RA 100 Medical Terminology                                                  1 credit

This course studies the language related to medical science and health science specialties. Emphasis is on word analysis, construction, definitions, pronunciation, spelling and standard abbreviations.

RA 111 Radiographic Procedures I                                       2 credits

This course is designed to provide the student with the necessary theory, concepts, and hands-on experience in performing specific diagnostic procedures. Patient positioning, equipment manipulation, appropriate patient care techniques, and critique of radiographic images are presented in this course. Critical thinking skills are presented for utilization throughout the course. This course acquaints students with terminology used in the radiology department. This course will include an introduction to positioning, chest, and bones and joints. Includes lab experiences.
Pre/Co-requisites: Anatomy and Physiology I & Anatomy and Physiology II

RA 112 Methods of Patient Care and Assessment I     1 credit

This course is a study of the basic concepts of patient care and assessment during radiographic procedures. The course includes the study of medical ethics and legalities, infection control procedures utilizing universal precautions. Cultural diversity will be discussed as it relates to caring for the patient and family during radiographic procedures.
Pre/Co-requisites: Anatomy and Physiology I & Anatomy and Physiology II

RA 115 Introduction to Radiography                                  3 credits

This course provides students with an overview of radiology and its role in health care delivery, including, ethics, basic hospital procedures, , basic radiation protection as it pertains to the radiographer and the patient based on ALARA, and a historical perspective of radiology. Discussion includes radiation exposure and monitoring, units of measurement, dosimeters and NCRP recommendations. Students are introduced to the accrediting bodies and professional organizations in Radiologic Technology. This course includes an introduction to the x-ray tube, x-ray production, and digital radiographic image formation.
Prerequisites: Level I RA Summer Courses

RA 121 Radiographic Procedures II                                     5 credits

A continuation of Radiographic Procedures I designed to provide the student with the necessary theory, concepts, and hands-on experience in performing additional diagnostic radiographic procedures. Patient positioning, equipment manipulation, appropriate patient care techniques and critique of radiographic images are presented. Areas to be covered include abdomen/accessory organs, digestive system, upper extremity, shoulder girdle, lower extremities, hip and pelvis, urinary system, and critical thinking skills necessary to adapt to individual situations and procedures. The student will be introduced to examinations utilizing contrast media and includes lab experiences.
Prerequisites: Level 1 RA Summer Courses

RA 122 Methods of Patient Care and Assessment II    2 credits

This course is a study of the basic concepts of patient care and assessment during radiographic procedures. This course includes the study of tubes, catheters, medication administration, safety and emergency medicine and patient care in specialty areas.
Prerequisites: Level 1 RA Fall Courses

RA 131 Radiographic Procedures III                                    5 credits

This course is a continuation of Radiographic Procedures I and II and is designed to provide the student with the necessary theory, concepts, and hands-on experience in performing additional diagnostic radiographic procedures. This course is designed to further assist the student in developing the critical thinking skills necessary to adapt to individual situations and procedures. Patient positioning, equipment manipulation, appropriate patient care techniques and critique of radiographic images are presented in this course. Procedural topics include pediatrics, bony thorax, vertebral column, myelography, skull, facial bones, paranasal sinuses, an introduction to special modalities, and trauma. Includes lab experience.
Prerequisites: Level 1 RA Fall Courses

RA 135 Professional Development Practicum I              3 credits

This course is designed to provide students opportunities to enhance their professional growth in the clinical areas, professional meetings, and college and community service. The student will be able to apply classroom theory to a wide variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures in the clinical setting. It provides students an opportunity to apply concepts in radiologic procedures, patient care, instrumentation, and an orientation to the various areas within a radiology department. Students acquire experience and competency in their radiologic technology skills, professional behavior, and critical thinking skills.
Prerequisites: Level I RA Summer Courses

RA 145 Professional Development Practicum II             4 credits

This course is designed to provide students opportunities to enhance their professional growth in the clinical areas, professional meetings, and college and community service. It provides students an opportunity to continue to develop and demonstrate an increased degree of proficiency with diagnostic radiographic procedures developed in Professional Development Practicum I. The students will observe in special imaging modalities as assigned. The student acquires competency and proficiency in a wide variety of procedures by applying classroom theory to the actual procedures in the clinical setting. Critical thinking skills and professional behavior will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: Level I RA Fall Courses

RA 154 Imaging Methods and Sectional Anatomy       2 credits

This course will introduce students to imaging modalities including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. This course will also include detailed cross-sectional anatomy.
Prerequisites: Level I RA Fall Courses

RA 203A Radiographic Outcomes                                        1 credit

This course is designed to allow students a continuous assessment, application and reflection process, which will enable students to independently challenge their learning and growth as a professional radiographer. The student is expected to demonstrate independent learning and self-evaluation.
Prerequisites: Level I RA Summer Courses

RA 203B Radiographic Outcomes                                         2 credits

This course is designed to allow students a continuous assessment, application and reflection process, which will enable students to independently challenge their learning and growth as a professional radiographer. The student is expected to demonstrate independent learning and self-evaluation.
Prerequisites: Level II RA Fall Courses

RA 251 Radiographic Physics and Imaging I                    3 credits

This course presents the student with the principles of radiation physics. Some of the concepts it includes are matter, energy, electrostatics, electrodynamics, magnetism, electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction. It also includes the study of the X-ray circuit, X-ray, X-ray production, and X-ray interactions with matter.
Prerequisites: Level II RA Summer Courses

RA 255 Professional Development Practicum III           6 credits

This course is designed to provide students opportunities to enhance their professional growth in the clinical areas, professional meetings, and college and community service. This clinical experience applies classroom theory to develop competencies and proficiency. The student will experience more clinical procedures and rotations. Students will demonstrate an increasing speed and efficiency in the performance of radiographic procedures.
Prerequisites: Level I RA Spring Courses

RA 258 Radiographic Pathology                                           2 credits

This course explores basic disease processes as to their radiographic significance. Causes, symptoms, and treatments of disease are discussed.
Prerequisites: Level II RA Summer Courses

RA 261 Radiation Protection                                                  2 credits

This course is the study of the biological effects of radiation on the patient. Methods of minimizing patient exposure, the early and late effects of radiation, protection of the patient and personnel, radiation quantities, and limits.
Prerequisites: Level II RA Fall Courses

RA 265 Professional Development Practicum IV           6 credits

This course is designed to provide students opportunities to enhance their professional growth in the clinical areas, professional meetings, and college and community service. It is designed to improve the student's proficiency in procedures presented in previous Practicum(s). The clinical experience presents the student an opportunity to perform their skills independently and to improve proficiency. Multi-skilling opportunities will be provided by experiences in MRI and CT.
Prerequisites: Level II RA Summer Courses

RA 270 Radiographic Physics and Imaging II                  3 credits

This course includes the study of radiographic image acquisition, processing and display. Topics include radiographic image quality and exposure technique factors, and application of technique formulas.
Prerequisites: Level II RA Fall Courses

RA 275 Professional Development Practicum V            5 credits

This course is designed to provide students opportunities to enhance their professional growth in the clinical areas, professional meetings, and college and community service. This clinical experience continues to present the student an opportunity to perform their skills more efficiently and independently. Students will observe and gain knowledge in cancer treatment procedures.
Prerequisites: Level II RA Fall Courses