Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2009-2011

RADIOGRAPHIC SCIENCE
(NURSING AND HEALTH
SCIENCES DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
RS-201 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR RADIOGRAPHERS 2   This online course serves as an introduction to
      Medical Terminology.  The emphasis will be on the
      word-building process, medical abbreviations and
      symbols, as well as terminology used for specific
      radiologic procedures and diagnostic reports.
RS-204 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY 1   This online course serves as an introduction to
      the profession of radiography careers,
      professional requirements, advancement
      opportunities, the history of radiologic health
      care, the heath care team, professional
      organizations, ethical principles in radiography,
      and medico legal considerations.  Organization of
      the radiology department, equipment used in
      ionizing radiation, radiation safety and
      universal/standard precautions will be examined.
RS-220 PATIENT CARE IN RADIOGRAPHY 2   A lecture/laboratory course of principles and
      practices of professional oral and written
      communication, patient assessment and education in
      the radiographic setting. Techniques of patient
      care, medication and contrast media
      administration, patient preparation and techniques
      of special procedures, radiography in specialty
      care areas, and safety issues will be presented.
      Observation and practice will occur in concurrent
      course Radiographic Methods I.
      Co-requisites: RS 205, RS 225, and RS 235.
 
RS-221 RADIOGRAPHIC METHODS I 3   Core positioning practices in radiography.
      Simulated X-ray exams will be performed on upper
      and lower extremities, chest and abdomen.  Phantom
      anatomical models may be imaged and film critique
      will be performed on each positioning protocol.
      There may be a few visits to local clinical sites
      to aid in understanding equipment descriptions,
      manipulations of locks and control panels, ext
      (time permitting).
 
RS-222 RADIOGRAPHIC METHODS II 3   This is a lecture/laboratory course of principles
      and practices of cranial radiography - including
      skull, facial bones, paranasal sinuses and
      mandible.  Anatomy and positioning of the spinal
      cord will also be introduced.  Techniques of
      patient care, positioning, technique, film
      critique, anatomy and pathology will be presented.
      Observations and practice will occur in the
      laboratory classroom.
RS-240 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TECHNICAL IMAGING 3   A technical overview of radiography to include the
      x-ray tube, tube rating charts, tube failure,
      x-ray physics, x-ray production, x-ray machine
      components, x-ray machine circuits, beam
      restriction devices, grids, geometric factors,
      fluoroscopy, x-ray technique, digital/computer
      imaging, and quality control criteria.
 
RS-255 RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY 3   Basic principles of pathology and radiographic
      appearance of specific diseases.  Selecting proper
      modalities related to disease processes, technical
      factors, and determination for retaking
      radiographs that might be acceptable under
      different circumstances.
      Co-requisites: RS 260 and RS 265.
 
RS-261 APPLIED RADIOGRAPHY I 8   Core positioning practices in radiography
      demonstrated in the clinical environment.  Student
      begins to obtain competencies for Chest, Abdomen,
      Upper extremity and Lower extremity radiographic
      examinations.
RS-265








SPECIAL PROCEDURES AND IMAGING MODALITIES







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  This internet-based course focuses on the principles
and practices of special procedures and advanced
imaging modalities. Mobile radiography and trauma
imaging will be discussed. Special emphasis will be
placed on fundamentals of Computed Tomography
(fulfilling 2007 updated ASRT Guidelines). Techniques
of tomography, myelography, angiography, and
interventional radiography will be presented. An
introduction to sonography, nuclear medicine, and
digital radiography will also be given.
RS-330 RADIOBIOLOGY 3   Review of cell structure and function, ionizing
      radiation induced cell damage, history of
      radiation disease research, and subsequent
      development of radiation protection guidelines.
      Co-requisites:  RS 332.
 
RS-355 REGISTRY REVIEW 2   This course provides an overview of radiographic
      terminology, anatomy, positioning, ethics, legal
      principles, technique, physics, radiobiology
      special procedures, quality assurance, patient
      care, and professionalism related to the
      performance of entry-level radiography in
      preparation for taking the American Registry of
      Radiologic Technology (ARRT) Radiography (R) exam.
 
RS-362 APPLIED RADIOGRAPHY II 10   Core positioning in radiography demonstrated in
      the clinical environment.  Continuation of RS 261
      to include all needed competency exams required by
      ARRT.
 
RS-363 APPLIED RADIOGRAPHY III 10   Core positioning practices in radiography
      demonstrated in the clinical environment.
      Continuation of 362 to include all needed
      competency exams by the ARRT.