This course is designed to introduce the student to image acquisition techniques. A comprehensive review of technical factors and their impact on image quality will be covered, along with technique charts and their components. Students also will be introduced to x-ray production processes, the fundamental properties of x-rays and the basic components of imaging equipment.

This course will provide the student with additional opportunities to get hands-on experience in a variety of clinical settings. The student will work under the direct supervision of a registered radiologic technologist and will practice radiographic positioning and equipment manipulation to achieve diagnostic quality images. The focus of this clinical experience will be to obtain and pursue competence in radiographic exams of the spine, skull, paranasal sinuses and facial bones.

This course will build on and expand the student's knowledge of the factors that govern and influence the production and archival of radiographic images. A review of previously introduced technical factors will be covered with a specific focus on their impact on the digital image acquisition processes and image quality. Digital image characteristics, processing, display and image identification techniques will be covered.

This course provides an overview of the early childhood profession through exploring and examining aspects such as historical roots of the profession, theory, program types for children birth through age 8, career opportunities, personal characteristics of professionals, developmentally appropriate practice and ethics.

This course will provide the student with opportunities to get hands-on experience in a variety of clinical settings. The student will work under the direct supervision of a registered radiologic technologist and will practice radiographic positioning and equipment manipulation to achieve diagnostic quality images. The focus of this clinical experience will be to obtain and pursue competence in radiographic exams of the chest, upper extremity, shoulder girdle and lower extremity (including podiatric exams).

This course provides an overview of language and literacy development for children birth to age 8. Students will research, evaluate, plan and design developmentally appropriate language and literacy-rich experiences for children. Students also will learn teaching strategies utilized to promote literacy development within the program/school setting and home.

This course presents an overview of the principles of radiation protection. Included are the radiation protection responsibilities of the limited scope radiographer for patients, self and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team; x-ray interactions with matter; the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concept; and the basic methods of radiation protection. Also incorporated are radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations.

This course covers relationships between a caregiver/teacher, child, family and community. Students explore teaching and environmental strategies that promote understanding and support diverse cultural and family structures. Students examine cultural diversity/dynamics, bias, sensitivity, theory and the importance of the context of family, culture and society as they relate to learning and child development.

This course provides the information students need to perform radiographic/imaging procedures related to the thoracic viscera, abdomen, and the upper and lower extremities (including shoulder girdle and podiatric exams). General medical and radiographic terminology, anatomy, routine positions and projections are the focus of the class. Radiographic equipment and accessory manipulation, selection of technical factors, correct body mechanics, and patient care skills and monitoring techniques will be practiced in the lab.

This course provides an overview of the developmental stages of children ages prenatal through 8 including physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive and creative development. While studying the integration of theory and developmentally appropriate best practice, students will observe children and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. Attention will be focused on theory, developmentally appropriate, best practice and environmental factors that may affect development.