Course description
The Radiologic Technology Program at Johnson College is a two-year (21-month) competency based, learner centered program that combines both traditional academics and clinical education. The Program prepares graduates to enter the Radiology Profession as entry level technologists within weeks of completing the program.
RAD 132 RADIOLOGIC POSITIONING I/LAB
Credits: 4
Hours: 75
Description:
This course introduces the student to basic terminology used in radiographic positioning. The curriculum provides a comprehensive study of theory and principles of basic positions of the upper and lower extremities, bony thorax, chest, abdomen, gastrointestinal system, biliary tract and urinary system. This course is designed to develop competency through a combination of lecture and laboratory. Further practice will come in the actual clinical setting under the guidance of an assigned clinical instructor.
RAD 133 RADIOLOGIC EXPOSURES & PRINCIPLES I/LAB
Credits: 4
Hours: 75
Description:
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques relating to the production of x-rays. Emphasis is placed on the factors affecting an acceptable radiograph: contrast, density, recorded detail and visibility of detail.
RAD 134 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGY/PATIENT CARE
Credits: 2
Hours: 30
Description:
This course will introduce the student to the field of radiology. It will review today’s health care and hospital environment, accrediting bodies, and the professional ethics guiding the health worker today. The profession will be examined to assist students in committing themselves to a career in Radiography. This course also provides a comprehensive study of basic concepts regarding patient care. The student will study proper body mechanics, transfer techniques, medical asepsis, communication skills with patients and co-workers, how to measure vital signs, how to deal with medical emergencies, and isolation techniques.
RAD 135 RADIOLOGIC POSITIONING II/LAB
Credits: 4
Hours: 75
Description:
This course is a continuation of RAD 132. The course is designed to develop competency in diagnostic procedures of the vertebral column and cranium. Competence will be demonstrated on a weekly basis in a laboratory setting. Further practice will come in the actual clinical setting under the guidance of an assigned clinical radiographer. Prerequisites: RAD 132, RAD 133, RAD 134, HAP 101
RAD 136 RADIOLOGIC EXPOSURES & PRINCIPLES II/LAB
Credits: 4
Hours: 75
Description:
A continuation of RAD 133, this course is designed to acquaint students with the comprehensive analysis of the factors affecting image quality requiring integration of all exposure and technical factors previously learned. The student will also become familiar with film processing. Prerequisites: RAD 131, RAD 132, RAD 133, RAD 134, HAP 101
RAD 137 RADIOLOGIC NURSING PROCEDURES
Credits: 1
Hours: 15
Description:
This course is a continuation of patient care techniques. It progresses into theory and advanced application of the clinical concepts of patient care and medical techniques in the radiology department. The student will become familiar with venipuncture, contrast media use and interactions, history taking and basic pharmacology. Prerequisites: RAD 132, RAD 133, RAD 134
RAD 138 RADIATION BIOLOGY & PROTECTION
Credits: 3
Hours: 45
Description:
This course describes the effects of ionizing radiation on cells in the human body. Special emphasis is placed on how the effects of x-ray radiation affect biological tissue. Radiation protection and monitoring concepts will be reviewed. Prerequisites: RAD 132, RAD 133, RAD 134, HAP 102
RAD 231 RADIOLOGIC PATHOLOGY
Credits: 2
Hours: 30
Description:
This course emphasizes human pathology on a gross anatomic level. Inflammatory, immunology, infections, traumatic and neoplastic processes will be emphasized. Specific diseases will be studied in further depth from an organ system approach. Prerequisites: RAD 135, RAD 136, RAD 137, RAD 138, HAP 102
RAD 232 QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN RADIOGRAPHY/LAB
Credits: 2
Hours: 45
Description:
This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of quality management in a radiology department. Through a lecture and lab course, the student will become familiar with the various testing performed in a radiology department to ensure radiographic image quality. This course will emphasize the quality control and quality assurance topics as they relate to the field of Radiology. All methods will be covered in this course. Prerequisites: RAD 135, RAD 136, RAD 137, PRA 132
RAD 233 IMAGE ANALYSIS
Credits: 2
Hours: 30
Description:
This course is designed to provide students with a basis for analyzing radiographic images for diagnostic purposes. Students will become acquainted with the importance of minimum imaging standards, problem solving technique for image evaluation and the factors that can affect the image quality. Students will be responsible for looking at radiographs to decide whether they are diagnostically acceptable and what they would do to make it a better radiograph. Prerequisites: RAD 138, RAD 231, RAD 232, PHY 201
RAD 236 ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING
Credits: 2
Hours: 30
Description:
This course familiarizes the student with the different modalities within the field of radiology. The students will explore topics in specialized areas such as CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, PET, Bone Densitometry, US, and Radiation Oncology. The students will review computer applications, digital imaging, trauma radiology, venograms, myelograms, arthrograms and pediatric imaging. Prerequisites: RAD 138, RAD 231, RAD 232, PHY 201
RAD 237 REGISTRY SEMINAR
Credits: 2
Hours: 30
Description:
This course is established to assist the student in preparing for the registry examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Prerequisite: PRA 231
