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RAD 122 – ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III
The first section of this course involves lecture, demonstration and practice labs of the anatomy, physiology,
positioning, and pathology (as it relates to Radiologic diagnosis and treatment) of the skull and facial bones.
Instruction and demonstration on routine and trauma procedures are included. Gross anatomy and pathology
of the Central Nervous System – brain and spinal cord will be examined. The second part of this course is
the study of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, face, neck, thorax, spine, abdomen/pelvis, upper and lower
extremities. Instruction, demonstration and practice labs of positioning (as it relates to Computed Tomography
diagnosis and treatment) of the aforementioned anatomy is included. Presented concurrently with this course
is Image Critique and Identification, which includes assessment of image quality (positioning and exposure),
and identification of cross sectional and radiographic anatomy and pathologies.
RAD 140 – CT BASICS
This course involves lecture on the fundamental basics of Computed Tomography, to include the discovery and
development of CT, the generations of CT, location and function of major CT components, and common uses
of computed tomography in medical imaging. CT procedures will be discussed to include routine and trauma
exams of the head, face, neck, spine, thorax, upper/lower extremities, abdomen/pelvis and central nervous
system. CT imaging procedures are correlated with the study of associated cross-sectional anatomy. Lecture/
audio-visual presentations, demonstrations of procedures for each associated system or specialized area are
studied in depth. Presented concurrently with this course is patient safety which includes the necessity of
proper radiation protection practices for any given procedure studied or demonstrated and Image Gently.
SECOND YEAR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
RAD 230 – RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE II
This course is a study of x-ray fundamentals as related to types of image receptors and processing; image
display; formation of proper techniques and use of automatic exposure control devices. All topics will include
concepts for analog, digital, and computed tomography imaging systems.
RAD 220 – ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES IV
This course is a continuation of the study of the development, anatomy, physiology, common pathologies,
and medical terminology associated the urinary, circulatory and lymphatic body systems, skeletal system
pathology and specialized areas of radiography. Lecture/audio-visual presentations, demonstrations, and
practice labs of radiographic positioning and procedures for each associated system or specialized area are
studied in depth. The necessity of proper radiation protection practices are stressed for any given procedure
studied or demonstrated. Presented concurrently with this course is Image Critique and Identification, which
includes assessment of image quality (positioning and exposure) and identification of radiographic anatomy
and pathologies.
RAD 240 - RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
This course is a comprehensive study of the principles of radiation physics that relate to x-ray production and
emission. Content of this course is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure. Other topics
include nature and characteristics of x-radiation; ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; the production of x-rays;
the properties of x-rays and the fundamentals of x-ray photon interaction with matter as well as the terminology
associated with these components.
RAD 250 – RADIATION BIOLOGY AND RADIATION PROTECTION
Provides instruction on the principles of cell radiation interaction. Radiation effects on cells and factors
affecting cell response are presented. Acute and chronic effects of radiation are discussed. Topics include:
radiation detection and measurement; patient protection; personnel protection; absorbed dose equivalencies;
agencies and regulations; introduction to radiation biology; cell anatomy, radiation/cell interaction; and effects
of radiation.