RT (RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY) Courses
RT101 - Image Acquisition and Evaluation I
Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO130/BIO130L
This course begins with the basics of conventional imaging and x-ray tube construction. Students then examine exposure factors and investigate density/brightness, contrast, geometric blur, distortion, beam restriction, filtration, grid use and scatter radiation and their effects on image quality. When appropriate, students work in class on mathematical calculations, study image quality, and take images in the RT laboratory that are used for evaluation.
Credits: 3
RT102 - Radiographic Procedures I
Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO130/BIO130L
This lecture component course begins with an introduction to the specific nomenclature, as well as underlying principles of radiographic positioning. Routine and advanced positioning studies, correlated with anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, chest, abdomen, thorax, and the urinary and digestive systems are presented.
Credits: 2
RT102L - Applied Radiographic Procedures I
Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO130/BIO130L
The College laboratory component of Radiographic Procedures I contains anatomy and positioning applications, as well as image-critique sessions. A competency-based system of evaluation is utilized.
Credits: 1
RT103 - Patient Care and Management I
Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO130/BIO130L
This course is designed to assist the student to develop both general and specific interactive skills in patient care. It focuses on record maintenance and administrative procedures, ethics and medico-legal issues, patient safety and transfers, vital signs, emergency situations, infection control, oxygen delivery, EKG monitoring, and contrast media.
Credits: 1
RT104 - Clinical Education I
Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO130/BIO130L
This course requires practical clinical application of knowledge and skills, and involves clinical experiences in general radiographic areas and contrast studies. It is taken concurrently with the didactic components of the semester, and is provided at the on-campus RT lab and the College’s clinical affiliates. A competency-based system of evaluations is utilized.
Credits: 2
RT105 - Image Acquisition and Evaluation II
Prerequisites: RT101, RT102, RT102L, RT103, RT104, and BIO130/BIO130L
Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO131/BIO131L
This course continues instruction on radiographic imaging principles discussed in RT101. Students first learn technique selection and the use of automatic exposure control and technique charts. Mathematical formulas (algebra level) are utilized for technique compensation. Then focus turns to computer basics and digital imaging. Computerized radiography (CR) and direct readout (DR) digital radiography are discussed in terms of image receptors, image acquisition, spatial resolution, contrast resolution, and processing.
Credits: 3
RT106 - Radiographic Procedures II
Prerequisites: RT101, RT102, RT102L, RT103, RT104 and BIO130/BIO130L
Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO131/BIO131L
This course focuses on radiographic anatomy and technical positioning components of the lower vertebral column, thorax, contrast exams of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and cranial examinations.
Credits: 2
RT106L - Applied Radiographic Procedures II
Prerequisites: RT101, RT102, RT102L, RT103, RT104 and BIO130/BIO130L
Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO131/BIO131L.
The College laboratory component of Radiographic Procedures II contains anatomy and positioning applications of lower vertebral column, thorax, contrast exams of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and cranial examination correlating with image critique sessions. A competency-based system of evaluation is utilized.
Credits: 1
RT107 - Patient Care and Management II
Prerequisites: RT101, RT102, RT102L, RT103, RT104 and BIO130/BIO130L
Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO131/BIO131L
This course includes units on pharmacology, drug administration, and monitoring of medical equipment. In addition, specialized radiographic procedures are discussed throughout this semester.
Credits: 1
RT108 - Clinical Education II
Prerequisites: RT101, RT102, RT102L, RT103, RT104 and BIO130/BIO130L
Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO131/BIO131L
In this semester, clinical experiences are provided in general radiographic areas and contrast studies to include radiography of the skull and spinal column. It is taken concurrently with the didactic components of the semester and is provided at the Colleges’ clinical affiliates. A competency-based system of evaluation is utilized.
Credits: 2
RT109 - Clinical Education III
Prerequisites: RT105, RT106, RT106L, RT107, RT108 and BIO131/BIO131L
In the first summer clinical component, the student continues to gain experience in general radiographic and contrast studies, as well as portable and surgical radiography. Experiences are provided at the College’s clinical affiliates. A competency-based system of evaluation continues to be utilized.
Credits: 6
RT201 - Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Prerequisite: RT202, RT203, RT205, RT212
This course covers basic electrical and mechanical examples as applicable to the structure and operation of radiologic equipment. Radiographic generating equipment, image intensification, quality management, and discussion on digital imaging topics as related to digital radiographic equipment and PACS are included.
Credits: 3
RT202 - Radiation Physics and Protection
Prerequisite: RT109
This course explores the interactions between radiation and matter, the electro-magnetic spectrum, and related radiation concepts. Students learn about radiation detection and monitoring and the appropriate units of measurement. All aspects of radiation protection and dose reduction for patients and occupational radiation workers are explained.
Credits: 3
RT203 - Applied Radiologic Pathology
Prerequisite: RT109
This course provides the student with investigation into the basic principles of radiographic pathology. The student will research a pathologic condition and place emphasis on the disease/injury process, the radiographic appearance and treatment. Normal anatomy and physiology is reviewed and compared with pathologic abnormalities. There is a focus on the changes which occur as a result of disease and injury which necessitates alteration of standard radiographic exposure applications.
Credits: 3
RT205 - Clinical Education IV
Prerequisite: RT109
In the second year, students continue to gain general radiographic experiences, as well as begin experiences with special procedures, the emergency room, and other imaging areas. These areas may include CT (computerized tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and Sonography. All experiences are offered at the College’s clinical affiliates. A competency-based system of evaluation continues to be utilized.
Credits: 2
RT207 - Radiation Biology
Prerequisites: RT202, RT203, RT205, and RT212
This course explores radiation effects on living things. Pertinent research and historical incidence of radiation exposure are discussed. The effects of radiation on normal cell biology are outlined and factors influencing radio sensitivity and molecular and cellular responses are explained. Radiation effects are divided into early and late effects, and students further define as deterministic and/or stochastic (probabilistic). The effects of radiation on tissue, organs, and the whole body systems are presented with in-vetro and genetic effects.
Credits: 2
RT209 - Advanced Topics for the Radiographer
Prerequisites: RT202, RT203, RT205, and RT212
This course offers the student a variety of integrated topics such as: advanced positioning methods, special procedures, interventional radiography and computerized tomography (CT). Career development engages the student with resume preparation and mock interviewing. The student technologist will be prepared to contribute to the diagnostic imaging team upon completion of this course.
Credits: 2
RT210 - Clinical Education V
Prerequisites: RT202, RT203, RT205, and RT212
Specialty clinical experiences continue as the students demonstrate applications of knowledge and skill. This course is taken concurrently with the didactic components of the semester and is provided at the College’s clinical affiliates. A competency-based system of evaluation continues to be utilized.
Credits: 2
RT211 - Clinical Education VI
Prerequisites: RT201, RT207, RT209, and RT210
Clinical experience involving general radiography, contrast studies, portable radiography, surgery, and specialty examinations. In addition, the student is provided review opportunities for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) Examination.
Credits: 6
RT212 - Sectional Anatomy for the Radiographer
Prerequisites: BIO130/BIO130L, BIO131/BIO131L and RT109
This course is designed to provide the Radiologic Technology student with an introductory overview of human anatomy, viewed in body sections, as it relates to imaging. Anatomical structures are viewed in the axial, coronal and sagittal planes. Emphasis is placed on the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and an overview of extremities.
Credits: 1