XT111–RadiographicPatientCare–42ClockHours/4QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course introduces students to basic imaging principles and patient care. Students review medical ethics, pediatrics, and geriatrics patient care. The duties and responsibilities of working in Radiology are also presented, emphasizing communication and relationships. A review of infection control and standard and transmission-based precautions are covered. This course will include out-of-school preparation hours such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A minimum of 20 hoursofworkoutsideclasswillbeassigned. XT112–RadiationPhysicsandExposure–58ClockHours/5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course teaches the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and the fundamentals of photoninteractions with matter. Content provides basic information about electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetismandappliestheseprinciplestothex-raycircuit.Thiscoursewillincludeoutside-of-school preparation hours such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A minimum of 25 hours of work outside class will be assigned. XT113–RadiographicProceduresI–48ClockHours/4.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course introduces the medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and common chest, thorax, and upper extremities pathologies. Routine chest, bony thorax, and upper extremity radiographic procedures are described and demonstrated. Students demonstrate competency in performing routine radiographic proceduresduringsimulatedradiographicexaminations.Thiscoursewillincludeoutside-of-school preparation hourssuchasreadingandwritingassignments,practiceandpracticalassignments,andprojects.Aminimumof 30hoursofworkoutsideclasswillbeassigned. XT113L–RadiographicProceduresILab–30ClockHours/1.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course provides the knowledge to perform standard imaging of the respiratory system, bony thorax, and upperextremities. Consideration will be given to the production of images of optimal diagnostic quality. Course methodswillincorporatedemonstrations,imageanalyses,andpositioninglabpracticum.Studentsmust demonstratecompetencyinpositioningskills, equipmentmanipulation,andradiationprotectionbefore performingtheseskills under direct supervision in the patient care setting. XT120C–ClinicalPracticeII–160ClockHours/5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of XT 110C with a “C” or better. This course provides 160 hours of supervised clinical instruction and experience in an approved x-ray departmentofanauthorizedclinicalfacility concentrating on chest, extremity, and torso skeletal radiography. Backoffice and medical skills are also included. Students must meet attendance requirements and satisfactorily completetheexternshipobjectives. This course helps prepare students for the limited permit x-ray technician certification examination required by theStateofCalifornia Department of Health. This course may include out-of-school preparation hours such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. XT121–RadiationProtectionandBiology–70ClockHours/6QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of Module I with a “C” or better. This course teaches proper radiation protection for the operator and the patient. The performance of ALARA is emphasized.Regulatorystandardsofradiographicproceduresemployingappropriateradiationsafetywillbe identified. This course includes outside-of-school preparation hours such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A minimum of 30 hours of work outside class will beassigned. 316