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RAD 101 Radiologic TechnologyPortfolio Development 12 cr, 1 lec, 6 clinThis course is designed for technologistswith a valid PTR limited license(excludes chiropractic and podiatrylicenses) to practice upper and lowerextremities, chest, abdomen, and pelvisexams in order to transfer priorradiographic experience into theRadiologic Technology program.PRE: Completion of standard prrequisitesneeded for entrance into theRadiologic Technology programNOTE: Program Director’s approval isneeded for entry into this courseRAD 102 Radiologic TechnologyPortfolio Development 24 cr, 1 lec, 18 clinThis course allows students seekingreentry into the RadiologicTechnology Program to demonstratecompetency in previously completeddiagnostic exams or to repeat one academiccourse. CR/NCPRE: Completion of standard prrequisitesneeded for entrance into theRadiologic Technology programNOTE: Program Director’s approval isneeded for entry into this courseRAD 105 Basic RadiographicProcedures3 cr, 2 lec, 1 labIntroduction to radiographic positioningterminology, patient positioning,equipment, manipulation and evaluationof images for proper visualizationof anatomy and pathology.PRE: RAD 100COREQ: RAD 110, RAD 115, andRAD 120NOTE: Must currently be in theRadiologic Technology program.RAD 106 IntermediateRadiographic Procedures3 cr, 2 lec, 3 labIntroduces the student to positioningof the vertebral column, bony thorax,cranium, mobile and intraoperativeradiography. Continues study of radiographictechnique. Includes patientcare and management. Includes foundationskills and workplace competencies.PRE/COREQ: RAD 105 and concurrentenrollment in other radiologic technologycourses.NOTE: Must currently be in theRadiologic Technology program.RAD 110 Patient Care in ImagingTechnology3 cr, 2.5 lec, 1 labA study of patient care procedures,ethics, patient communication skills,infection control, and body mechanics.PRE: RAD 100COREQ: RAD 105, RAD 115, andRAD 120NOTE: Must currently be in theRadiologic Technology program.RAD 111 Radiographic Anatomyand Physiology3 cr, 3 lecComprehensive study of human anatomyand physiology as related to theimage, including advanced localizationand identification of human anatomyon the radiographic image.PRE: BIO 160 or BIO 201 and BIO202NOTE: Must currently be in theRadiologic Technology program.RAD 115 Principles ofRadiographic Imaging 13 cr, 3 lecIntroduces the student to radiographicimage production and the effects thatexposure variables and radiographicaccessories have on the quality of theimage.PRE: RAD 100COREQ: RAD 105, RAD 110, andRAD 120RAD 120 Clinical 1 MedicalRadiologic Technology3 cr, 18 clinPrepares for competency-based clinicaleducation in radiographic examinationof the chest, abdomen, upper andlower extremities, and introduces studentsto trauma of the extremities.PRE: RAD 100COREQ: RAD 105, RAD 110, andRAD 115RAD 121 Clinical 2 MedicalRadiologic Technology4 cr, 24 clinClinical education in radiographicexamination of the upper and lowerextremities, shoulder, pelvic girdle,and special views. Introduction tofluoroscopy and trauma.PRE: RAD 120COREQ: RAD 106, RAD 111, andRAD 215RAD 122 Clinical 3 MedicalRadiologic Technology4 cr, 24 clinCompetency-based clinical educationin radiographic examination of thepediatric patients, trauma patients,and urinary and gastrointestinal contrastexams.PRE: RAD 121200