RC-342 |
Advanced Respiratory Lab Procedures III |
This laboratory course provides hands-on application of advanced cardiopulmonary concepts through structured labs and high-fidelity simulation. Students practice advanced electrocardiography, defibrillation and cardioversion, arterial blood gas and electrolyte analysis, pulmonary diagnostic testing, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support( ACLS) team skills. The course integrates disaster medicine, emergency preparedness, and simulation-based exercises to develop clinical reasoning, teamwork, and decision-making in high-acuity and mass-casualty scenarios, including completion of FEMA IS-100 |
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certification. |
1.00 |
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RC-350 |
Advanced Respiratory Clin Practice I |
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The student will be placed in selected clinical sites to observe, practice and become proficient in the performance | |||
of skills, procedures and / or modalities addressed in the RC 330, RC 331, and RC 340 and RC 341. While skill | |||
development and refinement will continue for all previously covered topics, the focus of this course will be | |||
advanced topics in physical assessment of the adult, child and newborn, care and management of the pediatric | |||
and neonatal patient, equipment and procedures employed in pulmonary rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities | |||
and home care, and advanced topics in the area of pulmonary diagnostics, bronchoscopy and sleep studies. |
2.00 |
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RC-351 |
Advanced Respiratory Clin Practice II |
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The student will be placed in selected clinical sites to observe, practice and become proficient in the performance | |||
of skills, procedures and / or modalities addressed in the RC 330, RC 331, RC 340 and RC 341. While skill | |||
development and refinement will continue for all previously covered topics, the focus of this course will be: | |||
airway care, all phases of mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, advanced cardiology, and assisting in | |||
emergency interventions; such as, thoracentesis, chest tubes and advanced cardiac life support. |
3.00 |
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RDS-100 |
Radiologic Technologist License |
30.00 |
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RDS-300 |
Orientation / Introduction Radiologic Tech |
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This course is designed to provide an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner ' s role in the | |||
health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the health care organization( s) are examined and | |||
discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer. An overview of program policies, | |||
functional components of healthcare delivery systems and radiology administration are also introduced. |
2.00 |
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RDS-301 |
Patient Care |
This course is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures are described, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions. The role of the radiographer in patient |
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education is identified. |
3.00 |
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RDS-302 |
Radiographic Proc I & Related Anatomy |
This course will prepare the student to perform routine radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper extremities and shoulder girdle in the clinical setting. This will be accomplished by presentation of the required anatomy and discussion and demonstration of the radiographic positioning. The student will be assessed on |
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competency on performance of the procedure in the laboratory setting. |
3.00 |
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RDS-303 |
Principles of Exposure I |
This course is designed to provide a knowledge base of factors that govern and influence the production and quality of radiologic images. Density, contrast, resolution( detail) and distortion are examined and factors influencing them are discussed. Accessory devices such as grids, filters and collimators will also be discussed. Critical thinking and problem solving skills will be utilized in the diagnosis and correction of technical errors. Lecture, demonstration and labs will be utilized so that students master imaging techniques based on sound |
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principles and practices. |
3.00 |
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RDS-305 |
Radiographic Procedures II |
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The student learns to perform routine radiographic procedures of the bony thorax, pelvis, and hip. This will be | |||
accomplished by presentation of the required anatomy and discussion and demonstration of the radiographic | |||
positioning. The student will be assessed on competency on performances of the procedures. |
3.00 |
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