RAD-2530 Clinical Radiography IV

4 Credits
Fourth course in the clinical education component of the program. Expands upon the knowledge and skills from previous clinical education courses. Supervised, competency-based clinical education with emphasis on application of comprehensive didactic knowledge and demonstration of proficiency in clinical practice. Emphasis on cranial and pediatric radiography. Re-enforcement of application of radiation protection, equipment operation and quality control, image production and evaluation, patient care and education.
Prerequisite(s): RAD-1550; RAD-2410 and RAD-2580 concurrent.
2 days/8 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 fall only.)