Radiologic Sciences

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  • Curriculum

    The curriculum includes, but is not limited to, the professional curriculum outlined by the Standards and Guidelines of an Accredited Educational Program for the Radiographer established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The curriculum will include didactic and clinical education in Radiologic Sciences subjects as follows:

     

     
    Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care
    Ethics and Law in the Radiologic Sciences
    Medical Terminology
    Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences
    Human Structure and Function
    Radiographic Procedures
    Principles of Imaging
    Imaging Equipment
    Image Analysis
    Radiation Production and Characteristics
    Radiation Protection
    Radiation Biology
    Radiographic Pathology
    Digital Imaging Acquisition and Display
    Pharmacology and Venipuncture
    Introduction to Computed Tomography
    Structured competency-based clinical practice

    Professional Course of Study:

    Junior Year

    Fall Semester
    RAD 300Concepts of Radiologic Sciences
    2
    RAD 306Radiographic Procedures I
    3
    RAD 312Radiation Protection
    2
    RAD 318Principles of Image Formation I
    3
    RAD 324 Age Specific Patient Care
    2
    RAD 354Clinical Practicum I
    2
    Total Semester Hours
    14

    Spring Semester
    RAD 330Radiologic Physics
    3
    RAD 336Radiobiology
    2
    RAD 342Research Methods
    2
    RAD 348Radiographic Procedures II
    3
    RAD 350Principles of Image Formation II
    3
    RAD 360Clinical Practicum II
    2
    Total Semester Hours
    15

    Senior Year


    Summer Semester
    RAD 400Legal and Ethical Issues in Imaging Sciences
    3
    RAD 451Management Issues in Diagnostic Health Care
    3
    RAD 454Clinical Practicum III 
    5
    RAD 472Seminar I
    1
    Total Semester Hours
    12

    Fall Semester
    RAD 406Radiographic Procedures III 
    3
    RAD 412Advanced Medical Imaging Science
    3
    RAD 436Radiographic Pathology
    3
    RAD 460Clinical Practicum IV
    3
    Total Semester Hours
    12

     

    Spring Semester
    RAD 418Digital Image Acquisition and Display
    3
    RAD 424Principles of Computed Tomography
    2
    RAD 430Pharmacology and Drug Administration
    2
    RAD 448Radiographic Procedures IV
    3
    RAD 466 Clinical Practicum V3
    RAD 475Seminar II1
    Total Semester Hours
    14

                                                                              Total Required Hours:                67