This course is a laboratory course that will introduce the student to the clinical aspect of their training. Instruction will parallel that of RAD 101 and include many competencies necessary for clinical success. Students will spend approximately 6 hours per week in the clinical setting under close and direct supervision.
 

This course serves as an introduction to the field of Radiologic Technology. It includes an introduction to basic nursing, terminology, radiation protection, law, ethics, and imaging equipment. Special emphasis is placed on ethical codes, confidentiality, patient rights, and humanistic health care.
 

This course is a study of the principles of cell radiation interaction. Students study factors affecting cell response to acute and chronic results of radiation. Principles of radiation protection and responsibility by the radiographer to patients, personnel, and the public are presented. Maximum permissible dose and regulatory policy are also discussed.
**Prerequisites: RAD 101, 122, 132
 

This course provides a description of the basic physical principles of measurement, energy, atomic structure, electricity, magnetism, and their application to radiation production. Students also study x-ray production, scatter radiation, x-ray circuitry, and the interactions between x-radiation and matter.
 

Included is an overview of how the X-ray machine produces x-radiation. This course is designed to create a foundation for understanding the principles of radiographic technique and quality. Emphasis is on radiographic image quality through presentation of prime exposure factors, solving technical problems, and making adjustments to correct those problems.
 

This is the student’s first clinical experience in performing as an actual part of the health care team. The clinical training plan will focus on patient care, protocol in the health care facility and imaging department, and on identification of radiographic imaging equipment and supplies. The student also begins to perform radiographic positioning of the thorax and abdomen.
**Prerequisites: MA 101, 103, CIS 105, RAD 101, 100, 112
 

This clinical course is designed to allow the student to practice what was learned in RAD 212. The clinical training plan will focus on patient care and examinations including those of the chest, abdomen, urinary system and digestive system. The student will also be introduced to ER trauma, portables and radiographic procedures in the OR.
**Prerequisite: RAD 202, 212.
 

This clinical course is designed to allow the student to practice what was learned in RAD 213. The clinical training plan will focus on patient care and examinations including those of the upper and lower extremities. The student will continue to practice and perfect the skills acquired in RAD 203.
**Prerequisite: RAD 203, 213.
 

This clinical course is designed to allow the student to practice what was learned in RAD 214. The clinical training plan will focus on patient care and examinations including those of the spine, pelvis, and hip. The student will continue to practice and perfect the skills acquired in RAD 204.
**Prerequisite: RAD 204, 214.
 

This clinical course is designed to allow the student to practice what was learned in RAD 214. The clinical training plan will focus on patient care and examinations including those of the skull, facial bones, and sinuses. The student will continue to practice and perfect the skills acquired in RAD 205.
**Prerequisite: RAD 205, 215.
 

This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the chest, abdomen, urinary system, and digestive system. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic terms, detailed anatomy, positioning manipulation of equipment and accessories, and related patient care. Portable radiography will be introduced
**Prerequisite: MA 101, 103, RAD 101.
 

This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the upper and lower extremities. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic terms, detailed anatomy, positioning manipulation of equipment and accessories, and related patient care.
**Prerequisite: RAD 212.
 

This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the spine, pelvis and hip. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic terms, detailed anatomy, positioning manipulation of equipment and accessories, and related patient care.
**Prerequisite: RAD 213.
 

This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the skull, facial bones and sinuses. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic terms, detailed anatomy, positioning manipulation of equipment and accessories, and related patient care.
**Prerequisite: RAD 214.
 

This class provides students with the tools for understanding anatomy in three dimensions. Students will be able to visualize anatomical appearance and relationships in a planar section following completion of this material. Concentration will be on cranial, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic structures. This course will be integrated with RAD 226 (Topics in Radiography).
**Prerequisites: MA 101, MA 103, RAD: 202, 212, 203, 213, 204, 214, 205, 215.
 

This course will provide the student with knowledge of the equipment routinely used to produce radiographic images. It includes the discussion of various imaging modalities and recording media including fixed and portable radiographic equipment. It also includes discussion of the basic physical principles behind CT, MRI, US, and Nuclear Medicine.
**Prerequisite: RAD 101, 122, 132.
 

This course will provide the student with the concept of disease and its effects on the human body. The relationship of pathology and diseases to various radiographic procedures and radiographs will be discussed.

This course includes preparation and presentation of scientific papers.
**Prerequisites: CIS 105, MA 101, MA 103, RAD: 101, 113, 122, 123, 132, 202, 212, 203, 213, 224.
 

This course provides students with the knowledge needed to evaluate radiographic examinations, and to identify and recognize diagnostic quality. Coursework will concentrate of the study of the thorax, abdomen, urinary system, and digestive system.
**Prerequisites: RAD 101, 112, 122, 132, 123.
 

This course is a follow-up to RAD 122 focusing primarily on review prior to the student’s participation in the registry examination. It reinforces the basic physical principles of measurement, energy, atomic structure, electricity, magnetism, and their application to radiation production. Students also study x-ray production, scatter radiation, and x-ray circuitry. Students are required to assist with instruction of this course.
**Prerequisite: RAD 122.
 

This course provides students with the knowledge needed to evaluate radiographic examinations, and to identify and recognize diagnostic quality. Coursework will concentrate of the study of the upper and lower extremities, spine, and skull.
**Prerequisites: RAD 101, 112, 122, 132, 123.
 

This course is designed to utilize a structured series of mock registry exams to assist the student in preparing for the real exam to be taken after graduation. This series of tests asks questions in a fashion similar to that of the actual registry exam. The student is able to locate areas of study that need improvement.