Additional topics pertinent to an entry-level PTA will be presented. These include employment issues, continuedprofessional development, licensure application process, exam preparation strategies, and California PTPractice Acts and Rules and Regulations review. PTA290–LicensureExamPreparation–22ClockHours/2QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of PTA 245 with “Pass.” This course reviews information and testing that will aid the student in preparing to take the NPTE for licensure as a PTA in California. A 16-hour workshop is facilitated by an outside educational company specializing in PTA exampreparation. Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology (A.S. in RT) Courses – Blended Program RT110C–ClinicalPracticeI–128ClockHours/4QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None 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. RT111–RadiologicPatientCare–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 is covered. RT112–RadiationPhysicsandExposure–58ClockHours/5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None Thecourseisdesignedtoteachthenatureandcharacteristicsofradiation,x-rayproduction,andthe fundamentalsofphotoninteractionswithmatter.Contentprovidesbasicinformationabouttheintensityofthe X-ray beamandhowtechnicalfactorsinfluenceit. RT113–RadiographicProceduresI–48ClockHours/4.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course provides the knowledge base to perform standard imaging. Emphasis is on basic Thoracic Viscera, BonyThorax,UpperLimb,andShoulderGirdleimaging.Considerationwillbegiventotheproductionofimages of optimal diagnostic quality. Coursemethodswillincorporatelectures,demonstrations,imageanalyses,positioninglabpracticum,and self-paced study using multimedia programs. Students must demonstrate competency in positioning skills, equipmentmanipulation,andradiationprotectionbeforeperformingtheseskillsunderdirectsupervisionin thepatient care setting. RT113L–RadiographicProceduresILab–30ClockHours/1.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None Thecourseprovidestheknowledgetoperformstandardimagingoftherespiratorysystem,bonythorax,and upperextremities. Consideration will be given to the production of images of optimal diagnostic quality. Coursemethodswillincorporatedemonstrations,imageanalyses,andpositioninglabpracticum.Studentsmust demonstratecompetencyinpositioningskills, equipmentmanipulation,andradiationprotectionbefore performingtheseskills under direct supervision in the patient care setting. 288