College Catalog

RAD Radiography

Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for local^L and S for state^S. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”

UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	110	Rad Intro & Patient Care	3 (2-3)	Fall

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: RAD-111^L and RAD-151^L

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.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	111	RAD Procedures I	4 (3-3)	Fall

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: RAD-111^L and RAD-151^L

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the chest, abdomen, extremities, bony thorax and pelvis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas.(2017 FA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	112	RAD Procedures II	4 (3-3)	Spring

Prerequisite: RAD-110^L, RAD-111^L and RAD-151^L

Corequisite: RAD-121^L and RAD-161^L

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the skull, spine, and gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	121	Image Production I	3 (2-3)	Spring

Prerequisite: RAD-110^L, RAD-111^L and RAD-151^L

Corequisite: RAD-112^L and RAD-161^L

This course provides the basic principles of radiographic image production. Emphasis is placed on image production, x-ray equipment, receptor exposure, and basic imaging quality factors. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of radiographic image production.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	122	Image Production II	2 (1-3)	Summer

Prerequisite: RAD-112^L, RAD-121^L and RAD-161^L

Corequisite: RAD-141^L and RAD-171^L

This course is designed to continue to develop the concepts and principles in the field of radiologic technology. Emphasis is placed on advanced digital principles and production. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced principles of digital imaging production.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	141	Radiation Safety	2 (2-0)	Summer

Prerequisite: RAD-112^L, RAD-121^L and RAD-161^L

Corequisite: RAD-122^L and RAD-171^L

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.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	151	RAD Clinical Ed I	2 (0-0-6)	Fall

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: RAD-110^L and RAD-111^L

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.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	161	RAD Clinical Ed II	5 (0-0-15)	Spring

Prerequisite: RAD-110^L, RAD-111^L and RAD-151^L

Corequisite: RAD-112^L and RAD-121^L

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.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	171	RAD Clinical Ed III	3 (0-0-9)	Summer

Prerequisite: RAD-112^L, RAD-121^L and RAD-161^L

Corequisite: RAD-122^L and RAD-141^L

This course provides experience in patient management specific to advanced radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on applying appropriate technical factors to all studies and transitioning to mastering positioning of advanced studies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	211	RAD Procedures III	3 (2-3)	Fall

Prerequisite: RAD-122^L, RAD-141^L, and RAD-171^L

Corequisite: RAD-231^L and RAD-251^L

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard and specialty radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiographic specialty procedures, advanced imaging, radiographic pathology and image analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these areas.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	231	Image Production III	2 (1-3)	Fall

Prerequisite: RAD-122^L, RAD-141^L, and RAD-171^L

Corequisite: RAD-211^L and RAD-251^L

This course is designed to continue to develop the concepts and principles in the field of radiologic technology. Emphasis is placed on complex imaging production and principles, quality control and quality assurance in the imaging sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced radiographic equipment and quality control programs.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	251	RAD Clinical Ed IV	7 (0-0-21)	Fall

Prerequisite: RAD-122^L, RAD-141^L, and RAD-171^L

Corequisite: RAD-211^L and RAD-231^L

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 further awareness of radiation protection requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	261	RAD Clinical Ed V	7 (0-0-21)	Spring

Prerequisite: RAD-211^L, RAD-231^L, and RAD-251^L

Corequisite: RAD-271^L

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.(2022 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
RAD	271	Radiography Capstone	3 (2-3)	Spring

Prerequisite: RAD-211^L, RAD-231^L, and RAD-251^L

Corequisite: RAD-261^L

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 an entry-level radiographer.(2022 SU)