SVCC College Catalog

RAD 105 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGY, PROTECTION AND PATIENT CARE (2 cr.)   Presents brief history of Radiologic profession, code of ethics, conduct for Radiologic students, and basic fundamentals of radiation protection. Teaches the care and handling of the sick and injured patient in the Radiology Department. Introduces the use of contrast media necessary in the investigation of the internal organs. Lecture 2 hours per week.

RAD 111-112 RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE I-II (4 cr.) Teaches concepts of radiation, radiography physics, fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation, electricity and magnetism, and application of these principles to radiography. Focuses on X-ray production, emission, and X-ray interaction with matter. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

RAD 121 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I (4 cr.)   Introduces procedures for positioning the patient’s anatomical structures relative to X-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and axial skeleton. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

RAD 205 RADIATION PROTECTION AND RADIOBIOLOGY (3 cr.)   Studies methods and devices used for protection from ionizing radiation. Teaches theories of biological effects, cell and organism sensitivity, and the somatic and genetic effects of ionizing radiation. Presents current radiation protection philosophy for protecting the patient and technologist. Lecture 3 hours per week.

RAD 215 CORRELATED RADIOGRAPHIC THEORY (2 cr.)   Presents intensive correlation of all major Radiologic technology subject areas. Studies interrelationships of biology, physics, principles of exposure, Radiologic procedures, patient care, and radiation protection. Lecture 2 hours per week.

RAD 221 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II (4 cr.)   Continues procedures for positioning the patient’s anatomical structures relative to X-ray beam and  image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the skull, contrast studies of internal organs, and special procedures employed in the more complicated investigation of the human body. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

RAD 225 SPECIALIZED PATIENT CARE PROCEDURE (2 cr.)   Focuses on specific nursing procedures associated with routine and emergency conditions encountered in the performance of radiographic examinations. Teaches medication preparation and administration principles. Lecture 2 hours per week.

RAD 240 RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY (3 cr.)   Presents a survey of common medical and surgical disorders that affect radiographic image. Discusses conditions related to different systems of the human body. Studies the correlation of these conditions with radiographs. Lecture 3 hours per week.

RAD 245 RADIOLOGIC SPECIALTIES (2 cr.)   Introduces the study of treatment  of  disease  as  it  relates  to various imaging modalities, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Introduces computers and other innovations in radiology. Emphasizes theory, principle of operation, and clinical application of these topics. Lecture 2 hours per week.

RAD 246 SPECIAL PROCEDURES (2 cr.)   Studies special radiographic and surgical procedures and equipment employed in the more complicated investigation of internal conditions of the human body. Lecture 2 hours per week.

RAD 247 CROSS-SECTIONAL ANATOMY (3 cr.)--Presents a specialized study of cross-sectional anatomy relevant to sectional imaging modalities such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible. Lecture 3 hours per week.