2003-2004 Academic Year - Central Ohio Technical College

COTC Course Description Listing -- Health Technologies Courses2003-2004 Academic Year Page 464081 Human Biology5 credit hours, 7 contact hours (3 hours lecture and 4 hours lab). Prerequisite: High school science with agrade of "C" (2.00) or better or 4005 with a grade of "C" (2.00) or better. May not be taken concurrently with4005. Course is graded A-E.An introduction to biology through the study of the human body. Laboratory studies use human cadavers.The course is designed for students planning entry into a technology requiring a basic understanding ofhuman structure and function or familiarity with anatomical and physiological terminology. This course doesnot substitute for credit for 4012/4019 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or 4022/4029 Human Anatomy andPhysiology II, both of which are required for students in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology, NursingTechnology, and Radiographic Technology.4101 RT Anatomy and Procedures I3 credit hours, 5 contact hours (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: Must be accepted into theRadiographic Technology program. Course is graded A-E.The student will be introduced to the basic radiographic positioning principles and terminology. This coursealso covers radiographic imaging of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities. Emphasis is onthe anatomy, routine positioning, and common pathologies demonstrated.4102 RT Anatomy and Procedures II5 credit hours, 6 contact hours (4 hours lecture and 2 hours lab). Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in theRadiographic Technology program. C grade (2.00) or better in 4012/4019 and 4101. Course is graded A-E.This course covers radiographic imaging of the bony thorax, vertebral column, digestive and urinary systemsand cranium. Emphasis is on the anatomy, routine positioning, common pathologies, and contrast mediautilized.4126 Departmental Administration2 credit hours, 2 contact hours (2 hours lecture and 0 hours lab). Prerequisite: Must be enrolled inRadiographic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology. (Concurrent enrollment in 4183) or(C grade [2.00] or better in the following: 4544 or 4562 and concurrent enrollment in 4546 or 4563). Course isgraded A-E.This course is designed to introduce the student to basic principles of hospital administration and organizationand relates those principles to the management of the radiology department. Students will have theopportunity to review the concepts of hospital organization, financing, employment practices and qualitycontrol. Upon completion of this course, students gain an insight into the overall administration of hospitalsand departments within the hospital. This course provides basic management skills and knowledge for thosestudents interested in pursuing a supervisory position in the radiology department.4130 Clinical Radiology I1 credit hour, 5 contact hours (0 hours lecture and 5 hours lab). Prerequisite: Enrollment in the RadiographicTechnology program and concurrent enrollment in 4101. Course is graded S/U.This course provides an orientation to the clinical environment. Topics covered are designed to prepare thestudent for safe practice in the clinical setting. Topics include radiation safety, OSHA standards, policies andprocedures, code of ethics, departmental organization, and the health care team. This course will be taughtas a term course (contact hours will be doubled over a five week period). This course is graded on aSatisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.REVISED - JANUARY, 2004 -- Office of the Vice President and Dean of Faculty -- clc