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  • PTA 221: Clinical Education I

    2.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This integrated 7-week clinical affiliated course of 240 hours affords the beginning Physical therapist Assistant (PTA) student direct patient care experience in applying assessments, procedures and skills under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner of physical therapy. With a focus on safe, legal, ethical and effective use of physical therapy interventions the acute or out-patient setting affords the student with a variety of clinical experiences with diverse patient populations where professional competency within the scope of practice of the PTA is developed. Supervision of the student at the beginner level is provided by the staff of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is subject to a course fee.
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  • PTA 222: Clinical Education II

    2.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This integrated 7-week clinical affiliated course of 240 hours affords the PTA intermediate student direct patient care experience in applying assessments, procedures and skills under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner of physical therapy. With a focus on safe, legal, ethical and effective use of physical therapy interventions the acute or out-patient setting affords the student with a variety of clinical experiences with diverse patient populations where professional competency within the scope of practice of the PTA is developed. Supervision of the student at the intermediate level is provided by the staff of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is subject to a course fee.
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  • PTA 223: Clinical Education III

    2.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This terminal 6-week clinical affiliated course of 240 hours affords the PTA student preparing for entry level practice direct patient care experience in applying assessments, procedures and skills under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner of physical therapy. With a focus on safe, legal, ethical and effective use of physical therapy interventions the acute or out-patient setting affords the student with a variety of clinical experiences with diverse patient populations where professional competency within the scope of practice of the PTA is developed. Supervision of the student culminating in entry level practice is provided by the staff of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is subject to a course fee.
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  • RAD 100: Introduction to Radiography & Patient Care

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This course will provide the student with an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner's role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the health care organizations will be examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer. Communication skills and professional conduct of the radiographer in the clinical setting will also be introduced. Basic concepts of patient care, physical and psychological needs of the patient, and routine and emergency patient care will be described. Human diversity in health care will be discussed and its impact in the treatment of patients. In addition, a self-teaching workbook and self-assessments will be utilized to learn medical terminology.
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  • RAD 103: Radiation Protection and Biology

    2.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This course is designed to present an overview of the basic principles of radiation protection and the principles of the interaction of radiation with living organisms. Included in this course are the various methods of protecting the radiographer, patient and others from unnecessary radiation exposure and limitation devices used to limit exposure. Factors affecting biological responses are presented including acute and chronic effects of radiation. Basic principles regarding exposure will be discussed. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state agencies will also be incorporated.
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  • RAD 104: Clinical Education I

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    During this first semester of Clinical Education, students will be assigned to clinical areas in the clinical education center, which coincide with didactic information covered during the semester in Procedures I (RAD 111), Radiographic Exposure and Technique I (RAD 102), and Introduction to Radiography (RAD 100). Students will be oriented to ethics and laws as they pertain to imaging, clinical rules and regulations, the department of radiology to which they are assigned, and the clinical education handbook. Students will attend clinical education for 15 hours per week. This course is subject to a course fee.
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  • RAD 105: Radiographic Physics and Imaging Equipment

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This course is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. The nature and characteristic of radiation, x-ray production and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter are included. Students will establish a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, and mobile requirements along with design. Basic quality control measures to imaging equipment and accessories will also be discussed. Demonstrations and student experimentation will be included in the application of the theory. This course is subject to a course fee.
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  • RAD 106: Radiographic Image Production and Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This course is designed to provide the student with entry level knowledge needed to formulate the applicable factors that influence the production of radiographic images. Discussions throughout the course will include the basics of the image acquisition process, computer processing and the display of the image. Quality management techniques and programs will also be discussed throughout. Students will learn to identify and apply the appropriate factors that will result in an optimum diagnostic image with the minimum radiation exposure to the patient. Demonstrations and student experimentation will be included in the application of the theory assisting the student in being able to associate the impact of the image processing parameters to the appearance of the radiographic image. This course is subject to a course fee.
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  • RAD 111: Radiographic Procedures I

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Radiographic Procedures I is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. This course combines didactic coursework along with laboratory demonstration, simulation and practice. Students will learn radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen and upper extremity and shoulder girdle. This course is subject to a course fee.
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  • RAD 114: Clinical Education II

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This clinical course is a continuation of Clinical Education I. Emphasis is placed on clinical rotations where students can observe, practice and perform those examinations learned and simulated in the Radiographic Procedures I and II course. Students will be required to perform competency examinations, image evaluations and proper patient care procedures. This course is subject to a course fee.
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