2003 / 2004 - Bellevue College

RADON 294/295/296/297
Special Topics in
Radiation Therapy • V1-5 CR
Explores issues of special interest to students and
radiation therapists. May be used as continuing
education for certified Radiation Therapy Therapists.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into program.
RADON 299
Individual Study in
Radiation Therapy Technique • V1-5 CR
Covers a variety of topics to acquaint the radiation
therapist with the role of radiation oncology in
cancer management. Prerequisite: Acceptance into
program.
Radiologic Technology
HEALTH SCIENCE & RELATED PROGRAMS
RATEC 101
Introduction to Radiologic
Technology • 1 CR
Surveys types and operations of hospital radiology
departments. Students learn medical ethics; basic
radiation protection; chemistry and methods of
film processing; and construction of film. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into program.
RATEC 102
Radiographic Physics • 5 CR
Examines x-ray circuits, tubes, and x-ray equipment.
Topics include design and application;
troubleshooting and maintenance; equipment testing,
image intensification, cineradiography, and
advanced imaging procedures. Prerequisite: Acceptance
into program or permission of instructor.
RATEC 103
Principles of
Radiographic Exposure • 3 CR
Presents basic elements of radiologic technique
and other factors influencing it. Format includes
two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into program or permission
of instructor.
RATEC 104
Advanced Radiographic
Procedures • 4 CR
Examines the theory and principles of contrast
media used in radiologic examinations and special
positioning. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program
or permission of instructor.
RATEC 105
Introduction to Radiographic
Technique • 2 CR
Introduces concepts of electromagnetic radiation
necessary to understanding the production and
control of x-radiation. Students learn how the radiographic
image is created and what factors affect
the appearance of that image. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into program.
RATEC 106
Computed Imaging • 2 CR
Presents computed imaging in comparison to
screen-film technology. Topics include identifying
components understanding how they affect the
image, and quality control. Prerequisite: Acceptance
into program or permission of instructor.
RATEC 107
Positioning & Related Anatomy I • 2 CR
Presents basic positioning principles and terminology.
Students get demonstration and film evaluation
experience in positioning and related
anatomy of the chest, abdomen, and upper extremities.
Format includes one hour lecture and
two hours lab each week. Prerequisite: Acceptance
into program or permission of instructor.
RATEC 108
Positioning & Related
Anatomy II • 3 CR
Provides demonstration and film evaluation experience
in positioning and related anatomy of the
spine, pelvis, and lower extremities. Format includes
one hour lecture and two hours lab each
week. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program or
permission of instructor.
RATEC 109
Positioning & Related
Anatomy III • 3 CR
Provides demonstration and film evaluation experience
in positioning and related anatomy of the
skull, facial bones, sinuses, and mastoids. Format
includes one hour lecture and two hours lab each
week. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program or
permission of instructor.
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curricula are subject to change.
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about course content and degree or
certificate requirements, go to
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RATEC 110
Clinical Education I • 3 CR
Provides supervised clinical experience at an affiliated
health care site. Beginning RATEC students
are assigned to clinical education sites, 40 hours
per week for 2 weeks. Students get an orientation
to hospital and department procedures, participate
in ancillary radiology activities, and observe and
perform diagnostic radiologic procedures. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into program or permission of
instructor.
RATEC 111
Clinical Education II • 5 CR
Second in a series of supervised clinical education
experiences. Students are assigned to clinical sites,
15 hours per week. Students observe and perform
diagnostic radiologic procedures. Prerequisite: Acceptance
into program or permission of instructor.
RATEC 112
Clinical Education III • 5 CR
Third in a series of supervised clinical education
experiences. Students are assigned to clinical sites,
15 hours per week. Specific performance objectives
are established for the student. Prerequisite: Acceptance
into program or permission of instructor.
RATEC 113
Clinical Education IV • 5 CR
Fourth in a series of supervised clinical education
experiences. Students are assigned to clinical sites,
15 hours per week. Specific performance objectives
are established for the student. Prerequisite: Acceptance
into program or permission of instructor.
RATEC 120
Nursing Procedures • 2 CR
Presents basic nursing procedures, emphasizing
the role of the radiologic technologist in various
patient-care situations. Incorporates seven hours
of AIDS and blood-borne pathogen education. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into program or permission
of instructor.
RATEC 121
Patient Care • 2 CR
Course Descriptions
Examines patient care and assessment in the imaging
department, as well as in other special care
units. Topics include medications and their administration,
acute patient care, bedside radiography,
and patient lines and tubes. Healthcare Provider
BLS is also included. Prerequisite: Acceptance into
program or permission of instructor.
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