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• PTEC 283: Troubleshooting IV

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  This course (the final course in a four part series) introduces students to the concepts of identifying and finding solutions for process operating problems. Topics include the review of distillation model, reactor model, separation model, and multi-variable plant. The course also introduces students to the process technician's role in data collection and analysis, cause-effect relationships, and reasoning 1-1-1 Pre-requisite: PTEC 200 or PTEC 282
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• PTEC 290: Operations I

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  This is the capstone course (the first of four in a series) of the PTEC program and introduces the student to typical operations in a process industry. This course/series builds on the student's knowledge of equipment, systems, instrumentation, health, environment, and safety to understand the operation of an entire section of a process plant. This course covers the following concepts: process technology today, jobs in process technology, twelve hour shift/crew changes, operator safety, environmental compliance and Title V, and emergency response teams. Throughout this course, students are given an insight into the process technician's role in an operating unit. 1-1-1 Pre-requisite: PTEC 200 or PTEC 253
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• PTEC 291: Operations II

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  This is the capstone course (the second of four in a series) of the PTEC program and introduces the student to typical operations in a process industry. This course/series builds on the student's knowledge of equipment, systems, instrumentation, health, environment, and safety to understand the operation of an entire section of a process plant. This course covers the following concepts: process physics, quality for operators, economics for operators, communication for operators, instrumentation for operators, and routine technician duties. Throughout this course, students are given an insight into the process technician's role in an operatint unit. 1-1-1 Pre-requisite: PTEC 200 or PTEC 290
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• PTEC 292: Operations III

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  This is the capstone course (the third of four in a series) of the PTEC program and introduces the student to typical operations in a process industry. This course/series builds on the student's knowledge of equipment, systems, instrumentation, health, environment and safety to understand the operation of an entire section of a process pllant. This course covers the following concepts: process samples and common analytical tests, operator maintenance duties, material handling of bulk liquids, material handling of bulk solids, and material handling (oil movement and storage). Throughout this course, students are given an insight into the process technician's role in an operating 1-1-1 Pre-requisite: PTEC 200 or PTEC 291
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• PTEC 293: Operations IV

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  This is the capstone course (the final in a series of four courses) of the PTEC program and introduces the student to typical operations in a process industry. This course/series builds on the student's knowledge of equipment, systems, instrumentation, health, environment, and safety to understand the operation of an entire section of a process plant. This course covers the following concepts: process unit shutdown, process unit turnaround, process unit startup, abnormal situations, and troubleshooting. Throughtout this course, students are given an insight into the process technician's role in an operating unit. 1-1-1 Pre-requisite: PTEC 200 or PTEC 292
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• RADS 100: Patient Care I

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Content is designed to provide an introduction to the origins of medical terminology. A wordbuilding system is introduced and abbreviations and symbols are discussed. Also introduced is an orientation to understanding radiographic orders and diagnostic report interpretation. Related terminology is addressed. Content is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures are described, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions. The role of the radiographer in patient education is identified. Content is designed to provide a fundamental background in ethics. The historical and philosophical bases of ethics, as well as the elements of ethical behavior, are discussed. The student will examine a variety of ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice. An introduction to legal terminology, concepts and principles also will be presented. Topics include misconduct, malpractice, legal and professional standards and the ASRT scope of practice. The importance of proper documentation and informed consent is emphasized. 3-0-3
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• RADS 110: Fundamentals of Radiologic Science

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Content is designed to provide 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 are examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer. Content is also designed to familiarize students with the knowledge base necessary to perform standard imaging procedures. Introduction to radiography and radiographic procedures lab to include appendicular skeleton and upper extremity. 3-0-3
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• RADS 120: Clinical Practice I

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Content and clinical practice experiences are designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined and evaluated. Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to, during and following the radiologic procedure. Clinical rational - To meet the competency requirements as designated by the ARRT, adequate clinical time is allotted based on a pre-determined ratio of clinical hours. 0-14-2
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• RADS 130: Radiologic Procedures I

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Content is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform standard imaging procedures, for the lower extremity, pelvic girdle, spine and bony thorax. Preliminary information for skull and facial bone imaging is reviewed. Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal, diagnostic images. Radiographic procedures lab will be completed for the lower extremity, pelvic girdle, spine and bony thorax. Lab will be completed for the skull and facial bones in Radiographic Procedures II. Prerequisite RADS110. 2-2-3
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• RADS 140: Radiation Protection and Biology

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Content is designed to provide an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole are presented. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radiation. Content is also designed to present an overview of the principles of radiation protection, including the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are incorporated. Prerequisite RADS110. 3-0-3
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