Radiologic Technology - RAD

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.

Accent on radiation health and safety; definitions and significance of various terms employed in radiation protection; biological effects of radiation; methods and instruments used in monitoring: national and state requirements regarding diagnostic radiation are discussed in detail. Two (2) hours of class time per week are required.

A study of different types of contrast media and how each is used to delineate specific anatomic parts or organs; common radiographic procedures using contrast media; indications; contradictions; patient preparation, care and positions are explained. Two (2) hours of class time per week are required.

A planned clinical experience is provided which gives the student the opportunity to incorporate the theory presented in RAD 236 and other pertinent courses and expand clinical skills while performing radiographic procedures under supervision of the clinical staff. Progression in the program is dependent on the student demonstrating clinical competence on a specified number of competency evaluations (the number to be identified in the syllabus) and demonstrating continued competence on examinations in which competence has already been demonstrated.

Course will establish a knowledge base of atomic structure and terminology, x-ray unit circuitry, radiation production, the nature and characteristics of radiation, and the photon interactions with matter.

Radiological positioning, related anatomy, considerations for the various problems encountered during positioning and pediatric radiography are discussed. This course covers chest, abdomen, upper extremities to include shoulder girdle and lower extremities to include hip; the study and identification of anatomical structures on X-ray film. Radiation safety measures concerning both patient and technologist are covered. Five (5) hours of class time per week are required.

This course covers nursing procedures and practices relative to radiological technology with emphasis on patient handling, safety, comfort and communications as employed by the radiological technologist. Aseptic techniques and procedures used to maintain a sterile field are explained. Etymology of disease terms, nomenclature of surgical procedures and use of prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms and plurals of medical terms are covered. Two (2) hours of class time per week are required.

A planned clinical experience is provided which gives the student the opportunity to observe and apply theoretical principles while performing radiographic procedures under supervision of the clinical staff. Progression in the program is dependent on the student demonstrating clinical competence on a specified number of competency evaluations (the number to be identified in the syllabus).

This course is an introduction to the medical profession, the patient and paramedical personnel, regarding professional ethics and medical-legal responsibilities. This course will also provide the student with respect for interpersonal relationships along with moral and ethical responsibilities to increase effective communication and empathy for the patient. One (1) hour of class time per week 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.