RADT 185 Radiologic Technology Review
This course provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps the student prepare for national certification examinations for radiographers. Topics include: image production and evaluation; radiographic procedures; anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology; equipment operation and quality control; radiation protection; and patient care and education.
RADT 185Radiologic Technology Review
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I. General Information
Department
Health Professions Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
III. Catalog Course Description
This course provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps the student prepare for national certification examinations for radiographers. Topics include: image production and evaluation; radiographic procedures; anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology; equipment operation and quality control; radiation protection; and patient care and education.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of positioning techniques for routine and specialized radiographic procedures.
- Identify anatomical structures, physiological processes, and pathologies as they appear on radiographic images.
- Explain the operational principles of radiographic equipment and evaluate quality control procedures.
- Implement radiation protection principles to ensure the safety of patients, self, and others.
- Integrate knowledge and test-taking strategies to prepare for the ARRT exam.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies