RAD-1420 Radiographic Procedures II

3 Credits
Emphasis is on radiographic procedures of the bony thorax, vertebral column, pelvis, and gastrointestinal system incorporating related pathology and consideration of mobile, surgical, pediatric, and geriatric patients. Image intensified fluoroscopic equipment and use of contrast media is included in course content. Special focus on surgical radiography. This course expands upon course content of RAD-1410, to include application of radiation protection, equipment operation and quality control, image production and evaluation, and patient care and education.
Prerequisite(s): RAD-1410, RAD-1510, and RAD-1530; RAD-1500 and RAD-1540 concurrent.
2 lecture/3 lab hours.
RAD courses are offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. The program admits a new group of students every fall semester. A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all prerequisites and core courses to enter and remain in the program. The course content within the Radiography Program is divided into the following modules: Module I: Radiation Protection Module II: Equipment Operation and Quality Control Module III: Image Production and Evaluation Module IV: Radiographic Procedures Module V: Patient Care and Education Module VI: Clinical Radiography Each course encompasses a combination of modules designed to develop and expand the didactic and clinical knowledge base of radiography.
(Offered spring only.)