Course Descriptions

Students will demonstrate troubleshooting skills. Students will perform electrical tests used in diagnosing electrical failures on snowmobiles. Students will learn and demonstrate a systematic approach to troubleshooting snowmobiles.

This course is designed to test troubleshooting skills and knowledge. Students will be presented with motorcycle problems and, using a systematic approach, students will identify and repair the unit. This course is designed to simulate the role of a technician in a dealership. Students will be expected to write a work order, estimate repairs, make the repair and finalize the work order.

This course will introduce the student to foundations of the radiologic technology profession. The content will include: an examination of the organization of health care facilities and radiology departments, the radiologic technologist's role in the health care setting, professional obligations and behaviors, employment opportunities, historical significance of the profession, accreditation of educational programs, educational requirements, certification, registration, and licensure processes, and human diversity in the health care setting.

This course is designed to provide concepts of radiologic sciences and patient care. Included in the course are discussions of professionalism, effective communication, patient physical needs assessment, patient consent procedures, x-ray production characteristics, basic radiation protection procedures, health information confidentiality, medical terminology, principles of pharmacology and contrast media, quality management, ethical behaviors and legal issues in health care. The student will also demonstrate competence in routine and emergency patient care, patient transfer and safety procedures, infection control, aseptic and sterile environment procedures, and radiographic equipment manipulation.

This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform routine and mobile radiographic procedures relative to the thoracic and abdominal organs (including gastrointestinal studies), bony thorax, upper extremity and shoulder girdle. Emphasis will be on radiographic terms, anatomy, pathology, positioning, manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories, and related patient care considerations.

This course provides students with the knowledge necessary to perform routine and mobile radiographic procedures relative to the urinary system, lower extremity, pelvis, vertebral column and arthrology. Emphasis is on radiographic terms, anatomy, pathology, positioning, manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories, and patient care considerations. Basic techniques in venipuncture, contrast media types, intravenous medication and emergency response are also included.

This course is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology and provide an overview of the principles of radiation protection and interaction with living systems. Also presented are the nature and characteristics of radiation (i.e., its effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole, x-ray production and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter). Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies, health care organizations and the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public are also incorporated. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radiation.

This course is designed to establish a knowledge base of factors that govern and influence the production and recording of radiographic images as well as provide a basis for analyzing those images. Film and electronic imaging with related accessories will be emphasized. Included are the importance of minimum imaging standards, discussion of problem-solving techniques for image evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Class demonstrations/labs are used to demonstrate application. Actual images will be included for analysis.

This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform routine and mobile radiographic procedures relative to skull (including sensory organs), traumatic injury, and surgical radiography. Pathological conditions of these anatomical structures will be discusses as well. In addition the student will be introduced to highly specialized studies of the central nervous system, cardiovascular, lymphatic system and cross-sectional imaging. Special imaging equipment, physical settings and techniques used in these highly specialized studies will also be included.

The emphasis of this clinical rotation will be on radiographic positioning and manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories related to radiography of the thoracic and abdominal viscera, upper and lower extremity, shoulder girdle and pelvis.

This clinical course emphasizes the basic radiographic procedures and positioning related to the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and the biliary system. The student also will continue to acquire and build skills in performing radiographic procedures and positioning related to the thoracic and abdominal cavities and the upper and lower extremities, including the shoulder girdle and the pelvis.

This course provides students with the knowledge necessary to perform routine and mobile radiographic procedures relative to facial bones, arthrology, traumatic injury, surgical radiography and the bony thorax, urinary system and gastrointestinal system. Emphasis is on radiographic terms, anatomy, pathology, positioning, manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories, and patient care considerations. Basic techniques in venipuncture, contrast media types, intravenous medication and emergency response is also included. Additionally, students are introduced to highly specialized studies of the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, reproductive system and cross-sectional imaging. Special imaging equipment, physical settings and techniques used in these highly specialized studies is also included.

This course is designed to establish a knowledge base in fluoroscopic, mobile and tomographic equipment (including computed tomography) requirements and design. Radiation safety procedures unique to these specialized equipment types will also be covered.

This clinical course emphasizes the basic radiographic procedures and positioning related to the urinary system, the bony thorax and the vertebral column. The student is also introduced to radiographic exposure factors and off-peak (e.g. evening and weekend) clinical hours.

This clinical course emphasizes the basic radiographic procedures and positioning related to the skull, facial bones, paranasal sinuses and detailed areas of the skull. This clinical experience provides an opportunity to work with increased independence.