Radiologic Technology

Fundamentals of photographic processes, darkroom equipment, darkroom chemistry, processing solutions and their functions. Types and uses of X-ray film and film holders. Manipulation of exposure factors, principles and practices in technique chart construction and appropriate radiation safety measures. Five (5) hours of class time per week are required.

This course is designed for those students who have an interest in becoming a radiological technologist. It is an introductory directed study course designed to give the student a greater knowledge of what a radiological technologist does and what career opportunities are open in this field. The goal of this course is to aid students in making a career choice that is right for them.

This course is designed for those students who have an interest in becoming a radiological technologist. It is an introductory directed study course designed to give the student a greater knowledge of what a radiological technologist does and what career opportunities are open in this field. The goal of this course is to aid students in making a career choice that is right for them.

This course is designed for those students who have an interest in becoming a radiological technologist. It is an introductory directed study course designed to give the student a greater knowledge of what a radiological technologist does and what career opportunities are open in this field. The goal of this course is to aid students in making a career choice that is right for them.

The attitude of life-long learning enables the radiologic technologist to stay in step with the current healthcare environment and be prepared to help foster the future and increase awareness of the profession in the global community. This content is geared to increase and disseminate intellectual inquiry, information literacy and the use of scholarly research methods.

It is important for the radiologic technologist to understand health care delivery, ethics and law. This course content includes legal issues that affect the employee and employer directly regarding ethical behavior and scope of practice. Ethical and legal compliance helps to ensure patients receive adequate patient-centered care, and that the institution is not liable for acts which might lead to litigation.

Advanced skills are essential elements of providing high-quality patient care. This course focuses on patient education, assessment, communication, pre-procedural and post-procedural care and proper charting and documentation. Technologists' responsibilities and intervention in cases of critical patient need are also discussed.

Radiologic science professionals need to effectively relate and communicate with patients and other health care professionals. This course focuses on expanding the knowledge base and skills necessary for interpersonal, internal, external and written communications. Human diversity and respect is emphasized.

A study of quality control methods are examined and discussed pertaining to the equipment and usage within a radiography department.

A survey of medical and surgical diseases employing special radiographic procedures with an introduction to the therapeutic uses of radiation, radium and isotopes; overview of medical pathology selected on the basis of relevance to radiological exams. These lectures are presented by radiologists and other specialists from the affiliated hospitals. Two (2) hours of class time per week are required.