The radiography technologist provides for the patient's physical and psychological needs. Along with communication skills, body mechanics, isolation and aseptic techniques, students learn the care of IV's and drainage tubes. Emergency protocol and contrast reactions are also taught. Students complete CPR certification and achieve competency in venipuncture.

In this course students learn to recognize and build medical terms after learning the meaning of word parts. The application of radiographic terms will be discussed. The course is based on a systems approach. Students will also learn how to interpret and use common medical abbreviations and symbols.

This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the thoracic and abdominal cavities, upper extremities including shoulder girdle, and lower extremities excluding the hip. Emphasis will be on radiographic terms, positioning, manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories and related patient care considerations. Portable radiographs will be introduced.

This course covers an introduction to the scientific principles that govern radiographic exposure factors. Topics include density, contrast, detail and distortion. Photographic and geometric properties of radiographs are discussed. This course is designed to create a foundation of knowledge upon which an understanding of the principles that govern radiographic technique and quality can be built. During this course students learn the procedure for processing radiographic film. Dark room location and operation, film composition, film holders, intensifying screens and processing chemicals are discussed.

This time is used to demonstrate the position covered in the procedure classes. It is also used to students to return demonstration of positioning, film critique, and anatomy.

This is the student’s 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 diagnostic equipment and supplies. Students will also practice interpreting general radiographic considerations. Emphasis will be radiographic positioning and manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories related to radiography.

The student will continue to acquire and build skills while performing radiographic procedures. The student will continue to increase skill in portable radiography.

Students are required to demonstrate competency in regular radiographic areas and procedures, also pediatrics and trauma. Competency is achieved in studies requiring the use of contrast agents, especially those of the digestive and urinary systems. In addition, the student is introduced to specialized studies of the vascular system, computed tomography, digital imaging, magnetic resonance, mammography and ultrasound. This course emphasizes the development of independence, discretion and judgment by the student while performing radiographic procedures. The student is expected to correlate all clinical and didactic experience while demonstrating proficiency and efficiency.

This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the femur, hip and pelvis, the vertebral column, the upper and lower digestive tract, and the bony thorax and soft tissues of the chest. Emphasis will be on radiographic terms, positioning, manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories, and related patient care considerations. (Prerequisites: Rad. Proc. I)

This time is used to demonstrate the position covered in the procedure classes. It is also used to students to return demonstration of positioning, film critique, and anatomy.

This is a continuation of Medical Terminology I. Students continue to learn to recognize and build medical terms after learning the meaning of word parts. The application of radiographic terms will be discussed. The course is based on a systems approach. Students will also learn how to interpret and use common medical abbreviations and symbols.
(Prerequisite: Medical Term. I)

Emphasis is on radiographic image quality through presentation of prime exposure factors and their effect on radiographic quality. Students will be involved in solving technical problems and making technical adjustments related to prime exposure factors. (Prerequisites: Radiographic Exposure I)

This is the student’s 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 diagnostic equipment and supplies. Students will also practice interpreting general radiographic considerations. Emphasis will be radiographic positioning and manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories related to radiography.

The student will continue to acquire and build skills while performing radiographic procedures. The student will continue to increase skill in portable radiography.

Students are required to demonstrate competency in regular radiographic areas and procedures, also pediatrics and trauma. Competency is achieved in studies requiring the use of contrast agents, especially those of the digestive and urinary systems. In addition, the student is introduced to specialized studies of the vascular system, computed tomography, digital imaging, magnetic resonance, mammography and ultrasound. This course emphasizes the development of independence, discretion and judgment by the student while performing radiographic procedures. The student is expected to correlate all clinical and didactic experience while demonstrating proficiency and efficiency.

This course covers basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and is a continuation of Anatomy & Physiology I. Special emphasis will be placed on radiographic relevancy. Medical terminology and human development are also discussed. Systems studied include nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymph and immune.
(Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology I)

This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the gallbladder and biliary ducts urinary system, mammography, and the cranial structures and facial bones. Emphasis will be on anatomy, radiographic terms, positioning and patient considerations related to radiography.
(Prerequisites: Rad. Proc. I, II)

This time is used to demonstrate the position covered in the procedure classes. It is also used to students to return demonstration of positioning, film critique, and anatomy.

This course covers the fundamentals of physics. Material covered includes specific concepts of radiation science through electromagnetism.

This is the student’s 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 diagnostic equipment and supplies. Students will also practice interpreting general radiographic considerations. Emphasis will be radiographic positioning and manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories related to radiography.

The student will continue to acquire and build skills while performing radiographic procedures. The student will continue to increase skill in portable radiography.

Students are required to demonstrate competency in regular radiographic areas and procedures, also pediatrics and trauma. Competency is achieved in studies requiring the use of contrast agents, especially those of the digestive and urinary systems. In addition, the student is introduced to specialized studies of the vascular system, computed tomography, digital imaging, magnetic resonance, mammography and ultrasound. This course emphasizes the development of independence, discretion and judgment by the student while performing radiographic procedures. The student is expected to correlate all clinical and didactic experience while demonstrating proficiency and efficiency.

This course emphasizes the basic radiographic procedures and positioning related to paranasal sinuses, mastoids, temporal bones, trauma radiography, pediatric radiography, arthrograms, myelograms, cross-sectional modalities and intravenous contrast media’s. Students continue to develop the knowledge necessary to completely perform radiographic procedures relative to the bony thoracic, spine, extremities, trauma exams and other procedures previously covered.
(Prerequisites: (Rad. Proc. I, II, III)

This course emphasizes the basic radiographic procedures and positioning related to paranasal sinuses, mastoids, temporal bones, trauma radiography, pediatric radiography, arthrograms, myelograms, cross-sectional modalities and intravenous contrast media’s. Students continue to develop the knowledge necessary to completely perform radiographic procedures relative to the bony thoracic, spine, extremities, trauma exams and other procedures previously covered.
(Prerequisites: (Rad. Proc. I, II, III)

his course is a continuation of Physics I. Areas included are the x-ray unit through x-rays interaction with matter.
(Prerequisite: Physics I)

The fundamentals of bioethics, ethical codes, confidentiality, patient rights and humanistic health care are taught in this course. Legal terminology, legal judgment, legal documents and litigation are also discussed.

This is the student’s 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 diagnostic equipment and supplies. Students will also practice interpreting general radiographic considerations. Emphasis will be radiographic positioning and manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories related to radiography.

The student will continue to acquire and build skills while performing radiographic procedures. The student will continue to increase skill in portable radiography.

Students are required to demonstrate competency in regular radiographic areas and procedures, also pediatrics and trauma. Competency is achieved in studies requiring the use of contrast agents, especially those of the digestive and urinary systems. In addition, the student is introduced to specialized studies of the vascular system, computed tomography, digital imaging, magnetic resonance, mammography and ultrasound. This course emphasizes the development of independence, discretion and judgment by the student while performing radiographic procedures. The student is expected to correlate all clinical and didactic experience while demonstrating proficiency and efficiency.

This course will provide the student with knowledge of the equipment used routinely to produce diagnostic images. Imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, automatic exposure devises and conventional tomography and various recording media techniques will be discussed. (Prerequisites: Physics I, II)

This course will provide the student with the concepts of disease and its effects on the human body. Pathology and diseases as they relate to various radiographic procedures and radiographs will be discussed. (Prerequisites: Clinical, Radiographic Procedures I, II, III, IV)

This is the student’s 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 diagnostic equipment and supplies. Students will also practice interpreting general radiographic considerations. Emphasis will be radiographic positioning and manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories related to radiography.

The student will continue to acquire and build skills while performing radiographic procedures. The student will continue to increase skill in portable radiography.

Students are required to demonstrate competency in regular radiographic areas and procedures, also pediatrics and trauma. Competency is achieved in studies requiring the use of contrast agents, especially those of the digestive and urinary systems. In addition, the student is introduced to specialized studies of the vascular system, computed tomography, digital imaging, magnetic resonance, mammography and ultrasound. This course emphasizes the development of independence, discretion and judgment by the student while performing radiographic procedures. The student is expected to correlate all clinical and didactic experience while demonstrating proficiency and efficiency.

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. Regulatory policy is discussed. Basic principles of measurement, energy, atomic structure, electricity, magnetism and their application to radiation production take place in this course. Students also study x-ray production, scatter radiation and x-ray circuitry. (Prerequisites: Physics I, II, and III)

This class is a continuation of the Radiographic Pathology I, where the students continue to learn about the effect of diseases on the human body. (Prerequisites: Clinical, Radiographic Procedures I, II, III, IV, Radiographic Pathology I)

This course emphasizes the basic radiographic procedures and positioning related to paranasal sinuses, mastoids, temporal bones, trauma radiography, pediatric radiography, arthrograms, myelograms, cross-sectional modalities and intravenous contrast media’s. Students continue to develop the knowledge necessary to completely perform radiographic procedures relative to the bony thoracic, spine, extremities, trauma exams and other procedures previously covered.
(Prerequisites: (Rad. Proc. I, II, III)

This is the student’s 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 diagnostic equipment and supplies. Students will also practice interpreting general radiographic considerations. Emphasis will be radiographic positioning and manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories related to radiography.

The student will continue to acquire and build skills while performing radiographic procedures. The student will continue to increase skill in portable radiography.

Students are required to demonstrate competency in regular radiographic areas and procedures, also pediatrics and trauma. Competency is achieved in studies requiring the use of contrast agents, especially those of the digestive and urinary systems. In addition, the student is introduced to specialized studies of the vascular system, computed tomography, digital imaging, magnetic resonance, mammography and ultrasound. This course emphasizes the development of independence, discretion and judgment by the student while performing radiographic procedures. The student is expected to correlate all clinical and didactic experience while demonstrating proficiency and efficiency.

This course is a review of all information given during the students’ time spent in the classroom. The review can consist of mock registry test, worksheets for review, student instruction with guidance of the instructors.

This course provides the student with the opportunity to investigate and participate in a radiologic technology facet of their choosing. Emphasis will be placed on areas of specialization and career options and mobility.

(starting 2008)

This is the student’s 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 diagnostic equipment and supplies. Students will also practice interpreting general radiographic considerations. Emphasis will be radiographic positioning and manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories related to radiography.

The student will continue to acquire and build skills while performing radiographic procedures. The student will continue to increase skill in portable radiography.

Students are required to demonstrate competency in regular radiographic areas and procedures, also pediatrics and trauma. Competency is achieved in studies requiring the use of contrast agents, especially those of the digestive and urinary systems. In addition, the student is introduced to specialized studies of the vascular system, computed tomography, digital imaging, magnetic resonance, mammography and ultrasound. This course emphasizes the development of independence, discretion and judgment by the student while performing radiographic procedures. The student is expected to correlate all clinical and didactic experience while demonstrating proficiency and efficiency.

This course is a review of all information given during the students’ time spent in the classroom. The review can consist of mock registry test, worksheets for review, student instruction with guidance of the instructors.

(starting 2008)

This course provides the students with a systematic process for solving problems within a radiography department. Emphasis is placed on the students actually solving a problem in this radiology department.

This is the student’s 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 diagnostic equipment and supplies. Students will also practice interpreting general radiographic considerations. Emphasis will be radiographic positioning and manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories related to radiography.

The student will continue to acquire and build skills while performing radiographic procedures. The student will continue to increase skill in portable radiography.

Students are required to demonstrate competency in regular radiographic areas and procedures, also pediatrics and trauma. Competency is achieved in studies requiring the use of contrast agents, especially those of the digestive and urinary systems. In addition, the student is introduced to specialized studies of the vascular system, computed tomography, digital imaging, magnetic resonance, mammography and ultrasound. This course emphasizes the development of independence, discretion and judgment by the student while performing radiographic procedures. The student is expected to correlate all clinical and didactic experience while demonstrating proficiency and efficiency.