Curriculum

Orientation (1.00, Semester I)
Course consists of presentations and activities designed to acquaint students with general GHS and school policies and procedures. An introduction to basic departmental procedures is provided. 
   
Introduction to Radiologic Procedures (1.01, Semester I) 
This course provides a general introduction to the field of medicine and allied health with special emphasis on radiologic technology. Course content will concentrate on professional development, professional organizations, accreditation, certification, licensure, basic radiation safety, and introduction to infection control. 
  
Patient Care (1.02, Semester I) 
Course content addresses level of patient care that radiologic technologists are expected to provide. Routine and emergency patient care procedures are described. Infection control procedures utilizing standard precautions are covered. Basic skills such as taking temperatures and blood pressures are practiced. 
  
Special Topics I  (1.03, Semester II) 
An introduction to the history of radiology, and customer service as related to patient care. 
Special Topics II (1.04), Semester V) 
Course content concentrated on basis department administration, interview process and resume writing. 
   
Radiographic Equipment (1.05, Semester II) 
Course content provides a basic knowledge of the function of major components associated with imaging equipment as well as introduces practical ways to evaluate machine performance.   
   
Computer Applications (1.06, Semester II) 
Course content is designed to introduce students to computing and information processing employed in radiology. Computer applications in the Radiologic sciences related to image capture, display, storage and distribution are presented.

Pharmacology (1.07, Semester II) 
This course is designed to provide basic concepts of pharmacology that covers basic principles, drug administration, drug categories, and initiation and management of intravenous drug therapy. Lesson content focuses on preparing students to function within the scope of practice for radiologic technologists who require basic pharmacology knowledge to be an effective member of a health care team. 
   
Radiologic Procedures I (2.01, Semester I)
An introduction to basic principles of radiography, patient care, and terminology. Course material presentation relies heavily on practical examples, illustrations and problem solving. 

Radiologic Procedures II (2.02, Semester II)
This course continues with a study of routine procedures excluding the skull.

Radiologic Procedures III (2.03, Semester IV)
This course concludes the study of routine procedures with skull procedures, and provides an introduction to basic cross sectional anatomy.

Radiologic Procedures IV (2.04, Semester V)
A study of advanced radiologic procedures provides students with a professional awareness of procedural basics and rationale for their use.  An introduction to basic cross sectional anatomy is included in the course.  

Laboratory Exercises I (3.01, Semester I) 
A practical application of routine radiologic procedures in a supervised setting using non-energized equipment. The purpose of the laboratory exercises is to practice application of knowledge and begin to develop psychomotor skills 

Laboratory Exercises II (3.02, Semester II) 
A continuation of Laboratory Exercises I 

Laboratory Exercises III (3.03, Semester IV) 
The practical application of routine radiologic procedures in a supervised setting using non-energized equipment concludes with skull radiography. 
   
Radiographic Image Evaluation I (4.01, Semester I) 
An introduction to the process of evaluating diagnostic quality and characteristics of radiographic images, and practice determining changes required improving subsequent images. 

Radiographic Image Evaluation II (4.02, Semester II) 
The study of evaluating image quality continued from Rad. Img. Eval I. 

Radiographic Image Evaluation III (4.03, Semester III) 
The study of evaluating image quality continued from Rad. Img. Eval II, with emphasis placed on student cases. 

Radiographic Image Evaluation IV (4.04, Semester IV) 
In conjunction with Radiologic Procedures III, evaluating image quality is practiced. 

Radiographic Image Evaluation V (4.05, Semester V) 
Student review own cases, or those of interest. 
   
Radiographic Science I  (5.01), Semester I) 
This course follows information presented in Physics I by describing radiographic processes, image production, radiographic accessories use and function. Instruction focuses on practical application of knowledge through examples and illustrations. Prerequisite course: Physics I 

Radiographic Science II  (5.02, Semester II) 
This course presents advanced topics in mammography processes and quality control, digital radiography, and an introduction to computed tomography, spiral computed tomography. MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine. Prerequisite courses: Physics II, Radiographic Science I 

Radiographic Science III  (5.03, Semester IV) 
This course is lab-based class. Students will be assigned various projects throughout the semester relating to quality control, image formation, and image quality. Prerequisite course: Radiographic Science II 
   
Physics I  (6.01, Semester I) 
This course provides an introduction to basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Also presented are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, fundamentals of photon interactions with matter, and physics of imaging devices. 

Physics II (6.02, Semester II) 
This course is a continuation of Physics content initially presented in Physics I with emphasis placed on radiographic protection design, and equipment. 
   
Radiation Protection (7.01, Semester II) 
This course examines the methods of protection measures and measurement of occupational exposure in radiology. Topics include: sources of radiation, levels of exposure, principals of protection, maximum permissible dose equivalents (MPDEs), monitoring techniques, design of facilities, personnel protection in radiology, and missions of regulatory agencies. 
   
Radiation Biology  (7.02, Semester IV) 
Course content is designed to provide an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole are presented. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radiation.
 
Pathology  (7.03, Semester IV) 
Course content is designed to provide an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole are presented. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radiation. 
   
Registry Review  (8.01, Semester VI) 
Review lessons and exercises help students prepare for the ARRT Registry examination. Tests similar to the ARRT examination are practiced. Instructors provide support. 

• Clinical Education I  (9.01) 
• Clinical Education II (9.02) 
• Clinical Education III (9.03) 
• Clinical Education IV (9.04) 
• Clinical Education V (9.05) 
• Clinical Education VI (9.06)

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