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.

Credits

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

RADT 185Radiologic Technology Review

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health Professions Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2

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