RT120C–ClinicalPracticeII–168ClockHours/5.5QuarterCredits Prerequisite: Completion of Module I with a “C” or better. Clinical experiences are designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of radiologic imaging, and total quality management. Team practice, patient-centered clinical practice, and professional developmentareevaluatedthroughstructured,competency-basedclinicalassignments.Competencylevels ensurethepatient’s well-being before, during, and following the radiologic procedure. RT121–RadiationProtectionandBiology–50ClockHours/5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of Module I with a “C” or better. ThecourseprovidesabasicunderstandingoftheprinciplesofRadiobiologyandradiation’sshort-termand long-term effects. This course discusses the effects of radiation at the molecular and cellular levels. In addition, this course provides a better understanding of radiation protection for patients and occupational workers in the healthcare field. This course describes dose management implementations and the design for radiation protection within radiology. The principles of radiation and dose limits are described to promote safe practices. RT122–DigitalImaging–52ClockHours/4.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of Module I with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesabasicunderstandingofdiagnosticradiology’scomponents,principles,andoperationof digital imaging systems. Digital Processing, imaging capture, and technical considerations in digital imaging are discussed. Technical factors affecting radiographic quality are outlined and described for proper image analysis. In addition, this course introduces medical informatics and quality management. RT123–RadiographicProceduresII–48ClockHours/4.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of Module I with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidestheknowledgebasenecessarytoperformstandardimaging.Emphasisisonbasicimaging of the lower extremities, pelvis, hip, and vertebral column. Consideration will be given to the production of imagesofoptimaldiagnosticquality. Coursemethodswillincorporatelectures,demonstrations,imageanalyses,positioninglabpracticum,and self-paced study using multimedia programs. Students must demonstrate competency in positioning skills, equipmentmanipulation,andradiationprotectionbeforeperformingtheseskillsunderdirectsupervisionin thepatient care setting. RT123L–RadiographicProceduresIILab–30ClockHours/1.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of Module I with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesaknowledgebaseforstandardbonypelvis,lowerextremities,andvertebralcolumn radiographic procedures. Consideration will be given to the production of images of optimal diagnostic quality. Coursemethodswillincorporatedemonstrations,imageanalyses,andpositioninglabpracticum.Studentswill berequiredtodemonstratecompetencyinpositioningskills,equipmentmanipulation,andradiationprotection before performing these skills under the direct supervision of the patient. RT130C–ClinicalPracticeII–176ClockHours/5.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of Module II with a “C” or better. Clinical experiences are designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of radiologic imaging, and total quality management. Team practice, patient-centered clinical practice, and professional developmentareevaluatedthroughstructured,competency-basedclinicalassignments.Competencylevels ensurethepatient’s well-being before, during, and following the radiologic procedure. RT131–RadiographicPhysicsIIandFluoroscopy–48ClockHours/4.5QuarterCreditHours 289