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RADS 2150 Radiologic Science Review
(3-0-3)
Provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps the
student prepare for national certification examinations for radiographers. Topics
include: image production and evaluation; radiographic procedures; anatomy,
physiology, pathology, and terminology; equipment operation and quality control;
radiation protection; and patient care and education.
Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisites: RADS 1100; RADS 2130; RADS 2140; RADS 2250; RADS 2060.
Corequisite: None.
RADS 2240 Clinical Imaging IV
(0-24-6)
Continues to provide students with intermediate learning experience in
hospital/clinical setting. Students continue to develop proficiency in executing
procedures introduced in Radiographic Procedures. Topics include: patient care;
radiation safety practices; behavioral and social competencies; performance
and/or observation of minor special procedures, special equipment use, and
participation in and/or observation of cranial and facial radiography. Execution of
radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
Competencies and evidence of continued competencies will continue to be
obtained.
Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: RADS 1230.
Corequisite: RADS 2060.
RADS 2250 Clinical Imaging V
(0-12-3)
Advanced clinical learning experiences are obtained as students continue to
develop proficiency in executing procedures introduced in Radiographic
Procedures. Topics include: sterile techniques; participation in and/or observation
of minor special procedures, special equipment use, and genitourinary system
procedures; and participation in and/or observation of cranial and facial
radiography; and competency completion evaluation. Execution of radiographic
procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
Competencies and evidence of continued competencies will continue to be
obtained.
Offered: Summer semester.
Prerequisite: RADS 2240.
Corequisite: None.
RADS 2260 Clinical Imaging VI
(0-24-6)
Provides students with continued hospital setting experience. Students
demonstrate increased proficiency levels in skills introduced in all of the imaging
procedures courses and practiced in previous clinical imaging courses. Topics
include: patient care; behavioral and social competency; advanced radiographic
anatomy; equipment utilization; exposure techniques; sterile techniques;
integration of procedures and/or observation of angiographic, interventional,
minor special procedures; integration of procedures and/or observation of special
equipment use; integration of procedures and/or observation of routine and
special radiographic procedures; and final completion of all required clinical
competencies. Execution of imaging procedures will be conducted under direct
and indirect supervision.
Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: RADS 2250.
Corequisite: RADS 2150.
