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Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
RDS-402
Radiographic Procedures III
3
This course will provide the student with the ability to perform spine , skull and facial bones studies in the clinical setting . Anatomy and positioning of the spine , skull and facial bones will be presented . In addition , instruction will be given about pediatrics , trauma and mobile exams . The student will be assessed as to competency on performance of the procedures in the laboratory setting ..
RDS-403
Radiation Biology & Protection
2
RDS-404
Advanced Imaging Techniques
2
RDS-406
Image Evaluation I
1
RDS-407
Clinical Education IV
3
RDS-408
Radiographic Pathology
3
Principles of radiation biology , including the interaction of radiation with living tissue and the methods used to protect the patient , radiographer and others are the major topics covered within this course . Radiation effects on molecules , cells , tissues and the body as a whole are presented . Factors affecting biological response are discussed , including acute and chronic effects of radiation . An overview of protection is presented . Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies , accreditation agencies and health care organizations are incorporated .
This course is designed to provide radiography students with principles related to Computed Tomography ( CT ) imaging and sectional anatomy . This course is designed so that the student may begin critical analysis of image quality based upon theories learned and practice under direct supervision . Continuation of clinical education rotations gives the student the opportunity to gain knowledge and practice in performing radiographic procedures learned in the classroom and laboratory setting . The student will continue to advance in their skills and confidence . Competency exams are still in progress . The student slowly shifts to indirect supervision per JRCERT and program guidelines . This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to pathology related to medical- surgical diseases and injury . Diseases that are demonstrated using radiographic procedures are the primary focus . The various modalities used to demonstrate pathologies are also discussed .