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RAD 171LB Radiographic Positioning I Lab
1.5 cr. hrs. 4.5 periods (4.5 lab)
This is the lab portion of RAD 171.
Corequisite(s): RAD 171, RAD 172, RAD 172LB, RAD 173LC
Offered: Fall.
RAD 172 Medical Imaging Technology I
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the principles of x-ray production. Includes radiographic imaging orientation, matter and the atom, mass
and energy, basic electricity, formulation of x-ray techniques and technique chart, and x-ray tubes. Also includes
diagnostic x-ray systems, as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) guidelines, and kilovoltage, milliamperage, and
milliamperage second.
Prerequisite(s): RAD 170/170LB.
Corequisite(s): RAD 171, RAD 171LB, RAD 172LB, RAD 173LC
Information: Consent of program faculty is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
RAD 172LB Medical Imaging Technology I Lab
.5 cr. hrs. 1.5 periods (1.5 lab)
This is the lab portion of RAD 172.
Prerequisite(s): RAD 170/170LB.
Corequisite(s): RAD 171, RAD 171LB, RAD 172, RAD 173LC
Information: Consent of program faculty is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
RAD 173LC Clinical Education I
6 cr. hrs. 24 periods (24 lab)
Introduction to the first clinical practicum. Includes clinical site orientation, basic operation of radiographic equipment,
patient care, exam protocols and review of department policies. Also includes upper and lower extremities, chest, and
abdomen radiographic exams.
Prerequisite(s): RAD 170/170LB.
Corequisite(s): RAD 171, RAD 171LB, RAD 172, RAD 172LB
Information:
Consent of program faculty is required before enrolling in this course.
Competency-based assignments, concepts of patient-centered clinical practice and professional development shall be
discussed, examined, performed and evaluated under the supervision of a certified Radiologic Technologist. The clinical
practicum incorporates critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance
of radiographic procedures.
Offered: Fall.
RAD 174 Radiographic Positioning II
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Continuation of RAD 171. Includes routine and special positioning of the pelvis, hips, SI joints, boney thorax, and vertebral
column. Also includes pediatric radiography, trauma/surgical mobile radiography, and related osseous system pathology.
Prerequisite(s): RAD 171/171LB, 172/172LB, 173LC.
Corequisite(s): RAD 174LB, RAD 175, RAD 175LB, RAD 176LC
Information: Consent of program faculty is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Spring.
RAD 174LB Radiographic Positioning II Lab
1.5 cr. hrs. 4.5 periods (4.5 lab)
This is the lab portion of RAD 174.
Corequisite(s): RAD 174, RAD 175, RAD 175LB, RAD 176LC
Offered: Spring.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
RAD 175 Medical Imaging Technology II
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Continuation of RAD 172/172LB. Includes cones, diaphragms, and collimators; grids, magnetism and electromagnetism, xray
generators, technical factor calculations, automatic exposure control, and x-ray detection devices. Also includes
equipment accuracy regulations, digital imaging, and mobile radiography and fluoroscopy.
Prerequisite(s): RAD 171/171LB, 172/172LB, 173LC.
Corequisite(s): RAD 174, RAD 174LB, RAD 175LB, RAD 176LC
Information: Consent of program faculty is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Spring.
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