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Course Descriptions
P = Prerequisite, R = Recommend, C = Concomitant
I = Fall Semester, II = Spring Semester, S = Summer Session(s)
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AHLT R100: Orientation to Radiographic Technology, 2 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R101, AHLT R102, AHLT R181. Introduction to the field of radiology and its history. Students learn proper ethical standards, become acquainted with the duties and responsibilities in personal care for the patient, and investigate radiation protection for the patient and personnel. [ I ]
AHLT R101: Radiographic Procedures I, 4 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R100, AHLT R102, AHLT R181. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on the radiographic procedures, including positioning and exposure factoring.
[ I ]
AHLT R102: Principles of Radiography I, 3 cr. hrs. AHLT R100, AHLT R101, AHLT R181. Basic concepts of radiation, its production, and its interactions with matter. Includes the production of the radiographic image and image processing. [ I ]
AHLT R103: Introduction to Clinical Radiography, 1 cr. hr. Introduction tot he functions and basic procedures of a diagnostic readiography department. Emphasis is placed on radiographic equipment, radiation protection, positioning terminology, and procedures used on typical radiographic examinations.
[ S ]
AHLT R181: Clinical Experience in Radiography I, 4 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R100, AHLT R101, AHLT R102. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiographic technology, under the direct supervisio of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. Clinical laboratories are included. [ I ]
AHLT R182: Clinical Experience in Radiography II, 6 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R201, AHLT R202. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiographic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. Clinical laboratories are included. [ II ]
AHLT R185: Medical Terminology, 1 cr. hr. Introduction to origin and derivation of medical words as well as their meaning. [ I, S ]
AHLT R200: Pathology, 2 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R260, AHLT R283. A survey of the changes that occur in the diseased state to include general concepts of disease, causes of disease, clinical symptoms and treatment, and diseases that affect specific body systems. Instruction in ajustment of exposure techniques for specific pathology. [ II ]
AHLT R201: Radiographic Procedures II, 4 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R202, AHLT R182. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on radiographic procedures used to demonstrate the skull, spine, and those requiring the use of contrast media. Instruction in anatomy and radiation protection. [ II ]
AHLT R202: Principles of Radiography II, 3 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R201, AHLT R182. Continuation of AHLT R102 with emphasis on the properties that affect the quality of the radiographic image. [ II ]
AHLT R205: Radiographic Procedures III, 3 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R222, AHLT R250, AHLT R282. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on cardiovascular and interventional radiographic procedures and cross-section anatomy. [ I ]
AHLT R207: Senior Seminar (Elective), 1 cr. hr. Students are given the opportunity to conduct research, compose a scholarly work, and present their findings in a chosen area of medical imaging. [ II ]
AHLT R208: Venipuncture and Pharmacology, 1 cr. hr. [ C ] AHLT R281. Introduction to basic venipuncture skills, drug reference and their pratical applications in radiography, and concepts of ECG graph and lead placement. [ S ]
AHLT R208: Topics in Radiography Anatomy, 1 cr. hr. [ C ] AHLT R290. The relationship between radiographic anatomy and specific radiographic procedures is studied. [ S ]
AHLT R222: Principles of Radiography III, 3 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R205, AHLT R250, AHLT R282. Continuation of AHLT R202 with emphais on the application of radiography principles of imaging equipment, imaging quality control, and related imaging modalities. [ I ]
AHLT R250: Physics Applied to Radiology, 3 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R205, AHLT R222, AHLT R282. Fundamentals of radiation physics, X-ray generation, and equipment qulaity control. [ I ]
AHLT R253: Radiation Experiments and Qaulity Control (Optional/Independent Study), 1 cr. hr. A laboratory course emphasizing the major characteristics of diagnostic X-ray systems and methods of assuring adequate function of radiographic equipment. Major topics include anode heel affect, inverse square law, half-value layer, film sensitometry, radiation intensity, and quality control testing.
AHLT R260: RadioBiology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology, 3 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R200, AHLT R283. Study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation and the standards and methods of protection. Emphasis is placed on X-ray interactions. Also included are discussions on radiation exposure standards and radiation monitoring. Opportunity to do scholarly work/research in the area of radiation. [ II ]
AHLT R281: Clinical Experience in Radiography III, 5 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R208. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiographic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical ojectives is reached. Clinical laboratories are included. [ S ]
AHLT R282: Clinical Experience in Radiography IV, 5 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R205, AHLT R222, AHLT R250. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiographic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. Clinical laboratories are included. [ I ]
AHLT R283: Clinical Expeirence in Radiography V, 6 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R200, AHLT R260. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiographic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. Clinical laboratories are inlcuded. [ II ]
AHLT R290: Comprehensive Experience, 6 cr. hrs. [ C ] AHLT R208. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiographic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist. Successful completion involves mastery of all clinical aspects of the program. Clinical laboratories are included. [ S ]
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