Radiography RADT 101 – 3 Credits Introduction to Radiography Examines the Radiography program and profession through classroom and clinical instruction. Classes cover the history of radiology, basic radiation protection, infection control practices, body mechanics medical terminology, and an introduction to radiographic positioning. Prerequisite: Admission into Radiography program and ALHL 115, MATH 135, BIOL 109 and PHYS 101, all with a grade of "C" or better. RADT 111 – 6 Credits Radiography I Continues the Radiography sequence with the second course; consists of both classroom and clinical sessions; covers physical positioning of the patient and equipment to produce routine radiographs of the chest, abdomen, and upper extremity; patient care as it relates to radiology procedures; and principles of radiographic processing. 3 lecture hours, 16 laboratory hours per week; 15 weeks. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite: RADT 101 Lab fee: $35.00 RADT 112 – 6 Credits Radiography II Continues the Radiography sequence with the third course; consists of both classroom and clinical sessions; covers the physical positioning of the patient and equipment to produce routine radiographs of the lower extremity, hip, spine, and bony thorax; also discusses principles of radiographic exposure and imaging; enables students to participate in actual radiographic procedures by assisting staff at the clinical sites. 3 lecture hours, 16 laboratory hours per week; 15 weeks. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite: RADT 121 Lab fee: $35.00 RADT 121 – 1 Credit Clinical Seminar I Continues the Radiography sequence with the fourth course; provides a six-week clinical seminar; provides continued practice in clinical skills and student participation in the procedures performed in a radiology department. 16 laboratory hours per week; 6 weeks. Offered Winter semester. Prerequisite: RADT 111 RADT 201 – 7 Credits Radiography III Continues the Radiography sequence with the fifth course; consists of both classroom and clinical sessions. Covers the use of contrast media to perform radiographic examinations of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems; also covers radiation protection. Provides continued participation in actual radiographic procedures. 4 lecture hours, 24 laboratory hours per week; 15 weeks. Offered Summer semester. Prerequisite: RADT 112 RADT 202 – 8 Credits Radiography IV Continues the Radiography sequence with the sixth course; consists of both classroom and clinical sessions. Covers positioning of the patient and equipment to produce routine radiographs of the skull and face; special positioning views and techniques for trauma, pediatric, and geriatric populations; correlation of sectional anatomy with medical images; introduction to cardiovascular imaging. Provides continued participation in actual radiographic procedures as students assist staff at the clinical sites. 4 lecture hours. 24 laboratory hours per week; 15 weeks. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite: RADT 201 Lab fee: $45.00 RADT 203 – 8 Credits Radiography V Continues the Radiography sequence with the eighth course; consists of both classroom and clinical sessions. Covers radiobiology, radiographic pathology, and professional development; introduces advanced medical imaging. Provides continued participation in actual radiographic procedures as students assist staff at the clinical sites. 4 lecture hours, 24 laboratory hours per week; 15 weeks. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite: RADT 221 Lab fee: $35.00 RADT 221 – 1 Credit Clinical Seminar II Continues the Radiography sequence with the seventh course; provides a six-week clinical seminar; enables students to continue to achieve clinical skills by participating in the procedures performed in a radiology department. 24 laboratory hours per week; 6 weeks. Offered Winter semester. Prerequisite: RADT 202 RADT 222 – 1 Credit Clinical Seminar II Concludes the Radiography sequence with the ninth course in the professional portion of the curriculum; consists of both classroom and clinical sessions. Provides comprehensive review sessions and study in preparation for the ARRT certification examination in radiography; gives continued practice in clinical skills through participation in the procedures performed in a radiology/imaging department. 10 lecture hours, 24 laboratory hours a week; 5 weeks. Offered Summer semester. Prerequisite: RADT 203