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TITLE OF COURSE:

SPECIAL TOPICS IN RADIOGRAPHY: MULTI-PLANAR SECTIONAL ANATOMY

PREFIX/NUMBER:

RTE 280

CREDIT HOURS:

2

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PREREQUISITE:

Radiologic Technology Student or Professional

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RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT:

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Kelly, L and Peterson, C, Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals Study Guide, Mosby 1997

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Kelly, L and Peterson, C, Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals Study Guide, Mosby 1997

SUPPLIES:

None

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Advanced course to acquaint the student with pertinent orthogonal multi-planar sectional anatomy encountered in advanced digital imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and diagnostic medical sonography. Correlative Ct and MR images will be presented along with line drawings, cadaverous plasticized sectional images, and images from the Visible Human Project. Normal anatomy and  anatomic variants and pertinent pathologies will also be presented.

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COURSE GOAL:

The student will be able to identify normal anatomy, anatomic variants, and pertinent pathologies demonstrated in axial, sagittal, and coronal images for practical clinical application. 

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

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Demonstrate the preparation and maintenance of sterile fields, sterile surgical packs, and the fundamentals of sterile technique.

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Identify and discuss indications and contraindications, patient preparation regimens, and the pathological or traumatic conditions for the highly specialized procedures included in this course.

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Explain the various methods of approach and techniques for introduction of the contrast media, catheters, and similar diagnostic devices.

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List and describe various types of contrast media used in special radiographic procedures, including their characteristics and side effects.

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Describe the functions and principles of operation of pressure injectors and rapid-film changers.

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Compute M.A.I.R., Percent Duty Cycle, Sequence Duration, and Anode Cooling charts.

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Identify the various functions of computers in image reconstruction and manipulation.

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Evaluate and describe the essential features of technically advanced computerized and non-computerized imaging and image recording systems (i.e., Digital Radiography/Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography, MRI, and Sonography).

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Define specific related terminology for each system.

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EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

The student will be evaluated on eight worksheets which will constitute 50% of the final grade. The student will be evaluated on a written comprehensive multiple choice final which will constitute 50% of the final grade. These scores will be averaged, and the final grade will be given according to the raw score range.

Grading Scale
Raw Score Range

Letter Grade

93 to 100

A

85 to 92

B

77 to 84

C

69 to 76

D

0 to 68

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Special Remarks:

All assignments must be completed on time. Late work will receive one grade cut (8%). Inadequate attendance will result in the student being dropped from the course by means of the Administrative Withdrawal procedures. The minimum grade for a course in this major is "C".

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COURSE OUTLINE

UNIT 1

ANGIOGRAPHY

1.1

History

1.2

Medico-legal Implications

1.3

Physical Facilities and Technical Requirements

1.4

Methodology of Approaches to Catheterization

1.5

Sterile Technique

1.6

Patient Preparation Regimens

1.7

Post Procedural Patient Care

1.8

Worksheet-Unit 1

UNIT 2

CONTRAST MEDIA

2.1

Chemical Properties/Characteristics

a.

Ionic

b.

Non-ionic

2.2

Pharmacological Considerations

2.3

Adverse Reactions

2.4

Effects on Systems/Treatment

2.5

Worksheet Unit 2

UNIT 3

ANGIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

3.1

3.1 Serial Film Changers

3.2

High-Pressure Injectors

3.3

M.A.I.R. Curve Charts

3.4

Sequence Duration Charts

3.5

Percent Duty Cycle Charts

3.6

Anode Cooling Charts

3.7

Catheters, Specialized Needles, Other Devices

3.8

Worksheet-Unit 3

UNIT 4

ANGIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES

4.1

Thoracic Aortography/Pulmonary Angiography

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.7

UNIT 5

5.1

Introduction to Computer Science

5.2

Operating Principles of CT

5.3

CT Image Receptors

5.4

CT Image Characteristics

5.5

CT Contrast Resolution

5.6

CT System Noise, Linearity, Uniformity

5.7

CT Quality Assurance

5.8

Worksheet-Unit 5

UNIT 6

DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGING

6.1

Contrasts & Comparisons with Conventional Imaging

6.2

Digital Radiography/Fluoroscopy

6.3

Digital Image Characteristics

6.4

Dynamic Range

6.5

Digital Subtraction Angiography

a.

Continuous Mode

b.

Mask Mode

c.

Time Interval Difference Mode

6.6

Scanned Projection Radiography

6.7

Area Beam Imaging

6.8

Picture Archiving and Communication System

6.9

Future Trends

6.10

Worksheet-Unit 6

UNIT 7

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING

7.1

Contrasts & Comparisons with CT

7.2

Physical Principles of MRI

7.3

Resonance & the Larmor Equation

7.4

MRI Image Characteristics/Acquisition

7.5

T₁, T₂, & Spin Density

7.6

Pulse Sequencing

7.7

Primary and Secondary Coils

7.8

Superconducting Magnets

7.9

Gradient Magnets

7.10

Magnet Safety

7.11

Patient Screening

7.12

Biological Hazards

7.13

Worksheet-Unit 7

UNIT 8

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

8.1

Physical Principles of Ultrasound

8.2

Acoustic Intensity and Acoustic Power

8.3

Acoustic Absorption and Acoustic Attenuation

8.4

The Decibel

8.5

Acoustic Impedence and Acoustic Reflectivity

8.6

Instrumentation and Operation

8.7

Operational Modes

8.8

Biological Effects

8.9

Worksheet-Unit 8

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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.

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ADA NOTICE:

Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.