RADT 156 Radiographic Pathology
This course introduces students to the study of diseases and abnormalities as they relate to medical imaging. Emphasis is placed on the causes, manifestations, and radiographic appearance of common pathological conditions affecting various body systems. Students will learn to recognize disease processes on medical images, understand their impact on exposure factors, and apply this knowledge to produce optimal diagnostic images. The course integrates radiographic interpretation with patient history, clinical signs, and laboratory data to enhance diagnostic understanding and clinical judgment.
Prerequisite
RADT101, RADT151, RADT162, RADT154
RADT 156Radiographic Pathology
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I. General Information
Department
Health Professions Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Prerequisite Narrative
RADT101, RADT151, RADT162, RADT154
III. Catalog Course Description
This course introduces students to the study of diseases and abnormalities as they relate to medical imaging. Emphasis is placed on the causes, manifestations, and radiographic appearance of common pathological conditions affecting various body systems. Students will learn to recognize disease processes on medical images, understand their impact on exposure factors, and apply this knowledge to produce optimal diagnostic images. The course integrates radiographic interpretation with patient history, clinical signs, and laboratory data to enhance diagnostic understanding and clinical judgment.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify common pathological conditions and describe their etiology, signs, symptoms, and radiographic appearance.
- Differentiate normal anatomy from pathological alterations across various body systems on radiographic images.
- Evaluate how specific diseases and conditions influence radiographic exposure factors and image quality.
- Integrate clinical, laboratory, and imaging data to support accurate recognition and understanding of pathological processes.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies