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BSRS-Course DescriptionsBELLIN COLLEGE CATALOG2011-12BSRS CoursesRadiologic courses are taught by the faculty of Bellin College. Radiologic courses have classroom, laboratoryand/or clinical components which provide the student with the knowledge needed in the radiologic sciencemajor and practice time to develop clinical skills. Clinical experiences take place in acute care and long-termfacilities, educational institutions, public health agencies, community agencies, childcare centers, industrialhealth programs, and other settings which will help the student meet specific course outcomes.In addition to the prerequisites listed, the BSRS Program Director has the authority to grant permission for astudent to register for a course. Requests will be considered on an individual basis.RS 100: FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE & HEALTHCARE - 2 creditsThis course provides students an introduction to the essential elements of medical imaging and the healthcareenvironment. Included are topics ranging from school and professional history, hospital and school policies andprocedures, organizational structures, the inter-relationship of select professional organizations, healthcareeconomics, patient communication skills, and avenues for professional development and continuing education.The basic principles of radiation protection and health and hygiene will be discussed as well as a briefintroduction to the specialty areas of radiology. The student will begin to gain an appreciation for the medicalimaging environment and the critical role it plays in the delivery of quality medical care.RS 120: PRINCIPLES OF RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS - 3 creditsThis course provides a foundation for the technology of medical imaging. Topics discussed include atomicstructure and mechanics, the nature of electricity and electromagnetism as well as the electromagneticspectrum. Also included are topics dealing with basic circuits and circuit theory, x-ray tube design andoperation, digital imaging, x-ray production and interactions, and the technology important to its effectiveusage and control. Operator and equipment safety will be emphasized throughout the course.Prerequisite(s): RS 100RS 201: IMAGE ANALYSIS I - 3 creditsThis course is designed to acquaint the student with the technical factors influencing radiographic quality inevaluating whether a radiographic image is within the diagnostic range. The positioning and technical factorsutilized will be analyzed. The overall objective is to teach students to recognize the difference betweendiagnostic and unacceptable radiographic images and to determine which factors should be changed to createan acceptable image.Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing in radiologic science, all previously required courses.RS 202: PATIENT CARE IN RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE I - 3 creditsThis course introduces the student to fundamental patient care procedures commonly expected of medicalimaging professionals. Basic nursing skills essential to the radiographer will be emphasized. Topics coveredinclude communication strategies specific to medical imaging, patient handling techniques, infection control,medical histories and records documentation, and emergency patient care procedures. Students will developan understanding and appreciation of the vital role the radiographer plays as a member of the health team andthe professional standards of conduct expected.Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing in radiologic science, all previously required courses.79