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• RAD 108C: Radiologic Technology Clinical 1

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is an application of the basic skills and concepts of radiation protection, positioning and radiographic technique under the direct supervision of the Radiologist, clinical coordinator, clinical instructor and certified technologist. Students become familiar with various types of radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment and apply concepts learned in the first term courses. Interactive skills and knowledge of the hospital/health team are expanded. Students practiceprofessional ethical protocolswith patients and members of the health team. Upon completion of this course students are oriented to the assigned clinical sites. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students are charged for radiation badges. Prerequisite:     RAD 107  Corequisite:    RAD 157 
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• RAD 157: Radiologic Technology 2

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is an expansion on radiologic theory. The student will be introduced to more complex tasks associated with controlling image characteristics, theory and application of radiographic accessories, more complex positioning of the skeleton, radiography of the nonosseous systems and complementary imaging modalities. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    RAD 107  Corequisite:    BIO 162 and RAD 108C 
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• RAD 158C: Radiologic Technology Clinical 2

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides the student with clinical experience, knowledge and practice in radiographic positioning with emphasis on the more complex procedures associated with the skull and thorax. The student is expected to demonstrate, analyze and apply knowledge of factors that influence radiographic quality as well as manipulate those factors. The student works under direct supervision of a certified technologist and Radiologist. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges. Prerequisite:    BIO 162, RAD 108C and RAD 157   
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• RAD 207: Radiologic Technology 3

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is an introduction to specialized radiographic procedures of nonskeletal areas and the biological effects of exposure to ionizing radiation. It also includes a review of the basic radiation cell physiology and chemistry that influence somatic and genetic responses from ionized tissue. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    BIO 162, PHY 100, RAD 157 and RAD 158C  Corequisite:    PHY 128 and RAD 208C 
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• RAD 208C: Radiologic Technology Clinical 3

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course expands on the knowledge and practice of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures under direct supervision of a certified technologist and Radiologist. Competency level skillsincreaseand performance of radiographic procedures are conducted more proficiently with identification of pathology, disease and disorders. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students are charged for radiation badges. Prerequisite:    BIO 162, RAD 157 and RAD 158C  Corequisite:    RAD 207 
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• RAD 217: Radiologic Technology 4

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course includes a review of radiographic pathology, an introduction to optional supplementary imaging modalities and a review of the required functions of the radiologic technologist in preparing for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination in Radiography. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    RAD 207 and RAD 208C  Corequisite:    RAD 218C 
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• RAD 218C: Radiologic Technology Clinical 4

  8.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is a continuation of the application and practice of the full spectrum of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. These are performed with direct supervision progressing to indirect supervision by a certified technologist and Radiologist. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students are charged for radiation badges. Prerequisite:    RAD 207 and RAD 208C  Corequisite:    RAD 217 
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• RAD 258C: Radiologic Technology Clinical 5

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides a continued opportunity for the student to perform all routine procedures and to gain experience in special techniques. The student rotates through specialty areas to observe practice in pediatrics, ultrasound, angiography and special computerized imaging studies. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. A pass grade is a requirement to be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination in Radiography. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students are charged for radiation badges. Prerequisite:    All academic and clinical program requirements.  
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• RAD 601: Diagnostic Procedures for Medical Imaging of the Breast

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides an overview for qualified Mammography students all the required activities necessary to provide procedures for patients that are required to have breast tissue examined. Students explore all the breast anatomy, cytology and a large number of pathologies are included in this course. Mammographic positioning, special needs of patient categories and mammographic procedures are classified. Views, special patient situations during imaging examinations and interventional procedures are covered for compliance with national board content. Exploration of the accreditation standards within a medical imaging service department isprovided relating to Mammography suites. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Completion of this course complieswith American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) structural education requirements and awards 16 Category A CEUs. Prerequisite:    Must be Certified Technologists in good standing recognized by the ARRT (www.arrt.org)  
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• RAD 602: Patient Care for Mammography Procedures

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  The focus of this course is to provide an overview of the required patient care interactions and management techniques utilized for quality mammographic procedures. Topics include patient communication, patient assessment, breast cancer and various psychological impacts the patient can or will experience during the journey of having a mammography study. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Completion of this course complieswith American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) structural education requirementsand awards 16 Category A CEUs. Prerequisite:    Must be Certified Technologists in good standing recognized by the ARRT (www.arrt.org)  
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