Radiologic Technology (RADT) Undergraduate Course Descriptions
RADT 201. Introduction to Radiography
Radiography and its role in health care delivery. Academic and administrative structure and the profession as a whole. Basic principles of radiation protection. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 1 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 202. Radiation Physics
Review of radiation physics, fundamentals or x-ray production, beam characteristics and units of measurements. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 6 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 203. Ethics and the Law in the Radiologic Sciences
Parameters of professional practice and law with emphasis on radiographers area of responsibility in the delivery of health care. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 1 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 204. Applied Medical Terminology
Review of medical terminology with emphasis on words, abbreviations and symbols used in radiography. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 1 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 205. Applied Human Structure and Function
Basic human structure and function with emphasis on the relationship of structure and function to radiologic studies. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 2 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 206. Radiographic Procedures
Theory and practice of imaging various systems and organs with emphasis on the production of radiographs of optimal diagnostic quality. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 6 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 207. Medical Imaging and Processing
Factors that govern and influence the production of the radiographic image on radiographic film. Requirements for the processing of radiographic film, film holders, and intensifying screens. Clinical applications of the theoretical principles and concepts. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 4 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 209. Methods of Patient Care
Concepts and practice of patient care, physical and psychological needs of the patient and family, routine and emergency patient care procedures, infection control and patient education. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 1 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 210. Radiation Protection
Principles of radiation protection, radiation protection responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel, and the public. Concepts of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA), Negligible Individual Risk Level (NIRL) and stochastic and non-stochasitc effects are discussed. Regulatory agencies are identified and agency involvement in radiation protection are discussed. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 2 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 211. Radiation Biology
Principles of the interaction of radiation with the living systems. Radiation effects on biological molecules and organisms and factors affecting biological response. Acute and chronic effects of radiation. 2 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 212. Imaging Equipment
Equipment routinely utilized to produce diagnostic images. Various recording media and techniques. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 406. Radiographic Procedures
Advanced theory and practice of imaging various systems and organs with emphasis on the production of radiographs of optical diagnostic quality. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 6 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 408. Evaluation of Radiograph
Practicum in which students participate in formal sessions for radiographic film evaluation. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 4 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 409. Radiation Pathology
Chronic and acute biological effects of radiation. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 6 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 410. Introduction to Quality Improvement
Evaluation of radiographic systems to assure quality in the delivery of all aspects of radiologic services. Components involved in the quality improvement system; state, federal, and professional impacts; equipment quality control. Tests to evaluate specific components. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 2 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 411. Computers in Radiologic Sciences
Principles of computer technology. Concepts and terminology. Computer applications in radiology. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 1 Cr. F, S, SUM.
RADT 412. Pharmacology and Drug Administration
Basic concepts of pharmacology. Theory and practice of basic techniques of venipuncture and administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or intravenous medications. Appropriate delivery of patient care. Prereq.: Acceptance in the clinical phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. 2 Cr. F, S, SUM.
