Second Year Courses

Radiographic Positioning 3
This course teaches radiographic anatomy and positioning of the skull. Positioning principles, terminology, topographical landmarks and critique of acceptable/unacceptable images are included. Laboratory simulation is included.

Radiation Physics 2
This is an advanced course to provide knowledge related to the physics of x-ray production, control and interaction with matter. Topics include magnetism, electricity, generators, transformers, rectification, x-ray circuitry, the process of x-ray production, control of x-rays, and the various interaction types between x-rays and matter.

Special Procedures
This course includes instruction on special procedure examinations in diagnostic radiology as well as Angiography and Mammography. Also included are some special examinations performed in the Radiology Department utilizing conventional methods. A component of the course is cross-sectional anatomy. Specialty modalities of CT, MRI, Sonography, Nuclear medicine, Bone Densitometry, and Radiation Therapy are introduced through individual and/or group projects presented in class and rotation through the areas.

Radiation Protection
This course will serve as a guide to good practice in medical radiation protection. The student will be instructed on recommendations concerning the design and performance characteristics of radiation-producing equipment, methods of radiation protection for patient, self and others and federal regulations concerning radiation protection principles.

Pathology
This course is designed to introduce the subject of disease processes affecting tissues, organs and systems of the human body. Major health problems are examined in relationship to causes, occurrence, signs and symptoms, diagnostic findings, treatment and prognosis.

Introduction to Quality Assurance
This course provides the student with an introduction to the evaluation of radiographic systems to assure consistency in the production of quality images. Components of radiography equipment and tests and procedures to evaluate these components are discussed.

Radiation Biology
This course is intended to familiarize the student with cell structure and effect of ionizing radiation on cell structure. Measurement of radiation is discussed along with genetic and somatic effects of radiation injury and the approximate levels of radiation causing these effects.

Digital Imaging 2
This course is a more in-depth study of digital imaging, while reviewing some components, principles and operation of digital imaging systems in diagnostic radiology. Image Acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Student is instructed on exposure principles, image evaluation, image acquisition errors and recognition, processing software options and display options. Quality Assurance for Digital equipment and equipment maintenance is also discussed. Computer applications in radiology are identified; daily contact with computers, state of the art imaging equipment (CR and DR) and PACS systems is experienced in the clinical area.

Radiographic Processing
This course provides information needed for a proper understanding of quality darkroom techniques, procedures and chemicals used. Common problems associated with automatic processors are also discussed.

Radiographic Critique 2
Students are required to observe individual radiologists during radiograph interpretation for a total of 8 hours during the second half of their second year.

Clinical Education 2
Clinical rotations in the second year are scheduled for four days/week during the first quarter and three days a week thereafter. One entire weekend rotation (Saturday/Sunday) and one evening per month is included. Rotations include: "Preemie"/Pediatric ICU Portables, General Radiography, Minor Emergency Care, Surgery, Fluoroscopy, Emergency Department, Out-Patient Centers, Advanced modalities, Computed Tomography.

For more information, please contact the School of Radiography:

Phone: (309) 655-2782