Radiography (RAD)

RAD 100 Health and Safety Guidelines for Allied Health Students (W, SU)

1 credit
This course introduces students to the Federal Regulation Guidelines and Health/Safety Instructions for students entering any program in the Allied Health Department
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours

RAD 111 Introduction to Radiologic Technology (SU)

3 credits
This is an introduction to radiologic principles and clinical radiography. Areas of emphasis include fundamentals of radiobiologic concepts, medical ethics, body mechanics, patient care skills, and clinical observation. This course is a prerequisite for all other radiologic technology courses.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisites: Completed health record and acceptance into program
Lab fee: $30.00

RAD 113 Radiologic Science (W)

5 credits
The course begins with a review of basic concepts of electricity, electromagnetism, and electrical circuits. The student is then introduced to the theory of x-ray production, x-ray emissions, and x-ray interactions. Applications of equipment are discussed to include special x-ray equipment such as tomography, stereoradiography, mammography, and fluoroscopy.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 111

RAD 118 Radiographic Exposure and Processing (SP)

5 credits
This course consists of a study of film processing through analysis of radiographic film characteristics, film processing, film storage and handling, and silver recovery methods. Photographic and geometric properties necessary to the production of a quality radiograph are discussed, as well as technical conversions necessary to maintain film density.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 113
Lab fee: $44.00

RAD 123 Advanced Exposure and Processing (W)

4 credits
This advanced course analyzes factors which affect the diagnostic quality of the radiograph. Technique charts are developed. The importance of a quality assurance program is emphasized and quality control testing is presented. Students are required to conduct quality control testing and troubleshooting of radiographic equipment.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 118
Lab fee: $49.00

RAD 126 Radiation Biology and Protection (A)

3 credits
This advanced science course examines human responses to ionizing radiation. Early and late effects of radiation exposure are discussed, as well as an in-depth analysis of radiation protection standards and practices.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 113
Lab fee: $30.00

RAD 141 Radiographic Procedures I (SU)

4 credits
The student is introduced to radiologic terms specific to imaging, equipment operation, and patient positioning. Specific areas of study include physician assisting, and radiographic anatomy to include gastrointestinal system, upper and lower extremities, chest, abdomen, and basic urography. Lab provides the opportunity for practice and demonstration of proficiency.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program
Lab fee: $61.00

RAD 141A Intro to Radiography Equipment and Patient Care (Quarter offered to be determined)

0.5 credit
This module of 141 introduces the student to radiography equipment and patient care.
Prerequisites: BIO 100, MULT 101, ENGL 101
Lab: 1 hour
Lab fee: $20.00

RAD 141B Radiographic Positioning of the Upper Extremities (Quarter offered to be determined)

1 credit
This module of RAD 141 introduces the student to radiographic positioning of the upper extremities.
Prerequisites: BIO 100, MULT 101, ENGL 101
Lecture: 0.5 hours
Lab: 1 hour
Lab Fee: $20.00

RAD 141C Radiographic Positioning of the Lower Extremities (Quarter offered to be determined)

1 credit
This module of RAD 141 introduces the student to radiographic positioning of the lower extremities
Prerequisites: BIO 100, MULT 101, ENGL 101
Lecture: 0.5 hours
Lab: 1 hour
Lab Fee: $20.00

RAD 141D Radiographic Positioning for Podiatry (Quarter offered to be determined)

0.5 credit
This module of RAD 141 introduces the student to radiographic positioning for podiatry.
Prerequisites: BIO 100, MULT 101, ENGL 101
Lab: 1.0 hours
Lab Fee: $20.00

RAD 142 Radiographic Procedures II (A)

4 credits
This course serves as a continuation of RAD 141, with progression through the positioning categories and radiographic anatomy. Course topics include basic fluoroscopic procedures, the vertebral column, bony thorax, specialized biliary and urographic studies, and tomography.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 141
Lab fee: $61.00

RAD 142A Radiographic Positioning of the Chest and Abdomen (Quarter offered to be determined)

1 credit
This module of RAD 142 introduces the student to radiographic positioning of the chest and abdomen.
Prerequisite: BIO 100, MULT 101, ENGL 101
Lecture: 0.5 hours
Lab: 1 hour
Lab Fee: $20.00

RAD 142B Radiographic Positioning of the Spine and Skull (Quarter offered to be determined)

0.5 credit
This module of RAD 142 introduces the student to radiographic positioning of the spine and skull.
Prerequisite: BIO 100, MULT 101, ENGL 101
Lab: 1 hour
Lab Fee: $20.00

RAD 143 Radiographic Procedures III (W)

4 credits
This course serves as the final of a series of three, with progression through the remaining categories of positioning and radiographic anatomy. Course topics include specialized fluoroscopic and radiographic studies, skull and facial bones, operative radiography, and trauma radiography.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 142
Lab fee: $61.00

RAD 148 Special Radiographic Procedures (SP)

4 credits
This course provides a detailed examination of cardiovascular, neurologic, interventional radiologic studies and common specialized procedures. The course begins with discussion of specialized equipment and materials. Emphasis is placed on pertinent anatomy, diagnostic value and/or therapeutic value of each examination.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 143
Lab fee: $5.00

RAD 190 Radiation Protection for General Machine Operators (A, W, SP, SU)

2 credits
This course is designed to prepare nonradiographers with a specific background in radiation protection and radiation biology necessary to be eligible to apply for the State of Ohio, Radiology Technology Division, General Operator Examination. Areas of instruction include radiation physics, radiographic technique, darkroom processing and film handling, radiation health, safety and protection and radiation biology. Basic radiographic positioning skills and terminology are also presented.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the program
Lab fee: $3.00

RAD 212 Sectional Anatomy (A)

3 credits
Sectional anatomy is introduced, with an emphasis on head, chest, abdomen and pelvis. Students will be required to give a presentation demonstrating correlations between different sectional imaging modalities.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 143
Lab fee: $3.00

RAD 222 Computerized Imaging (A)

1 credit
This course presents a survey of computerized modalities related to radiography to include an introduction to computers in medical imaging, digital radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography and Picture Archival and Communication Systems (PACS).
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 113
Lab fee: $3.00

RAD 231 Radiographic Pathology (W)

3 credits
The course begins with a review of common terms relating to pathology. Using a survey approach, this course continues with a study of various disease processes and their effect on body systems as they relate to radiography and allied imaging modalities. Students are required to write a term paper on a specific pathologic process.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 148
Lab fee: $3.00

RAD 254 Seminar I (SU)

1 credit
RAD 254 offers an evaluation and review of radiography cases and discussion of current issues in the radiologic sciences.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Corequisite: RAD 264

RAD 255 Seminar II (A)

1 credit
RAD 255 offers an evaluation and review of radiography cases and discussion of current issues in the radiologic sciences.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Corequisite: RAD 265

RAD 256 Seminar III (W)

3 credits
RAD 256 offers and evaluation and review of radiography cases and discussion of current issues in the radiologic sciences.
Lecture: 3 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 255
Corequisite: RAD 266

RAD 257 Seminar IV (SP)

1 credit
RAD 257 presents an evaluation and review of radiography cases and discussion of current issues in the radiologic sciences. This summative course also reviews all program requirements. This is an elective course.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours

RAD 261 Clinical I (A)

2 credits
This directed practice in the clinical area provides an opportunity for the student to become familiar with the care and positioning of the patient. Proficiency requirements are completed using a competency-based educational format over the course material presented in Radiologic Procedures I. Film critique is incorporated to provide a correlation of all factors that comprise a finished radiograph to include an analysis of anatomic structures, patient positioning, radiation protection, and fundamental exposure techniques.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 16 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 111
Lab fee: $31.00

RAD 262 Clinical II (W)

2 credits
This directed practice in the clinical area provides the practical experience necessary to function as a radiographer and is designed to enhance and complement didactic studies. Experience is gained in the general diagnostic and fluoroscopic areas, the emergency department, and on portable radiography rotations. Film critique is continued to provide a correlation of all factors that comprise a finished radiograph. Case presentations are introduced.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 16 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 261
Lab fee: $31.00

RAD 263 Clinical III (SP)

2 credits
This directed practice in the clinical area is a continuation of Clinical II. Clinical III provides the practical experience necessary to function as a radiographer and is designed to complement and enhance the didactic studies. Experience is gained in the general diagnostic and fluoroscopic areas, the emergency department, the operating room, tomography, portable radiography, and digital imaging. Film critique and case presentations are continued.
Lab: 16 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 262
Lab fee: $31.00

RAD 264 Clinical IV (SU)

3 credits
This directed practice in the clinical area is a continuation of Clinical III. Clinical IV provides the practical experience necessary to function as a radiographer and is designed to enhance and complement the didactic studies. Experience is gained in the general diagnostic and fluoroscopic areas, the emergency department, the operating room, tomography, portable radiography, the computed tomographic area, to include an evening rotation. In addition, each student is required to observe a radiologist during film reading and dictation. Film critique and case presentations are continued.
Lab: 24 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 263
Corequisite: RAD 254
Lab fee: $18.00

RAD 265 Clinical V (A)

3 credits
This directed practice in the clinical area is a continuation of Clinical IV. Clinical V provides the practical experience necessary to function as a radiographer and is designed to enhance and complement didactic studies. Experience is gained in the general radiographic and fluoroscopic areas, emergency department, operating room, portable radiography, tomography, computed tomography, cardiovascular and interventional radiology, digital imaging and special area (one day) rotations in nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, diagnostic medical sonography, cardiac catheterization laboratory, and extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Film critique and case presentations are continued.
Lab: 24 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 264
Corequisite: RAD 255
Lab fee: $31.00

RAD 266 Clinical VI (W)

3 credits
This directed practice in the clinical area is a continuation of Clinical V. Clinical VI provides the practical experience necessary to function as a radiographer. Experience is obtained in general radiographic and fluoroscopic areas, the emergency room, the operating room, tomography, mammography, portable radiography, digital imaging, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Film critique and case presentations are continued.
Lab: 24 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 265
Corequisite: RAD 256
Lab fee: $31.00

RAD 267 Clinical VII (SP)

3 credits
This directed practice in the clinical area is a continuation of Clinical VI. Students are required to complete the Final Competency Examination during this quarter. Clinical rotations are scheduled in the general radiographic and fluoroscopic areas, the operating room, the emergency room, mammography, and computed tomography. Once the Final Competency Examination has been satisfactorily completed, the student may custom design individual specific clinical rotations. Critique and case presentations are continued.
Lab: 24 hours
Prerequisite: RAD 266
Corequisite: RAD 257
Lab fee: $31.00