Curriculum

A continuation of Medical Terminology I. Medical terminology specific to the gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, cardiovascular, integumentary, endocrine, nervous and sensory systems is presented. This course is largely self-guided with instructor direction.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119.

Parallel: RAD 122, 123, 129.

Open only to radiography students.

This course is a continuation of Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology I and is designed to study the human structure and its functions. Structures and functions to be discussed include the axial skeletal system including the vertebral column, bony thorax, cranial and facial bones, digestive, urinary, biliary, reproductive, endocrine, muscular, integumentary, central nervous, cardiovascular, and lymphatic systems. Sectional anatomy of the head, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis will be presented with CT and or MRI image correlation to line diagrams.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119.

Parallel: RAD 121, 123, 129.

Open only to radiography students.

This course is a continuation of Radiographic Positioning I and emphasizes the application of skills learned in RAD 104 to new clinical procedures including the vertebral column, bony thorax, cranial exams, and an in depth presentation of contrast media procedures with focus on the digestive, urinary, and biliary systems. In depth analysis of contrast media pharmacology including uses, contraindications and adverse reactions is included. Venipuncture administration is likewise discussed. Emphasis will be place on radiographic analysis and corrective measures for sub-optimal quality. Additionally, a basic presentation of procedures of the reproductive system, arthrography, and myelography will be presented. An overview of imaging during trauma and surgery is discussed. Age specific considerations including the technical adaptation for and behavioral considerations of patients across a wide spectrum of age will be emphasized. A laboratory component is included.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119

Parallel: RAD 121, 122, 129

Open only to radiography students.

This course is a continuation of Clinical Education I as students continue to rotate through various aspects of the radiology department to involve clinical participation under direct and indirect supervision of procedure taught in Radiographic Positioning I and II and to master basic patient care. Students will be assigned clinically to approximately 24 contact hours / week. Students will perform competency exams as required by syllabus.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119.

Parallel: RAD 121, 122, 123.

Open only to radiography students.

This course is a basic presentation of standards of ethical conduct and behavior relevant to the medical field in general and radiology in specific. Ethical principles and doctrines are reviewed. Discussion of professional responsibility to patient and the profession in terms of Patient Bill of Rights, Code of Ethics, Scope of Practice, and Standard of Care. The basics of legal aspects of medicine will also be discussed.  Various situations pertaining to moral, legal and professional conduct will comprise the core material.  Among the legal topics to be discussed will be medico-legal consideration, confidentiality, liability, and informed consent.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 121, 122, 123, 129, 131, 139.

Parallel: RAD 211, 212, 214, 219.

Open only to radiography students.

This course presents the student with information necessary to achieve clinical competency in routine CT exams of the head / brain, thorax and abdomen / pelvis. Information covered includes basic operating principles of CT, patient care of the CT patient, radiation safety in CT, and procedural aspects of the head / brain (with and without contrast media), thorax and abdomen / pelvis (with and without contrast media).

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 121, 122, 123, 129, 131, 139.

Parallel: RAD 211, 212, 213, 219.

Open only to radiography students.

This course is a continuation of Clinical Education II and serves as an intensive focus on the advancement of clinical skills acquired in Clinical Education I and II. Students will continue to rotate through various aspects of the radiology department to involve clinical participation under direct and indirect supervision of procedures taught in Radiographic Positioning I and II. Supplemental outside rotations at secondary clinical education sites within the Ascension St. Vincent system and primary care/ambulatory clinics to promote a wider range of experiences with equipment, protocols, and patient care may be utilized. Students will begin pediatric rotations to advance age specific consideration skills. Students will be assigned clinically to approximately 36 contact hours / week. Students will perform competency exams as required by syllabus.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 121, 122, 123, 129.

Parallel: RAD 131.

Open only to radiography students.

Basic fundamentals concerned with the production, analysis, and recording of radiographic images are included in this course. Understanding image receptor exposure, contrast, spatial resolution and distortion as well as their interrelationships will be emphasized. Subject matter will include mAs, kVp, distance relationships, geometric image formation, grids, beam limiting devices, filtration, computers, digital image acquisition and processing, post-processing features, and technique charts. A laboratory component is included.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 121, 122, 123, 129, 131, 139

Parallel: RAD 212, 213, 214, 219

Open only to radiography students.

This course is an overview of how x-rays are produced and their interactions in human tissue. To provide a foundation for understanding the production of x-rays, the fundamentals of units of measurements and mathematics, atomic structure and nomenclature, electrodynamics and x-ray circuits, x-ray tubes, and characteristics of x-rays will be discussed.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 121, 122, 123, 129, 131, 139.

Parallel: RAD 211, 213, 214, 219.

Open only to radiography students.

This course includes the nature and causes of disease, injury and illness, especially as it applies to radiology.  This course is intended to provide the student a focus on pathology that can affect the technical factors used to obtain a radiographic image.  The course correlates various anatomic systems of the body with pathologies found in those systems. Terminology and technical characteristics will be of major emphasis. Systems will include osseous, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, and nervous.  Non-systemic neoplasia pathologies and general terms will also be discussed. Basic epidemiology will be presented.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 121, 122, 123, 129.

Parallel: RAD 139.

Open only to radiography students.

This course is a continuation of Clinical Education III as students continue to rotate through various aspects of the radiology department to involve clinical participation under direct and indirect supervision of procedures taught in Radiographic Positioning I and II and to continue the advancement basic patient care skills. Supplemental outside rotations at secondary clinical education sites within the Ascension St. Vincent system and primary care/ambulatory clinics to promote a wider range of experiences with equipment, protocols, and patient care may be utilized. Students will continue pediatric rotations and will begin evening assignments as an introduction to radiography services performed after normal working hours. Students will begin dedicated CT rotations to foster clinical competency in required CT exams. Students will begin rotations through interventional radiology to further their understanding of therapeutic aspects of medical imaging. Students will be assigned clinically to approximately 16 contact hours/week. Students will perform competency exams as required by syllabus.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 121, 122, 123, 129, 131, 139.

Parallel: RAD 211, 212, 213, 214.

Open only to radiography students.

This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of specific radiographic imaging equipment used in general radiology and the evaluation of these systems through systematic quality control testing. Topics of discussion will include image intensifiers and fluoroscopic equipment, mobile radiographic equipment, automatic exposure control, digital tomosynthesis and quality control. The course will conclude with the students performing an in-depth self-analysis of their repeat exposures in clinical setting and their opportunities for clinical improvement.  

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 121, 122, 123, 129, 131, 139, 211, 212, 213, 214, 219

Parallel: RAD 222, 223, 224, 229

Open only to radiography students.

This course identifies the human response to ionizing radiation and identifies tissues that are more sensitive than others in radiation. A synopsis of health physics is also introduced to the student identifying specific agencies that govern the radiation exposure to the general public as well as the occupational worker. The application of radiation protection for patients and personnel will be emphasized. The course will include an exploration of deterministic (short term) and stochastic (long term) effects of radiation. 

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 121, 122, 123, 129, 131, 139, 211, 212, 213, 214, 219

Parallel: RAD 221, 223, 224, 229

Open only to radiography students.

This course is a review session to help prepare the students for the national ARRT registry examination. A brief overview of the subjects studied during the course of the program will be addressed. The course also incorporates the use of mock board exams to help aid students in the review process.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 121, 122, 123, 129, 131, 139, 211, 212, 213, 214, 219

Parallel: RAD 221, 222, 223, 229

Open only to radiography students.

This course is a continuation of Clinical Education IV as students continue to rotate through various aspects of the radiology department with the expectation to refine clinical skills through clinical participation under direct and indirect supervision of procedures taught in Radiographic Positioning I and II and to continue the advancement basic patient care skills. Supplemental outside rotations at secondary clinical education sites within the ascension St. Vincent system and primary care/ambulatory clinics to promote a wider range of experiences with equipment, protocols, and patient care may be utilized. Students will continue pediatric rotations and continue evening assignments as an introduction to radiography services performed after normal working hours. Students will continue dedicated CT rotations to foster clinical competency in required CT exams. Students will continue rotations through interventional radiology to further their understanding of therapeutic aspects of medical imaging. Students will be assigned clinically to approximately 24 contact hours / week. Students must complete all required competencies as defined in syllabus and the Clinical Competency Policy.

Prerequisites: RAD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 121, 122, 123, 129, 131, 139, 211, 212, 213, 214, 219

Parallel: RAD 221, 222, 223, 224

Open only to radiography students.