2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
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ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 251<br />
RDT 209—Radiologic Pathology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
Introduction of theories of disease causation and pathophysiologic disorders compromising<br />
health systems. Etiology, pathophysiologic responses, clinical manifestations, radiographic appearance<br />
and management of alterations in body systems will be presented. (Prerequisites:<br />
BIOL 2010, 2020; MATH 1130 or higher level math)<br />
RDT 210—Radiographic Procedures III*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
Continuation of Radiographic Procedures II. Areas of study are vertebral column, bony thorax,<br />
skull, facial bones, and sinuses. Su<br />
3 hours lecture—2 hours laboratory per week for 8 weeks<br />
RDT 212—Radiographic Procedures IV*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
A study of special and supplementary procedures and equipment including a review of radiographic<br />
pathology. F<br />
3 hours lecture<br />
RDT 215—Advanced Radiography*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
A study of the positioning and exposure modifications required for trauma, geriatric patients<br />
and patients with unusual conditions, body types or diseases. Also, exposure experiments, use<br />
of Q-C tools, advanced radiographic anatomy and film critique to prepare the student for entrylevel<br />
job skills.<br />
RDT 216—Advanced Radiation Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
A study of equipment operation and quality control factors for computer and digital radiography,<br />
including a review of basic radiation physics principles for conventional radiography.<br />
(Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020; MATH 1130 or higher level math)<br />
RDT 222—Radiation Protection* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
A study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation, patient and personnel protection, maximum<br />
permissible dose, personnel monitoring, and units of measurement for radiation exposure.<br />
Sp<br />
2 hours lecture<br />
RDT 225—Radiation Physics* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
A study of electromagnetism, production and properties of x-rays, interactions with matter, xray<br />
tube and circuitry, and specialized imaging equipment. F<br />
3 hours lecture<br />
RDT 226—Radiologic Science I* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />
Knowledge of the profession is enhanced through group discussion, research and writing. A<br />
comprehensive review of radiologic technology registry content is included. Sp<br />
4 hours lecture<br />
RDT 230—Image Analysis IV* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
Continuation of Image Analysis III. Areas of study: special and supplementary procedures. F<br />
1 hour laboratory<br />
*Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020 and MATH 1130 or higher level math.<br />
READING AND STUDY SKILLS<br />
DSPS 0800—<strong>College</strong> Success Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
This course reviews the speaking, listening, and study skills techniques which facilitate successful<br />
participation in college courses. (Cannot be used to satisfy minimum number of hours<br />
required for graduation.)<br />
DSPR 0700—Basic Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
Designed to develop fundamental reading skills through systematic approaches to instruction<br />
in vocabulary and comprehension. Satisfactory completion of this course or other evidence of<br />
competencies in these areas is a prerequisite for DSPR 0800.<br />
Course Descriptions