Manager: Michelle Attanasio, Daniel Gilliam, Devon Hofmeister, Linda Lorenzotti, Barbara Samek, Frank Zaleski
Category: PB School of Radiology
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RAD 314-Introduction to Computers and Digital Radiography Terminology
Course Number & Title: RAD 314: Introduction to Computers and Digital Radiography Terminology
Instructor: Frank A. Zaleski, LMSW, MBA, BS, RT (R) – Director - fzaleski@northwell.edu
Prerequisite Courses: RAD 300, RAD 301, RAD 302, RAD 303, RAD 304, RAD 305, RAD 306, RAD 307 and RAD 308
Corequisite Courses: RAD 309, RAD 310, RAD 311, RAD 312, RAD 313, RAD 315, RAD 316, and RAD 317
Quarter: 2
Meeting Times: Wednesdays, 9:00 – 10:00AM *ONLINE*
10 HOURS TOTAL FOR QUARTER
Course Description: The use of computers in Radiologic Technology has increased exponentially throughout the years. Students will have a basic understanding of the components of a computer and their function are included in this course. The course defines and explains the concept of digital radiography. The course describes differences between analog and digital imaging with emphasis on technique considerations regarding patient dose reduction. The course also emphasizes the performance of radiologic exams that reflect those in imaging departments. Then, the course describes specialized imaging modalities and includes concepts and theories of equipment operations, positioning and examination considerations, and their integration for medical diagnosis. The student will be expected to apply the knowledge from Radiographic Physics and Image Production and Radiographic Technique to this course.
Required Textbooks: Digital Radiography and PACS, 4th Edition, Carter & Veale’.
Library: An electronic journal library is available on all Northwell computers for student use.
Required Materials: Pens, pencils, notebook, calculator
Methods of Instruction: Lectures, Class Participation, Homework, Classwork, Demonstrations of Skillsets Achieved
Course Objectives:
1. The student should be able to define digital radiography.
2. The student should be able to define PACS.
3. The student should be able to describe the major components of a computer.
4. The student should develop a working vocabulary of the components of a computer.
5. The student should distinguish between hardware and software.
6. The student should define networks and DICOM.
7. The student should be able to compare and contrast the latent image formation process for storage phosphor, flat panel with thin-film transistors, and charge-coupled device digital imaging systems.
8. The student should be able to define pixel, image matrix, and characteristics of each.
9. The student should develop a working vocabulary of the frequent terms used with components of digital radiography, including but not limited to brightness, contrast resolution, spatial resolution, image noise, modulation transfer function, and detective quantum efficiency.
10. The student should develop a perspective on exposure latitude and the differences between film-screen and digital radiography.
Manager: Michelle Attanasio, Daniel Gilliam, Devon Hofmeister, Linda Lorenzotti, Barbara Samek, Frank Zaleski
Category: PB School of Radiology
RAD 315: Patient Care in Imaging Sciences II
Course Number & Title: RAD 315: Patient Care in Imaging Sciences II
Instructors: Frank Zaleski, LMSW, MBA, BS, RT ( R ) - Fzaleski@northwell.edu - Phone: (631) 548-6183
Devon Hofmeister, BS, RT ( R ) - dhofmeister@northwell.edu - Phone: (631) 548-6161
Office hours: Zaleski – Open Door Policy – Students are encouraged to use email to contact and set up time
Hofmeister – Open Door Policy – Students are encouraged to use the hours below:
*Office hours are subject to change at the professor’s discretion.
Monday….11:30AM – 12:30PM
Tuesday….12:30PM – 1:30PM
Wednesday by request only.
Thursday…12:30PM – 1:30PM
Friday…….11:30AM – 12:30PM
Prerequisite Courses: RAD 300, RAD 301, RAD 302, RAD 303, RAD 304, RAD 305, RAD 306, RAD 307 and RAD 308
Corequisite Courses: RAD 309, RAD 310, RAD 311, RAD 312, RAD 313, RAD 314, RAD 316, and RAD 317
Quarter: 2
Meeting Times: Wednesday 11:00AM – 12:30PM ONLINE
Course Hours: 15
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 Textbooks:
Patient Care in Radiography, 11th Edition, Ruth Ann Ehrlich & Dawn M. Coakes, 2026.
Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care, 8th Edition, Arlene Adler, 2024.
Library: An electronic journal library is available on all Northwell computers for student use.
Required Materials: Pens, pencils, notebook
Methods of Instruction: Lectures, Class Participation, Homework, Class work, Quizzes, Tests
Course Objectives:
1. Continue to describe the scope of practice for radiography, the elements that comprise it and the responsibilities of the radiographer.
2. Continue to develop and understand the importance of clear communication with the patient, both verbal and non-verbal.
3. Explain specific aspects of a radiographic procedure to the patient and adverse reactions.
4. Identify symptoms related to specific emergency situations.
5. Describe specific patient safety measures and concerns.
6. Understand the handling of hazardous waste, infection control and disease prevention.
7. List and describe main routes of infection transmission.
8. Define medical asepsis, disinfection, and sterilization.
9. Define surgical asepsis and perform the steps for surgical asepsis with guidance of the instructor.
10. Demonstrate proper disposal of contaminated equipment in the clinical area.
11. Understand medication administration, injection sites, and IVs.
Manager: Michelle Attanasio, Daniel Gilliam, Devon Hofmeister, Linda Lorenzotti, Barbara Samek, Frank Zaleski
Category: PB School of Radiology
RAD 319: Radiographic Physics and Imaging Equipment III
Meeting Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00 – 12:00PM (Instructor will avail themselves at both learning spaces!)
Course Description: This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic physics of radiographic science. Building on the topics of the fundamentals of physics, the structure of the atom, the nature of radiation, electromagnetic radiation, electricity and magnetism, the student will now become acquainted with the concepts of generators and motors, high voltage regulations and current rectifications, and the x-ray tube and the x-ray circuit. A final examination will also be provided on all material students have covered during this time.
Required Textbooks:
1) Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging, 4th Edition, Johnson.
2) Selman’s The Fundamentals of Imaging Physics and Radiobiology, 10th Edition, White.
Library: An electronic journal library is available on all Northwell computers for student use.
Required Materials: Pens, pencils, notebook
Methods of Instruction: Lectures, Class Participation, Homework, Classwork, Demonstrations of Skillsets Achieved
Course Objectives:
1. The student will define and apply magnetism and electromagnetism.
2. The student will define, draw, understand and apply principles the use of transformers.
3. The student will define and apply rectification.
4. The student will be able to define, draw, and describe each component of the x-ray circuit
5. The student will be able to define, describe and apply the components of the radiographic tube.
Manager: Michelle Attanasio, Daniel Gilliam, Devon Hofmeister, Linda Lorenzotti, Barbara Samek, Frank Zaleski
Category: Center for Learning & Innovation
RAD 320: Principles of Radiographic Exposure III
Objectives:
- Technique Charts - Variable kVp and Fixed kVp
- Multiple Factor Problems
- Your Exposure Factors and Their Effect on the Primary Beam and Exit Beam
- Your Exposure Technique Compensation
Manager: Daniel Gilliam
Category: PB School of Radiology
RAD 323: Radiographic Pathology I
Objectives:
- Introduction to Pathophysiology
- Introduction to Specialized Imaging Techniques
- Pathology of the Respiratory System
- Pathology of the Skeletal System
Manager: Daniel Gilliam
Category: PB School of Radiology
RAD 335 - W Anatomy & Positioning III Class of 2026
The content is designed to provide a knowledge
base necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures along with the
application of fluoroscopy and special procedures. Fluoroscopic examinations include Soft Tissue
Neck, Barium, Swallow, Esophagram, Upper GI Series, Barium Enema, and
Intravenous Pyelography. The student
will also demonstrate competency for the surgical suite and utilization of the
C-ARM device. Skeletal topics include
positioning of the bony thorax.
Category: PB School of Radiology
RAD 336W Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning V
The content is designed to provide a knowledge
base necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures along with the
application of fluoroscopy and special procedures. Fluoroscopic examinations include Soft Tissue
Neck, Barium, Swallow, Esophagram, Upper GI Series, Barium Enema, and
Intravenous Pyelography. The student
will also demonstrate competency for the surgical suite and utilization of the
C-ARM device. Skeletal topics include
positioning of the bony thorax.
Category: PB School of Radiology
RAD 338: PATHOLOGY III
Course Description: This course continues the development of recognizing pathology from its predecessor course. The student will be expected to draw upon their knowledge from Human Structure and Function I and II. The topics included are the Gastrointestinal System, Central Nervous System, Urinary System, and Cardiovascular System of the body and their appearances on radiographic images.
Category: PB School of Radiology