Radiography (RAD) at Brightpoint Community College
Distance Learning
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Term
- RAD 100 - Introduction to Radiology and Protection
- Presents brief history of radiological profession, code of ethics, conduct for radiologic students, and the basic fundamentals of radiation protection.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - RAD 111 - Radiologic Science I
- Teaches concepts of radiation, radiography physics, fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation, electricity and magnetism, and application of these principles to radiography. Focuses on X-ray production, emission, and X- ray interaction with matter. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - RAD 112 - Radiologic Science II
- Teaches concepts of radiation, radiography physics, fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation, electricity and magnetism, and application of these principles to radiography. Focuses on X-ray production, emission, and X- ray interaction with matter. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - RAD 121 - Radiographic Procedures I
- Introduces procedures for positioning the patient's anatomical structures relative to X-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and axial skeleton.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - RAD 125 - Patient Care Procedures
- Presents the care and handling of the sick and injured patient in the Radiology Department. Introduces the fundamentals of nursing procedures, equipment and supplies specific to radiology.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - RAD 131 - Elementary Clinical Procedures I
- Develops advanced technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Focuses on manipulation of equipment, patient care, osseous studies, skull procedures, and contrast studies. Provides clinical experience in cooperating health agencies. Part I of II.Clinical 15 hours per week.
3 credits - RAD 132 - Elementary Clinical Procedures II
- Develops advanced technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Focuses on manipulation of equipment, patient care, osseous studies, skull procedures, and contrast studies. Provides clinical experience in cooperating health agencies. Part II of II.Clinical 15 hours per week.
3 credits - RAD 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - RAD 205 - Radiation Protection and Radiobiology
- Studies methods and devices used for protection from ionizing radiation. Teaches theories of biological effects, cell and organism sensitivity, and the somatic and genetic effects of ionizing radiation. Presents current radiation protection philosophy for protecting the patient and technologist.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - RAD 221 - Radiographic Procedures II
- Continues procedures for positioning the patient's anatomical structures relative to X-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the skull, contrast studies of internal organs, and special procedures employed in the more complicated investigation of the human body.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - RAD 231 - Advanced Clinical Procedures I
- Reinforces technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Introduces more intricate contrast media procedures. Focuses on technical proficiency, application of radiation, protection, nursing skills, and exposure principles. Teaches advanced technical procedures and principles of imaging modalities, correlating previous radiographic theory, focusing on full responsibility for patients in technical areas, perfecting technical skills, and developing awareness of related areas utilizing ionizing radiation. Provides clinical experience in cooperating health agencies. Part I of II.Clinical 20-25 hours per week.
4-5 credits - RAD 232 - Advanced Clinical Procedures II
- Reinforces technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Introduces more intricate contrast media procedures. Focuses on technical proficiency, application of radiation, protection, nursing skills, and exposure principles. Teaches advanced technical procedures and principles of imaging modalities, correlating previous radiographic theory, focusing on full responsibility for patients in technical areas, perfecting technical skills, and developing awareness of related areas utilizing ionizing radiation. Provides clinical experience in cooperating health agencies. Part II of II.Clinical 20-25 hours per week.
5 credits - RAD 246 - Special Procedures
- Studies special radiographic and surgical procedures and equipment employed in the more complicated investigation of internal conditions of the human body.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits - RAD 256 - Radiographic Film Evaluation
- Presents a concentrated study and practical evaluation of radiographic quality and disease affects on radiographs. Focuses on technical factors, procedural factors, equipment malfunctions, and other difficulties associated with radiographs.3 credits
- RAD 270 - Digital Image Acquisition and Display
- Includes basic principles of digital radiography, image acquisition, image acquisition errors, software image processing, fundamental principles of exposures, image evaluation, quality assurance and maintenance issues, and digital display.(2 Cr.) Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits - RAD 280 - Terminal Competencies in Radiography
- Includes preparation and ensures that students possess competencies which relate to materials covered by the ARRT Content Specifications for national exam eligibility. Incorporates activities designed to verify that students have mastered skills in the critical content areas to include equipment operation and maintenance, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures, radiation protection and patient care.Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission to RAD program.1 credits - RAD 290 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits