Course Description: The use of computers in Radiologic Technology has increased exponentially throughout the years.  Students will 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 emphasizes the performance of radiologic exams that reflect those in imaging departments. The course also describes specialized imaging modalities and includes concepts and theories of equipment operations, positioning and examination considerations, and their integration for medical diagnosis. The course also describes the various specialized imaging modalities and differentiates between images produced by different modalities and identifies the anatomy demonstrated. The student will be expected to apply the knowledge from Radiographic Physics and Image Production and Radiographic Technique to this course.

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE YOUR WORKBOOK AND TEXTBOOK WITH YOU FOR THIS COURSE!

The program uses the Moodle Learning Management System.  The faculty collectively agree that students should be actively engaging utilizing the platform.  The instructor will place all documents (homework/quizzes/tests/classwork/projects) on the platform.  At times, students may be asked to print documents, or the instructor may provide a printed document, but the instructor will advise accordingly during the class or class prior.  All homework and quizzes will remain available to students through the quarter.  All tests will be available for review by the next class; however, students should expect that all tests will close after the review session.  The instructor MAY reopen the tests prior to midterm/final at their discretion.