RAD – Radiography

All courses are alphabetized by course code. All courses are to be pursued in a normal sequence with prerequisite courses taken as indicated. Provided for each course is the following information: course number and title, and number of class, laboratory, clinical/shop/work experience (if any), and credit hours.

RAD 110 Rad Intro & Patient Care (2 3 0 3)

This course provides an overview of the radiography profession and student responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on basic principles of patient care, radiation protection, technical factors, and medical terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic skills in these areas. Corequisites: RAD 111 and RAD 151.

RAD 111 RAD Procedures I (3 3 0 4)

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the chest, abdomen, extremities, spine, and pelvis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas. Corequisites: RAD 110 and RAD 151.

RAD 112 RAD Procedures II (3 3 0 4)

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the skull, bony thorax, and gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas. Prerequisites: RAD 110, RAD 111, and RAD 151. Corequisites: RAD 121 and RAD 161.

RAD 121 Radiographic Imaging I (2 3 0 3)

This course provides the principles of conventional film-screen radiography. Emphasis is placed on the factors that impact density, contrast, recorded detail, and distortion. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of conventional film-screen radiographic imaging. Prerequisites: RAD 110, RAD 111, and RAD 151.

RAD 122 Radiographic Imaging II (1 3 0 2)

This course provides advanced principles of imaging including digital radiography. Emphasis is placed on the factors that impact brightness, contrast, recorded detail, and distortion. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced principles of imaging. Prerequisites: RAD
112, RAD 121, and RAD 161. Corequisites: RAD 131 and RAD 171.

RAD 131 Radiographic Physics I (1 3 0 2)

This course introduces the principles of radiation characteristics and production. Emphasis is placed on imaging equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of radiation characteristics and production.

RAD 151 RAD Clinical Ed I (0 0 6 2)

This course introduces patient management and basic radiographic procedures in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the chest and extremities, manipulating equipment, and applying principles of ALARA. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. Corequisites: RAD 110 and RAD 111.

RAD 161 RAD Clinical Ed II (0 0 15 5)

This course provides additional experience in patient management and in more complex radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the spine, pelvis, head and neck, and thorax and adapting procedures to meet patient variations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. Prerequisites: RAD 110, RAD 111, and RAD 151. Corequisites: RAD 112 and RAD 121.

RAD 171 RAD Clinical Ed III (0 0 12 4)

This course provides experience in patient management specific to fluoroscopic and advanced radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on applying appropriate technical factors to all studies and mastering positioning of gastrointestinal and urological studies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. Prerequisites: RAD 112, RAD 121, and RAD 161. Corequisites: RAD 122 and RAD 131.

RAD 211 RAD Procedures III (2 3 0 3)

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard and specialty radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiographic specialty procedures, sectional anatomy, and advanced imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these areas. Prerequisite: RAD 122. Corequisites: RAD 231, RAD 241, and RAD 251.

RAD 231 Radiographic Physics II (1 3 0 2)

This course provides advanced principles of radiation characteristics and production including digital imaging and Computed Tomography (CT). Emphasis is placed on imaging equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of radiation characteristics and production.
Prerequisites: RAD 171 or RAD 131.

RAD 241 Radiobiology/Protection (2 0 0 2)

This course covers the principles of radiation protection and radiobiology. Topics include the effects of ionizing radiation on body tissues, protective measures for limiting exposure to the patient and personnel, and radiation monitoring devices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects and uses of radiation in diagnostic radiology. Prerequisites: RAD 122, RAD 131, and RAD 171. Corequisites: RAD 211, RAD 231, and RAD 251.

RAD 245 Rad Quality Management (1 3 0 2)

This course provides an overview of image analysis and introduces methods of quality management. Topics include image evaluation, pathology, quality control, and quality assurance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of image analysis and quality management. Prerequisites: RAD 211, RAD 231, RAD 241 and RAD 251. Corequisite: RAD 261.

RAD 251 RAD Clinical Ed IV (0 0 21 7)

This course provides the opportunity to continue mastering all basic radiographic procedures and to attain experience in advanced areas. Emphasis is placed on equipment operation, pathological recognition, pediatric and geriatric variations, and a further awareness of radiation protection requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. Prerequisites: RAD 122, RAD 131, and RAD 171. Corequisites: RAD 211, RAD 231, and RAD 241.

RAD 261 RAD Clinical Ed V (0 0 21 7)

This course is designed to enhance expertise in all radiographic procedures, patient management, radiation protection, and image production and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on developing an autonomous approach to the diversity of clinical situations and successfully adapting to those procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. Prerequisite: RAD 251. Corequisite: RAD 245.

RAD 271 Radiography Capstone (0 3 0 1)

This course provides an opportunity to exhibit problem-solving skills required for certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and integration of didactic and clinical components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge required of any entry-level radiographer. Prerequisites: RAD 211, RAD 231, RAD 241, RAD 251. Corequisites: RAD 245, RAD 261.