Radiologic Sciences

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DADI 300 Principles of Quality Management 3
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 The most up-to-date information available on the quality management aspects of darkrooms; processing; equipment and accessories; fluoroscopic and advanced imaging equipment; artifacts; repeat analysis; and silver recovery.
DADI 310 Introduction to CT/MRI 3
Prerequisites: DBIO 144
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 This course is designed to provide an overview of various concepts of CT and MRI. Topics include history, terminology, safety and patient screening, and legal and ethical principles. The course will also encompass the pharmacology, administration and contraindications of contrast agents, and basic principles of both modalities. This course is a prerequisite to the procedures and physics courses, unless permission is granted from the instructor.
DADI 322 Principles of Mammography 3
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 Explores the principles and technical components that are essential for quality imaging of the breast. Topics identified include: patient education, breast assessment, positioning principles, MQSA standards, skin exposure, and mean glandular dosage. In addition, identification and recognition of pathology and physiology of the breast are included.
DADI 341 Physics and Instrumentation of Computed Tomography 3
Prerequisites: DBIO 144
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 An overview of the physical principles and instrumentation of computed tomography and the technical parameters used in the acquisition of images. Topics include the various generations of CT technology, including spiral/helical CT and electron beam CT; system operation and components; image processing and display; image quality and artifacts.
DADI 342 Applications of Computed Tomography 3
Prerequisites: DADI 341; DBIO 144
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 An overview of scanning techniques related to the central nervous system, neck, thorax and mediastinum, abdomen and pelvis, and musculoskeletal regions. Anatomy, positioning criteria, protocols, and pathology will be studied. Contrast media and pharmaceuticals will also be addressed.
DADI 359 Directed Study 3
Credit of one to three hours is available. Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees. This course may be repeated.
Permission from the Department Chair of Radiologic Sciences is required for course enrollment.
 Provides the student with the opportunity for directed individual or group study of a particular problem or area.
DADI 361 Physics and Instrumentation of Magnetic Resonance 3
Prerequisites: DBIO 144
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 Covers the physical principles and instrumentation of magnetic resonance. Includes the study of pulse sequences, data manipulation, special procedures, sequence parameters, instrumentation, fundamentals, artifacts, and quality control.
DADI 362 Clinical Aspects of Magnetic Resonance 3
Prerequisites: DADI 361; DBIO 144
Online course available ony for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 An overview of clinical applications related to the central nervous system, neck, thorax, musculoskeletal, abdomen, and pelvic regions. Identification of normal anatomy, various pathologies, and the study of contrast media are included.
DADI 371 Physics and Instrumentation of Computed Tomography 3
Prerequisites: DADI 310; DBIO 144
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 This course provides an overview of the physical principles and instrumentation associated with computed tomography. Topics include methods of data acquisition and manipulation, CT systems and operations, and image processing and display. Quality management and artifact recognition will also be discussed.
DADI 372 Computed Tomography Imaging Procedures 3
Prerequisites: DADI 310; DBIO 144
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 An overview of scanning techniques related to the central nervous system, neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis, vascular (CTA), spine and musculoskeletal regions. Anatomy, positioning criteria, and various protocols will be studied. Research paper and case studies will be presented.
DADI 373 Computed Tomography Pathology and Case Studies 3
Prerequisites: DADI 310; DBIO 144
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 This course is designed to introduce the various pathological disorders that can be seen while performing CT scans on the different anatomical sections of the body. Clinical manifestations and radiographic appearance of pathological conditions will be discussed. Research paper and case studies will be presented.
DADI 381 Physics and Instrumentation of MRI 3
Prerequisites: DADI 310; DBIO 144
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 This course provides the student with the physical principles of image formation, data acquisition and processing related to magnetic resonance imaging. Topics include electromagnetism, gradients, pulse sequences, imaging parameters, and image analysis. Quality management and artifact recognition will also be discussed.
DADI 382 MRI Imaging Procedures 3
Prerequisites: DADI 310; DBIO 144
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 An overview of scanning techniques related to the central nervous system, neck, thorax, breast, abdomen and pelvis, vascular (MRA/MRV), spine and musculoskeletal regions. Anatomy, positioning criteria, coil selection, and various protocols will be studied. Research paper and case studies will be presented.
DADI 383 MRI Pathology and Case Studies 3
Prerequisites: DADI 310; DBIO 144
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 This course is designed to introduce the various pathological disorders that can be seen while performing MRI scans on the different anatomical sections of the body. Clinical manifestations and radiographic appearance of pathological conditions will be discussed. Research paper and case studies will be presented.
DADI 391 Computed Tomography Clinical Education I 3
Prerequisites: DADI 310; DBIO 144
Corequisites: DADI 371; DADI 372; DADI 373
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction into the clinical environment of computed tomography. Throughout this course, the student will gain valuable experience in imaging techniques, protocols, scanning procedures, acquisition methods, parameter selection, and contrast use and administration. The student will also demonstrate the ability to obtain a pertinent patient history and employ proper patient screening techniques. The student will be place under direct supervision of a licensed CT technologist.
DADI 392 Computed Tomography Clinical Education II 3
Prerequisites: DADI 391
Corequisites: DADI 420; DADI 425
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 This course is a continuation of DADI 390 CT Clinical Education I, providing the student with the opportunity to enhance and build upon the previous clinical knowledge gained. Throughout this course, the student will refine imaging techniques and scanning procedures while progressing in and improving upon deductive reasoning and critical thinking in the clinical setting. The student is expected to begin to be able to perform routine examinations independently, while cultivating knowledge of more advanced procedures with the assistance of the supervising CT technologist.
DADI 393 Computed Tomography Clinical Education III 3
Prerequisites: DADI 392
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 Provides students with the opportunity to complete any remaining CT Clinical Requirements not previously completed by the end of DADI 392 Computed Tomography Clinical Education II.
DADI 410 Advanced Patient Care Issues 3
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees. This is a service learning course.

 The course will explore multiple dimensions of current patient care issues in the healthcare arena. Emphasis is placed on the role of communication in outcomes, accountability for performance and compliance, recognizing the needs and expectations of the community, appropriate and safe practices and techniques, and qualitative initiatives that promote improvement and quality in healthcare.
DADI 420 Advanced Procedures and Technology in CT 3
Prerequisites: DADI 371; DADI 372; DADI 373
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 Students are introduced to the principles of 3D formatting, multi-slice advancements and considerations, computer software innovations, and post-processing techniques. Advanced imaging procedures, such as CT-guided biopsy, calcium scoring, and PET/CT, will also be covered.
DADI 425 Computed Tomography Registry Review 2
Prerequisites: DADI 420
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 Provides a comprehensive review of CT in preparation for the National Certification Examination. Numerous simulated registry examinations will be administered during the course.
DADI 430 Advanced Procedures and Technology in MRI 3
Prerequisites: DADI 381; DADI 382; DADI 383
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 Students are introduced to the principles of 3-D post-processing techniques, scanner and magnet advancements, computer software innovations, and dynamic imaging. Special procedures and techniques, such as diffusion/perfusion scanning, spectroscopy, and MRI, will also be discussed.
DADI 435 MRI Registry Review 2
Prerequisites: DADI 430
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 Provides a comprehensive review of MRI in preparation for the National Certification Examination. Numerous simulated registry examinations will be administered during the course.
DADI 485 Medical Imaging in the Digital Environment 3
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 Covers Picture Archiving and Communicating Systems (PACS), Computed Radiography, Direct Digital Radiography, Networking, and DICOM.
DADI 490 Case Studies in Healthcare 3
Prerequisites: DBSA 343; DBSA 354; DBSA 385; DBSA 388; DENG 315

Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.
 A capstone course that integrates business strategies for current and future operations within the field of Radiologic Sciences. Applying concepts previously learned, students will create and deliver a strategic plan that encompasses the field of Radiography. This course is the final course of the BSRS program sequence and can only be taken in the student's final trimester. Graduating Seniors Only!
DADI 491 MRI Clinical Education I 3
Prerequisites: DADI 310; DBIO 144
Corequisites: DADI 381; DADI 382; DADI 383
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction into the clinical environment of magnetic resonance imaging. Throughout this course, the student will gain valuable experience in imaging techniques, protocols, scanning procedures, acquisition methods, parameter selection, and contrast use and administration. The student will also demonstrate the ability to obtain a pertinent patient history and employ proper patient screening techniques. The student will be place under direct supervision of a licensed MRI technologist.
DADI 492 MRI Clinical Education II 3
Prerequisites: DADI 491
Corequisites: DADI 430; DADI 435
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees. This course is a continuation of DADI 491 MRI Clinical Education I, providing the student with the opportunity to enhance and build upon the previous clinical knowledge gained. Throughout this course, the student will refine imaging techniques and scanning procedures while progressing in and improving upon deductive reasoning and critical thinking in the clinical setting. The student is expected to begin to be able to perform routine examinations independently, while cultivating knowledge of more advanced procedures with the assistance of the supervising MRI technologist.
DADI 493 MRI Clinical Education III 3
Prerequisites: DADI 492
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 This course is the final pillar of the student's clinical experience in magnetic resonance imaging. Throughout the length of this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to perform routine examinations autonomously and seek the assistance or consultation of the supervising MRI technologist when necessary. The student will be able to accurately manipulate imaging parameters and protocols to accommodate patient conditions as needed. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have been given the opportunity to obtain the necessary clinical requirements.
DADI 494 Issues And Trends in the Healthcare Arena I 3
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 Explores the dynamics of the healthcare marketplace including: changing demographics, increasing demands of the aging population, healthcare workforce, and new medical technology and research. Emphasis will be placed on health behaviors including smoking, poor dietary habits, lack of exercise, alcohol abuse, and workplace violence.
DADI 495 Issues And Trends in the Healthcare Arena II 3
Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.

 Emphasis is placed on the medical imaging environment. Examines the challenges that shaped the field of imaging technology and current innovative strategies.
RTCA 111 Introduction to Radiography 3
Provides the student with an orientation to the academic and clinical structure of the Program. Includes a brief history of medicine with specific emphasis on radiography. Explores the ethical and professional responsibilities of the radiographer. Also includes an in-depth study of radiation protection, positioning nomenclature, basic positioning, exposure techniques, and equipment orientation.
RTCA 112 Clinical Education I 2
Prerequisites: RTCA 111
 Supervised clinical experience and competency evaluation in performing radiographic procedures. Emphasizes radiation protection, patient care, equipment operation, exposure technique, and image quality evaluation.
RTCA 113 Patient Care for the Health Sciences 2
This course will provide the health sciences student with the fundamentals of patient care methods related to diagnostic imaging. Topics include communicating within the healthcare arena, first aid, infection control and isolation techniques, sterile technique, body mechanics and transfer techniques, vital signs, and medical emergencies.
RTCA 121 Radiographic Procedures I 3
Prerequisites: RTCA 111
 Radiographic positioning, equipment manipulation, and quality evaluation of radiographic studies of the upper extremity, chest cavity, abdomen, and contrast studies.
RTCA 121L Radiographic Procedures Lab I 0
Takes didactic learning and applies it to a physical (hands-on) environment. In a lab setting, students practice procedures covered in the classroom and then they are tested for mastery of those procedures.
RTCA 122 Clinical Education II 2
Prerequisites: RTCA 112
 This course is a continuation of RTCA 112 Clinical Education I (RTCA 112). The student will continue to apply knowledge gained from the Radiographic Procedures courses and experiences during clinical assignments. The student will participate in all radiographic procedures with emphasis placed on quality of performance and increased speed and proficiency.
RTCA 141 Radiographic Procedures II 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 101; RTCA 121
 This course is a continuation of Radiographic Procedures I. It will include a study of radiographic positioning, equipment manipulation, and quality evaluation of radiographic studies of the lower extremity,bony thorax, vertebral column, cranium, and sinuses.
RTCA 141L Radiographic Procedures Lab II 0
Incorporates didactic instruction into a physical (hands-on) learning environment. In a lab setting, students practice procedures covered in the classroom to be followed by a demonstration of their mastery of the various radiographic procedures.
RTCA 159 Directed Study in Radiologic Sciences 1
Credit of one to three hours is available.

 Provides directed individual or group study of a particular problem area. Permission of the Department Chair is required for admission.
RTCA 202 Clinical Education III 2
Prerequisites: RTCA 122; RTCA 141
 This course is a continuation of Clinical Education II (RTCA 122). The student will continue to apply knowledge gained from the Radiographic Procedures courses and experiences during clinical rotations. The student will participate in all radiographic procedures with emphasis placed on quality of performance and increased speed and proficiency. The student will become increasingly more independent by performing procedures, as much as possible, with the indirect supervision of the staff technologists.
RTCA 212 Clinical Education IV 3
Prerequisites: RTCA 202; RTCA 231
 This course is a continuation of Clinical Education III (RTCA 202). The student will continue to apply knowledge gained from the Radiographic Procedures courses and experiences during clinical rotations. The student will participate in all radiographic procedures with emphasis placed on quality of performance and increased speed and proficiency. The student will become increasingly more independent by performing procedures, as much as possible, with the indirect supervision of the staff technologists.
RTCA 214 Principles of Image Production I 2
Prerequisites: PHYS 121
 Covers the theories and principles of special x-ray imaging procedures such as fluoroscopy and linear tomography. Covers the basic structure of the atom, production of x-rays, and x-ray interactions with matter.
RTCA 222 Clinical Education V 3
Prerequisites: RTCA 212
 This course is a continuation of Clinical Education IV (RTCA 212). The student will continue to apply knowledge gained from experiences during clinical rotations and the Radiographic Procedures courses previously taken. The student will participate in all radiographic procedures with emphasis placed on quality of performance and increased speed and proficiency. The student will become increasingly more independent by performing procedures they have already competency tested on without the direct assistance of staff technologists.
RTCA 231 Radiographic Procedures III 1
Prerequisites: BIOL 102; RTCA 141
 This course is a continuation of Radiographic Procedures I and II and will include a study of pediatric radiography and special imaging techniques in diagnostic imaging, including vascular and nonvascular procedures.
RTCA 241 Radiobiology 1
A study of the effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems. This course investigates responses at the molecular, cellular, and organic levels.
RTCA 244 Principles of Image Production II 3
Prerequisites: RTCA 214
 A continuation of Principles of Image Production I (RTCA 214). Covers the physics of diagnostic radiography. Includes the study of basic electrical theory leading to the production of x-rays, x-ray control circuitry, x-ray tubes, electromagnetic radiation, and the interaction of radiation with matter.
RTCA 251 Radiographic Pathology 2
A study of disease as it relates to various radiographic procedures. This course will focus on any visible changes seen on a radiograph as a result of disease progression.
RTCA 253 Radiographic Exposure and Quality Control 3
Prerequisites: RTCA 244
 A study of the technical variables influencing radiographic and fluoroscopic image quality. Includes equipment considerations, prime exposure factors, image receptors, accessory exposure devices, as well as a detailed study of analog film processing and digital image processing variables influencing radiographic image quality. Also included are quality control evaluation of radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging systems, implementation procedures, equipment selection criteria, and processing quality control.
RTCA 255 Radiography Review 2
Provides a comprehensive review of Radiography in preparation for the National Certification Examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Numerous simulated registry examinations will be administered during the course.
RTNM 251 Introduction to Nuclear Medicine 4
Prerequisites: BIOL 101; BIOL 102; MATH 120; PHYS 121
 Provides the student with an orientation to the academic and clinical components of the Nuclear Medicine Program. Includes a brief history of medicine with specific emphasis on nuclear medicine. Explores the ethical and professional responsibilities of the nuclear medicine technologist. Also includes a study of the fundamentals of atomic and nuclear physics.
RTNM 252 Nuclear Medicine Techniques I 2
Prerequisites: RTNM 251
Corequisites: RTNM 271
 Provides an overview of nuclear medicine procedures of the skeletal, pulmonary, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems. The indications, radiopharmaceuticals, patient preparation, equipment, and findings for each procedure will be studied.
RTNM 253 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation 3
Prerequisites: RTNM 251
Corequisites: RTNM 254
 The basic principles of both in vitro and in vivo instrumentation. The design, operation, and quality control of gas detectors and scintillation detectors are covered. Survey equipment, spectrometers, and stationary imaging devices are presented with their application to nuclear medicine.
RTNM 254 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation Lab 1
Prerequisites: RTNM 251
Corequisites: RTNM 253
 Hands-on laboratory experience with nuclear medicine instruments.
RTNM 262 Radiopharmacy and Radiation Chemistry 3
Prerequisites: RTNM 251
 Includes tracer theory, pharmacological actions, localizations methods, radiopharmaceutical properties, radionuclide generators, radiopharmaceutical preparations and quality control, and transient vs. secular equilibrium. All routinely used radiopharmaceuticals are discussed.
RTNM 264 Nuclear Medicine Techniques II 2
Prerequisites: RTNM 252
Corequisites: RTNM 272
 Provides an overview of nuclear medicine procedures of the cardiovascular, endocrine, and central nervous systems. In addition, tumor/infection imaging, special procedures, in vitro studies, and radionuclide therapy will be covered. The indications, radiopharmaceuticals, patient preparation, equipment, and findings for each procedure are studied.
RTNM 270 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 3
Prerequisites: RTNM 251
 Topics in radiobiology include a review of ionization and energy transfer, as well as a discussion of the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ response to radiation. Acute and chronic effects of radiation exposure are described. The course covers topics in licensing requirements; guidelines for radiation protection; governing agencies; radiation signs; record keeping; personnel and area monitoring; radionuclide receipt, storage, and disposal; as well as management of clinical radiation spills.
RTNM 271 Clinical Nuclear Medicine I 6
Students complete 1,000 hours of supervised clinical training at affiliate hospitals. Students receive instruction and participate in the performance of various clinical nuclear medicine procedures, patient care, administrative duties, radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, quality assurance, and radiation safety. Students develop both their technical skills and interpersonal communication skills for incorporation into the medical community in order to provide quality patient care.
RTNM 272 Clinical Nuclear Medicine II 6
Students complete 1,000 hours of supervised clinical training at affiliate hospitals. Students receive instruction and participate in the performance of various clinical nuclear medicine procedures, patient care, administrative duties, radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, quality assurance, and radiation safety. Students develop both their technical skills and interpersonal communication skills for incorporation into the medical community in order to provide quality patient care.
RTNM 273 Clinical Nuclear Medicine III 5
Students complete 1,000 hours of supervised clinical training at affiliate hospitals. Students receive instruction and participate in the performance of various clinical nuclear medicine procedures, patient care, administrative duties, radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, quality assurance, and radiation safety. Students develop both their technical skills and interpersonal communication skills for incorporation into the medical community in order to provide quality patient care.
RTNM 281 Seminar in Nuclear Medicine Technology 2
Prerequisites: RTNM 264
Corequisites: RTNM 273
 Provides a comprehensive review of nuclear medicine in preparation for the National Certification Examination. Numerous simulated registry examinations are administered during the course.