Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Radiologic Technology
Upon successful completion of the Radiologic Technology Program, the student is awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree. Following graduation from the College, the student is eligible to take the National Certification Examination in Radiologic Technology administered by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). A candidate for certification by the ARRT must meet the ethics, education and examination requirements as described in The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules and Regulations and ARRT Standards of Ethics.* Upon successful completion of the examination, the graduate will be eligible to practice as a Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT (R).
* In order to take the ARRT Certification examination, individuals must be of good moral character. Generally, the conviction of a felony or any other offense or misdemeanor, or a felony involving moral depravity, indicates a lack of good moral character for ARRT purposes. For further information, interested applicants may contact the ARRT at (651) 687-0048 or online at www.arrt.org.
The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org.
Degrees and Certificates
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Radiologic Technology, -
Post-Radiologic Technology Certificate - Computed Tomography, Short Term Certificate -
Post-Radiologic Technology Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Short Term Certificate
Classes
RAD 111: INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY
Class Program
This course provides the student with an overview of radiography and its role in health care delivery. Topics include the history of radiography, professional organizations, legal and ethical issues, health care delivery systems, introduction to radiation protection, and medical terminology. Upon completion students will demonstrate foundational knowledge of radiologic science.
Prerequisites
Admission into the program.
RAD 112: RADIOGRAPHY PROCEDURES I
Class Program
This course provides the student with instruction in anatomy and positioning of the chest and thorax, upper and lower extremities, and abdomen. Theory and laboratory exercises will cover radiographic positions and procedures. Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and positioning skills, oral communication and critical thinking in both the didactic and laboratory settings.
Prerequisites
Admission into the program.
RAD 113: PATIENT CARE
Class Program
This course provides the student with concepts of patient care and pharmacology and cultural diversity. Emphasis in theory and lab is placed on assessment and considerations of physical and psychological conditions, routine and emergency. Upon completion, students will demonstrate/ explain patient care procedures appropriate to routine and emergency situations.
Prerequisites
As required by program.
RAD 114: CLINICAL EDUCATION I
Class Program
This course provides the student with the opportunity to correlate instruction with applications in the clinical setting. The student will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Emphasis is on clinical orientation, equipment, procedures, and department policies. Upon completion of the course, the student will demonstrate practical applications of specific radiographic procedures identified in RAD 112.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all required previous semester courses.
RAD 122: RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II
Class Program
This course provides the student with instruction in anatomy and positioning of spine, cranium, body systems and special procedures. Theory and laboratory exercises will cover radiographic positions and procedures with applicable contrast media administration. Upon completion of the course, the student will demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and positioning skills, oral communication and critical thinking in both the didactic and laboratory settings.
Prerequisites
As required by program.
RAD 124: CLINICAL EDUCATION II
Class Program
This course provides the student with the opportunity to correlate previous instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting enables students to apply theory presented thus far and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate practical applications of radiographic procedures presented in current and previous courses.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all required previous semester courses.
RAD 125: IMAGING EQUIPMENT
Class Program
This course provides the student with knowledge of basic physics and fundamentals of imaging equipment. Topics include information on x-ray production, beam characteristics, units of measurement, and imaging equipment components. Upon completion, students will be able to identify imaging equipment as well as provide a basic explanation of the principles associated with image production.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all required previous semester courses.
RAD 134: CLINICAL EDUCATION III
Class Program
This course provides the student with the opportunity to correlate instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting enables students to apply theory presented thus far and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate practical applications of radiographic procedures presented in current and previous courses.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all required previous semester courses.
RAD 135: EXPOSURE PRINCIPLES
Class Program
This course provides students with the knowledge of factors that govern and influence the production of radiographic images and assuring consistency in the production of quality images. Topics include factors that influence density, contrast and radiographic quality as well as quality assurance, image receptors, intensifying screens, processing procedures, artifacts, and state and federal regulations.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all required previous semester courses.
RAD 136: RADIATION PROTECTION AND BIOLOGY
Class Program
This course provides the student with principles of radiation protection and biology. Topics include radiation protection responsibility of the radiographer to patients, personnel and the public, principles of cellular radiation interaction and factors affecting cell response. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate knowledge of radiation protection practices and fundamentals of radiation biology.
Prerequisites
As required by program.
RAD 212: IMAGE EVALUATION AND PATHOLOGY
Class Program
This course provides a basic understanding of the concepts of disease and provides the knowledge to evaluate image quality. Topics include evaluation criteria, anatomy demonstration and image quality with emphasis placed on a body system approach to pathology. Upon completion students will identify radiographic manifestations of disease and the disease process. Students will evaluate images in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings.
Prerequisites
As required by program.
RAD 214: CLINICAL EDUCATION IV
Class Program
This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting enables students to apply theory presented thus far and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Principles of computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy will be presented. Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate practical applications of radiographic procedures presented in current and previous courses.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all required previous semester courses.
RAD 224: CLINICAL EDUCATION V
Class Program
This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting enables students to apply theory presented thus far and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Principles other imaging modalities will be presented. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate practical applications of radiographic procedures in current and previous courses.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all required previous semester courses.
RAD 227: REVIEW SEMINAR
Class Program
This course provides a consolidated and intensive review of the basic areas of expertise needed by the entry level technologist. Topics include basic review of all content areas, test taking techniques and job seeking skills. Upon completion the student will be able to pass comprehensive tests of topics covered in the Radiologic Technology Program.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all required previous semester courses.
RAD 250: ADVANCED PATIENT CARE
Class Program
This course will provide the radiographer with concepts of patient care including patient preparation, patient education, assessment and monitoring, IV procedures for contrast agents and medications, pharmacology, emergency care, radiation safety and biological considerations, safety precautions, and general procedural considerations for CT, MRI, Mammography, Cardiovascular Interventional Technology Sonography.
Prerequisites
Admission to the program.
RAD 251: CROSS-SECTIONAL ANATOMY
Class Program
This course provides the radiographer with knowledge of anatomy of the human body in cross-section. Topics included advanced sectional anatomy as demonstrated by computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and medical sonography. Upon completion, the student will be able to identify cross sectional anatomy from CT, MRI, and medical sonography.
Prerequisites
Admission to the program.
RAD 263: CT IMAGING PROCEDURES
Class Program
This course provides a knowledge of computed tomography imaging procedures. Emphasis is on head, chest, spine and pelvis. Upon completion, students will demonstrate and/or explain specific CT imaging procedures relative to the head, chest, spine, and pelvis.
Prerequisites
Admission to the program.
RAD 264: CT PHYSICS - INSTRUMENTATION & IMAGING
Class Program
RAD 265: CT CLINICAL EDUCATION
Class Program
RAD 266: PATHOLOGY CORRELATION FOR CT/MR
Class Program
This course is designed to introduce theories of disease causation and pathophysiologic disorders that compromise health systems. Each disease or trauma process is examined from its description, etiology, associated symptoms, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis with appearance on CT and MR images.
Prerequisites
RAD 250, RAD 251, and/or RAD 263 or RAD 283
RAD 283: MR PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES
Class Program
This course provides knowledge of magnetic resonance physical principles of image formation. Emphasis is on instrumentation, fundamentals, artifacts, and quality control to include sequence parameters and options. Upon completion, students will demonstrate a knowledge of basic MRI physics.
Prerequisites
RAD 250, RAD 251, RAD 284
RAD 284: MR IMAGING PROCEDURES
Class Program
RAD 285: MAGNETIC RESONANCE CLINICAL EDUCATION
Class Program
This course provides the essential clinical experiences for magnetic resonance imaging. Emphasis is on the development of skills and competencies of MRI imaging procedures, data acquisition, and image processing. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate practical application of MRI imaging procedures.