RAD-1530 Clinical Radiography I

2 Credits
First course in the clinical education component of the program. Supervised, competency-based clinical education with emphasis on application of comprehensive didactic knowledge in clinical practice. Emphasis on radiographic procedures of the upper extremity and shoulder girdle, lower extremity, thorax, and abdomen.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites for program admission: MAT-1120, EGL-1010, and BIO-2050; RAD-1410 and RAD-1510 concurrent; BIO-2060 and HIM-1800 completed or concurrent.
2 days/8 hours/8 weeks.
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 fall only.)