Fundamentals of Radiologic Science
An orientation to various aspects of radiologic technology,
including School policies, the hospital environment, professionalism,
and basic radiation.
Medical Ethics and Law
Explanation of the ethical and legal responsibilities of
the health care professional.
Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences
Education of the concepts of proper patient care. Includes
communication, cultural diversity, isolation and sterile
techniques, vital signs, emergency care, and use and effects
of drugs and contrast material.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Venipuncture
Certification in CPR and venipuncture.
Human Structure and Function
An in-depth study of various body systems. Includes general
anatomy and physiology. Correlated with Radiographic Procedures.
Radiographic Procedures
Detailed instruction in radiographic anatomy, patient positioning,
and methods of proper beam-part-image receptor alignment
to obtain diagnostic information.
Osteology for Radiographers
A detailed review of skeletal anatomy.
Medical Terminology
A study of basic terms and abbreviations used in radiography
and other health fields.
Physics of Imaging Equipment
Application of the basic principles of physics to radiography.
Includes properties of electricity and radiation, x-ray production,
and equipment function.
Mathematics in Radiography
An introduction to the mathematical principles involved
in understanding radiography and radiation.
Principles of Radiographic Imaging and Exposure
Instruction in methods of image formation, radiation exposure
factors, density, detail, contrast, distortion, and image
receptors.
Image Processing
An orientation to the processing of radiographic images.
Computers in Radiologic Sciences
Study of the use of computers in radiography.
Sectional Anatomy
The study of anatomy from a cross-sectional perspective.
Image Analysis
Familiarization with the distinctions between optimal and
suboptimal quality radiographic images as well as methods
of improvement.
Technical Writing and Research I
Independent research and preparation of a technical report
on an appropriate topic.
Clinical Practice I
Extensive development of clinical abilities under direct
technologist supervision.
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