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  • 4.00 Credits

    The student will observe, assist and perform radiographic examinations at the Clinical Education Centers that correlate with the didactic courses in those areas. Special attention during this semester will be given to fluoroscopic procedures as well as imaging of the skull and sinuses. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    As a continuation of Radiographic Procedures, this course will provide the student with the knowledge to perform standard radiographic procedures of the skull, sinuses and contrast media studies. Special studies including venography, angiography, mammography, CT, MRI and vascular imaging will be included. Coursework will also include pharmacology and cross sectional anatomy. Laboratory simulations as well as student practice will be emphasized in this course. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 4.00 Credits

    As the last of the clinical education series, students will be completing their clinical competency examinations and will have the opportunity to rotate to various specialty areas in the radiology department. In addition, program officials and/or designees will be completing terminal competency examinations with each student to assure program competency. Terminal competency evaluations must be successfully completed by each student in order to be eligible for graduation and professional practice. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course introduces theories of disease causation and the pathophysiologic disorders that compromise healthy systems as applied to the radiographer. Etiology, responses and radiographic manifestations will be discussed. Each major body system will be included to address radiographic appearance of disease and disease management. The major emphasis of this course is how radiographic examinations demonstrate different pathologies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to additional imaging concentrations. Information is shared on, but not limited to equipment, radiation dose, methods of image creation, basic indication and contraindications, image appearance and educational/certification requirements pertaining to the various imaging concentrations. This course also contains a capstone component that will review major points that were covered throughout the student's didactic & clinical education. The focus of this course will be on resume preparation, interview skills and mock Registry exams. The intent of this course is to prepare the student for the ARRT exam and for employment after graduation. Students will be required to complete a capstone project.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Elements of Reading is a developmental course designed to help students improve basic academic reading strategies including word analysis, vocabulary building, literal and interpretative comprehension. An appreciation of reading as a basic tool of learning will be fostered. This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a course designed to develop higher level reading comprehension skills necessary at the college level. The course focus is on comprehension strategies, critical reading and thinking, information literacy, and vocabulary development. The development of a more extensive vocabulary is emphasized. This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This reading course, designed for non-native English speaking students, focuses on development of academic reading skills, literal and interpretative comprehension, and vocabulary development. This course prepares non-native English speaking students to take college courses leading to a degree, a certificate, or to transfer. This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Development is designed to prepare advanced non-native English speaking students for the rigors of a college curriculum. The course focuses on comprehension strategies, critical reading and thinking, information literacy, and vocabulary development. There is a strong emphasis on vocabulary development. This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces the scientific study of human society. It presents the basic components of sociology, i.e., groups, society, culture, socialization, institutions, collective behavior, stratification, and social change, for review and critique. Social structures, social rules and change within society is explored with respect to the history of societal development as well as current social trends.