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Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
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This course is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care , including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of |
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RDS-301 |
Patient Care |
3 |
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 education is identified . |
RDS-302 |
Radiographic Proc I & Related Anatomy |
3 |
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 competency on performance of the procedure in the laboratory setting . |
RDS-303 Principles of Exposure I 3
RDS-305 Radiographic Procedures II 3
RDS-306 Digital Image Acquisitions & Display 3
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 principles and practices .
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 .
This course is designed to impart an understanding of the components , principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology . Factors that impact image acquisition , display , archiving and retrieval are discussed . Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system are explored . Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented .