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Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Continuation of clinical education rotations gives the student the opportunity to gain knowledge and practice in the 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 . Prerequisites : RDS- 310 ( Required , Previous ).
RDS-408 Radiographic Pathology ( 3 ) This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to pathology related to medicalsurgical diseases and injury . Diseases that are demonstrated using radiographic procedures are the primary focus . The various modalities used to demonstrate pathologies are also discussed . Prerequisites : RDS-310 , RDS-303 , RDS-402 ( Required , Previous ).
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 . Prerequisites : RDS-303 , RDS-306 , RDS-307 ( Required , Previous ).
RDS-410 Radiographic Procedures IV ( 2 ) 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 . Prerequisites : RDS-310 , RDS-402 ( Required , Previous ). RDS 411 Image Evaluation II ( 2 ) This course is designed so that the student may continue critical analysis of image quality based upon theories learned and practiced under direct supervision .
RDS-413 Clinical Education V ( 3 ) 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 on progress . The student should be able to work under indirect supervision per JRCERT and program guidelines . Opportunities to rotate through advanced modality areas are in often offered . Prerequisites : RDS-407 ( Required , Previous ).
RDS-415 Clinical Education VI ( 3 ) 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 . The terminal competencies are required completed at the conclusion of the semester if required . Prerequisites : RDS-413 ( Required , Previous ). | RDS-4000 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RDS-420 Pharmacology & Drug Administration ( 2 ) This course is designed to provide basic concepts of pharmacology . The theory and practice of basic techniques of venipuncture and administration of contrast agents and / or intravenous medications is included . The appropriate delivery of patient care during these procedures is emphasized .
Religious Studies RS-101 Introduction to the Old Testament ( 3 )
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