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• RAD 111: RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES AND PATIENT CARE I

  4.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This course will provide the student with an introduction to radiologic imaging. Topics will include the role of the radiographer in the health-care setting, the history of radiography, basic radiation safety, and ethical and legal issues for radiographers. Appropriate radiographer conduct and communication skills in the clinic setting will be discussed along with radiograhic anatomy and procedural considerations, patient care, pharmacology, safety, and emergency procedutes. In the lab, students will learn positioning terminology, equipment manipulation, the proper positioning of the appendicular skeleton, lungs and abdomen. In addition, students will learn to evaluate images for proper exposure factors and demonstration of anatomy. Prerequisite(s): BIO 171 Corequisite(s): ALH 122, BIO 172, RAD 121 Prerequisite:    BIO 171 Corequisite:    ALH 122, BIO 172, RAD 121
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• RAD 121: PRINCIPLES OF RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING, IMAGING EQUIPMENT, AND RADIATION PRODUCTION

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This course will provide students with an introduction to the production and characteristics of radiation, image capture, image processing, manipulation of exposure variables, and the effect of manipulating exposures variables on image quality. Film, imaging and related accessories are discussed. Student experimentation and demonstrations are included in the application of theory. Prerequisite(s):BIO 171 Corequisite(s): ALH 122, BIO 172, RAD 111 Prerequisite:    BIO 171 Corequisite:    ALH 122, BIO 172, RAD 111
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• RAD 131: DIGITAL IMAGE ACQUISITION AND DISPLAY

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  Content imparts an understanding of the components, principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition, display archiving and retrieval are discussed. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented. Prerequisite(s): RAD 111, RAD 121 Corequisite(s): MTH 157, PHY 125, RAD 141, RAD 146 Prerequisite:    RAD 111, RAD 121 Corequisite:    MTH 157, PHY 125, RAD 141, RAD 146
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• RAD 141: RAD PROCEDURES 7 PATIENT CARE II

  4.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This course is a continuation of RAD 111 including anatomy and procedural considerations for the axial skeleton and trauma, mobile and pediatric imaging. Patient care topics include pharmacology, ethics and law, and information management. In the lab, students will learn positioning terminology, equipment manipulation and the proper positioning of the axial skeleton. Prerequisite(s): RAD 111, RAD 121 Corequisite(s): MTH 157, PHY 125, RAD 131, RAD 146 Prerequisite:    RAD 111, RAD 121 Corequisite:    MTH 157, PHY 125, RAD 131, RAD 146
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• RAD 146: CLINICAL EDUCATION I

  4.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This clinical course provides students with the opportunity to observe, practice, and perform radiologic procedures learned in Introduction to Radiologic Procedures. Students will complete competency examinations where image quality and patient care are evaluated. Prerequisite(s): RAD 111, RAD 121 Corequisite(s): PHY 125, RAD 131, RAD 141 Prerequisite:    RAD 111 AND RAD 121 Corequisite:    PHY 125, RAD 131, RAD 141
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• RAD 211: RADIATION BIOLOGY AND PROTECTION AND RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III PROTECTION, BIOLOGY, AND POSITION III

  4.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This three-part course provides students with comprehensive information on the biological effects of radiation and radiation protection practices for the radiographer and patients. In the first half of the course, the final set of imaging procedures that include the use of contrast media are also reviewed. In the second half, equipment quality control procedures are reviewed. In the Lab, students will learn the positioning and set-up of non-skeletal examinations including fluoroscopy, myelography, arthrography, and c-arm studies. Students will also learn basic phlebotomy skills including blood collection methods and techniques, and specimen procession and handling. Prerequisite(s): RAD 215 Corequisite(s): RAD 216 Prerequisite:    RAD 215 Corequisite:    RAD 216
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• RAD 215: CLINICAL EDUCATION II

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This clinical course is a continuation of Clinical Education I, and will provide students the opportunity to observe, practice and perform radiologic procedures. Students will target exams from Radiographic Positioning II while maintaining proficiency in previously learned examinations. Students will complete competency examinations where image quality and patient care are evaluated. Prerequisite(s): RAD 146 Prerequisite:    RAD 146
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• RAD 216: CLINICAL EDUCATION IV

  4.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This clinical course is a continuation of the Clinical Education series, and will provide students the opportunity to observe, practice and perform radiologic procedures. Students will target exams from Radiographic Positioning III while maintaining proficiency in previously learned examinations. Students will complete competency examinations where image quality and patient care are evaluated. Prerequisite(s): RAD 255; Corequisite(s): RAD 211 Prerequisite:    RAD 255 Corequisite:    RAD 211
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• RAD 221: RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY AND CAREER PREPARATION PREPARATION

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This course will provide students with a comprehensive examination of the etiology of disease and the pathophysiologic disorders of disease, that compromise healthy systems. Emphasis will be placed upon the radiographic appearance processes. In addition, students will prepare a professional resume packet and learn job search and interview strategies. Prerequisite(s): RAD 211, RAD 216; Corequisite(s): RAD 226, RAD 231 Prerequisite:    RAD 211 AND RAD 216 Corequisite:    RAD 226, RAD 231
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• RAD 226: CLINICAL EDUCATION V

  5.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This clinical course is a continuation of the Clinical Education series, and will provide students the opportunity to observe, practice and perform radiologic procedures. Students will continue to practice and maintain proficiency in previously learned examinations. Students will complete competency examinations where image quality and patient care are evaluated. Prerequisite(s): RAD 211, RAD 216; Corequisite(s): RAD 221, RAD 231 Prerequisite:    RAD 221 AND RAD 231
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