2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

7 Course DescriptionsPublic Safety CapstonePSAF 2050 3 CreditsThe Public Safety Capstone course is intendedto provide the public safety student with theopportunity to research, analyze, and present amultidisciplinary approach to current issues orevents within the public safety arena. Using ateam approach, the student will demonstratetheir skills in writing, critical thinking, andknowledge of public safety.Prerequisite: Completion of all courseworkrequired for the program: PSAF 1020, PSAF1031, PSAF 1032, PSAF 1035, PSAF 2040,and PSAF 2045. Knowledge and proficiency inMicrosoft applications.Radiologic TechnologyFundamentals of RadiographyRADT 1020 3 CreditsAn introductory course providing an overviewof the field of radiography and its role inhealth care. Basic patient care skills, bodymechanics, infection control techniques,aseptic procedures, emergency care, drugadministration, HIPPA guidelines, patientcommunication and meeting the psychologicalneeds of the patient are discussed. Studentsare introduced to the basic principles ofradiation protection and safety, relatedradiography terminology, legal issuesand basic exposure factors of radiology.Students will demonstrate theory and clinicalapplications in the laboratory setting.Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in RADT1031.Anatomy and Positioning IRADT 1031 5 CreditsThe first of two semester courses that pertainto anatomy and radiographic positioning ofthe body. Initially, students are introduced toradiographic terminology, including anatomicalbody planes, surfaces, movements, andtopographical landmarks. This course coversthe anatomy and radiographic positioningof the chest, abdomen, and extremities.Emphasis is also placed on bone development,skeletal articulations, and joint morphology.Students will demonstrate theory and clinicalapplications in the laboratory setting.Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in RADT1020.188 Century College 2010-2011Anatomy and Positioning IIRADT 1032 3 CreditsAnatomy and Positioning II is the second oftwo semester courses that pertain to anatomyand radiographic positioning of the humanbody. The first portion of the course pertainsto anatomy and positioning of the vertebralcolumn and skull. The second portion ofthe course places emphasis on the use ofcontrast medium in radiography of the bodysystems. Routine contrast procedures of thedigestive, biliary and urinary procedures andrelated anatomical structures will be included.The remainder of the course will emphasizespecialized procedures using contrast medium.Prerequisite: RADT 1020, RADT 1031 andconcurrent enrollment in RADT 1040 andRADT 1781.Radiographic Exposure FactorsRADT 1040 3 CreditsThis course is an introduction to the science ofdetermining diagnostic exposure factors. Filmprocessing principles, intensification screens,grids, control of scattered radiation, contrast,density, detail, distortion and the effects ofhuman factors will be reviewed. Students willdemonstrate ways of minimizing radiationexposure. Image production using theadvances of digital radiography and associatedcomputer technology will be discussed.The course will also introduce students tocomputer network systems that store, transmitand retrieve digital radiographic images.Students will apply classroom theory in thelaboratory and clinical setting.Prerequisite: RADT 1020, RADT 1031 andconcurrent enrollment in RADT 1032 andRADT 1781.Bone Densitometry IRADT 1051 1 CreditThis course is designed to introduce thestudent to the basic principles of bonedensitometry. The course includes discussionof metabolic bone disorders, modality history,patient care, equipment operation and physicswith an emphasis on radiation protection.This is the first of a two part course sequenceto assist participants with preparation forthe national certification exam in bonedensitometry.Prerequisite: Current standing as a radiologicstudent and/or a healthcare worker performingbone density exams. Restriction: Mustbe a Radiologic technology student and/oremployed in a healthcare facility and currentlyperforming bone densitometry. Not intendedto prepare student for employment.Bone Densitometry IIRADT 1052 1 CreditDuring this course the student will reviewadvanced bone densitometry topics. Topicsof discussion include bone compositionphysiology, patient education skills, state andnational guidelines and position statements,radiation safety and scanning protocol. Twoof the class sessions will be held at a localhealth care facility. Not intended to preparestudent for employment.Prerequisite: Must be a radiologic technologystudent, a registered radiographer and/or a healthcare facility employee currentlyperforming bone densitometry. Restriction:RADT 1051 or permission of instructor.Clinical Radiography IRADT 1781 6 CreditsThis course is designed to provide studentswith opportunities to apply basic theoreticalprinciples of radiography and patient care topractical experience in the clinical setting.Students will assist and perform radiographicprocedures under the direction of collegeand clinical staff at affiliated RadiologyDepartments.Prerequisite: RADT 1020, RADT 1031 andconcurrent enrollment in RADT 1032, RADT1040.Clinical Radiography IIRADT 1782 6 CreditsThe course is designed to provide studentswith opportunities to apply basic theoreticalprinciples of radiography and patient care topractical experience in the clinical setting.Students will assist and perform radiographicprocedures under the direction of collegeand clinical staff at affiliated RadiologyDepartments.Prerequisite: RADT 1781, RADT 1032, RADT1040 and concurrent enrollment in RADT 2000.Radiation Biology and ProtectionRADT 2000 1 CreditAn introductory course of molecular andcellular Radiobiology including the early andlate effects of radiation. 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