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2018-19 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Elective Courses
  
  
  

  • EL-SCI - General Science Elective

    3 credits
    Any course from the   can be used to fulfill a program’s Science elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)
  

  • EL-SCIL - General Lab Science Elective

    4 credits
    Any 4-credit laboratory course (100 level or higher) from     or   can be used to fulfill a program’s science elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)
  
  

  • EL-SOC - General Behavioral/Social Science Elective

    3 credits
    Any college-level course from the Psychology, Sociology, History or Economics areas can be used to fulfill a program’s Social Science elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)
  
  

  • EL-TEC - General Technical Elective

    3 credits
    Any course from the   can be used to fulfill a program’s elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)
  

  • EL-WEB - Web Programming Elective

    3 credits
    Any 200 level or higher course from the Information Technologies Department  (PROG or WEBS course only) or DMP-102   DMP-251  or DMP-254  . Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)
  

  • EL-10-13 Credits - General Electives

    10 credits
    Take 10-13 credits from any college level course.

Diagnostic Computed Tomography
  

  • DCT-251 - Intro to Computed Tomography

    2 credits
    This course is an introduction to computed tomography (CT). Content is designed to provide entry-level radiography students with an introduction to and basic understanding of the operation of a computed tomography (CT) device. The historical development and evolution of computed tomography is reviewed. Content provides a foundation in ethics and law related to the practice of medical imaging. An overview of the principles of radiation protection, including the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are incorporated. Topics of discussion will also include the basic instrumentation, patient care and safety, contrast media administration and contraindications, lastly patient information management.
  

  • DCT-253 - CT Physics and Instrumentation

    2 credits

    Computed tomography systems and operations will be explored with full coverage of radiographic tube configuration, collimator design and function, detector types, characteristics and functions and the CT computer and array processor. CT image processing and display will be examined from data acquisition through post processing and archiving and patient factors related to other elements affecting image quality will be explained, as well as artifact production and reduction and image communication.

    Content is designed to impart an understanding of the physical principles and instrumentation involved in computed tomography. Physics topics covered include x-radiation in forming the CT image, CT beam attenuation, linear attenuation coefficients, tissue characteristics and Hounsfield numbers application. Data acquisition and manipulation techniques, image reconstruction algorithms will be explained.
  

  • DCT-255 - CT Imaging Procedures I

    2 credits

    This course provides knowledge of CT procedures of the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Topics include anatomy, pathology, scanning procedures, scanning protocol, contrast administration, and contraindications for computed tomography.

    Content provides detailed coverage of procedures for CT imaging of adults and pediatric patients. Procedures include, but are not limited to, indications for the procedure, patient education, preparation, orientation and positioning, patient history and assessment, contrast media usage, scout image, selectable scan parameters and archiving of the images. CT procedures will be taught for differentiation of specific structures, patient symptomology and pathology. CT images studied will be reviewed for quality, anatomy and pathology. CT procedures vary from facility to facility and normally are dependent on the preferences of the radiologists.
  

  • DCT-258 - CT Clinical I

    2 credits

    Students will apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to the performance of computed tomography (CT) procedures in the clinical setting. Topics include exam preparation, patient care, equipment utilization, exposure techniques, evaluation of CT procedures, and incorporation of contrast media. Students are expected to gain practical experience and demonstrate competency in the area of CT protocols and parameter, equipment operation, quality control, and image critique. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined and evaluated.

    Levels of competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to, during, and following the radiologic procedure.
  

  • DCT-265 - CT Imaging Procedures II

    2 credits

    This course provides knowledge of CT procedures of the neck, spine, musculoskeletal system, and spinal procedures. Topics include anatomy, pathology, scanning procedures, scanning protocol, contrast administration, and contraindications for computed tomography. Post-processing techniques are also addressed.

    Content provides detailed coverage of procedures for CT imaging of adults and pediatric patients. Procedures include, but are not limited to, indications for the procedure, patient education, preparation, orientation and positioning, patient history and assessment, contrast media usage, scout image, selectable scan parameters and archiving of the images. CT procedures will be taught for differentiation of specific structures, patient symptomology and pathology. CT images studied will be reviewed for quality, anatomy and pathology. CT procedures vary from facility to facility and normally are dependent on the preferences of the radiologists.
  

  • DCT-268 - CT Clinical II

    2 credits
    This course provides students with continued computed tomography work experience. Students demonstrate increased proficiency levels in skills introduced in Computed Tomography Procedures and practiced in the previous clinical course. Students complete clinical competency evaluations. Topics include exam preparation, patient care, equipment utilization, exposure techniques, evaluation of CT procedures, and incorporation of contrast media. Upon successful completion of the CT clinical course, students will have met the examination requirements for the ARRT, and be eligible to sit for the CT post-primary certification exam.

 

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