RTE - Radiography

Introductory course for the limited access Radiography Program. Includes but not limited to an overview of medical imaging, orientation to academic and clinical responsibilities, basic imaging equipment, basic radiographic technique, primary radiation protection considerations, and patient care.

The course is designed to help students with no prior experience or course work as a basic x-ray machine operator. This course will qualify the student to safely operate x-ray equipment under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner as well as prepare for the certification examination required of basic x-ray machine operators and to help them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform as a Basic X-Ray Operator.

This course studies the effects of radiation exposure on biological systems, typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation, and methods for protecting personnel and patients from excessive radiation exposure.

This course introduces the student to the concepts of image production, image quality, and the technical factors affecting both. The relationships between image quality and exposure factors are also covered. Students will perform and apply calculations for setting technical factors to produce diagnostic digital radiographic images utilizing digital image receptors (IRs).

This course, a continuation of Principles of Radiographic Imaging 1, examines the concepts of image production, image quality, and the technical factors affecting both, along with an introduction to dynamic imaging (fluoroscopy). The applications of and relationships between image quality and exposure factors are also covered. Students will perform calculations for setting technical factors to produce diagnostic radiographic images utilizing digital image receptors.

This course, a continuation of Radiographic Procedures 1, provides instruction in anatomy and radiographic positioning of the appendicular skeleton, shoulder and pelvic girdle, and cervical and thoracic spines.

This course is a continuation of RTE 1513. This course provides instruction in anatomy and radiographic positioning of the lumbar spine, bony thorax, skull, facial bones, and contrast studies of the biliary, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems.

This course introduces the fundamental principles of physics that underlie diagnostic x-ray production and radiography. Topics include electromagnetic waves, electricity and magnetism, electrical energy, and power and circuits as they relate to radiography.

This is the first in a series of five clinical education courses. This course is designed to provide the student with the practical application, in a supervised clinical setting, of theory covered in RTEC 1503 and RTE 1513. Students will rotate through assigned areas of the Clinical Centers and will have the opportunity to assist the staff radiographers as they perform basic radiographic procedures.

This is the second course in a series of five clinical education courses. This course is designed to provide the student with the practical application, in a supervised clinical setting, of theory covered in the Radiographic Procedure classes. Students will rotate through and assist staff radiographers in assigned radiographic procedure areas.

This is the third course in a series of five clinical education courses. This course is designed to provide the student with the practical application, in a supervised clinical setting, of theory covered in Radiographic Procedure courses. Students will rotate through and assist staff radiographers in assigned radiographic procedure areas.

The content covered in this course includes dynamic imaging (fluoroscopy), image evaluation for artifacts, quality control, and quality assurance in radiographic imaging.

In this course the student will explore specialized radiographic procedures and equipment. Pharmacology and contrast media will be discussed. The advanced modalities in imaging and radiation therapy will also be covered.

This course is an introduction to diseases and their effects on the body. The diseases will be grouped according to the body systems with emphasis on those disease processes that are demonstrated radiographically.

This is the fourth course in a series of five clinical education courses. This course is designed to provide the student with the practical application, in a supervised clinical setting, of theory covered in the radiographic procedure courses. Students will rotate through and assist staff radiographers in assigned radiographic procedure areas.

This is the fifth and final course in a series of five clinical education courses. This course is designed to provide the student with the practical application, in a supervised clinical setting, of theory covered in the radiographic procedure courses. Students will rotate through and assist staff radiographers in assigned radiographic and specialty procedure areas.

This course provides a reinforcement of comprehensive radiographic knowledge in preparation for the National Registry Boards. Multiple choice test taking skills will be enhanced and practiced. Employability skills and professional licensure will also be discussed.