RADT 112 - Radiologic Technology with Clinical III

9 Credits: 4 Lecture hours per week 3 Hours Lab, 24 clinical hours/week

Course Description
This course introduces specialized radiographic procedures of non-skeletal areas and explores the biological effects of exposure to ionizing radiation. Students review basic radiation cell physiology and chemistry, including factors that influence somatic and genetic responses to ionized tissue. Building on foundational skills, students expand their knowledge and practice of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures under the direct supervision of certified technologists and radiologists. Competency-level skills are developed as students perform procedures with increasing proficiency, including the identification of pathology, disease, and disorders. 

Prerequisite RADT 110 BIOL 132 RADT 111 COMP 210 Corequisite RADT 201

(11th ed.), Elsevier.

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Identify the classifications of cell structures, cell types, and their functions, including the roles of DNA, RNA, and cellular processes such as mitosis and meiosis.

B. Explain the effects of energy transfer and ionizing radiation on cellular structures.

C. Apply knowledge of organic and inorganic compounds to understand cellular function and pathology.

D. Describe selective and general angiographic studies in collaboration with clinical staff.

E. Generate analog and digital radiographs of non-skeletal areas with appropriate technical factors and diagnostic quality.

F. Utilize radiographic equipment effectively for standard and advanced imaging procedures.

G. Critique image formations to ensure diagnostic accuracy and identify pathological conditions.

H. Describe selective and general angiographic studies.

I. Demonstrate proper patient positioning for a full range of anatomical regions, including the spinal column, digestive system, and other complex imaging procedures.

Content
Through the application of classroom lectures, reading assignments, and group discussions, the following content will be presented:

1. Cell structure, types, and functions including DNA, RNA, and mitosis
2. Energy transfer and ionizing radiation on cellular structures
3. Organic and inorganic compounds to understand cellular function
4. General angiographic studies (ex. venogram)
5. Production, manipulation, and evaluation of both basic and complex analog and digital radiographs
6. Radiographic equipment standard and advanced imaging procedures
7.  Images for diagnostic accuracy and identify pathology
8. Selective radiographic and angiographic studiesIProper patient
9. Positioning including the spinal column, digestive system, and other body systems, including skeletal and non-skeletal systems

A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I: assignments

D-E-F-G-H-I: radiographic laboratory