College of Health and Human Services
Schools & Divisions
Radiologic Sciences
Courses
- RADS-J 301 Orientation to Radiation Oncology (4 cr.) P: RADS-R100, J205. An overview of radiation oncology and the role of the radiation therapist. Presentation will orient students to the physical and biological basis of radiation oncology equipment, procedures, tumor pathology, and patient interaction. (Odd years, Fall).
- RADS-J 302 Radiation Oncology Techniques (3 cr.) P: RADS-R100, J301, J304, J350. Technical provides the student therapist with the technical aspects of radiation therapy. Discussion will include modalities of treatment and the distinctive properties of each patient setup consideration. This will also include basic hand calculations. (Even years, Spring)
- RADS-J 303 Clinical Oncology I (3 cr.) P: RADS-R100, J205, J301, J304, J350, J302, J351. This course will provide the student with the fundamentals of clinical radiation oncology. Malignant conditions, their etiology, and methods of treatment are discussed. Attention is given to patient prognosis, treatment results, and the effects of combined therapies. (Even years, Fall)
- RADS-J 304 Radiation Oncology Patient Care (2 cr.) P: RADS-R100, J205. Concepts of radiation oncology patient care, including considerations of patients' physical and psychological condition. Factors influencing patients' general health during and following a course of radiation therapy treatments will be identified. (Odd years, Fall).
- RADS-J 305 Clinical Dosimetry (3 cr.) P: RADS-R100, J205, J301, J304, J350, J302, J351. Concepts of clinical dosimetry and treatment planning. Delivery methods, to include single- and multiple-beam techniques, are discussed. Tumor localization, dose calculations, and summation of isodose curves are performed. (Even years, Fall)
- RADS-J 350 Clinical Experience: Basic (2-6 cr.) P: RADS-R100, J205. Clinical observation and assistance in the clinical skills ofradiation therapy technology under the direct supervision of a registered radiation therapist or equivalent. (Odd years, Fall).
- RADS-J 351 Clinical Practicum II (4 cr.) P: RADS-J350. Clinical application of patient positioning immobilization, block fabrication, patient simulation techniques, treatment delivery, dosimetry, treatment planning, patient care management, and radiation protection under the direct supervision of a registered radiation therapist or equivalent. (Even years, Spring)
- RADS-J 400 Physics of Radiation Oncology I (3 cr.) P: RADS-R250. Fundamental principles of the physical quantities of radiation and atomic and nuclear theory. To include discussions of radiation oncology equipment. (Even years, Fall)
- RADS-J 401 Physics of Radiation Oncology II (3 cr.) P: RADS-J 400. Continuation of RADS-J 400 with emphasis on the interactions of ionizing radiation with matter: radiation detection and measurement devices; radiation units; equipment calibration; brachytherapy; and calculation techniques. Principles and concepts of radiation protection are discussed. (Odd years, Spring)
- RADS-J 402 Radiation Oncology Techniques II (3 cr.) P: RADS-J 302. Provides sessions on concepts of treatment techniques and treatment planning rationale. (Even years, Summer)
- RADS-J 403 Clinical Oncology II (3 cr.) P: RADS-J 303. This course will provide the student with the fundamentals of clinical radiation oncology. Malignant conditions, their etiology, and methods of treatment are discussed. Attention is given to patient prognosis, treatment results and the effects of combined therapies. (Odd years, Spring)
- RADS-J 404 Quality Management in Radiation Oncology (3 cr.) P: RADS-J301, J305, J350. Identification and application of a comprehensive quality management program in a radiation oncology facility. Includes discussion of the operations and functions of a radiation oncology facility with emphasis on quality improvement techniques. (Odd years, Fall)
- RADS-J 409 Senior Project in Radiation Oncology (3 cr.) P: RADS-J350, J351, J450. Individual research in radiation oncology. Research proposal requires the approval of the program director. (Odd years, Spring)
- RADS-J 450 Clinical Practicum III (2-6 cr.) P: RADS-J350, J351. Clinical application of patient positioning immobilization, block fabrication, patient simulation techniques, treatment planning, patient care management, and radiation protection under the direct supervision of a registered radiation therapist. (Even years, Summer)
- RADS-J 451 Clinical Practicum IV (4 cr.) P: RADS-J350, J351, J450. Clinical application of patient positioning immobilization, block fabrication, patient simulation techniques, treatment delivery, dosimetry, treatment planning, patient care management, and radiation protection under the direct supervision of a registered radiation therapist. (Even years, Fall)
- RADS-J 452 Clinical Practicum V (2-6 cr.) P: RADS-J350, J351, J450, J451. Clinical application of patient positioning immobilization, block fabrication, patient simulation techniques, treatment delivery, dosimetry, treatment planning, patient care management, and radiation protection under the direct supervision of a registered radiation therapist. (Odd years, Spring)
- RADS-R 100 Orientation to Radiologic Technology (2 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Introduction to the field of radiology and its history. Student learns proper ethical standards, becomes acquainted with the duties and responsibilities in personal care for the patient, investigates radiation protection for the patient and personnel. (Summer)
- RADS-R 101 Radiographic Procedures I (3 cr.) P: RADS-R100, R103. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on the radiographic procedures used to demonstrate the skeletal system. (Fall)
- RADS-R 102 Principles of Radiography I (3 cr.) P: RADS-R100, R103, R181. Basic concepts of radiation, its production, and its interactions with matter. Includes the production of the radiographic image and film processing. (Fall)
- RADS-R 103 Introduction to Clinical Radiography (2 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Introduction to the functions and basic procedures of a diagnostic radiography department. Emphasis is placed on radiographic equipment, radiation protection, positioning terminology, and procedures used on typical radiographic examinations. (Summer)
- RADS-R 181 Clinical Experience in Radiography (1-6 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. (Summer)
- RADS-R 182 Clinical Experience in Radiography (4 cr.) P: RADS-R181. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. (Fall)
- RADS-R 185 Medical Terminology (1 cr.) Introduction to the origin and derivation of medical words as well as their meanings. (Fall, Spring, Summer II)
- RADS-R 200 Pathology (3 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS, PHSL-P261, P262. A survey of the changes that occur in the diseased state to include general concepts of disease, causes of disease, clinical symptoms and treatment, and diseases that affect specific body systems. (Spring)
- RADS-R 201 Radiographic Procedures II (3 cr.) P: RADS-R101, R182. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on radiographic procedures used to demonstrate the skull and those requiring the use of contrast media. (Spring)
- RADS-R 202 Principles of Radiography II (3 cr.) P: RADS-R102, R182. Continuation of RADS R102 with emphasis on the properties that affect the quality of the radiographic image. (Spring)
- RADS-R 205 Radiographic Procedures III (3 cr.) P: RADS-R 201. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on special radiographic procedures and related imaging modalities. (Fall)
- RADS-R 207 Seminar in Radiography (2 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Individual and group study focusing on current and emerging imaging topics. May be repeated for credit if topic differs.
- RADS-R 222 Principles of Radiography III (3 cr.) P: RADS-102, R202. Continuation of RADS-R 202 with emphasis on the application of radiography principles of imaging equipment. (Fall)
- RADS-R 250 Physics Applied to Radiology (3 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Fundamentals of radiation physics, X-ray generation, and equipment quality control. (Fall)
- RADS-R 260 Radiation Biology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology (3 cr.) P: RADS-R260. Study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation and the standards and methods of protection. Emphasis is placed on X-ray interactions. Also included are discussions onradiation exposure standards and radiation monitoring. (Spring)
- RADS-R 281 Clinical Experience in Radiography (1-6 cr.) P: RADS-R181, R182. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. (Spring)
- RADS-R 282 Clinical Experience in Radiography (1-6 cr.) P: RADS-R181, R182, R282. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. (Summer)
- RADS-R 283 Clinical Experience in Radiography (4 cr.) P: RADS-R181, R182, R281, R282. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. (Fall)
- RADS-R 290 Comprehensive Experience (1-8 cr.) P: R181, R182, R281, R282, R283. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist. Successful completion involves mastery of all clinical aspects of the program. (Spring)
- RADS-R 404 Sectional Imaging Anatomy (3 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. An in-depth study of sectional anatomy pertinent to ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Standard transverse, parasagittal, and coronal planes are included, utilizing images from all three imaging modalities. A discussion of technique, artifacts, and pathology-related alterations of cross- sectional anatomic appearances is included. (Fall)
- RADS-R 405 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging I (3 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Physics and imaging concepts in cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging. (Fall)
- RADS-R 406 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging II (3 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Procedural concepts in cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging. (Spring)
- RADS-R 403 Advanced Topics in Medical Imaging Technology (3 cr.) A study of selected advanced topics including health care delivery systems, legal and ethical dilemmas, and radiology and health care quality management. (Fall)
- RADS-R 409 Senior Project in Medical Imaging Technology (3 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Independent readings and research on a selected medical imaging topic. A paper in publishable form must be written as part of the project. (Fall, Spring)
- RADS-R 472 Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology I (3 cr.) Discussion of Mulitplanar Anatomy and the various disease states of the human body. (Fall)
- RADS-R 473 Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology II (3 cr.) Discussion of Mulitplanar Anatomy and the various disease states of the human body. (Spring)
- RADS-R 482 Clinical Practicum: Computed Tomography (1-6 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Clinical experience in the performance of computed tomographic imaging studies. (Fall, Spring)
- RADS-R 483 Clinical Practicum: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (1-6 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Clinical experience in the performance of magnetic resonance imaging studies. (Fall, Spring)
- RADS-R 485 Clinical Practicum: Mammography (1-6 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Clinical experience in the performance of mammography studies. (Fall, Spring)
- RADS-R 490 Fundamentals in Ultrasound (4 cr.) P: School Authorization CHHS. Introduces the student to the basic ultrasound environment and basic ultrasound concepts. (Fall)
- RADS-R 491 DMS Imaging - Abdomen / Small Parts (5 cr.) P: RADS-R490, R404. Introduces the student to normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of the abdomen and small parts as imaged in ultrasound. (Spring)
- RADS-R 492 DMS Imaging - Obstetrics / Gynecology (5 cr.) P: RADS-R490, R404. Introduces the student to normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology found in obstetrics and gynecology as imaged in ultrasound. (Spring)
- RADS-R 493 Ultrasound Physics (4 cr.) P: RADS-R495. Introduces the student to physics as it applies to the sound wave. (Fall)
- RADS-R 494 DMS Clinical Practicum I (6 cr.) P: RADS-R490, R404. Introduces the student to the ultrasound department in the clinical setting. Students will learn to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to a real life setting. (Spring)
- RADS-R 495 DMS Clinical Practicum II (6 cr.) P: RADS-R491, R492, R494, R495. Designed to increase the student's ability to apply knowledge in the clinical setting. Students will continue learning scanning techniques and processes to performing exams. (Summer)