Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 | Page 300

Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
RDS-407
Clinical Education IV
3
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 .
RDS-408
Radiographic Pathology
3
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 .
RDS-409
Advanced Imaging Techniques II
3
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge base of general radiographic equipment requirements and design . Included topics include : Image intensification , viewing and recording systems , digital fluoroscopy , linear tomography , mobile units and AEC devices .
RDS-410
Radiographic Proccedures IV
2
RDS-411
Image Evaluation II
2
RDS-413
Clinical Education V
3
RDS-415
Clinical Education VI
3
Various forms of contrast media and its delivery are reviewed in this course . The procedures involving the digestive , urinary and biliary systems are studied in detail . This course is designed so that the student may continue critical analysis of image quality based upon theories learned and practiced under direct supervision . Continuation of clinical education rotations gives the student the opportunity to gain skill in the procedures learned in the classroom and laboratory setting . At this point in time , the student should be confident in performing all basic radiographic procedures . Competency exams are still in progress . The student should be able to work under indirect supervision per JRCERT and program guidelines . Opportunitites to rotate through advanced modality areas in often offered .
Continuation of clinical education rotations gives the student the opportunity to ensure that a broad knowledge and comfort level in performing all radiographic procedures under indirect supervision has been attained before graduation . Terminal competencies are completed by the conclusion of the semester if required .