Medicine
Course Descriptions
Medical Imaging Technology
- RADI-R 451 Medical Imaging Theory (3 cr.) P: Math, Physics, RADI-R 404. Lectures on the physical principles of advanced imaging modalities, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and interventional imaging. Image evaluation of normal studies is stressed. Student presentations and journal reports are required.
- RADI-R 452 Medical Imaging Applications (3 cr.) P: RADI-R 451. Lectures on and evaluations of the computed tomographic, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and interventional images as applied to pathologic conditions of specific body areas. Student presentations and journal reports are required.
- RADI-R 481 Clinical Practicum: Interventional Imaging (.5-8 cr.) P: RT(R). Clinical experience in the performance of interventional imaging studies.
- RADI-R 482 Clinical Practicum: Computed Tomography (.5-8 cr.) P: RADI-R 404, RT(R). Clinical experience in the performance of computed tomographic imaging studies.
- RADI-R 483 Clinical Practicum: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (.5-8 cr.) P: RADI-R 404. Clinical experience in the performance of magnetic resonance imaging studies.
- RADI-R 484 Clinical Practicum: DMS III (.5-8 cr.) P: RADI-R 404. Clinical experience in the performance of ultrasound imaging studies. Will allow students the opportunity to acquire skills necessary to obtain high quality US images, to objectively alter protocols based upon patient pathology or physical conditions, to identify image quality problems and make appropriate corrections.
- RADI-R 485 Clinical Practicum (.5-8 cr.) P: RADI-R 404. Clinical experience in medical imaging studies. Specific area of experience will be determined by availability of instruction.
- RADI-R 351 Principles of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (4 cr.) The first of two semesters covering normal sonographic anatomy, sonographic appearance and common pathology of various organs as seen with ultrasound.
- RADI-R 352 Principles of Diagnostic Medical Sonography II (4 cr.) The second of two semesters covering normal anatomy, sonographic appearance and common pathology of various organ specific sonographic examinations.
- RADI-R 361 Intro to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab (3 cr.) Course is taken in conjunction to Introduction to DMS. Lab component covering equipment and beginning scan techniques.
- RADI-R 362 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab I (3 cr.) Practice lab for new MDS students to gain hands on experience with a professional sonographer.
- RADI-R 363 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab II (3 cr.) Practice lab for MDS students to gain hands on experience with a professional sonographer. Introduction to image problem solving skills.
- RADI-R 380 Medical Diagnostic Sonography Clinical Observation (1 cr.) Introduction course for new MDS students to observe the various types of sonography exams performed in different clinical settings.
- RADI-R 428 Medical Imaging Technology Review Physics (1 cr.) Review of the physical principles of radiation production and image formation for the medical imaging professional.
- RADI-R 429 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Principles Review (1 cr.) Instruction into the physical principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and image formation.
- RADI-R 435 Ultrasound Physics II (3 cr.) Continuation of instruction into the physical principles of ultrasound production and image formation including Doppler and Color Flow methods of imaging.
- RADI-R 455 Introduction to Medical Imaging Technology Projects (2-3 cr.) Emphasizes skills needed to complete MIT Projects I and II (information gathering, computer skills and use of digital media) and provides an introduction to research practices in medical imaging.
- RADI-R 456 Medical Imaging Technology Projects I (3 cr.) Lecture and independent study on a selected medical imaging topic to produce a proposal, outline, and scientific poster.
- RADI-R 457 Medical Imaging Technology Projects II (3 cr.) Lecture and independent study on the selected medical imaging topic to produce a manuscript in publishable format.
- RADI-R 461 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab III (1 cr.) Practice lab for MDS students to develop and refine scanning skills as they move into the second year of scanning.
- RADI-R 462 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab IV (2 cr.) Sonography lab to help students increase speed and refine imaging techniques.
- RADI-R 480 Medical Imaging Technology Clinical Observation (1 cr.) Course is designed to introduce students to clinical education sites. Students rotate through a variety of sites comparing and contrasting patient populations and exam types to help them recognize and select long term clinical assignments.
- RADI-R 415 Essential Radiology for the Imaging Technologist (2 cr.) Course is designed to introduce students to Medical Imaging modalities and the decision making process to determine which imaging method is appropriate for a particular disease, pathology, or injury.
- RADI-R 416 Essential Radiology for the Imaging Technologist II (1 cr.) Through independent reading and case review, students will gain an understanding of current medical imaging practices basedon the latest research.
- RADI-R 424 Nuclear Medicine in Science (2 cr.) Attend and participate in presentations of selected topics in nuclear medicine and related areas.
- RADI-R 434 Ultrasound Physics I (3 cr.) In-depth instruction into the physical principles of ultrasound production and image formation.
- RADI-R 438 Essential Radiology I (1 cr.) Selected topics in radiology to acquaint the nuclear medicine technology student with a broader understanding of other areas of radiology as well as a more in-depth knowledge about nuclear medicine image/data interpretation and the interconnection of the nuclear medicine with other radiology procedures.
- RADI-R 381 Clinical Practicum: Diagnostic Medical Sonography I (1-6 cr.) First semester clinical course for diagnostic medical sonography.
- RADI-R 382 Clinical Practicum: Diagnostic Medical Sonography II (1-6 cr.) Second semester clinical course for diagnostic medical sonography.
- RADI-R 453 Medical Imaging Theory II (3 cr.) Lectures, interactive modules, labs, and written material on the physical principles, anatomy/pathology, and procedures for advanced imaging modalities including computed tomography, magnetic resonance, interventional radiology and cardiac cath.
- RADI-R 464 MRI Principles and Procedures I (3 cr.) An in-depth course covering the physical principles and procedures of Magnetic Resonance Imaging including physics, MRI safety and pulse sequences.
- RADI-R 465 MRI Principles and Procedures II (3 cr.) The second half of an in-depth course covering the physical principles and procedures of Magnetic Resonance Imaging focusing on equipment, contrast media, and special imaging sequences.
- RADI-R 466 CT Principles and Procedures I (2-3 cr.) An in-depth course covering the physics and instrumentation, patient care, and CT procedures including radiation protection and safety.
- RADI-R 468 Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization I (2 cr.) An in-depth course covering the disciplines of Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization including radiation safety practices, patient care, equipment, procedures and protocols.
- RADI-R 469 Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization II (2 cr.)
The second part of an in-depth course covering the disciplines of Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization including vascular and cardiac pathology, specific imaging protocols, procedural complications and post-procedural care.
