Course Listing

RAD 103 Radiologic Sciences I 3 Lecture/3 Lab/4
This course will provide an overview of medical imaging and its role in the delivery of healthcare, introductory positioning procedures and accompanying patient care. Student will attain a working knowledge of radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities. Theoretical concepts presented include radiation protection, radiation physics, and radiation exposure. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program. Concurrent with RAD 108.

RAD 108 Clinical Practicum I 120 Clinical Hours/ 1
Students will apply knowledge learned in the didactic setting to the clinical area. Students, under guided supervision at all times, will begin to implement skills presented in the academic setting. Students will complete the following competencies at the Direct Supervisory Level for: 1) Chest; 2) Abdomen; 3) Upper extremity; 4) Lower extremity (toes, foot, ankle, lower leg, knee). Students will complete the following at Indirect Competency Categories: 1) Chest, Level I; 2) Abdomen, Level I; 3) Upper extremity, Level I; 4) Lower extremity, Level I. Concurrent with RAD 103.

RAD 109 Radiologic Procedures I 2 Lecture/3 Lab/3
Students will attain a working knowledge of radiographic examinations of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis, bony thorax, spine, portable examinations of the chest and abdomen and common procedural examinations and radiation protection. Prerequisites: RAD 103 and RAD 108. Concurrent with RAD 110 and RAD 111.

RAD 110 Radiologic Sciences II 3
This course focuses on the theoretical science concepts needed to understand and use appropriate radiation protective measures in the clinical area. To accomplish this, students will continue acquiring additional information in the following areas: radiation physics and radiation exposure. Prerequisites: RAD 103, RAD 108. Concurrent with RAD 109 and RAD 111.

RAD 111 Clinical II 240 Hours/2
The core of this course is the completion of Level II radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency Manual.) Prerequisites: RAD 103 and RAD 108. Concurrent with RAD 109 and RAD 110.

RAD 202B Clinical Practicum III 240 Hours/2
The core of this course is the completion of Level III radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency Manual.) Prerequisite: RAD 202A. (Summer II)

RAD 203 Radiologic Procedures II 2 Lecture/2 Lab/3
This course will introduce the student to non-routine positioning procedures for trauma, pediatric and geriatric patients, and special procedures to include basic interventional procedure examinations as well as hands-on learning experiences with OR examinations. Students will also continue their theoretical education in radiation biology and imaging equipment and quality assurance. Prerequisite: RAD 202B. Concurrent with RAD 204 and RAD 205.

RAD 204 Radiologic Sciences III 3
This course will provide the student with a continuing overview of the principles of radiation physics and radiation exposure. Prerequisite: RAD 202B. Concurrent with RAD 203 and RAD 205.

RAD 205 Clinical Practicum IV 360 Hours/3
Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate. Prerequisite: RAD 202B. Concurrent with RAD 203 and RAD 204.

RAD 209 Clinical Practicum V 360 Hours/3
The core of this course is the completion of Level V radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate. (Refer to the Competency Manual.) Prerequisites: RAD 203, RAD 204, and RAD 205. Concurrent with RAD 211 and RAD 212.