Basic Math
This course reviews basic mathematical equations from simple arithmetic to complex algebraic and logarithmic equations.
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Introduction to Radiography
This course provides an introduction to radiographic imaging. Technical factors are also introduced.
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Nursing Procedures
Nursing procedures and techniques as related to the diagnostic practices of patient care are presented.
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Medical Terminology
In this course basic medical terminology with respect to anatomy is broken down to its root origins.
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Clinical Observation
In this course the student gets practical experience in processing the radiographs; departmental and medical terminology is applied, and the student is presented with ethical and attitudinal situations in his/her initial patient contact. The student observes all areas of departmental procedures as well as interdepartmental activities and relationships.
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Anatomy and Physiology I
This course is designed to give an understanding of functional anatomy and the basic principles of skeletal, urinary, digestive and muscular systems.
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Radiographic Procedures I
At the completion of this course the student will identify all basic positions in terms of positioning and C.R. entrance point. Structures visualized of chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities will be obtained. The student will demonstrate the necessity for different views to maintain proper detail and to avoid magnification distortion and superimposition.
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Physics I
This course is designed to meet the needs of the first-year student radiologic technologist. It is designed as a background course which is broad in scope but which stresses concepts of importance in the sound understanding of physics. It treats most of the classical concepts of physics, including measurements, mechanics of solids and fluids, molecular phenomena, electricity, magnetism wave and radiation phenomena.
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Clinical I
A continuation of clinical observation. The student performs basic patient positioning of the upper and lower extremities to include the shoulders, pelvic girdle, chest and abdomen as well as the application of simple exposure principles.
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Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology I is continued in this course, which studies the structural and functional approach to the following systems: respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, circulatory, nervous, special senses and embryology.
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Radiographic Procedures II
At the completion of this course, the student will discuss and demonstrate the positioning of the alimentary canal, biliary system and urinary system. The student will also demonstrate positioning of the vertebral column and skull.
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Principles I
In-depth study of two factors that influence the quality of a finished radiograph and the device for improving radiographic quality to form relationships concerning the radiographic film characteristics: the exposure it receives and the image it produces.
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Film Critique I
This course deals with the correction of non-diagnostic radiographs. Students are expected to evaluate radiographs in terms of positioning and choice of technical factors.
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Clinical II
The student continues to perform the basics stressed in Clinical I. Examinations of the vertebral column and anatomy requiring the use of contrast media (the digestive tract, biliary tract and urinary tract) are introduced.
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