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positioning methods learned in RADG 3102 and 3003, explain radiographic procedures, evaluate images
for positioning accuracy and image quality, and develop expertise in the necessary interpersonal
relationships. Students learn to deal with patients in a manner that does not add further discomfort or
injury nor hinder recovery, and learn radiation protection for procedures such as chest, abdomen,
fluoroscopy, and extremities. Students will rotate through areas in the department to achieve these skills
and seek to achieve new skills in order to function in the radiographic room through observation, assisting
and performing procedures. ALL REPEAT IMAGES WILL BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED (ARRT)
REGISTERED RADIOGRAPHER WITH THE STUDENT PRESENT.

Assignments to rotations in the first six (6) months will provide basic knowledge of the overall structure
of the Radiology Department such as patient images and records, information, communication desk, and
patient transport. These rotations should be coordinated with classes in radiographic procedures, medical
terminology, and medical ethics and law. As a student progresses in the first semester, clinical rotations to
include radiographic procedures of the upper and lower extremities will be included. A clinical
evaluation will be done weekly in all of these rotations by the supervising radiographer. The student must
obtain a minimum score of 76 in the first six (6) months. Probation will result with clinical evaluations
below 64.

RADG 3301
Image Analysis I 1 Credit Hour
There are a series of four Image Analysis courses designed to correlate with clinical and academics.
Content is designed to provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of
minimum imaging standards, discussion of a problem-solving technique for image evaluation and the
factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for analysis. The course includes the
following number of contact hours: Theory - 17 contact hours.

SP 0001
Spiritual Perspectives in Health Care 1 Credit Hour
The course provides a holistic, Christian-based approach in creating awareness and understanding about;
1) one’s own belief system; 2) the spiritual needs of patients; 3) methodologies of spiritual care for
patients, and 4) world religions and religious practices specifically as they relate to delivery of healthcare.
The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 15 contact hours.

RADG 3101
Medical Terminology 1 Credit Hour
To work effectively in Radiology, it is necessary to understand the language of medicine. The student
learns the word-building system of medical terminology; prefixes, suffixes and root or stem words
relating to the body and its systems. Terms, abbreviations and symbols especially pertinent to medical
imaging are studied with emphasis on understanding the meaning of such words and their proper usage in
medicine. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory - 16 contact hours.

RADG 3402
Patient Care in the Radiological Sciences (Basic Concepts) 2 Credit Hours
A study of the concepts of care in radiology, including both physical and psychological needs of the
patient and family. Professional issues, communication, routine and emergency patient care procedures
are described, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions. Students will also learn
how to accurately measure and monitor a patient’s vital signs. Imaging of pediatric and geriatric patients
is also discussed.

The newly enrolled student radiographer is required to document they have completed the “Healthcare
Provider CPR Course” at American Heart Association’s Standards, before school starts. This requirement

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