The content is designed to provide a knowledge base necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures along with the application to special studies.  A very brief introduction to the requirements of radiography will be discussed.  After which, general anatomy and terminology will be discussed.  Anatomy and positioning of the thoracic viscera (chest radiography) will be discussed.  Abdominal radiography will be discussed.  Skeletal topics include positioning of the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, humerus and shoulder girdle.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic physics of radiographic science.  The topics included are the fundamentals of physics, the structure of the atom, the nature of radiation, electromagnetic radiation, electricity and magnetism.

This course is a continuation of Radiographic Technique I and builds upon the fundamentals of radiologic image quality.  The topics include photographic factors, geometric factors, the utilization of radiographic grids, the use of automatic exposure control, and the use of technique charts. We will end with a discussion of fluoroscopy and dynamic imaging.  Laboratory experiments will also be done to assess student’s understanding of these concepts.  Medical imaging is complemented by the multiple components of Digital Imaging (CR and DR). CR and the multiple forms of DR will be discussed throughout the course.  Emphasis will be placed on the identify opportunities for patient radiation dose reduction associated with utilization of Digital Imaging systems.

Course Description: This course offers students a clinical overview of medical imaging as it pertains to patient care.  Understanding medical imaging procedures, equipment, patient education, and communication are the major topics.  Infection control, patient care and assessment, examination preparation are just a few of the many clinical aspects of radiology in relationship to the healthcare environment.

Required Textbook:

Patient Care in Radiography, 10^th Edition, Ruth Ann Ehrlich & Dawn M. Coakes, 2021.

Additional Textbooks:

Introduction to Radiologic Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition. Adler, Arlene & Carlton, Richard

Required Materials: Pens, pencils, calculator (for dose calculations of contrast), notebook, laptop/tablet

Content is designed to provide a fundamental background in ethics. The historical and philosophical bases of ethics, as well as the elements of ethical behavior, are discussed. The student will examine a variety of ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice.  An introduction to legal terminology, concepts and principles also will be presented. Topics include the principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, caring and communication, patient autonomy and informed consent, death and dying, healthcare distribution, and diversity.

WEDNESDAYS - 8:00 - 8:50 AM

This course content is designed to introduce theories of disease causation and the pathophysiologic disorders that compromise healthy systems. Etiology, pathophysiologic responses, clinical manifestations, radiographic appearance and management of alterations in body systems will be presented. This course provides the student with the fundamentals of understanding radiographic pathology and its importance to the finished image.  The student will be expected to draw upon his/ her knowledge from Human Structure and Function I and II.