School of Diagnostic Imaging
Radiologic Technology Program
Course Descriptions: Second Year
Principles II
A continuation of Principles I in that the last 2 sections that influence the quality to form to relationships concerning the radiographic film characteristics, the exposure it receives and the image it produces.
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Physics II
A study of x-ray circuitry components, methods of rectification and construction of tube image intensification.
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Radiographic Procedures III
This course is designed to give the student an in-depth coverage of pediatric trauma, portables and operating room radiography. It is also a continuation of those examinations covered in Radiographic Procedures II, specifically skull projections.
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Senior Seminar
This project is designed for students to work together in order to produce an "open house" depicting the school and a typical clinical experience. A formal report and oral presentation is required.
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Clinical III
This clinical experience is a continuation of Clinical II with the addition of basic projections of the skull. Portable pediatric and trauma radiography is also included.
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Cross Sectional Anatomy
This course introduces the student to (and is designed to give an understanding of) anatomical structures in the transverse and sagittal planes.
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Radiation Biology
This course emphasizes the use of x-rays and other ionizing and non-ionizing sources in the use of therapy as well as the fundamentals of radioisotope technology in all diagnostic modalities and the role of the technologist. The absorption of radiation, its effect upon tissue and tissue recovery is also studied.
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Physics III
This course will emphasize topics introduced in Physics II that are specific to the physics of imaging and the use of radiation for therapeutic purposes. Quality control of the diagnostic imaging machines is also discussed in terms of acceptance testing, routine performance evaluation and error correction. Also included are fundamentals of computer operation and its application to imaging techniques such as computerized tomography, digital radiography and fluoroscopy. The interrelationship between contrast and special resolution for each technique, as well as for conventional radiography, will be discussed.
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Clinical IV
This clinical experience is concentrated in a continuation of skull projections with the addition of facial bones, sinuses, orbits, trauma and mammograms. Those examinations from Clinical II and III are still emphasized.
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Radiographic Pathology
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the concept of disease. Pathology and disease, as they relate to various radiographic procedures, will be discussed.
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
This course is designed to reinforce the student’s basic knowledge of film quality. It also presents the student with situations in which the student must problem solve (in terms of patient/exam and quality).
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Registry Review
At the completion of this course the student will have taken and been graded on 6 mock registries in preparation for the National Registry Exam.
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Film Critique II
A continuation of Film Critique I, in which students are expected to bring a repeat of their own for class critique.
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Clinical V
Clinical practicum in the final semesters will be spent in continuous practice perfecting the technique and procedures previously experienced. In addition, time has been allotted to enable the student to gain experience in radiation therapy, Nuclear Medicine, sonography and computerized tomography.
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