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Discipline: Radiologic Technology Degree: AS - Radiologic Technology - S1206
Course Name Course Number
Clinical Experience 1A RAD 1A
  • The student will position the patient and image receptor to achieve accurate demonstration of the affected body part.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and adherence to radiographer practice standards.
  • Operate radiographic equipment competently, including troubleshooting and technical adjustments.
  • Acquire diagnostic-quality images using proper technical factors and equipment operation.
  • Perform patient positioning to accurately demonstrate required anatomy.
  • Apply principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others, including shielding, exposure factors, and monitoring.
  • Adapt radiographic procedures in response to societal, cultural, and individual patient factors.
  • Provide safe and effective patient-centered care, including adaptation to individual patient needs and effective communication.
  • Perform patient assessments, including recording of clinical history and physical/mental status evaluation.
  • Demonstrate ethical practice and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all clinical interactions.
  • Demonstrate safe patient handling, transfers, immobilization, and adherence to institutional policies for infection control and emergency response.
  • Critique images for positioning, image quality, patient identification, and implement corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
Clinical Experience 1B RAD 1B
  • Demonstrate ethical practice and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all clinical interactions.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and adherence to radiographer practice standards.
  • Apply principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others, including shielding, exposure factors, and monitoring.
  • Adapt radiographic procedures in response to societal, cultural, and individual patient factors.
  • Provide safe and effective patient-centered care, including adaptation to individual patient needs and effective communication.
  • Perform patient assessments, including recording of clinical history and physical/mental status evaluation.
  • Critique images for positioning, image quality, patient identification, and implement corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
  • Operate radiographic equipment competently, including troubleshooting and technical adjustments.
  • Acquire diagnostic-quality images using proper technical factors and equipment operation.
  • Perform patient positioning to accurately demonstrate required anatomy.
  • Student will determine corrective measures for non-diagnostic images
Clinical Experience 2A RAD 2A
  • The student will be able to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to perform job related functions.
  • Provide safe and effective patient-centered care, including adaptation to individual patient needs and effective communication.
  • Perform patient assessments, including recording of clinical history and physical/mental status evaluation.
  • Demonstrate ethical practice and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all clinical interactions.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and adherence to radiographer practice standards.
  • Demonstrate safe patient handling, transfers, immobilization, and adherence to institutional policies for infection control and emergency response.
  • Critique images for positioning, image quality, patient identification, and implement corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
  • Operate radiographic equipment competently, including troubleshooting and technical adjustments.
  • Acquire diagnostic-quality images using proper technical factors and equipment operation.
  • Perform patient positioning to accurately demonstrate required anatomy.
  • Apply principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others, including shielding, exposure factors, and monitoring.
  • Adapt radiographic procedures in response to societal, cultural, and individual patient factors.
Clinical Experience 2B RAD 2B
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and adherence to radiographer practice standards.
  • Apply principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others, including shielding, exposure factors, and monitoring.
  • Adapt radiographic procedures in response to societal, cultural, and individual patient factors.
  • Provide safe and effective patient-centered care, including adaptation to individual patient needs and effective communication.
  • Perform patient assessments, including recording of clinical history and physical/mental status evaluation.
  • Demonstrate ethical practice and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all clinical interactions.
  • Demonstrate safe patient handling, transfers, immobilization, and adherence to institutional policies for infection control and emergency response.
  • Critique images for positioning, image quality, patient identification, and implement corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
  • Operate radiographic equipment competently, including troubleshooting and technical adjustments.
  • Acquire diagnostic-quality images using proper technical factors and equipment operation.
  • Perform patient positioning to accurately demonstrate required anatomy.
  • The student will demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of radiographic procedures.
Clinical Experience 3A RAD 3A
  • The student will position the patient and image receptor to achieve accurate demonstration of the affected body part.
  • Demonstrate safe patient handling, transfers, immobilization, and adherence to institutional policies for infection control and emergency response.
  • Critique images for positioning, image quality, patient identification, and implement corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
  • Operate radiographic equipment competently, including troubleshooting and technical adjustments.
  • Acquire diagnostic-quality images using proper technical factors and equipment operation.
  • Perform patient positioning to accurately demonstrate required anatomy.
  • Apply principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others, including shielding, exposure factors, and monitoring.
  • Adapt radiographic procedures in response to societal, cultural, and individual patient factors.
  • Provide safe and effective patient-centered care, including adaptation to individual patient needs and effective communication.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and adherence to radiographer practice standards.
  • Perform patient assessments, including recording of clinical history and physical/mental status evaluation.
  • Demonstrate ethical practice and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all clinical interactions.
Clinical Experience 3B RAD 3B
  • Acquire diagnostic-quality images using proper technical factors and equipment operation.
  • Perform patient positioning to accurately demonstrate required anatomy.
  • Apply principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others, including shielding, exposure factors, and monitoring.
  • Adapt radiographic procedures in response to societal, cultural, and individual patient factors.
  • Provide safe and effective patient-centered care, including adaptation to individual patient needs and effective communication.
  • Perform patient assessments, including recording of clinical history and physical/mental status evaluation.
  • Demonstrate ethical practice and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all clinical interactions.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and adherence to radiographer practice standards.
  • Critique images for positioning, image quality, patient identification, and implement corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
  • Operate radiographic equipment competently, including troubleshooting and technical adjustments.
  • Demonstrate safe patient handling, transfers, immobilization, and adherence to institutional policies for infection control and emergency response.
  • The student will select technical factors producing quality diagnostic images with the lowest possible radiation exposure.
Clinical Experience 3C RAD 3C
  • The student will critique images for appropriate anatomy, accuracy of positioning, image quality, and patient identification.
  • Demonstrate safe patient handling, transfers, immobilization, and adherence to institutional policies for infection control and emergency response.
  • Critique images for positioning, image quality, patient identification, and implement corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
  • Operate radiographic equipment competently, including troubleshooting and technical adjustments.
  • Acquire diagnostic-quality images using proper technical factors and equipment operation.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and adherence to radiographer practice standards.
  • Perform patient assessments, including recording of clinical history and physical/mental status evaluation.
  • Demonstrate ethical practice and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all clinical interactions.
  • Perform patient positioning to accurately demonstrate required anatomy.
  • Apply principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others, including shielding, exposure factors, and monitoring.
  • Adapt radiographic procedures in response to societal, cultural, and individual patient factors.
  • Provide safe and effective patient-centered care, including adaptation to individual patient needs and effective communication.
Clinical Experience 4 RAD 4
  • Provide safe and effective patient-centered care, including adaptation to individual patient needs and effective communication.
  • Perform patient assessments, including recording of clinical history and physical/mental status evaluation.
  • Demonstrate ethical practice and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all clinical interactions.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and adherence to radiographer practice standards.
  • Demonstrate safe patient handling, transfers, immobilization, and adherence to institutional policies for infection control and emergency response.
  • Critique images for positioning, image quality, patient identification, and implement corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
  • Operate radiographic equipment competently, including troubleshooting and technical adjustments.
  • Acquire diagnostic-quality images using proper technical factors and equipment operation.
  • Perform patient positioning to accurately demonstrate required anatomy.
  • Apply principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others, including shielding, exposure factors, and monitoring.
  • Adapt radiographic procedures in response to societal, cultural, and individual patient factors.
  • Student/Graduate will critique images to determine diagnostic quality.
Digital Imaging in Radiology RAD 32
  • The student will relate the exposure indicator values to technical factors and patient exposure.
  • Explain image display characteristics and appropriate viewing conditions.
  • Describe post-processing techniques applied to digital images and how they affect image quality.
  • Select and justify appropriate technical factors (kVp, mAs, SID, grids) to optimize image quality and minimize radiation exposure.
  • Explain the process of acquiring digital radiographic images, including receptor selection, exposure, and initial image capture.
  • Describe medical image management systems, storage, transfer, and downtime procedures in radiology departments.
  • Discuss quality management and continuous quality improvement (CQI) techniques for digital radiography.
  • Evaluate radiographs for brightness, contrast, spatial resolution, distortion, and overall image quality, and describe corrective measures for suboptimal images.
Fluoroscopy and Radiobiology RAD 31
  • Explain quality control and quality assurance procedures for fluoroscopy equipment and accessories, including recognizing malfunctions and reporting responsibilities.
  • Describe principles of patient radiation safety, including ALARA, shielding, beam restriction, filtration, equipment features, and pediatric dose reduction strategies.
  • Describe methods to minimize personnel radiation exposure, including protective devices, monitoring procedures, regulatory requirements, and NCRP recommendations.
  • Explain the physics of radiation relevant to fluoroscopic procedures, including x-ray production and photon interactions with matter.
  • Describe the elements, operation, and components of fluoroscopy systems, including image intensifiers, flat panel detectors, viewing, and recording systems.
  • The student will be able to analyze how radiation will causes deterministic effects.
Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care RAD 50
  • The student will differentiate various healthcare environments.
  • Identify healthcare professions and settings involved in patient care and describe their roles and interrelationships.
  • Explain professional responsibilities, career opportunities, credentialing, and the benefits of continuing education in radiologic technology practice.
  • Discuss quality management, quality assurance, and accreditation processes in healthcare and radiology departments.
  • Describe radiation safety principles for patients and personnel, including ALARA, shielding, personnel monitoring, and appropriate exposure factors.
  • Explain legal, regulatory, and ethical concepts in radiologic practice, including torts, informed consent, patients’ rights, and professional standards.
Introductory to Human Anatomy ANAT 10A
  • Identify body cavities and their contents.
  • Identify and locate major bone markings on all human bones and determine which side of the body a bone belongs to.
  • Identify and describe structures of the eukaryotic cell.
  • Locate and describe the major organs of the human and cat.
  • Describe the functional classes of tissues, and distinguish between tissue subtypes.
  • Review the organs/structures in each organ system and describe the components of each.
  • Describe the structure of the major organs of the human body at the tissue level.
  • Use anatomical regions and directional terms to describe positions and relative positions in the human body.
  • Sequence functional pathways in organ systems such as circulatory, nervous, digestive, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and reproductive systems.
Medical Terminology MEDI 90
  • MO: Determine word meaning by interpretation of prefixes, suffixes and/or word roots.
  • Students will be able to recognize and use medical terms in a clinical application
Patient Care in Radiologic Technology RAD 91
  • Adapt care to account for patient age, culture, or special considerations.
  • Explain the radiographer’s role in patient education, including procedure explanations and instructions.
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including allergic reactions and complications from contrast administration.
  • Assess patient physical and psychological needs, including vital signs and laboratory data.
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of the healthcare facility, healthcare team members, and the radiographer in patient care.
  • Explain the pharmacology, administration, and patient care considerations for contrast agents.
  • Perform venipuncture and intravenous (IV) line procedures using correct anatomy, instruments, solutions, techniques, and post-puncture care.
  • Apply infection control and safety procedures using standard precautions, including handling of medical devices, patient transfer, immobilization, and environmental safety.
  • Demonstrate effective communication techniques with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Students will develop knowledge of effective communication.
Radiographic Pathology RAD 30
  • The student will identify pathology presented on the radiographic images provided.
  • Explain the relevance of pathology to radiographic procedures and specialized imaging techniques.
  • Explain and compare various fractures and abnormalities as seen on radiographs.
  • Explain radiologic pathology of major body systems, including complications, radiographic appearance, and procedural considerations.
  • Explain the causes of disease, including pathological, traumatic, congenital, and genetic factors.
  • Explain common terms related to pathology and disease processes.
Radiographic Procedures I RAD 61B
  • Explain positioning techniques, projections, and procedural steps for the chest, abdomen, extremities, shoulder girdle, pelvis, and hip.
  • Identify anatomical structures demonstrated on routine radiographic images, including bones, bone markings, and joints.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of contrast studies, mobile, and surgical radiographic procedures, including patient preparation, positioning, equipment use, and radiation safety.
  • Describe the use of positioning aids and equipment necessary for radiographic procedures.
  • Explain radiation protection principles related to radiographic procedures.
  • Describe patient considerations, preparation, and communication techniques tailored to various clinical situations.
  • Analyze radiographs for positioning, centering, anatomy, and overall diagnostic quality, and determine corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
  • The student will determine the central ray direction for each projection
Radiographic Procedures II RAD 62B
  • The student will determine the central ray direction for each projection
  • Identify anatomical structures demonstrated on routine radiographic images, including bones, bone markings, and joints for the vertebral column, bony thorax, cranium, digestive, and urinary systems.
  • Describe patient considerations, preparation, and communication techniques tailored to routine, mobile, surgical, and atypical clinical situations.
  • Determine and apply corrective measures for non-diagnostic radiographs.
  • Analyze radiographs for correct positioning, centering, and demonstrated anatomy.
  • Explain positioning techniques, projections, and procedural steps for the vertebral column, bony thorax, cranium, digestive system, and urinary system.
  • Describe the use of positioning aids and equipment necessary for radiographic procedures.
  • Explain radiation protection principles for patients and personnel during radiographic procedures.
Radiologic Procedures I Laboratory RAD 61C
  • Demonstrate effective patient communication, preparation, and adaptation of procedures based on patient needs.
  • Identify anatomical structures demonstrated on routine radiographic images, including bones, bone markings, and joints.
  • Apply radiation safety principles for patients, self, and others, including appropriate use of shielding, collimation, beam restrictors, grids, and technical factors.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior, including proper use of lead markers and safe operation of radiographic equipment in the lab setting.
  • Select technical factors (kVp, mAs, SID) and operate radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic-quality images.
  • Describe and select appropriate positioning aids and equipment necessary for radiographic procedures.
  • Analyze radiographs for positioning, centering, anatomy, and overall diagnostic quality, and determine corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
  • Explain positioning techniques, projections, and procedural steps for the chest, abdomen, extremities, shoulder girdle, pelvis, and hip.
  • The student will identify a diagnostic image of the affected body part.
Radiologic Procedures II Laboratory RAD 62C
  • Apply radiation safety principles for patients, self, and others, including appropriate use of shielding, collimation, beam restrictors, grids, and technical factors.
  • Demonstrate effective patient communication, preparation, and adaptation of procedures based on patient needs.
  • Analyze radiographs for positioning, centering, anatomy, and overall diagnostic quality, and determine corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
  • Select appropriate image receptor, grid, and technical factors (kVp, mAs, SID) to produce diagnostic-quality radiographs with minimal radiation exposure.
  • Explain positioning techniques, projections, and procedural steps for the vertebral column, bony thorax, cranium, digestive system, and urinary system.
  • Identify anatomical structures demonstrated on routine radiographic images, including organs, bones, bony processes, and bony depressions.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior, including proper use of lead markers and safe operation of radiographic equipment in the lab setting.
  • Describe and select appropriate positioning aids and equipment necessary for radiographic procedures.
Theory of Radiologic Technology RAD 64
  • Explain factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval in digital imaging.
  • Explain optimal patient care concepts including physical and psychological needs, routine and emergency procedures, and infection control.
  • Describe ethical and legal principles relevant to radiologic practice, including patient consent and professional standards.
  • Describe the role of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies, and healthcare organizations in radiologic practice.
  • Evaluate radiographic images for quality and adherence to optimal imaging standards.
  • Describe radiation production, photon interactions with matter, and basic atomic structure.
  • Apply basic radiation dose estimation and conversion factors.
  • Determine causes of suboptimal images and determines corrective measures.
  • Analyze factors affecting image production, including exposure factors, grids, and image receptors.
  • Describe components, operation, and principles of radiographic, fluoroscopic, and mobile equipment.
  • Describe principles of radiobiology and factors affecting biological response to radiation
  • Explain radiation protection practices for patients, personnel, and the public.
Theory of Radiologic Technology RAD 62A
  • Apply quality control techniques and problem-solving processes for evaluating radiographs, grid use, AEC function, and equipment performance.
  • Explain radiation protection principles for patients and personnel, including beam-restricting devices, shielding, and exposure monitoring.
  • Analyze image quality factors, including brightness, contrast, spatial resolution, distortion, noise, and automatic rescaling, and determine how each factor impacts diagnostic quality.
  • Explain principles of x-ray production, photon interactions with matter, and factors affecting x-ray emission spectra.
  • Explain the technical factors affecting radiographic imaging, including kVp, mAs, SID, grid use, and automatic exposure control.
  • Describe imaging equipment, digital imaging systems, and components including AEC devices, grids, and image receptors.
Theory of Radiologic Technology RAD 61A
  • Describe radiation protection methods for patients and personnel, including time, distance, shielding, and regulatory considerations.
  • Explain exposure factors, technique charts, and relationships affecting image quality, including kVp, mAs, filtration, and distance.
  • Identify components and functions of radiographic equipment, including x-ray tubes, circuits, AEC devices, and mobile units.
  • Define radiation and radioactivity units of measure, including exposure, absorbed dose, kerma, and effective dose.
  • Explain types of radiation (electromagnetic, particulate), differences between ionizing and nonionizing radiation, and sources of radiation.
  • Describe fundamental atomic structure, including nucleus, protons, electrons, binding energy, valence shell, ionization, excitation, atomic number, and mass number.
Theory of Radiologic Technology RAD 63
  • Summarize education, training, and certification requirements for advanced imaging specialties.
  • Evaluate the role of contrast media in special and advanced imaging studies by describing types, dosages, routes of administration, and related patient care considerations.
Theory of Radiologic Technology RAD 61A
  • The student will identify the function of the X-ray Circuitry.
Theory of Radiologic Technology RAD 64
  • The student will describe the major components in a typical x-ray system and their function.
Theory of Radiologic Technology RAD 63
  • Explain the basic principles of computed tomography, including system components, common protocols, and radiation protection practices.
  • Compare advanced imaging modalities by explaining equipment principles, types of radiation, and safety considerations.
  • Explain special imaging studies by describing indications, patient preparation, procedural considerations, and image evaluation criteria.
Theory of Radiologic Technology RAD 62A
  • The student will be able to understand how to decrease scatter radiation on a radiographic image.
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