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[1] Courses in Radiography – Baptist (RADB)
3101 PATIENT CARE IN RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Includes urologic procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, alternative medical treatments, aseptic technique, pharmacology, drug administration and venipuncture, and basic electrocardiogram monitoring.
3110 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY Structure, policies, and procedures of the school, radiology department, and hospital. Brief history of medicine and radiology. Professional organizations, licensure, and career opportunities. Basic principles of radiation protection are introduced.
3111 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY The language of medicine. Word-building system of medical terminology: prefixes, suffixes, and root or stem words relating to the body and its systems. Terms, abbreviations, and symbols especially pertinent to radiology with emphasis on understanding the meaning of such words and their proper uses.
3114 MEDICAL ETHICS AND LAW Moral, legal, and professional responsibilities of the radiologic technologist are studied. Emphasis is placed on confidentiality and interpersonal relations with patients and other health care team members.
3121 IMAGE ANALYSIS I Content is designed to provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images, including the importance of minimum imaging standards, discussion of a problem-solving technique for image evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for analysis.
3130 IMAGE ANALYSIS II Continuation of RADB 3121.
3133 RADIATION PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERISTICS I General theories of physics at atomic and subatomic levels, electrostatics, and electronics related to radiographic practice, x-ray tubes and transformers, circuits, and equipment. The production of x-radiation, its properties, measurements, and interaction with matter.
3142 IMAGE ANALYSIS III Continuation of RADB 3130.
3144 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES IV Continuation of RADB 3332.
3152 IMAGING EQUIPMENT Introduces the student to various methods of recording images and fundamentals of maintenance and relates principles of diagnostic imaging to the process of image production and the specific equipment it requires. Includes image intensification, magnification, tomography, and digital. The student is acquainted with advanced imaging techniques, including Computed Tomography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
3201 PATIENT CARE IN RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES: BASIC TECHNIQUES Basic patient care encompasses professional issues, patient assessment and communication, patient care and safety, infection control, vital signs, pediatric and geriatric imaging, medical emergencies, and trauma and mobile imaging.
3213 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I Radiographic positioning of the anatomic structures and organs of the body are correlated with human structure and function. Special or supplementary radiographic views, studies using contrast media, special procedures, and pediatric radiography are studied.
3223 DIGITAL IMAGE ACQUISITION AND DISPLAY I Content is designed to impact an understanding of the components, principles and operation of digital imaging and film based imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system assist students to bridge between film-based and digital imaging systems. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented.
3243 RADIATION PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERISTICS II Continuation of RADB 3133.
3324 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II Continuation of RADB 3213.
3332 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III Continuation of RADB 3324.
3420 CLINICAL EDUCATION II Continuation of RADB 3515.
3515 CLINICAL EDUCATION I Clinical practice experiences and competencies are evaluated. The course is designed to allow the student to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize, and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured sequential competency based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined, and evaluated. Clinical practice experience is designed to give the student the ability to provide excellent patient care and assessment, competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to, during, and following the radiologic procedure.
3530 CLINICAL EDUCATION III Continuation of RADB 3420. Requires admission to the Radiography program at Baptist Health College, Little Rock. Clinical Education III is a course taught in sequence following Clinical Education I and II. Clinical practice experiences and competencies are evaluated in this course. The course is designed to allow the student to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize, and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured sequential competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-center clinical practices and professional development are discussed, examined, and evaluated. All clinical practice experiences are designed to give the student the ability to provide excellent patient care, assessment, competent performance of radiologic imaging, and total quality management. Levels of competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient preparatory to, during, and following the radiologic procedure.
4140 PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION BIOLOGY Effects of ionizing radiations on living tissues. Included are discussions on relative sensitivity and resistance of organ systems, cellular and systemic response to radiation, and in-utero response to radiation. Acute and late effects of radiation.
4150 IMAGE ANALYSIS IV Continuation of RADB 3142.
4164 INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY ASSURANCE Evaluation of radiographic systems to assure consistency in the production of quality images. Regulations governing quality assurance and the techniques, equipment, and procedures for attaining it.
4241 PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION PROTECTION Interactions of radiation with matter, its biological effects, and the need for protection. Methods for minimizing exposure to patients, maximum permissible dose equivalents, personnel monitoring, shielding, and methods of measuring ionizing radiation.
4262 RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY Concepts of disease. Trauma/physical injury, the systemic classifications of disease, and repair and replacement of tissue.
4331 DIGITAL IMAGE ACQUISITION AND DISPLAY II Continuation of RADG 3223.
4351 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES V Continuation of RADB 3144.
4361 SENIOR SEMINARS Review session in those courses deemed critical for the registry examination. Students are also given simulated registry examinations to aid in the preparation and familiarization with conditions under which the registry is given. Computer literacy is also covered during this time.
4640 CLINICAL EDUCATION IV Continuation of RADB 3530.