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evaluate images for positioning accuracy and image quality, and develop expertise in the necessary
interpersonal relationships. This course allows the student 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 and to function in an imaging department. 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 third six (6) months, including advanced imaging modalities, will provide
the students with more difficult examinations and new procedures than that they may have learned in
previous courses. A clinical evaluation will be done weekly in all of these rotations by the supervising
radiographer. The student must obtain a minimum score of 81 in this semester. Probation will result with
clinical evaluations below 80.

RADG 4003
Digital Image Acquisition & Display II 3 Credit Hours
A continuation of course RADG 3302. Content is designed to impart an understanding of the components,
principles and operation of digital and film based imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors
that impact image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting
exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system assist students to bridge between film-
based and digital imaging systems.
Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented. The course includes the
following number of contact hours: Theory - 50 contact hours.

RADG 4102
Radiographic Pathology 2 Credit Hours
An introduction to the concepts of disease. Trauma/physical injury, the systemic classification of disease,
and repair and replacement of tissue are discussed. The course includes the following number of contact
hours: Theory- 40 contact hours.

RADG 4401
Introduction to Quality Assurance 1 Credit Hour
A study of the evaluation of radiographic systems to assure consistency in the production of quality
images. The regulations governing quality assurance and the techniques, equipment and procedures for
attaining it are discussed. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory - 16 contact
hours.

RADG 3801
Image Analysis III 1 Credit Hour
A continuation of course RADG 3501. 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.

RADG 4103
Radiographic Procedures V 3 Credit Hours
A continuation of course RADG 3601. Content is designed to emphasize certain special views used to
demonstrate specific anatomical parts which are difficult to see in routine positioning. Daily oral quizzes
are given. This course also provides a review of routine positioning. Students will review body rotations,

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