2013-2014 College Catalog | Mount Aloysius College RAD 110 Radiologic Sciences II............................................................................................................................3 Credits This course focuses on the theoretical science concepts needed to understand and use appropriate radiation protective measures in the clinical area. To accomplish this, students will continue acquiring additional information in the following areas: radiation physics and radiation exposure. Prerequisites: RAD 103, RAD 108. Concurrent with RAD 109 and RAD 111. RAD 111 Clinical II............................................................................................................................. 240 Hours/2 Credits The core of this course is the completion of Level II radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency Manual). Prerequisites: RAD 103 and RAD 108. Concurrent with RAD 109 and RAD 110. RAD 202A Clinical Practicum III...................................................................................................... 240 Hours/2 Credits The core of this course is the completion of Level III radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency Manual). Prerequisites: RAD 109, RAD 110, and RAD 111. (Summer) RAD 202B Clinical Practicum III....................................................................................................... 240 Hours/2 Credits The core of this course is the completion of Level III radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency Manual). Prerequisite: RAD 202A. (Summer) RAD 203 Radiologic Procedures II............................................................................................2 Lecture/2 Lab/3 Credits This course will introduce the student to non-routine positioning procedures for trauma, pediatric and geriatric patients, and special procedures to include basic interventional procedure examinations as well as hands-on learning experiences with OR examinations. Students will also continue their theoretical education in radiation biology and imaging equipment and quality assurance. Prerequisite: RAD 202B. Concurrent with RAD 204 and RAD 205. RAD 204 Radiologic Sciences III...........................................................................................................................3 Credits This course will provide the student with a continuing overview of the principles of radiation physics and radiation exposure. Prerequisite: RAD 202B. Concurrent with RAD 203 and RAD 205. RAD 205 Clinical Practicum IV......................................................................................................... 360 Hours/3 Credits Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate. Prerequisite: RAD 202B. Concurrent with RAD 203 and RAD 204. RAD 209 Clinical Practicum V........................................................................................................... 360 Hours/3 Credits The core of this course is the completion of Level V radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate. (Refer to the Competency Manual) Prerequisites: RAD 203, RAD 204, and RAD 205. Concurrent with RAD 211 and RAD 212. RAD 211 Radiologic Sciences IV...........................................................................................................................3 Credits This course will provide the student with a background in the basic effects of radiation exposure and continue the student’s theoretical education in radiation physics. Prerequisites: RAD 203, RAD 204, and RAD 205. Concurrent with RAD 209 and RAD 212. RAD 212 Radiologic Procedures III...........................................................................................2 Lecture/2 Lab/3 Credits This course focuses on student attaining the knowledge to complete radiologic examinations at Level VI. To accomplish this, students will continue acquiring additional information in the following areas: pathology, radiation biology, and procedures to include film critique and evaluation. Prerequisites: RAD 203, RAD 204, and RAD 205. Concurrent with RAD 209 and RAD 211. RAD 220 Radiologic Sciences and Procedures...........................................................................2 Lecture/2 Lab/3 Credits This course formally and systematically reviews five content divisions presented on the registering exam; patient care and management, radiation protection and biology, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures and anatomy, and equipment operation and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on improving test taking and study skills. Prerequisites: RAD 211, RAD 212, and RAD 209. (Summer) RAD 300 Imaging Principles.................................................................................................................................3 Credits This course is designed for advanced radiography students to further understand the role of professional societies, current administrative issues and those skills necessary to specialize in modalities such as: computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and emerging technologies. Students taking this course must have instructor approval and/or be a returning R.T. or have satisfactorily completed DMS 100, DMS 200, and DMS 205. Prerequisites: RAD 211 and RAD 212.
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