Prerequisite: Completion of Module II with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesbasicinformationaboutelectricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism and applies these principles to the X-ray circuit. In addition, it provides a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, and mobileequipmentrequirements,function,anddesign.Thiscoursewillincludeoutside-of-schoolpreparation hourssuchasreadingandwritingassignments,practiceandpracticalapplicationassignments,andprojects.A minimumof25hoursofout-of-classworkwillbeassigned. RT132–EthicsandLawinRadiography–24ClockHours/2QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of Module II with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesafundamentalmedicallaw,ethics,andhumandiversitybackground.Thehistoricaland philosophical basis of ethics and the elements of ethical behavior will be discussed. The student will examine various ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice. Courseactivities will include research and analysis on case studies germane to medical imaging. An introduction to legal terminology, concepts, and principles will also be presented. Topics include misconduct, malpractice, legal, and the ASRT professional standards. RT133–RadiographicProceduresIII–45ClockHours/4.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of Module II with a “C” or better. Contentisdesignedtoprovidetheknowledgebasenecessarytoperformstandardimaging.Emphasisison basic imaging of the Abdomen, Soft-Tissue Neck, Digestive System, and Urinary System. Consideration will be given to the production of images of optimal diagnostic quality. Coursemethodswillincorporatelectures,demonstrations,imageanalyses,positioninglabpracticum,and self-paced study using multimedia programs. Students must demonstrate competency in positioning skills, equipmentmanipulation,andradiationprotectionbeforeperformingtheseskillsundersupervisioninthe patient care setting. RT133L–RadiographicProceduresIIILab–33ClockHours/1.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of Module II with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesaknowledgebasenecessarytoperformstandardradiographicproceduresofthe abdomen.Studentswillalsoreviewthebiliarysystem,genitourinarysystem,andgastrointestinaltract, and procedureswill be done using fluoroscopy and endoscopy. Consideration will be given to the production of imagesofoptimaldiagnosticquality. Coursemethodswillincorporatedemonstrations,imageanalyses,andpositioninglabpracticum.Studentsmust demonstratecompetencyinpositioningskills, equipmentmanipulation,andradiationprotectionbefore performingtheseskills under direct supervision in the patient care setting. RT140C–ClinicalPracticeIV–192ClockHours/6QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of Module III 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. RT142–RadiographicPathology–48ClockHours/4.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of Module III with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidestheoriesofdiseasecausationandthepathophysiologicaldisordersthatcompromise healthy systems. Etiology, pathophysiological responses, clinical manifestations, radiographic appearance, and managementofalterationsinbodysystemswillbepresented.Studentswillberequiredtowritearesearch 290