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Diagnostic Radiologic Technology
(Allied Health Division)
RADT 40
RADIATION PHYSICS
4 units: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
Limitation on enrollment: Satisfactory progression in the Radiologic
Technology program. Prerequisite: Math A. Advisory:
CHEM 2A.
This
course covers the theory and application of basic physics and radiation
physics to diagnostic radiology. Emphasis will be placed on the
fundamentals of x-ray generating equipment and the production, emission and
interaction with matter of x-rays. The laboratory portion of this
course will focus on solving radio- graphic technique problems and the
verification of the basic laws of physics. This course is part of the
second semester of the 29-month program in Radiologic Technology, and is only
offered during the spring semester.
RADT 41
BASIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
4 units: 3
hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisites: COOP 41ART, ALLH 67.
Limitation on enrollment: Selection into the Radiologic Technology
program.
This course covers an overview of radiography and its role in health care
delivery. Students will be oriented to academic and administrative
structure, key departments and personnel, and to the profession as a whole.
Emphasis will be placed on medical terminology and communication techniques,
including Spanish for medical personnel. Basic principles of radiation
protection and computer literacy will also be identified. The
laboratory portion of this course will include routine and emergency patient
care procedures, an introduction to darkroom procedures and the ethical and
legal responsibilities of the professional relative to health care delivery,
and a student orientation in the use of the library and available library
materials. This course is part of the first semester of a 29-month
program in Radiologic Technology, and is only offered during the fall
semester.
RADT 42
PRINCIPLES OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY I
4 units: 3
hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Limitation on enrollment: Selection to the
RADT program; minimum of 2.35 GPA in prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: ANAT 25, ENGL A, ENGL 41, ENGL 41L.
This course covers basic radiographic anatomy and positioning of the thoracic
viscera, abdomen, upper extremities, shoulder girdle, lower extremities, hip
and pelvis and upper gastro in- testinal tract. The laboratory portion
of this course will include positioning exercises and film evaluation of
these areas to achieve both accuracy and speed. This course is part of
the first semester of a 29-month program in Radiologic Technology and is only
offered during the spring semester.
RADT 43A
PRINCIPLES OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY II
4 units: 3
hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Limitation on enrollment: Satisfactory
progression in the Radiologic Technology program.
This course covers basic radiographic anatomy and positioning of the lower
gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, urinary system, vertebral column, bony
thorax, cranium, long bone mea- surements, foreign
body localization, and trauma guidelines. The laboratory portion of this
course will include positioning exercises and film evaluation of these areas
to achieve both accuracy and speed. This course is part of the second
semester of a 29-month program in Radiologic Technology and is offered only
during the spring semester.
RADT 43B
CLINICAL EDUCATION 8
4 units: 3
hours lecture, 3 hours lab (216 total hours). Limitation on enrollment:
Satisfactory progression in the Radiologic Technology program. Corequisites: RADT 43A.
This course provides clinical experience for application of theoretical
principles and concepts covered in in previous and
current didactic coursework. Clinical experience in patient care and
handling, positioning skills, equipment utilization, radiation protection
application, work efficiency, and image evaluation is provided. This
course is part of the second semester of a 29-month program in Radiologic
Technology and is only offered during the spring semester.
RADT 44A
PRINCIPLES OF RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE
2 units: 27
total hours lecture, 27 total hours lab.
Limitation on enrollment: Satisfactory progression in the Radiologic
Technology program.
This course covers the theory and application of factors that govern and
influence the production of the radiographic image on radiographic film.
The evaluation of radiographic systems to assure consistency in the
production of quality images will also be introduced. The laboratory
component of this course will provide ‘live
lab' experience conducting radiation exposure experiments that demonstrate clinical
applications of the theoretical principles and concepts presented. This
course is part of the first summer session of a 29-month program in
Radiologic Technology and is offered only during summer session which is
approximately 12 weeks in duration.
RADT 44B
CLINICAL EDUCATION II
4 units: 216
total hours lab. Limitation on enrollment:
Satisfactory progression in the Radiologic Technology program.
This course provides clinical experience for application of theoretical
principles and concepts covered in previous and current didactic coursework.
Clinical experience in patient care and handling, positioning skills,
equipment utilization, radiation protection application, work efficiency, and
image evaluation is provided. This course is part of the first summer
session of a 29-month program in Radiologic Technology and is offered only
during summer session which is approximately 12 weeks in duration.
RADT 45A
PRINCIPLES OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY III
3 units: 2
hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Limitation on enrollment: Satisfactory
progression in the Radiologic Technology program.
This course covers advanced radiographic positioning of the skull,
non-vascular advanced procedures and special x-ray equipment and procedures.
The laboratory portion of this course will include positioning exercises and
film evaluation of these areas to achieve both accuracy and speed.
Appropriate experiments using phantom parts utilizing the tomographic
unit and stereoradiographic techniques will also be
demonstrated. This course is part of third semester of a 29-month
program in Radiologic Technology, and is offered only during the fall
semester.
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RADT
45B CLINICAL EDUCATION III
7 units: 21
hours lab (378 total hours), Limitation on enrollment: Satisfactory
progression in the Radiologic Technology program.
This course provides clinical experience for application of theoretical
principles and concepts covered in previous and current didactic coursework.
Clinical experience in patient care and
handling, positioning skills, equipment utilization, evidence of radiation
protection, work efficiency and image evaluation is provided. This
course is part of the third semester of a 29-month program in Radiologic
Technology and is only offered during the fall semester.
RADT 67A
ADVANCED RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES I
2 units: 2
hours lecture. Limitation on enrollment: Satisfactory progression
in the Radiologic Technology program.
This course covers vascular special procedures including anatomy and special
equipment. Equipment and applications of the following imaging
modalities will also be studied: digital vascular imaging, computerized
tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography,
cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology. This course is
part of the fourth semester of a 29-month program in Radiologic Technology
and is only offered during the spring semester. This course is the
first of three phases of internship.
RADT 67B
ADVANCED CLINICAL EDUCATION I
10 units: 540
total hours lab. Limitation on enrollment:
Satisfactory progression in the Radiologic Technology program.
This course provides clinical experience for the application of theoretical
principles and concepts covered in previous and current didactic coursework.
Clinical experience in patient care and handling, positioning skills,
equipment utilization, evidence of radiation
protection, work efficiency and image evaluation is provided. This
course is part of the fourth semester of a 29-month program in Radiologic
Technology and is only offered during the spring semester. This course
is the first of three phases of internship.
RADT 67C
RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY
1 unit: 1 hour
lecture. Limitation on enrollment: Satisfactory progression in the
Radiologic Technology program.
The course presents an introductory study of basic disease processes, the
nature and causes of disease and injury, and their radiographic significance.
RADT 68A
PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION PROTECTION AND BIOLOGY
2 units: 36
total hours lecture. Limitation on enrollment: Satisfactory progression
in the Radiologic Technology program.
The course covers the principles of radiation protection and cell radiation
interaction. The course will present and discuss radiation protection
responsibility by the radiographer to patients, personnel and the public;
maximum permissible dose and regulatory involvement; radiation effects on
cells and factors affecting cell response; and acute and chronic effects of
radiation. This course is part of a second summer session of a 29-month
program in Radiologic Tehcnology and is offered
only during summer session which is approximately 12 weeks in duration.
This course is the second of three phases of internship.
RADT 68B
ADVANCED CLINICAL EDUCATION II
7 units: 378
total hours lab. Limitation on enrollment:
Satisfactory progression in the Radiologic Technology program.
This course provides clinical experience for application of theoretical
principles and concepts covered in previous and current didactic coursework.
Clinical experience in patient care and handling, positioning skills,
equipment utilization, evidence of radiation
protection, work efficiency and image evaluation is provided. This
course is the second of three phases of internship.
RADT 69A
INTEGRATIVE STUDY IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
2 units: 2
hours lecture. Limitation on enrollment: Satisfactory progression
in the Radiologic Technology program.
This course covers a comprehensive analysis and assessment of all previous radiologic technology instructional coursework in
preparation for writing the state certification and national registry
examinations. Job market readiness skills will also be presented.
This course is part of the fifth semester of a 29-month program in Radiologic
Technology and is only offered during the fall semester.
RADT 69B
ADVANCED CLINICAL EDUCATION III
9 units: 486
total hours lab. Limitation on enrollment:
Satisfactory progression in the Radiologic Technology program.
This course provides clinical experience for application of theoretical
principles and concepts covered in previous and current didactic coursework.
Clinical experience in patient care and handling, positioning skills,
equipment utilization, evidence of radiation
protection, work efficiency and image evaluation is provided. This
course is part of the second summer session of a 29-month program program in Radiologic
Technology and is offered only during summer session which is approximately
12 weeks in duration. This course is the second of three phases of
internship.
RADT 69C
SECTIONAL ANATOMY FOR THE RADIOGRAPHER
1 unit: 1 hour
lecture. Limitation on enrollment: Satisfactory progression in
the Radiologic Technology program.
This course covers an introduction to sectional anatomy. Emphasis will be
placed on the major anatomic structures normally seen in transverse sections.
Current imaging applications will also be included. This course is part
of the fifth semester of a 29-month program in Radiologic Technology and is
only offered during the fall semester.
RADT 70L
ABC TOPICS IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
1-3 units: 3-9
hours lab. Limitation on enrollment: Current or previous student
in a Radiologic Technology program. (Note: The second letter
designation indicates unit value, "A: being for 1 unit, "B"
for 2 units, and "C" for 3 units.)
This course covers ancillary laboratory experience in an affiliated hospital
or classroom/laboratory setting for those individuals seeking an expanded
view of a particular area of interest. Specific areas may include: Cardiac
Catheterization, Computerized Axial Tomography, Diagnostic Medical
Radiography, Independent Study, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation
Oncology, and Ultrasonography. Multiple
second of RADT 70LABC may be taken concurrently to provide students with
required lab hours. The units for this course do not count toward
graduation.
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