Lower Division
RADSCI 104
PATIENT ASSESSMENT (1-0-1)(F). Theory and skill application with
clinical focus to perform physical assessment to include assessment
techniques, standardized data collection formats, body system
assessment, normal findings, relevant variations from normal, and
documentation. Pass/Fail. COREQ: RADSCI 105. RADSCI 105
INTERDISCIPLINARY PATIENT CARE SKILLS LAB (0-6-2)(F). An
interdisciplinary team approach is used to teach basic patient care
skills and interventions to restore and protect health. Pass/Fail. COREQ:
RADSCI 104. RADSCI 211
LABORATORY PRACTICUM (0-3-1)(F). Laboratory demonstration and
practice of the radiographic positions and procedures discussed in
RADSCI 222. COREQ: RADSCI 222. RADSCI 221 LABORATORY PRACTICUM (0-3-1)(S). Laboratory demonstration and practice of the radiographic positions and procedures discussed in RADSCI 242 and RADSCI 252. COREQ: RADSCI 242. RADSCI 222
RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING I (4-0-4)(F). The basic concepts and
procedures used in obtaining diagnostic radiographs of the upper and
lower extremities, chest, and abdomen. COREQ: RADSCI 211. RADSCI 226
RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE AND CONTROL I (1-0-1)(F). An introduction to
the basic principles of x-ray machine operation, production of
x-radiation, and its interaction with matter. The factors affecting
exposure values, fog, scatter, density, contrast, and detail will be
evaluated during image analysis. COREQ: RADSCI 227 and PHYS 106. RADSCI 227
RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE AND CONTROL LABORATORY (0-2-1)(F). A
laboratory experience where students apply the principles of x-ray
machine operation and practical application of all image materials.
COREQ: RADSCI 226. RADSCI 228
RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE AND CONTROL II (3-0-3)(S). An in-depth
analysis of all factors affecting the radiographic image to include the
photographic properties of density and contrast and the geometric
properties of definition, visibility of detail, and distortion. Primary
emphasis will be placed on problem solving and reasoning for practical
image quality analysis. Included will be processing, image
intensification, and photo timing. PREREQ: RADSCI 226. RADSCI 230
RADIATION BIOLOGY-PROTECTION (2-0-2)(S). General survey of radiation
hazards and the potential consequences to both technologist and patient.
The most appropriate means of minimizing the radiation dose will be
emphasized. PREREQ: RADSCI major or PERM/INST. RADSCI 234
INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (1-0-1)(F).
Introduction to clinical agency structure, health law and ethics,
professionalism and initial clinical practice. Professional observation
required. PREREQ: RADSCI major or PERM/INST. RADSCI 242 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING II (4-0-4)(S). Continuation of RADSCI 222. The basic concepts and procedures used in obtaining diagnostic radiographs of the digestive and urinary systems, pelvic girdles, bony thorax, pelvis, hips, and the spine.
RADSCI 262
CONTRAST MEDIA EXAMINATIONS (1-0-1)(S).
Study of radiographic procedures that require the use of contrast
media and advanced equipment, sterile technique, advanced methods and/or
invasive patient procedures. COREQ: RADSCI 105. RADSCI 285 RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (0-16-4)(S). Supervised clinical hospital experience. The student must complete 75% minimum of recently taught radiographic exams. PREREQ: RADSCI 234. Upper
Division RADSCI
310 PHARMACOLOGY AND CONTRAST MEDIA (1-0-1)(F/S). Concepts
of pharmacology as it relates to the deliver of contrast medias and
selected medications associated with contrast media reactions.
PREREQ: HLTHST 216. RADSCI 321
RADIOGRAPHIC PRACTICUM (0-3-1)(S). An evaluation of the synthesis of
advanced radiographic concepts. Identified areas of weakness will be
addressed. PREREQ: PHYS 106, RADSCI 226, RADSCI 228. RADSCI 330
INTRODUCTION TO SECTIONAL ANATOMY (1-0-1)(S).
Identification of sectional anatomy utilizing various acquisition modes
and modalities. PREREQ: BIOL 228.
RADSCI 338
DIGITAL RADIOLOGRAPHY AND PACS (3-0-3)(F).
Analysis of new radiologic imaging systems to include digital image data
management and information management with PACS, RIS, and HIS for
computed and direct digital imaging applications. PREREQ: RADSCI 228. RADSCI 340
RADIOGRAPHIC QUALITY ASSURANCE (3-0-3)(S). Theory and application of
quality assurance techniques for radiographic equipment. Includes
demonstrations with various quality assurance instruments. Principles
and techniques of daily photographic quality assurance will be
introduced. PREREQ: RADSCI 226. RADSCI 350
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL DISEASES (3-0-3)(S). General survey of various
diseases and pathology of the human body as they pertain to radiology.
Emphasis on how pathology is demonstrated on medical images and its
effect on radiographic diagnosis. PREREQ: RADSCI 242. RADSCI 360
SPECIAL RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES (2-0-2)(S). Fundamental concepts of
the more specialized radiographic procedures with emphasis on the
systemic circulatory system, mammography, and bone density studies. PREREQ: RADSCI
262. RADSCI 375
RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (0-40-4)(SU). Supervised
clinical hospital experience. The student must demonstrate competency of
recently taught radiographic exams plus continued competency of the
exams previously evaluated. PREREQ: RADSCI 285. RADSCI 376
RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (0-40-4)(SU). Supervised
clinical hospital experience. The student must demonstrate competency of
recently taught radiographic exams plus continued competency of the
exams previously evaluated. PREREQ: RADSCI 375. RADSCI 385
RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (0-24-6)(F). Supervised
clinical hospital experience. The student must complete a minimum 40% of
exams involving the skull, 40% exams in special procedures, and 50%
continued competency exam list. PREREQ: RADSCI 375. RADSCI 392
RADIOLOGIC COLLOQUIUM (1-0-1)(S). Topics will be selected from
current health care issues. These topics will be presented for
discussion by appropriate health care professionals. PREREQ: RADSCI
major or PERM/INST. RADSCI 395
RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (0-24-6)(S). Supervised
clinical hospital experience. The student must complete a minimum 40% of
special procedures and 50% continued competency exam list. Plus rotation
in minor affiliates. PREREQ: RADSCI 385. RADSCI 400
DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMAGING DEPARTMENT (3-0-3)(S). Introduction to the
set up and operation of a radiology department including design
principles, projection of demands, and providing for growth and
development. Structural and shielding requirements will be discussed.
PREREQ: PERM/INST. RADSCI 430
COMPARATIVE SECTIONAL IMAGING IN THE RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (3-0-3)(F).
Identification of basic anatomy on medical images produced by
ultrasound, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance. Application
will include imaging of the sagittal, coronal, and transverse body
planes. Limited to Certified Radiologic Technologists. PREREQ:
PERM/INST. RADSCI 440
PRINCIPLES OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING I (3-0-3)(F). Provides an
introduction to the physical and biological principles of MRI. Includes
physics of electricity and magnetism, image production, image weighting
and basic pulse sequences as well as safety procedures and bioeffects of
MRI. Limited to Certified Radiologic Technologists. PREREQ: PERM/INST. RADSCI 440L
PRINCIPLES OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING I LABORATORY (0-2-1)(F).
Clinical applications of patient positioning, coil selection, choice of
pulse sequence parameters, post-processing techniques, cardiac and
respiratory gating procedures, and patient assessment and monitoring.
COREQ: RADSCI 440. RADSCI 441
PROCEDURAL CASE STUDIES IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING I (0-3-1)(F).
Use of case studies to demonstrate the correlation of image acquisition
and manipulation to common pathologic processes of the musculoskeletal
and central nervous systems. COREQ: RADSCI 445. RADSCI 442
PRINCIPLES OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING II (3-0-3)(S). Provides a
comprehensive overview of advanced physical principles and application
of MRI. Includes MR angiography, spectroscopy, diffusion/perfusion
studies, subsecond imaging methods and quality assurance procedures.
PREREQ: RADSCI 440. RADSCI 442L
PRINCIPLES OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING II LABORATORY (0-2-1)(S).
Clinical applications to correlate the physical principles of the
advanced MRI applications. COREQ: RADSCI 442. RADSCI 443
PROCEDURAL CASE STUDIES IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING II (0-3-1)(S).
Use of case studies to demonstrate the correlation of image acquisition
and manipulation of common pathologic processes of the thorax, abdomen
and vascular systems. COREQ: RADSCI 446. RADSCI 445
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING I (0-20-4)(F).
Supervised clinical experience in the special imaging area of magnetic
resonance. Limited to students in the magnetic resonance imaging
program. PREREQ: or COREQ: RADSCI 440. RADSCI 446
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING II (0-20-4)(S).
Supervised clinical experience in the special imaging area of magnetic
resonance. Students will provide evidence of proficiency for required
examinations. PREREQ: RADSCI 445. RADSCI 450
PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY (3-0-3)(F). Provides
descriptive information of the basic principles of physics and
instrumentation relative to computed tomography. Historical development,
mathematical and physical concepts of operation, component and systems
integration, and peripheral apparatus will be included. Limited to
Certified Radiologic Technologists. PREREQ: PERM/INST. RADSCI 450L
PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY LABORATORY (0-2-1)(F). Analysis of
application principles relating the physics and instrumentation of
computed tomography to the final image. COREQ: RADSCI 450. RADSCI 451
PROCEDURAL CASE STUDIES IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (0-3-1)(F/S).
Provides discussion and evaluation of current clinical applications in
computed tomography, allowing for analysis of procedural variation
depending upon patient characteristics and pathologic processes. COREQ:
RADSCI 455. RADSCI 455
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (0-20-4)(F/S). Supervised
clinical experience in a computed tomography imaging facility; Requires
performance and documentation of clinical competencies. PREREQ or COREQ:
RADSCI 450. COREQ: RADSCI 451. RADSCI 460
SONOGRAPHIC PHYSICS AND INSTRUMENTATION (3-0-3)(F). Provides the
student with a thorough knowledge of basic acoustic physics and its
application in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. Content
includes an examination of the different types of equipment available
for medical ultrasonic procedures, quality control, and safety features.
PREREQ: PERM/INST. RADSCI 461
ABDOMINAL SONOGRAPHY (3-0-3)(F). Provides descriptive information on
the sonographic procedures of the abdomen, to include: normal
sonographic anatomy, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and
symptoms of disease, differential diagnosis, equipment set-up, scanning
techniques, and echographic patterns of abdominal vasculature. PREREQ:
PERM/INST. RADSCI 462
OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY SONOGRAPHY (3-0-3)(S). Provides information on
the basic female pelvic anatomy and anomalies, obstetrical scanning for
the placenta from the first trimester through term, assessment of the
gestational age, pathological complication, and patient care and
preparation. Also includes general gynecological exams and scanning
techniques. PREREQ: PERM/INST. RADSCI 463
DOPPLER PROCEDURES (1-0-1)(S). Provides the foundation needed to
understand concepts of producing diagnostic images and information
utilizing the various Doppler tools currently available. PREREQ:
PERM/INST. RADSCI 464
SPECIAL SONOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES (1-0-1)(S). Provides descriptive
information for special sonographic studies to include imaging of the
thyroid, parathyroid, neck masses, superficial structures, breast, male
reproductive organs, and chest. Also includes orthopedic, pediatric,
ophthalmic, and thoracentesis application. PREREQ: PERM/INST. RADSCI 467
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY I (0-24-4)(F). Supervised
clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography. Students will be
given the opportunity to apply sonographic theory as presented in
lecture. Limited to students in the ultrasound program. RADSCI 468
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY II (0-24-5)(S). Supervised
clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography. Students will be
given the opportunity to apply sonographic theory as presented in
lecture. PREREQ: RADSCI 467. RADSCI 469 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY III (0-29-6) (SU). Supervised experience in diagnostic medical sonography. Students will be given the opportunity to apply sonographic theory as presented in lecture. PREREQ: RADSCI 468. |
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