101. Introduction to Radiography Lec. 3 Cr. 3    Radiography and its role in health care delivery. Imaging equipment, radiation safety, radiographic contrast media, x-ray film/image receptors, processing of images, and professional organizations. Infection control, use of tubes, catheters, medical emergencies, communication, and patient care. Social and ethical healthcare issues, moral, legal, and social responsibilities. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

220. Radiographic Procedures I Lec. 3 Cr. 3  Positioning nomenclature. Latex safety, O2 administration, and venipuncture. Radiographic anatomy and positioning of chest, abdomen, upper extremity, humerus, scapula, clavicle, and AC joints. Prerequisites or corequisites: RADT 220L and acceptance into professional phase of the Radiologic Sciences Program

220L. Radiographic Procedures I Laboratory Lab. 3 Cr. 1  Practice of radiographic anatomy and positioning of chest, abdomen, and upper extremities.  Prerequisites or corequisites: RADT 220 and acceptance into the professional phase of the Radiologic Sciences Program.

230. Imaging Production and Radiographic Quality Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4   Atomic structure, nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and fundamentals of photon interactions with matter. Emphasis on influencing factors of radiographic quality. Experimentation involving factors governing radiographic quality.  Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional phase of the Radiologic SciencesProgram.

320. Radiographic Procedures II Lec. 4 Cr. 4  Radiographic anatomy and positioning of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary system, biliary system, lower extremities, pelvic, pectoral girdles, and skull. Prerequisites or Corequisites: RADT 320L, RADT 342, RADT 350, RADT 354, and RADT 355.

320L. Radiographic Procedures II Laboratory Lab. 3 Cr. 1  Practice of radiographic anatomy and positioning of lower extremities, pelvic and pectoral girdles, upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, biliary system, urinary system, and cranium procedures. Prerequisites or Corequisites: RADT 220, RADT 220L, RADT 230, RADT 320, RADT 349, and RADT 355.

321. Radiographic Procedures III Lec. 4 Cr. 4   Radiographic anatomy and positioning of the facial bones, sinuses, orbits, bony thorax, and vertebral column. Female reproductive exams, pediatrics, geriatrics, mobile and surgical radiography, special bone studies, and central nervous system exams. Presentation of radiographs for discussion of anatomy, positioning, technique, pathology and radiographic quality. Prerequisites or Corequisites: RADT 320, RADT 320L, RADT 321L, RADT 342, RADT 354, RADT 355, and RADT 356.

321L. Radiographic Procedures III Laboratory Lab. 3 Cr. 1  Practice of radiographic anatomy and positioning of facial bones, sinuses, orbits, vertebral column, bony thorax, female reproductive exams, pediatric and geriatric radiography, central nervous system exams, special bone studies, and arthrography.  Prerequisites or Corequisites: RADT 320, RADT 320L, RADT 321, RADT 342, RADT 354, RADT 355, and RADT 356.

342. Imaging Equipment and Accessories Lec. 2 Cr. 2  Radiographic exposure involving intensifying screens, radiographic grids, fluroscopic equipment, x-ray timers, and tomography. Prerequisite: RADT 350.

349. Radiation Protection and Biology Lec. 3 Cr. 3  Radiation protection, quantities and units used in measuring radiation, biological effects of ionizing radiation, patient protection, personnel protection, and development of radiobiology. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional phase of the Radiologic Sciences Program.

350. Clinical Radiography I Lab. 9 Cr. 3  Supervised clinical practice and observation, including basic routines radiographic examinations, patient care, and the radiographic processes. Emphasis on professionalism, dependability, and radiographic examinations. Prerequisites: RADT 220, RADT 220L, RADT 230, aand RADT 349.

354. Radiographic Imaging Equipment Dynamics Lec. 3 Cr. 3  Basic imaging equipment requirements and design. Basic radiographic imaging equipment related to overall x-ray circuit and equipment operation. Computer principles and components relating to operation of digital imaging systems, computed radiography, and management information systems. Prerequisite: RADT 350.

355. Clinical Radiography II Lab. 15 Cr. 5 Supervised clinical practice. Prerequisites or corequisites: RADT 320, RADT 320L, and RADT 350.

356. Clinical Radiography III Lab. 15 Cr. 5  Supervised clinical practice. Prerequisites or corequisites: RADT 321, RADT 321L, RADT 342, RADT 354, and RADT 355.

367. Radiological Seminar Lec. 1 Cr. 1  Oral and written reports on specialized or current topics in the radiological sciences. May be repeated to accrue a total of 3 hours. Prerequisite: Prerequisites: RADT 352, RADT 353, RADT 353L, RADT 354, and RADT 355 or permission of RADT program Director.

370. Vascular Imaging and Advanced Patient Care Lec. 3 Cr. 3  Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving cardiac-interventional and vascular interventional methods. Prerequisites: RADT 320, RADT 320L, RADT 342, RADT 354, and RADT 355 or permission of the RADT program director

459. Clinical Radiography IV Lab. 12 Cr. 4   Supervised clinical practice. Prerequisites or corequisites: RADT 321, RADT 321L, RADT 356, RADT 370, and RADT 463.

461. Clinical Radiography V Lab. 24 Cr. 8  Supervised clinical practice. Emphasis on critical thinking, effective problem solving, and effective communication skills. Completion of radiography clinical competency evaluation requirements. Prerequisite: RADT 459.

462. Diversity and Global Management of Health Care Lec. 3 Cr. 3  Cultural diversity as it affects global management of health care. Emphasis on practice standards for management in radiologic sciences focusing on ethical and legal issues and organization of the radiology department. Prerequisites: RADT 461, RADT 466, RADT 468, and RADT 470 or RADT 471 or permission of the RADT program director.

463. Radiographic Pathology and Pathophysiology Lec. 3 Cr. 3  Pathology terminology, basic knowledge of disease process, various pathologic conditions, radiographic demonstration, and impact on radiographic process. In-depth study of pathophysiology allowing the student to communicate better with other healthcare professionals and patient for history and physical assessment. Prerequisites: RADT 320, RADT 320L, RADT 342, RADT 354, and RADT 355.

464. Directed Study Lec. 3 Cr. 3  Individual investigation of selected topics in the radiologic sciences. Open to registered technologists only. May be repeated once for additional credit. Prerequisite: Approval of RADT program director.

465. Advanced Radiography Practices Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3  To assess knowledge and application of concepts for making practical and theoretical decisions. Professional development, advancement, and continuing education issues.  Capstone Course. Prerequisites: RADT 461, RADT 466, RADT 468, and RADT 470 or RADT 471

466. Quality Assessment/Management in the Radiology Department Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3   Evaluation of radiographic systems to assure quality in the delivery of radiographic services. State and federal regulatory agencies assuring quality improvement will be discussed. Equipment quality control discussed and basic testing performed in the laboratory. Prerequisite: RADT 356 and RADT 367 or permission of RADT program director

472. Research in Health Care Lec. 3 Cr. 3  Foundations of research in health care, including its definition and characteristics, purposes, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, ethical considerations, and relationship to the health care of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Prerequisites: RADT 461, RADT 466, RADT 468, and RADT 470 or RADT 471.