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[1] Courses in Radiography – Baptist (RADB)
3102 SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVES The course provides a holistic, Christian-based approach in creating awareness and understanding about 1) one’s own belief system; 2) the spiritual needs of patients; 3) methodologies of spiritual care for patients, and 4) world religions and religious practices specifically as they relate to delivery of healthcare. This course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 15 contact hours.
3111 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY To work effectively in Radiology, it is necessary to understand the language of medicine. The student learns the 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 medical imaging are studied with emphasis on understanding the meaning of such words and their proper usage in medicine. This course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory -17 contact hours.
3133 RADIATION PHYSICS This course will provide an in-depth exploration of the foundational principles into the field of radiation health physics, focusing on the fundamental concepts of radiologic sciences, radiologic quantities and units, the anatomic structure of matter, and electromagnetic radiation. This course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 22 contact hours.
3310 IMAGE PRODUCTION This course is designed to impart an understanding of the production of the radiographic image to include creation of the projected image, the visibility and geometrical qualities of the image, and factors affecting exposure to the image receptor. In-depth study will focus on the x-ray circuit and tube construction. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating the images within a digital system are presented. Quality control testing and guidelines will also be discussed. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 45 contact hours
3313 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I This course is the first in a sequence of courses that instructs the student in the radiographic positioning of the anatomic structures and organs of the body, correlated with a review of Human Structure and Function. The basic radiographic positions and procedures of the chest, abdomen and upper extremity, shoulder girdle, and lower extremity are learned. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 45 contact hours and Skills Lab – 14.5 hours.
3324 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II This course is a continuation of course RADB 3313 with an emphasis on pediatric radiography, and basic radiographic positions and procedures of the hip, pelvis, sacrum/coccyx, bony thorax, and spine, correlated with a review of Human Structure and Function. Actual radiographic images of corresponding procedures will be analyzed for inclusion of appropriate anatomy, positioning, pathology, and image display qualities. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 48 contact hours and Skills Lab – 7.5 hours.
3410 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY A study of the concepts of care in Radiology, including both physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. The varied aspects of professional issues/development, communication, legal and ethical concerns, routine, and emergency patient care procedures are described, as well as infection control. Students will also learn how to accurately measure and monitor a patient’s vital signs. Imaging of pediatric and geriatric patients is also discussed. Content is designed to further educate the student on advanced patient care concepts to include: urologic and gastrointestinal procedures, aseptic technique, pharmacology, and drug administration. This course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 60 contact hours.
3515 CLINICAL EDUCATION I The theory portion of this course will include an introduction to clinical education, basic principles of radiation protection, proper patient interactions and history taking, the use of proper biomechanics and ergonomics, and immobilization techniques that may be used in the clinical setting. There are a total of five (5) clinical categories or practicums in this clinical education program. All clinical experiences correlate with the student’s academic education. Clinical practice experiences and competencies are evaluated in this course. It 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. All clinical practice experiences are 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. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 12 contact hours and Clinical Laboratory – 168 contact hours.
3520 CLINICAL EDUCATION II This is a continuation of course RADG 1104. Clinical practice experiences and competencies are evaluated in this course. It 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. All clinical practice experiences are 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. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Clinical Laboratory – 240 contact hours.
4132 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III This course is a continuation of RADG 1103 with an emphasis on contrast media and its use with fluoroscopic radiographic procedures. This will include IVU, BE, esophagram, OPV, UGI, small bowel follow through, arthrograms, myelograms, cystography, cystourethrography, and HSG, correlated with a review of Human Structure and Function. Actual radiographic images of corresponding procedures will be analyzed for inclusion of appropriate anatomy, positioning, pathology, and image display qualities. A detailed review of the image intensifier and dynamic flat panel detector will be completed. In-services related to advanced modalities including IVR, CVL, MRI, mammography, radiation therapy/medical dosimetry, CT, and bone densitometry will be included. This course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 16 contact hours.
4244 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES IV This course is a continuation of RADG1201 with an emphasis on head work to include positioning and procedures of the skull, paranasal sinuses, facial bones, nasal bones, orbits, mandible, and TMJs, correlated with a review of Human Structure and Function. Surgical procedures to include cholangiography and ERCP, and trauma/mobile imaging procedures will also be discussed. Actual radiographic images of corresponding procedures will be analyzed for inclusion of appropriate anatomy, positioning, pathology, and image display qualities. This course culminates in two (2) comprehensive finals covering material learned in all radiographic procedures courses. This course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 30 contact hours and Skills Lab – 6 contact hours.
4262 RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY An introduction to the concepts of disease. Trauma/physical injury, the systematic classifications of disease, and repair and replacement of tissue are discussed. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 32 contact hours.
4331 DIGITAL IMAGE ACQUISITION AND DISPLAY Principles of digital imaging and factors that affect digital image quality are discussed. Basic computer principles, networking, and communication will be covered. Pre- and post-processing capabilities of a digital system are reviewed, and the different types of digital image detectors are explained. Medical image management and processing systems (MIMPS), medical image storage, and communication devices will be explored. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented. Medical informatics will also be discussed. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 47 contact hours.
4340 RADIATION BIOLOGY & PROTECTION This course is an exploration of the 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 are discussed. Also included are discussions of the effects of ionizing radiation on living tissues, relative sensitivity and resistance of organ systems, cellular and systematic and in-utero response to radiation. This discussion will include the acute and latent effects of radiation exposure. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 47 contact hours.
4461 SENIOR SEMINARS AND REVIEW The emphasis of this course is to review those topics related to radiographic imaging and exposure as they correlate to ARRT registry examination preparation. Students are also given simulated registry examinations over all coursework completed throughout the entirety of the program. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 64 contact hours.
4630 CLINICAL EDUCATION III Continuation of RADB 3520. Clinical practice experiences and competencies are evaluated in this course. It 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 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 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. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Clinical Laboratory – 256 contact hours.
4640 CLINICAL EDUCATION IV This is a continuation of course RADG 1205. Clinical practice experiences and competencies are evaluated in this course. It 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. All clinical practice experiences are 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. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Clinical Laboratory – 288 contact hours.
4650 CLINICAL EDUCATION V This is a continuation of course RADG 2006. Clinical practice experiences and competencies are evaluated in this course. It is designed to allow the student to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of adiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice 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 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. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Clinical Laboratory – 272 contact hours.