RTE 111

RADIOGRAPHIC PATIENT CARE

2 CR. (2L)

PRQ: RTE 101. CORQ: RTE 121, RTE 131, RTE 141, RTE 181. Offers expansion of the information presented in RTE 101, including diversity, universal precautions, legal considerations and ethics. Includes lecture and laboratory experience in the patient care areas of asepsis, vital signs, venipuncture, medical emergencies, assistance with drug administration, patient with special needs, and death and dying.

RTE 121

RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES I

3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)

PRQ: Program admission, RTE 101. Introduces fundamentals of radiographic positioning including use of radiographic equipment and safety, positioning, terminology, anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity, gastrointestinal and urinary systems.

RTE 122

RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES II

3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)

PRQ: RTE 121. Introduces additional material covered in RTE 121 including the knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the lower extremity, pelvis, spine, and bony thorax.

RTE 131

RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY AND IMAGE EVALUATION I

1.5 CR. (1.5L)

PRQ: RTE 101. Provides a detailed anatomic discussion of the respiratory, digestive, genitourinary systems and related medical terminology. The course will also cover the details of bony anatomy including bone structure, pathology and arthrology

RTE 132

RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY AND IMAGE EVALUATION II

1.5 CR. (1.5L)

PRQ: RTE 131. Provides a detailed anatomic/pathologic discussion of the spine, circulatory system, nervous system, and skull and related medical terminology.

RTE 141

RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT/IMAGING I

3 CR. (3L)

PRQ: Program admission, RTE 101. Introduces the fundamental aspects of radiographic equipment including a basic review of Physics fundamentals pertaining to x-ray production, the x-ray machine, image receptors, and control of scatter radiation.

RTE 142

RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT/IMAGING II

3 CR. (3L)

PRQ: RTE 141. Expands information covered in RTE 141 and provides in depth knowledge of radiographic exposure and the factors that effect radiographic film quality and assurance.

RTE 181

RADIOGRAPHIC INTERNSHIP I

5 CR. (15 INT)

PRQ: Program admission, RTE 101. Introduces the clinical education experience at the clinical education center. The student applies knowledge learned in the classroom to the actual practice of radiography.

RTE 182

RADIOGRAPHIC INTERNSHIP II

5 CR. (15 INT)

PRQ: RTE 181. Introduces additional concepts and more complex radiographic procedures than those learned in Clinical Internship I.

RTE 183

RADIOGRAPHIC INTERNSHIP III

7 CR. (21 INT)

PRQ: RTE 182. Reinforces the basic concepts of Clinical Internship I and II.

RTE 221

ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING

3 CR. (3L)

PRQ: RTE 122. Introduces advanced imaging techniques including radiography of the cranium, facial bones and special radiographic procedures. These concepts are combined with the basic oral communication techniques necessary for the professional radiographer.

RTE 231

RADIATION BIOLOGY/PROTECTION

2 CR. (2L)

PRQ: RTE 142. Provides the basic knowledge and understanding of the biologic effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection and safety.

RTE 255

MULTIPLANAR SECTIONAL IMAGING

2 CR. (2L)

PRQ: Radiologic Technology student or imaging professional or permission of instructor. Offers a course designed to increase knowledge in multi-planar/multi-modality sectional anatomy for imaging professionals, radiologic technology students, and other interested health care professionals. Correlative studies of line drawings, cadaverous photographs, MRI, and CT images are thoroughly studied.

RTE 256

BONE DENSITOMETRY

2 CR. (2L)

Offers an in-depth study of Bone Densitometry equipment, scanning, and interpretation that will prepare the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification examination in Bone Densitometry.

RTE 281

RADIOGRAPHIC INTERNSHIP IV

8 CR. (24 INT)

PRQ: RTE 183. Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of Pediatrics, Geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography.

RTE 282

RADIOGRAPHIC INTERNSHIP V

8 CR. (24 INT)

PRQ: RTE 281. Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of portable and trauma radiography as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography.

RTE 289

CAPSTONE

3 CR. (3L)

PRQ: All core curriculum or permission of instructor. CORQ: RTE 282. Prepares the radiology technology student to effectively search for a job in radiography and sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology examination.