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RTA110
Radiologic Procedures I
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| 3 Credit Hours, 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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CoRequisites: |
HES130 Introduction to Patient Care Minimum Grade of: C and RTA111 Radiologic Exposures I Minimum Grade of: C and RTA191 Clinical Practicum I Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | Radiographic Terminology, positioning and procedures will be introduced and practiced in a laboratory setting. Image evaluation to include anatomy, positioning and radiation protection will be included. | |
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RTA111
Radiologic Exposures I
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| 3 Credit Hours, 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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CoRequisites: |
HES130 Introduction to Patient Care Minimum Grade of: C and RTA110 Radiologic Procedures I Minimum Grade of: C and RTA191 Clinical Practicum I Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | This course introduces the basic elements necessary for the production of the radiographic image. Radiographic equipment and the selection of exposure factors will be introduced and practiced in a laboratory setting. | |
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RTA120
Radiologic Procedures II
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| 3 Credit Hours, 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
HES130 Introduction to Patient Care Minimum Grade of: C and RTA110 Radiologic Procedures I Minimum Grade of: C and RTA111 Radiologic Exposures I Minimum Grade of: C and RTA191 Clinical Practicum I Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA121 Radiologic Exposures II Minimum Grade of: C and RTA192 Clinical Practicum II Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | A continuation of radiographic terminology, positioning and procedures. New radiographic procedures will be introduced and practiced in a laboratory setting. Image evaluation to include anatomy, positioning and radiation protection will be included. | |
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RTA121
Radiologic Exposures II
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| 3 Credit Hours, 2.5 Lecture Hours, 1 Lab Hour |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
HES130 Introduction to Patient Care Minimum Grade of: C and RTA110 Radiologic Procedures I Minimum Grade of: C and RTA111 Radiologic Exposures I Minimum Grade of: C and RTA191 Clinical Practicum I Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA120 Radiologic Procedures II Minimum Grade of: C and RTA192 Clinical Practicum II Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | A continuation of the principles of radiographic equipment and image production. The interrelated principles of producing and evaluating radiographic images will be presented and practiced in a laboratory setting. | |
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RTA191
Clinical Practicum I
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| 2 Credit Hours |
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Electives: |
Cori/Sori Check Required, Open/Free |
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CoRequisites: |
HES130 Introduction to Patient Care Minimum Grade of: C and RTA110 Radiologic Procedures I Minimum Grade of: C and RTA111 Radiologic Exposures I Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | The student will apply principles learned in the classroom at the clinical site under direct supervision. Student assignments will be under the direction of the college clinical coordinator and the liaison instructor. Students are required to perform supervised clinical activity and laboratory demonstration for a total of sixteen (16) hours per week and 80 hours during semester break.
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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RTA192
Clinical Practicum II
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| 2 Credit Hours |
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Electives: |
Cori/Sori Check Required, Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
HES130 Introduction to Patient Care and RTA110 Radiologic Procedures I Minimum Grade of: C and RTA111 Radiologic Exposures I Minimum Grade of: C and RTA191 Clinical Practicum I Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA120 Radiologic Procedures II Minimum Grade of: C and RTA121 Radiologic Exposures II Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | The student will apply principles learned in the classroom at the clinical site under direct supervision. Student assignments will be under the direction of the college clinical coordinator and the liaison instructor. Students are required to perform supervised clinical activity and laboratory demonstration for a total of 16 hours per week.
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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RTA200
Clinical Practicum Evaluation and Review
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| 1 Credit Hour |
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Electives: |
Cori/Sori Check Required, Open/Free |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | This course will review the basic positioning and interrelated principles of radiographic exposure and safety as they relate to radiologic procedures. Emphasis will be placed on the assessment of the student's performance of specific radiologic procedures and demonstration of competency on those procedures previously learned. Student assignments will be under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Instructors at the clinical site. Please Note: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. Current CPR certification at the Healthcare Provider level is required for participation in this course. | |
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RTA201
Radiologic Equipment & Quality Assurance
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| 3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
RTA292 Clinical Practicum III Summer Minimum Grade of: C and RTA220 Radiologic Procedures III Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA202 Advanced Radiographic Imaging Minimum Grade of: C and RTA294 Clinical Practicum IV Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | This course introduces the student to various imaging techniques and equipment. The student will also be introduced to the evaluation of radiographic equipment to assure consistency in the production of quality of images. Tests and procedures used in evaluating radiographic equipment are demonstrated using the appropriate equipment in the x-ray lab. | |
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RTA202
Advanced Radiographic Imaging
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| 3 Credit Hours, 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
RTA220 Radiologic Procedures III Minimum Grade of: C and RTA292 Clinical Practicum III Summer Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA201 Radiologic Equipment & Quality Assurance Minimum Grade of: C and RTA294 Clinical Practicum IV Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | Introduces the student to the anatomy and positioning of various body parts. Students practice alternate positioning methods in laboratory setting for trauma cases and various medical conditions. Students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills while practicing adaptations to routine radiographic positioning and through radiographic image evaluation. | |
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RTA203
Radiobiology & Protection
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| 3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
RTA201 Radiologic Equipment & Quality Assurance Minimum Grade of: C and RTA202 Advanced Radiographic Imaging Minimum Grade of: C and RTA294 Clinical Practicum IV Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA204 Special Radiographic & Interventional Procedures Minimum Grade of: C and RTA205 Computer Imaging & Cross Sectional Anatomy Minimum Grade of: C and RTA295 Clinical Practicum V Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | The study of radiation quantities, units of measurement, radiation regulations, the biological effects of radiation, genetic, and somatic effects are reviewed. Principles and methods of radiation protection for patients and personnel are explored. | |
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RTA204
Special Radiographic & Interventional Procedures
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| 3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
RTA201 Radiologic Equipment & Quality Assurance Minimum Grade of: C and RTA202 Advanced Radiographic Imaging Minimum Grade of: C and RTA294 Clinical Practicum IV Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA203 Radiobiology & Protection Minimum Grade of: C and RTA205 Computer Imaging & Cross Sectional Anatomy Minimum Grade of: C and RTA295 Clinical Practicum V Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | Introduce the student to special diagnostic radiographic and angiographic and interventional procedures. Patient care and monitoring for these procedures will be reviewed. Special equipment used in each procedure will be explored. | |
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RTA205
Computer Imaging & Cross Sectional Anatomy
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| 3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
RTA201 Radiologic Equipment & Quality Assurance Minimum Grade of: C and RTA202 Advanced Radiographic Imaging Minimum Grade of: C and RTA294 Clinical Practicum IV Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA203 Radiobiology & Protection Minimum Grade of: C and RTA204 Special Radiographic & Interventional Procedures Minimum Grade of: C and RTA295 Clinical Practicum V Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | Introduce the student to the fundamental principles of medical computer technology. Basic cross sectional anatomy of the brain, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, spine will be presented as demonstrated in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. | |
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RTA220
Radiologic Procedures III
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| 3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
RTA120 Radiologic Procedures II Minimum Grade of: C and RTA121 Radiologic Exposures II Minimum Grade of: C and RTA192 Clinical Practicum II Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA292 Clinical Practicum III Summer Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | Students will be introduced to fluoroscopic diagnostic exams, pediatric radiography, trauma radiography, mobile radiography and operating room imaging. | |
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RTA292
Clinical Practicum III Summer
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| 3 Credit Hours |
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Electives: |
Cori/Sori Check Required, Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
RTA120 Radiologic Procedures II Minimum Grade of: C and RTA121 Radiologic Exposures II Minimum Grade of: C and RTA192 Clinical Practicum II Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA220 Radiologic Procedures III Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | The student will apply principles learned in the classroom at the clinical site under direct supervision. Student assignments will be under the direction of the college clinical coordinator and the liaison instructor. Students will complete 24 hours per week of clinical activity for the first 6 weeks and 40 hours of clinical activity per week for the last 6 weeks.
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.
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RTA294
Clinical Practicum IV
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| 3 Credit Hours |
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Electives: |
Cori/Sori Check Required, Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
RTA220 Radiologic Procedures III Minimum Grade of: C and RTA292 Clinical Practicum III Summer Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA201 Radiologic Equipment & Quality Assurance Minimum Grade of: C and RTA202 Advanced Radiographic Imaging Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | The student will apply principles learned in the classroom at the clinical site under direct supervision. Student assignments will be under the direction of the college clinical coordinator and the liaison instructor. Students are required to perform supervised clinical activity and laboratory demonstration for a total of 24 hours per week.
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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RTA295
Clinical Practicum V
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| 3 Credit Hours |
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Electives: |
Cori/Sori Check Required, Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
RTA201 Radiologic Equipment & Quality Assurance Minimum Grade of: C and RTA202 Advanced Radiographic Imaging Minimum Grade of: C and RTA294 Clinical Practicum IV Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
RTA203 Radiobiology & Protection Minimum Grade of: C and RTA204 Special Radiographic & Interventional Procedures Minimum Grade of: C and RTA205 Computer Imaging & Cross Sectional Anatomy Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Radiologic Technology |
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| Course Description | The student will apply principles learned in the classroom at the clinical site under direct and indirect supervision. Clinical application of skills in performing diagnostic procedures are assessed and evaluated for competency. Students are additionally given the opportunity to explore a variety of imaging modalities. Student assignments will be under the direction of the college clinical coordinator and the liaison instructor at the clinical site. Students are required to perform supervised clinical activity for a total of 24 hours per week.
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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