients and to participate in scheduled clinicals under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor or registered technologist.  Students will be oriented into patient care methodologies.  CPR certification is required.

RAD 103 Radiology I Positioning Lab
1 cr.  (2 lec/wk)  Corequisites:  RAD 101 & RAD 102.
Provides laboratory practice in radiographic positioning, anatomy, and patient care for radiographic examinations covered in corequisite course in preparation for competency-based testing at the clinic site.

RAD 104 Introduction to Radiologic Physics
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)  Corequisites:  RAD 101, 102.
Provides the student with an introduction to radiologic physics including electricity, radiation, radiographic equipment, and the processes involved in radiographic imaging.  X-ray production and the interaction of radiation with matter are examined in detail.

RAD 105 Patient Care in Radiology
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)
Provides students with an introduction to radiologic technology including the history of radiology, patient care and the radiographer’s role in health care, medical ethics, infection control, radiology organizations, and radiologic technology certification.

RAD 110 Radiation Physics and Biological Principles
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)
Emphasizes radiation safety and the biological effects of radiation on the human body.  Explores the various modalities including equipment requirements, design and quality assurance.

RAD 151 Radiologic Technology II
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)  Prerequisites: RAD 101 & RAD 102.  Corequisites:  RAD 152 & RAD 153
Continues examination of the fundamentals of radiography, including radiographic anatomy and radiographic procedures.  This course includes the essential operating principles of X-ray machines and the factors that contribute to the production of diagnostic quality radiographs.

RAD 152 Clinical Radiology II
5 cr.  (20 clinical/wk)  Prerequisites:  RAD 101 & RAD 102.  Corequisites:  RAD 151 & RAD 153.
Provides sequential clinical instruction on application, critical analysis, integration, synthesis, and evaluation of concepts and theories required to perform radiologic procedures.  Patient centered clinical practice labs and professional development will be taught through competency-based assignments in the clinical setting.

RAD 153 Radiology II Positioning Lab
1 cr.  (2 lec/wk)  Corequisites:  RAD 151 & RAD 152.
Provides laboratory practice in radiographic positioning, anatomy, and patient care for radiographic examinations covered in corequisite course in preparation for competency-based testing at the clinic site.

RAD 181 Radiologic Technology III
2 cr.  (2 lec/wk)  Prerequisites:  RAD 151 & RAD 152.  Corequisites:  RAD 182 & RAD 183.
Continues the examination of the fundamentals of radiography including radiographic anatomy and radiographic procedures.  This course includes the essential operating principles of X-ray machines and the factors that contribute to the production of diagnostic quality radiographs.

RAD 182 Clinical Radiology III
7 cr.  (32 clinical/wk)  Prerequisites:  RAD 151 & RAD 152.  Corequisites:  RAD 181 & RAD 183.
Continues to provide sequential clinical instruction in radiographic procedures.  Patient-centered clinical practice labs and professional development will be taught through competency-based assignments in the clinical setting.

RAD 183 Radiology III Positioning Lab
1 cr.  (2 lec/wk)  Corequisites:  RAD 181 & RAD 182.
Provides laboratory practice in radiographic positioning, anatomy, and patient care for radiographic examinations covered in corequisite course in preparation for competency-based testing at the clinic site.

RAD 201 Radiologic Technology IV
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)  Prerequisites:  RAD 181, 182.  Corequisite:  RAD 202.
Continues to examine radiographic anatomy and radiographic procedures in coordination with the concurrent clinical radiography course.  Fluoroscopic procedures will be examined and the evaluation of diagnostic quality radiographs will continue.

RAD 202 Clinical Radiology IV
6 cr.  (24 clinical/wk)  Prerequisites:  RAD 181, 182.  Corequisite:  RAD 201.
Provides sequential clinical instruction of the analysis and evaluation of concepts and theories required to perform radiographic procedures.  Patient-centered clinical practice labs will be taught through competency-based assignments in the clinical setting.

RAD 251 Radiologic Technology V
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)  Prerequisites:  RAD 201, 202.  Corequisite:  RAD 252.
Provides the radiographic fundamentals and radiographic anatomy necessary for advanced fluoroscopic examinations as well as routine radiologic procedures.  Includes a study of pathology in radiography.

RAD 252 Clinical Radiology V
6 cr.  (24 clinical/wk)  Prerequisites:  RAD 201, 202.  Corequisite:  RAD 251.
Provides the clinical practice and experience necessary for the performance of advanced radiographic procedures.  Includes the study of pathology and rotations through the different modalities within radiology.

RAD 271 Registry Review
3 cr.  (1 lec/wk)  Prerequisites:  RAD 201, 202.
Provides a comprehensive review of the Radiologic Technology course material in preparation for the national certification examination.

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