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Successful completion of this pre-clinical course is a pre-requisite for continuing in the
radiography program.
RAD 102 Radiographic Procedures I
Instructor: Stacey Bickling
This course, the first of a two-semester sequence, provides detailed instruction in the
fundamental principles of positioning for all routine radiographic procedures. It includes
relevant topographic anatomy and cross sectional anatomy instruction. Also included in this
course is instruction in procedures that are unique to Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Mobile
Radiography, Genito-Urinary, Emergency Department, Fluoroscopy, and Operating Room. This
course integrates with the Clinical Competency Program. This course is divided into categories
with each category having its own laboratory component. The categories are chest and abdomen,
extremities, bony thorax, contrast imaging, venography, arteriography, arthrography,
myelography and hysterosalpinography. Critical evaluation of images is also included in this
course.
RAD 103 Medical Ethics and Law for the Imaging Professional
Instructor: Sandra Moore
The purpose of this course is to give the medical imaging student a basic background in
ethics, medical-legal issues and ethical decision-making. The field of medical imaging is one
where students will be called upon to make decisions that will involve personal and professional
ethics and values. This course will be taught as a combination of lecture and class discussion.
Student contribution to class discussion is important to this course.
RAD 104 Equipment Operation and Maintenance I
Instructor: Sandra Moore
This course, the first in a two-semester sequence, is designed to acquaint the student with
the fundamental principles of ionizing radiation. The body of the course will cover the structure
of matter and elementary forces, electricity and magnetism, electromagnetism, the x-ray tube,
circuitry, the x-ray unit and x-ray production.
RAD 105 Image Production and Evaluation I
Instructor: Alfred Traylor
This course, the first in a three-semester sequence, will provide students with the
principles of image creation in a chronological order. The student will learn about latent image
production film-screen imaging, film processing and film artifacts. Digital imaging, including
computed and direct, will be covered in depth. Processing techniques for digital imaging will
also be discussed. Information about RIS, DICOM and PACS will be covered in this course. The
student will begin to critically evaluate images and propose solutions for discrepancies noted in
images.
RAD 106 Patient Care and Pharmacology
Instructor: Alfred Traylor
This course will provide a basic understanding of skills needed to allow the student to
work comfortably and safely with patients. Some of the areas covered will include basic nursing
care, proper body mechanics, aseptic technique, communication, age specific criteria and patient
monitoring to include vital signs and medical emergencies. Pharmacology and the use of
radiographic contrast, including risk factors and reactions, will be taught. Students will learn to
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