Radiography

The student will learn and have an understanding of radiographic history, radiographic room terminology, equipment, physics, radiation biology, and protection. The student will be exposed to basic patient care, medical ethics, medical-legal consequences and program regulations. The student will explore the radiology departments of area hospitals through a half-day orientation. A Health Care Provider CPR certification is required before completion of this course.

Students in this course learn precise and detailed information on anatomy and positions of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, hip and pelvis, and upper and lower gastrointestinal system. Carefully correlated instruction in anatomy will precede each positioning unit. Laboratory sessions will include demonstrations of positions to develop skills necessary to succeed during clinical assignments. Anatomy and positions learned in this course are the basis for understanding more specialized procedures.

This course covers concepts involved with digital X-ray equipment operation and quality assurance. It includes image acquisition, digital imaging characteristics, and technical evaluation. Focus is placed on the correlation between X-ray exposure and the effect on image quality. The properties of image receptor exposure, contrast, detail and distortion are analyzed extensively with emphasis on the factors that control and influence them (mAs, SID, OID, kVp). Other topics include: collimation, filtration, and grid usage. Students will gain a better understanding of exposure factor formulation by performing experiments in the energized lab utilizing anthropomorphic phantoms.

Students in this course learn precise and detailed information on the anatomy and positions of the biliary system; urinary system; cranium; sella turcica and petrous bones; facial bones; optic foramen; mandible; temporomandibular joint (TMJ); sinuses; temporal bones of the skull and face; spine to include cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx; and ribs to include sternum and mammary glands. Carefully correlated instruction in anatomy will precede each positioning unit. Laboratory sessions will include demonstrations of positions to develop skills necessary to succeed during clinical assignments. Anatomy and positions learned in this course are the basis for understanding more specialized procedures.

This hybrid course provides precise and detailed information on image analysis and pathology of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, hip and pelvis, and upper and lower gastrointestinal system. Reading assignments and preparation time are included. Skills acquired in this course enable the student to understand the importance of determining adequate radiographs.

This hybrid course provides precise and detailed information on image analysis and pathology of the biliary system; urinary system; cranium; sella turcica and petrous bones; facial bones; optic foramen; mandible; temporomandibular joint (TMJ); sinuses; temporal bones of the skull and face; spine to include cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx; and ribs to include sternum and mammary glands. Reading assignments and preparation time are included. Skills acquired in this course enable the student to understand the importance of determining adequate radiographs.

Students will observe/participate in programmed clinical experiences within the radiology departments at area hospitals. Each student in this course must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.

Students will continue to observe/participate in programmed clinical experiences within the radiology departments at area hospitals.

Students will participate in programmed clinical experiences within the radiology departments of area hospitals.

Students will continue to participate in programmed clinical experiences within the radiology departments of area hospitals, dealing with advanced radiographic procedures.

Students will continue to participate in programmed clinical experiences within the radiology departments of area hospitals dealing with difficult exams, surgery and special procedures. Students will be exposed to the diagnostic tools of computer tomography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, ultrasound and MRI.

The student will be acquainted with the complex, specialized, and highly technical field of advanced radiologic technology. The student will gain a better understanding of the principles of his/her previous classroom and clinical studies as they affect: advanced techniques and positioning, special procedures, radiologic departmental administration and the medical-legal aspects of working in a department of radiology. The student also will have a complete review of the fundamentals of X-ray physics and will be exposed to new regulations in radiation safety and advanced techniques governing radiation protection.

This course is designed to give the student a comprehensive review of radiography. The student will cover a vast amount of material--some new, but most in the form of review with emphasis in the areas most needed.