Radiography (RAD) at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
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- 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 115 - Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Presents concepts of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Physics. Teaches fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance and application of principles.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.2-3 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 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 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - RAD 196 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work 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 228 - Enhanced Patient Care for Computed Tomography Imaging
- Applies critical thinking skills including but not limited to patient assessment and care, contrast administration, and radiation safety, as related to those patients receiving Computed Tomography (CT) diagnostic/interventional imaging services.Credits 3 hours. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: The student must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certified in a primary category: Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or ARRT eligible.3 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 233 - Anatomy and Positioning of the Breast
- Presents the risk factors for breast disease, anatomy and physiology of the breast and discusses the various pathologies identified through mammography. Includes routine and special projections of the breast.Lecture 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.1 credits - RAD 234 - Breast Imaging/Instrumentation
- Discusses the dedicated radiography equipment necessary for breast imaging. Includes proper technical factors, radiation protection techniques, and proper accessory equipment.Lecture 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.1 credits - RAD 235 - Quality Assurance in Mammography
- Discusses the components of quality assurance in mammography and the accreditation programs developed to ensure quality in breast imaging facilities.Lecture 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.1 credits - RAD 240 - Radiographic Pathology
- Presents a survey of common medical and surgical disorders that affect radiographic image. Discusses conditions related to different systems of the human body. Studies the correlation of these conditions with radiographs.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - RAD 242 - Computed Tomography Procedures and Instrumentation
- Focuses on the patient care, imaging procedure and physics and instrumentation related to computed tomography imaging.Lecture 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.2 credits - RAD 244 - Case Studies in CT (Computed Tomography)
- Presents case studies in computed tomography. Focuses on both abnormal and normal studies.Lecture 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.1 credits - RAD 247 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy
- Presents a specialized study of cross-sectional anatomy relevant to sectional imaging modalities such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.2-3 credits - RAD 248 - Case Studies in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
- Introduces student to role of collaborator in patient care by providing the critical thinking skills necessary to implement appropriate examination protocols and patient care essential for obtaining diagnostic images. Features cases that can be performed via Magnetic Resonance (MR) simulation or from actual MR examinations.Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.3 credits - RAD 249 - Comprehensive Foundations of Breast Imaging
- Provides the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered radiologic technologists with the educational foundation needed to complete the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and ARRT requirements of didactic education (clinical requirements not included) necessary to prepare for the ARRT certification exam in mammography.Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.3 credits - RAD 251 - Enhanced Patient Care for Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging
- Applies critical thinking skills including but not limited to patient assessment and care, contrast administration and magnet safety as related to those patients receiving MR servicesLecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.3 credits - RAD 252 - Foundational Mammography Clinical Training
- Designed to meet the initial MQSA/ARRT 25 supervised clinical mammography examinations mandated for students preparing to take the certification exam in mammography. The remaining mandatory exams are not included in this course and will be the responsibility of the student to obtain.Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.1 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 - RAD 296 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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