Classes

Designed to increase the student's ability to apply knowledge in the clinical setting. Students will continue learning scanning techniques and processes to performing exams.  (Summer)

Procedure for imaging human structure and their relevance to radiation therapy; topographical anatomy and cross-sectional anatomy. Identification of anatomic structures as demonstrated through various imaging modalities.

An overview of radiation oncology and the role of the radiation therapist. Presentation will orient students to the physical and biological basis of radiation oncology equipment, procedures, tumor pathology, and patient interaction.

Technical provides the student therapist with the technical aspects of radiation therapy. Discussion will include modalities of treatment and the distinctive properties of each patient setup consideration. This will also include basic hand calculations.

This course will provide the student with the fundamentals of clinical radiation oncology. Malignant conditions, their etiology, and methods of treatment are discussed. Attention is given to patient prognosis, treatment results, and the effects of combined therapies.

Concepts of radiation oncology patient care, including considerations of patients' physical and psychological condition. Factors influencing patients' general health during and following a course of radiation therapy treatments will be identified

Concepts of clinical dosimetry and treatment planning. Delivery methods, to include single- and multiple-beam techniques, are discussed. Tumor localization, dose calculations, and summation of isodose curves are performed.

Clinical observation and assistance in the clinical skills ofradiation therapy technology under the direct supervision of a registered radiation therapist or equivalent.

Clinical application of patient positioning immobilization, block fabrication, patient simulation techniques, treatment delivery, dosimetry, treatment planning, patient care management, and radiation protection under the direct supervision of a registered radiation therapist or equivalent.

Fundamental principles of the physical quantities of radiation and atomic and nuclear theory. To include discussions of radiation oncology equipment.

Continuation of RADS J400 with emphasis on the interactions of ionizing radiation with matter: radiation detection and measurement devices; radiation units; equipment calibration; brachytherapy; and calculation techniques. Principles and concepts of radiation protection are discussed.

Provides sessions on concepts of treat­ment techniques and treatment planning rationale.

This course will provide the student with the fundamentals of clinical radiation oncology. Malignant conditions, their etiology, and methods of treatment are discussed. Attention is given to patient prognosis, treatment results and the effects of combined therapies.

Identification and application of a comprehensive quality management program in a radiation oncology facility. Includes discussion of the operations and functions of a radiation oncology facility with emphasis on quality improvement techniques.

Individual research in radiation oncology. Research proposal requires the approval of the program director.

Clinical application of patient positioning immobilization, block fabrication, patient simulation techniques, treatment planning, patient care management, and radiation protection under the direct supervision of a registered radiation therapist.

Clinical application of patient positioning immobiliza­tion, block fabrication, patient simulation techniques, treatment delivery, dosimetry, treatment planning, patient care management, and radiation protection under the direct supervision of a registered radiation therapist.

Clinical application of patient positioning immobiliza­tion, block fabrication, patient simulation techniques, treatment delivery, dosimetry, treatment planning, patient care management, and radiation protection under the direct supervision of a registered radiation therapist.

Introduction to the field of radiology and its history. Student learns proper ethical standards, becomes acquainted with the duties and responsibilities in personal care for the patient, investigates radiation protection for the patient and personnel. (Summer)

Concepts in radiography with emphasis on the radiographic procedures used to demonstrate the skeletal system. (Fall)

Basic concepts of radiation, its production, and its interactions with matter. Includes the production of the radiographic image and film processing. (Fall)

Introduction to the functions and basic procedures of a diagnostic radiography department. Emphasis is placed on radiographic equipment, radiation protection, positioning terminology, and procedures used on typical radiographic examinations. (Summer)

Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.

Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.

Introduction to the origin and derivation of medical words as well as their meanings. (Fall, Spring, Summer II)

A survey of the changes that occur in the diseased state to include general concepts of disease, causes of disease, clinical symptoms and treatment, and diseases that affect specific body systems. (Spring)

Concepts in radiography with emphasis on radio­graphic procedures used to demonstrate the skull and those requiring the use of contrast media. (Spring)

Continuation of RADS R102 with emphasis on the properties that affect the quality of the radiographic image. (Spring)

Concepts in radiography with emphasis on special radiographic procedures and related imaging modalities. (Fall)

Individual and group study focusing on current and emerging imaging topics.  May be repeated for credit if topic differs.

Continuation of RADS R202 with emphasis on the application of radiography principles of imaging equipment. (Fall)

Fundamentals of radiation physics, X-ray generation, and equipment quality control. (Fall)

Study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation and the standards and methods of protection. Emphasis is placed on X-ray interactions. Also included are discussions onradiation exposure standards and radiation monitoring. (Spring)

Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.

Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.

Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.

Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist. Successful completion involves mastery of all clinical aspects of the program.

An in-depth study of sectional anatomy pertinent to ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Standard transverse, parasagittal, and coronal planes are included, utilizing images from all three imaging modalities. A discussion of technique, artifacts, and pathology-related alterations of cross- sectional anatomic appearances is included. (Fall)

Physics and imaging concepts in cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, diagnostic medical sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. (Fall)

Procedural concepts in cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, diagnostic medical sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Image analysis of normal and abnormal studies will be presented. (Spring)

Study of selected topics in radiologic sciences. May be repeated once for credit if topics differ. (Fall)

Independent readings and research on a selected medical imaging topic. A paper in publishable form must be written as part of the project.

An in-depth study of general pathology concepts and diseases that affect specific body systems. An emphasis is placed on the appearance of the disease process on sectional images. (Spring)

Clinical experience in the performance of vascular and neurological imaging studies.

Clinical experience in the performance of computed tomographic imaging studies.

Clinical experience in the performance of magnetic resonance imaging studies.

Clinical experience in the performance of ultrasound imaging studies.

Clinical experience in medical imaging studies.  Specific area of expertice will be determined by availability of instructor.

Introduces the student to the basic ultrasound environment and basic ultrasound concepts. (Fall)

Introduces the student to normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of the abdomen and small parts as imaged in ultrasound. (Spring)

Introduces the student to normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology found in obstetrics and gynecology as imaged in ultrasound.  (Spring)

Introduces the student to physics as it applies to the sound wave. (Fall)

Introduces the student to the ultrasound department in the clinical setting.  Students will learn to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to a real life setting.  (Spring)

Designed to complete the student's education in clinical applications.  (Fall)