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College Catalog

RAD Radiography

Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for localL and S for stateS. The symbol 鈥淎ND鈥 indicates the course will be offered 鈥淎s Needs Demand.鈥

UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 110 Rad Intro & Patient Care 3 (2-3) Fall

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: RAD-111L and RAD-151L

This course provides an overview of the radiography profession and student responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on basic principles of patient care, radiation protection, technical factors, and medical terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic skills in these areas.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 111 RAD Procedures I 4 (3-3) Fall

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: RAD-111L and RAD-151L

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the chest, abdomen, extremities, bony thorax and pelvis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas.(2017 FA)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 112 RAD Procedures II 4 (3-3) Spring

Prerequisite: RAD-110L, RAD-111L and RAD-151L

Corequisite: RAD-121L and RAD-161L

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the skull, spine, and gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 121 Image Production I 3 (2-3) Spring

Prerequisite: RAD-110L, RAD-111L and RAD-151L

Corequisite: RAD-112L and RAD-161L

This course provides the basic principles of radiographic image production. Emphasis is placed on image production, x-ray equipment, receptor exposure, and basic imaging quality factors. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of radiographic image production.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 122 Image Production II 2 (1-3) Summer

Prerequisite: RAD-112L, RAD-121L and RAD-161L

Corequisite: RAD-141L and RAD-171L

This course is designed to continue to develop the concepts and principles in the field of radiologic technology. Emphasis is placed on advanced digital principles and production. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced principles of digital imaging production.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 141 Radiation Safety 2 (2-0) Summer

Prerequisite: RAD-112L, RAD-121L and RAD-161L

Corequisite: RAD-122L and RAD-171L

This course covers the principles of radiation protection and radiobiology. Topics include the effects of ionizing radiation on body tissues, protective measures for limiting exposure to the patient and personnel, and radiation monitoring devices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects and uses of radiation in diagnostic radiology.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 151 RAD Clinical Ed I 2 (0-0-6) Fall

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: RAD-110L and RAD-111L

This course introduces patient management and basic radiographic procedures in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the chest and extremities, manipulating equipment, and applying principles of ALARA. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 161 RAD Clinical Ed II 5 (0-0-15) Spring

Prerequisite: RAD-110L, RAD-111L and RAD-151L

Corequisite: RAD-112L and RAD-121L

This course provides additional experience in patient management and in more complex radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the spine, pelvis, head and neck, and thorax and adapting procedures to meet patient variations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 171 RAD Clinical Ed III 3 (0-0-9) Summer

Prerequisite: RAD-112L, RAD-121L and RAD-161L

Corequisite: RAD-122L and RAD-141L

This course provides experience in patient management specific to advanced radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on applying appropriate technical factors to all studies and transitioning to mastering positioning of advanced studies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 211 RAD Procedures III 3 (2-3) Fall

Prerequisite: RAD-122L, RAD-141L, and RAD-171L

Corequisite: RAD-231L and RAD-251L

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard and specialty radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiographic specialty procedures, advanced imaging, radiographic pathology and image analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these areas.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 231 Image Production III 2 (1-3) Fall

Prerequisite: RAD-122L, RAD-141L, and RAD-171L

Corequisite: RAD-211L and RAD-251L

This course is designed to continue to develop the concepts and principles in the field of radiologic technology. Emphasis is placed on complex imaging production and principles, quality control and quality assurance in the imaging sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced radiographic equipment and quality control programs.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 251 RAD Clinical Ed IV 7 (0-0-21) Fall

Prerequisite: RAD-122L, RAD-141L, and RAD-171L

Corequisite: RAD-211L and RAD-231L

This course provides the opportunity to continue mastering all basic radiographic procedures and to attain experience in advanced areas. Emphasis is placed on equipment operation, pathological recognition, pediatric and geriatric variations, and further awareness of radiation protection requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 261 RAD Clinical Ed V 7 (0-0-21) Spring

Prerequisite: RAD-211L, RAD-231L, and RAD-251L

Corequisite: RAD-271L

This course is designed to enhance expertise in all radiographic procedures, patient management, radiation protection, and image production and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on developing an autonomous approach to the diversity of clinical situations and successfully adapting to those procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.(2022 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
RAD 271 Radiography Capstone 3 (2-3) Spring

Prerequisite: RAD-211L, RAD-231L, and RAD-251L

Corequisite: RAD-261L

This course provides an opportunity to exhibit problem-solving skills required for certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and integration of didactic and clinical components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge required of an entry-level radiographer.(2022 SU)