Radiography (RADT)

RADT 102 Fundamentals of Radiologic Sciences (Cr3)(3:0)
Basic radiation protection, safety and body mechanics, the structure of the health care system, attitudes and communications, human diversity, professionalism and ethical behavior, infection control, medical emergencies, and medical terminology. Restricted to Radiography students or those w/o an RT background planning to enter the Sonography program (program director signature required).

RADT 107 Clinical Education I (Cr2)(0:16)
Beginning clinical education with student rotations in the darkroom, front desk and file room, general radiography, fluoroscopy, and nursing stations. Restricted to Radiography students. Additional course fees: $14.00.

RADT 111 Radiographic Procedures I (Cr4)(3:3)
Students will perform radiographic procedures of the respiratory and abdominal systems, upper and lower extremities, shoulder and pelvic girdle using energized radiographic equipment. Images are performed on phantoms. Restricted to Radiography students. Coreq. - RADT 107. Additional course fees: $15.00.

RADT 113 Imaging and Processing (Cr2)(2:0)
An analysis of the factors that influence radiographic quality including photographic and geometric properties, image receptors and image processing. Restricted to Radiography students. Additional course fees: $15.00.

RADT 125 Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imagers (Cr1)(1:0)
Human anatomy in the transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes with application to sonography and other imaging modalities in radiology. Restricted to Radiography and Sonography students. Runs with DMSG 125. Prereq. - BIOS 204; Pre- or coreq. - BIOS 254.

RADT 127 Clinical Education II (Cr3)(0:20.8)
Continuation of clinical education rotations in general radiography and fluoroscopy with an introduction to mobile radiography. Restricted to Radiography students. Prereq. - RADT 107.

RADT 137 Clinical Education III (Cr3)(0:30.4)
Continued observation and application of the principles and procedures involved in general radiography and fluoroscopy; introduces mobile surgical radiography, IVP, and tomography procedures; includes a seminar on advanced procedures and related topics. Restricted to Radiography students. Prereq. - RADT 127.

RADT 201 Advanced Imaging (Cr2)(2:0)
General techniques, procedures, and equipment pertinent to Interventional Radiography, MRI, Mammography and Bone Densitometry are studied. In depth CT fundamentals, positioning, patient prep and scanning procedures. Restricted to Radiography students. Prereq. - RADT 208.

RADT 205 Pathology for Radiographers (Cr2)(2:0)
A study of the disease process affecting body organs and systems; stressing those areas most commonly encountered and demonstrated in diagnostic radiology. Restricted to Radiography students.

RADT 207 Clinical Education IV (Cr3)(0:24)
Continuation of Clinical Education III, with rotations in general radiography, fluoroscopy, mobile and surgical radiography, IVP and tomography. Restricted to Radiography students. Prereq. - RADT 137. Additional course fees: $14.00.

RADT 208 Imaging Equipment and Radiation Production (Cr3)(3:0)
The course covers the x-ray circuit, permanent installation and mobile x-ray and fluoroscopic/image intensification units, automatic exposure control, conventional tomography, magnification and electronic imaging along with the application of quality standard and quality control principles. The principles of x-ray production, interactions of photons with matter, technique formation, and exposure calculations will be applied through discussion. Restricted to Radiography students. Prereq. - RADT 113.

RADT 210 Level II Radiographic Procedures (Cr4)(3:3)
Systematic study, demonstration and practice of radiographic procedures involving the sacro-iliac joints, vertebral column, bony thorax, skull, portable radiography, trauma radiography and pediatric studies using phantom plus simulated radiography. Restricted to Radiography students. Prereq. - RADT 111. Additional course fees: $15.00.

RADT 227 Clinical Education V (Cr5)(0:36.8)
Continuation of student clinical education with emphasis on increasing professional competency and review of previously acquired radiographic concepts and skills. For those students who have completed all the course requirements before the last six weeks of the course, there is a voluntary six-week internship from one of the following: CT, MR, interventional radiology, mammography, bone densitometry, and nursing skills development. Restricted to Radiography students. Prereq. - RADT 207.

RADT 230 Radiation Biology/ Protection (Cr3)(3:0)
Biologic effects of ionizing radiation on human tissues, advanced radiation protection/safety, and federal/state regulations. Restricted to Radiography students.

RADT 242 Digital Imaging and Analysis (Cr2)(2:0)
The study of the components, principles and operation of digital imaging systems and the factors that impact image acquisition, display, and retrieval in radiology along with the principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance. Restricted to Radiography students. Prereq. - RADT 208.

RADT 245 Senior Seminar (Cr1)(1:0)
A capstone experience that encompasses analysis, application, and evaluation in the principles, concepts, and the art and science of medical imaging. Restricted to Radiography students. Prereq. - RADT 207.

RADT 291 Special Studies in Radiologic Technology (Cr1)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand. Restricted to Radiography students.

RADT 292 Special Studies in Radiologic Technology (Cr2)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand. Restricted to Radiography students.

RADT 293 Special Studies in Radiologic Technology (Cr3)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand. Restricted to Radiography students.