2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

adiation guidelines are reviewed and also allmethods of minimizing radiation exposure.Prerequisite: RADT 1032, RADT 1040, RADT1781; concurrent enrollment in RADT 1782.Imaging PathologyRADT 2010 1 CreditThe pathologic conditions of several bodysystems are reviewed. Students will havean opportunity to discuss required exposurefactors changes to compensate for certaindisorders. Also the course will introducethe students to the other types of imagingmodalities and emphasize the disorders bestdemonstrated by them.Prerequisite: RADT 2020, RADT 2030, RADT2783 and concurrent enrollment in RADT 2090,RADT 2100 and RADT 2784.Introduction to Sectional AnatomyRADT 2020 2 CreditsThis is an introductory course designed toprepare students to identify anatomicalstructures on sectional images that areobtained in related imaging modalities.During the laboratory section of the coursethe student will have an opportunity to viewcomputer-generated sectional images andidentify specific anatomy without overlappingstructures. Students of the course will beexpected to complete a clinical rotation incomputerized tomography.Prerequisite: RADT 1782, RADT 2000 andconcurrent enrollment in RADT 2030 andRADT 2783.Radiation Physics and Quality ControlRADT 2030 2 CreditsDuring this course the basics of x-ray circuitry,production of x-radiation and basic operationof energized x-ray and fluoroscopic units arereviewed. Also the differences between digitaland computerized imaging will be introduced.This course will place emphasis on qualitycontrol testing in the imaging department.Some basic quality control testing will beobserved and analyzed by the students.Radiography SeminarRADT 2060 2 CreditsThis course is designed allow students toapply all previously learned coursework toentry level radiography standards. This is thefinal academic course before graduation.Prerequisite: RADT 2010, RADT 2090, RADT2100, RADT 2784 and concurrent enrollment inRADT 2785.Topics in RadiologyRADT 2090 1 CreditStudents will be expected to investigate andreport on various legal, ethical and culturaldiversity issues that impact the radiographyfield. Job preparation skills specific to thefield of radiology are also discussed.Prerequisite: RADT 2020, RADT 2030, andRADT 2783 and concurrent enrollment in RADT2010, RADT 2100 and 2784.Introduction to MammographyRADT 2095 1 CreditIntroduction to Mammography is anelective course for 2nd Year RADT studentsinterested in pursuing career opportunitiesin mammography. Students may choose toperform a clinical rotation in mammographyduring Clinical Radiography IV, whichwould fulfill the minimum MQSA federalrequirements to perform mammography upongraduation.Prerequisite: RADT 1782 and concurrentenrollment in the Century College RADTProgram or a registered radiologic technologist.Introduction to Computed TomographyRADT 2100 1 CreditIntroduction to Computed Tomography (CT)is a required course which includes thefundamentals of computed tomography,equipment components, image creationand manipulation, CT protocols and theirapplications in radiology and specializedexaminations performed in the CT department.Students will have the opportunity to apply thetheoretical component in Clinical RadiographyIII, IV and V, under the direct supervision of aqualified radiologic technologist.Prerequisite: RADT 2020, RADT 2030, RADT2783 and concurrent enrollment in RADT 2010,RADT 2090 and RADT 2784.Clinical Radiography IIIRADT 2783 8 CreditsThis course is designed to provide thestudent opportunities to master performancecompetencies and gain additional experiencein all areas of diagnostic radiology. Particularemphasis is placed on fluoroscopic, surgical7 Course Descriptionsand trauma radiography. Students will beassigned in the special imaging modalitiesof computed tomography and angiography.Rotations to two area Children’s Hospitalsprovide additional experience in pediatricradiology. Students who elect to pursue theMQSA mammography certificate will rotatethrough the mammography department for aone-week orientation rotation.Prerequisite: RADT 1782, RADT 2000 andconcurrent enrollment in RADT 2020 andRADT 2030.Clinical Radiography IVRADT 2784 8 CreditsStudents continue their clinical experiencesand have an opportunity to rotate to anotherclinical facility. Students are performingradiographic procedures with limitedsupervision, emphasizing proficiency intrauma, bedside and specialized radiographicprocedures. Students will select an optionalrotation from among various special imagingmodalities.Prerequisite: RADT 2020, RADT 2030, RADT2783 and concurrent enrollment in RADT 2010,RADT 2090 and RADT 2100.Clinical Radiography VRADT 2785 6 CreditsThis final clinical course provides studentswith an opportunity to integrate andapply all previously learned clinical andacademic theories. Students will performall radiographic examinations with limitedsupervision. Students will be able to accessand adapt to various clinical situations.Prerequisite: RADT 2010, RADT 2090, RADT2100, RADT 2784 and concurrent enrollment inRADT 2060.Special Modalities in ClinicalRadiographyRADT 2790 6 CreditsSpecial Modalities in Clinical Radiographyis an advanced course for qualified 2nd YearRADT students who have an establishedrecord of academic achievement in theRadiologic Technology (Rad Tech) Program.The 6-credit course is a clinical-based courseand offers the student an innovative learningexperience in Computed Tomography (CT),mammography or other specialized modalities.It is intended to be an intensive clinical651.779.3300 189