2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

132 Credit Course DescriptionsTacoma Community CollegeRadiologic ScienceRS 141 (W)Radiographic Positioning II (5)Provides demonstration and laboratoryexperience in radiography of the pelvis, hip,sacroiliac joints, cervical spine, thoracicspine, lumbar spine, sacrum , and coccyx.Visceral studies which include the uppergastrointestinal series, intravenouspyelography, and colon. Projections studiedwill include information for performingexaminations on the pediatric and traumapatient.Prerequisite: RS 140 or instructor permission.RS 142 (Sp)Radiographic Positioning III (5)Overview of special radiographicprocedures including myelography,angiography, ERCP's and cholecystography.A study of the contrast media employed withthese examinations is also conducted.Demonstration and laboratory experience inpositioning and related anatomy of the skull,facial bones, sinuses and mandible.Projections studied will include informationfor pediatric and trauma patients.Prerequisite: RS 141 or instructor permission.RS 150 (F)Radiographic Film Critique and Technique I (1)Prime factors (detail, density, contrast anddistortion) and other factors influencingradiographic technique for production ofquality radiographs.Prerequisite: Official acceptance into RS program, orinstructor permission.RS 151 (W)Radiographic Film Critique and Technique II (1)A review and evaluation of radiographs isconducted to determine their quality asdiagnostic images. Emphasis is placed ondeveloping the critique method andsuccessfully evaluating radiographs forproper positioning, correct density andcontrast, lack of motion, lack of distortion,and optimum recorded detail.Prerequisite: RS 150 or instructor permission.RS 152 (Sp)Radiographic Film Critique and Technique III (1)A review and evaluation of radiographs isconducted to determine their quality asdiagnostic images. Emphasis is placed ondetermining what adjustments in technicalfactors are necessary to correct nondiagnosticradiographs due to incorrectexposure factors. Radiographs will also beevaluated to insure proper positioning, lackof motion, lack of distortion and optimumrecorded detail.Prerequisite: RS 151 or instructor permission.RS 170 (F)Introduction to Fundamentals of Patient Care (5)Introduces patient care techniquescommonly experienced in a radiologydepartment such as venipuncture, properbody mechanics, sterile procedures, pertinentmedications and contrast media, etc.Additionally, patient communication, HIPAArequirements and emergency CODEprocedures are emphasized.Prerequisite: Acceptance into RS program orinstructor permission.RS 175 (Sp)Student Leadership Seminar (1)First-year students will participate in theorganization of a two-day leadershipconference and attend educational sessionspresented at the conference.Prerequisite: Instructor permission.RS 214 (W)Radiographic Pathology (3)Acquaints the student with certain changesoccurring in disease and injury, and theirapplication to radiologic technology. Systemscovered include respiratory, skeletal,gastrointestinal and urinary. Emphasis onhow pathology is demonstrated onradiographs and its effect on radiographicquality.Prerequisite: RS 243, BIOL 220 or BIOL 221,or instructor permission.RS 216 (F)Pharmacology and IV Therapy (3)An overview of the circulatory system,identifying common sites for venipuncture,performing venipuncture, identifyingcontrast media reactions and determining theappropriate interventional response. Coursewill include common medications in theRadiology Department, ACLS drugs, thecommon dosages and physiology.Prerequisites: RS 170 or instructor permission.RS 225 (F)Clinical Education IV (7)Students begin their second year ofcompetency based clinical eduction and byinstruction, observation, and experience,continue to acquire new skills while refiningpreviously learned examinations. Studentsincorporate critical thinking skills andcorrelate them with previous experiences toenhance their ability to function moreindependently.Prerequisite: RS 122, medical health clearance,WSP background check, proof of medicalinsurance, current CPR card, and instructorpermission.RS 226 (W)Clinical Education V (7)Students in the second year of competencybased clinical instruction rotate to a newclinical education center and by instruction,observation, and experience, continue toacquire new skills while refining andmaintaining proficiency in previously learnedexaminations. Students incorporate criticalthinking skills and correlate it with previousexperiences to enhance their ability tofunction more independently.Prerequisite: RS 225, medical health clearance, WSPbackground check, proof of medical insurance,current CPR card and instructor permission.RS 227 (Sp)Clinical Education VI (7)Students in the second year of competencybased clinical instruction are assigned to aclinical education center and by instruction,observation, and experience, continue toacquire new skills while refining andmaintaining proficiency in previously learnedexaminations. Students incorporate criticalthinking skills and correlate it with previousexperiences to enhance their ability tofunction more independently.Prerequisite: RS 226, medical health clearance,WSP background check, proof of medicalinsurance, current CPR card and instructorpermission.