Radiography
Degrees and Certificates
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Radiography A.A.S.
Classes
RAD 111: Introduction to Radiography
This course provides students with an overview of radiography and its role in health care delivery.
Topics include the history of radiology, professional organizations, legal and ethical issues, health care
delivery systems, introduction to radiation protection, and medical terminology. Upon completion students
will demonstrate foundational knowledge of radiologic sciences.
RAD 112: Radiographic Procedures I
This course provides the student with instruction in anatomy and positioning of the Chest and
Thorax, Upper and Lower Extremities, and Abdomen. Theory and laboratory exercises will cover radiographic
positions and procedures. Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate knowledge of anatomy
and positioning skills, oral communication and critical thinking in both the didactic and laboratory
settings.
RAD 113: Patient Care
This course provides the student with concepts of patient care and pharmacology and cultural
diversity. Emphasis in theory and lab is placed on assessment and considerations of physical and
psychological conditions, routine and emergency. Upon completion, students will demonstrate/ explain patient
care procedures appropriate to routine and emergency situations.
RAD 114: Clinical Education I
Program
This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate instruction with applications in
the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Emphasis is
on clinical orientation, equipment, procedures, and department policies. Upon completion of the course, the
student will demonstrate practical applications of specific radiographic procedures identified in RAD 112.
RAD 122: Radiographic Procedures II
This course provides students with instruction in anatomy and positioning of spine, cranium, body
systems and special procedures. Theory and laboratory exercises will cover radiographic positions and
procedures with applicable contrast media administration. Upon completion of the course students will
demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and positioning skills, oral communication and critical thinking in both
the didactic and laboratory settings.
RAD 124: Clinical Education II
Program
This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous instruction with
applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified
practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting will enable the student to apply theory presented
thus far and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic
positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Upon completion of the course, the student will
demonstrate practical applications of radiographic procedures presented in current and previous courses.
RAD 125: Imaging Equipment
This course provides students with knowledge of basic physics and the fundamentals of imaging
equipment. Topics include information on x-ray production, beam characteristics, units of measurements, and
imaging equipment components. Upon completion, students will be able to identify imaging equipment as well
as provide a basic explanation of the principles associated with image production.
RAD 134: Clinical Education III
Program
This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous instruction with
applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified
practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting enables students to apply theory presented thus far
and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic
positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Upon completion of the course, students will
demonstrate practical applications of radiographic procedures presented in current and previous courses.
RAD 135: Exposure Principles
This course provides students with the knowledge of factors that govern and influence the
production of radiographic images and assuring consistency in the production of quality images. Topics
include factors that influence exposure, contrast and radiographic quality as well as quality assurance,
image receptors, intensifying screens, processing procedures, artifacts, and state and federal regulations.
RAD 136: Radiation Protection and Biology
This course provides the student with principles of radiation protection and biology. Topics include radiation protection responsibility of the radiographer to patients, personnel and the public, principles of cellular radiation interaction and factors affecting cell response. Upon completion the student will demonstrate knowledge of radiation protection practices and fundamentals of radiation biology
RAD 212: Image Evaluation and Pathology
This course provides a basic understanding of the concepts of disease and provides the knowledge to
evaluate image quality. Topics include evaluation criteria, anatomy demonstration and image quality with
emphasis placed on a body system approach to pathology. Upon completion students will identify radiographic
manifestations of disease and the disease process. Students will evaluate images in the classroom,
laboratory and clinical settings.
RAD 214: Clinical Education IV
Program
This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous instruction with
applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified
practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting enables students to apply theory presented thus far
and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic
positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Principles of computed tomography and
cross-sectional anatomy will be presented. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate
practical applications of radiographic procedures presented in current and previous courses.
RAD 224: Clinical Education V
Program
This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner. Practical experience in a clinical setting enables students to apply theory presented thus far and to practice radiographic equipment manipulation, radiographic exposure, routine radiographic positioning, identification, and patient care techniques. Principles of other imaging modalities will be presented. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate practical applications of radiographic procedures presented in current and previous courses.
RAD 227: Review Seminar
This course provides a consolidated and intensive review of the basic areas of expertise needed by the entry level technologist. Topics include basic review of all content areas, test taking techniques and job seeking skills. Upon completion students will be able to pass comprehensive tests of topics covered in the Radiologic Technology Program.