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BELLIN COLLEGE CATALOG2011-12RS 303C: CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY III - 4 creditsThis course is the third in a series that will provide the student with the necessary clinical education needed inthe actual practice of radiography. The student will continue to master the skills in learning the functions andprocedures performed during radiographic examinations under direct supervision and will perform examsmastered in the previous semester under indirect supervision. This course will also place emphasis on anenvironment that is ever changing and that encourages continuing development of not only routineradiographic procedures, but introduction to non-routine procedures.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in radiologic science; all previously required support courses.RS 304: PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION PROTECTION AND RADIOBIOLOGY - 3 creditsThis course discusses radiation protection practices as utilized in a modern medical imaging department.Radiation effects at the molecular and cellular level will be presented as well as the factors effecting biologicalresponses to irradiation including acute and chronic effects. Federal, State and International standards will bereviewed along with techniques and methods the professional radiographer can use to ensure minimumexposure to the general public and occupational personnel.. Other topics to be covered include ALARA,personnel monitoring, equipment characteristics, department design theory and the vital role members of theradiation protection team play in keeping exposure levels to a minimum. An outside observation assignment isa requirement of this course.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in radiologic science; all previously required courses.RS 305: ADVANCED RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS - 3 creditsThis course is designed as a follow-up to radiologic physics and investigates the imaging technologies offluoroscopy and image intensification, flat-panel digital technology, image display systems, film/screenimaging, computed (CR), direct radiography (DR) and computer applications in medical imaging. A particularemphasis will be placed on the use of computers in medical image formation and management (PACS).Additionally, specialized radiology equipment will be discussed including tomography, and mobile and portableunits. The role of the radiographer in quality control management will be a consistent theme in this course.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in radiologic science; all previously required courses.RS 306C: CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY IV - 4 creditsThis course is the fourth in a series that provides the student with the necessary clinical education needed inthe actual practice of radiography. All of the clinical education courses in this series take place in ahospital/clinic setting. The student will continue to master the skills and experiences required to performduring radiographic examinations. This course will continue to place emphasis on an environment that is everchanging and encourages continuing development of not only routine radiographic procedures, butintroduction to non-routine procedures. Upon completion of specific rotations in the course, students will beevaluated by clinical staff using the clinical assessment form. Students will begin to develop a portfolio ofmedical imaging accomplishments.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in radiologic science; all previously required courses.RS 440: SENIOR PRACTICUM - 2 creditsThis course is the fifth in a series that provides the student with the necessary clinical education needed in theactual practice of radiography. All of the clinical education courses in this series take place in a hospital/clinicsetting. The student will continue to master the skills and experiences required to perform during radiographicexaminations. This course will continue to place emphasis on an environment that is ever changing andencourages continuing development of routine and non-routine procedures. Upon completion of specificrotations in the course, students will be evaluated by clinical staff using the clinical assessment form.Continuing development of a student portfolio will be expected.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in radiologic science; all previously required courses.82