Southeast Arkansas College
Course Data: View Radiographic Technology (Radiologic Technology)

Total Number of Courses = 19

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Prerequisites
Transfer
Course Description
RADI 1103 Introduction to Radio logic Technology 3 2 2 0 Acceptance into the program This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the radio logic sciences. Includes discussion of department and hospital organization, professional ethics, medicolegal considerations, patient care, basic radiation protection, infection control, and basic radiographic equipment and procedures.
RADI 1173 Radiographic Procedures I 3 2 2 0 Acceptance into the program This course is designed to present the principles of radiographic anatomy, positioning, and terminology necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Special emphasis is given to routine and specialty views of chest, extremities, abdomen, and vertebral column. Importance will be placed on evaluative approaches to the procedure and the finished radiograph.
RADI 1223 Radiographic Practicum I 3 0 0 16 Corequisites: RADI 1103 Introduction to Radiologic Technology and RADI 1173 Radiographic Procedures I This course provides the necessary exposure to the practice of radiography in clinical setting. Students will be evaluated on clinical efficiency, professional conduct, and dress as well as ability to perform basic radiographic procedures such as chest, abdomen and extremities under the direct supervision of a registered technologist.
RADI 1233 Radiographic Physics 3 3 0 0 RADI 1103 Introduction to Radiologic Technology Basic concepts of radiation physics are presented. Fundamentals of x-rays generating equipment as well as x-ray production, beam characteristics, units of measurement, and how x-rays interact with matter are explored.
RADI 1243 Radiographic Procedures II 3 2 2 0 RADI 1173 Radiographic Procedures This course is a continuation of RADI 1173 Radiographic Procedures I. It is designed to provide instruction for anatomical positioning and terminology to include the skull, gastrointestinal tract, and genitourinary system.
RADI 1323 Radiographic Exposure I 3 2 2 0 Acceptance into the program This course introduces factors influencing and controlling the quality of the radiographic image. It includes the study of radiographic density, contract, radiographic film, screens and accessory imaging equipment. Knowledge of processing chemistry, various systems of the atomic processor as well as silver reclamation is addressed. The cause and methods of eliminating artifacts on film are also learned.
RADI 1333 Radiographic Practicum II 3 0 0 16 RADI 1223 Radiographic Practicum A continuation of RADI 1223 Radiographic Practicum I. The student will continue to perform routine radiographic procedures with the direct supervision of a registered technologist. Rotation will be made between the hospital and clinics as determined by the instructor.
RADI 1343 Radiographic Procedures III 3 2 2 0 RADI 1243 Radiographic Procedures II A continuation of RADI 1243 Radiographic Procedures II. This course will begin to introduce students to more specialized examinations in diagnostic radiology which include pediatric, geriatric, trauma/modified imaging procedures for situations that are less than ideal. A discussion of contrast media used in other special procedures such as myelography, orthography, tomography, and hysterosalpingography.
RADI 1353 Radiation Biology 3 3 0 0 RADI 1233 Radiographic Physics This course provides an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation and biological systems. The effects if radiation and biological systems. The effects of radiation on biological molecules and organisms and factors affecting biological response are discussed. This course also provides an overview of the principles of radiation protection and the responsibilities of the radiographer. Regulatory agencies will be identified and agency involvement discussed.
RADI 1423 Radiographic Exposure II 3 2 2 0 RADI 1323, Radiography Exposure I A continuation of RADI 1322, Radiography Exposure I. This course includes a study of radiographic detail, distortion, exposure systems, standardization of exposure and image consistency as well as basic quality assurance and multiple technique selection. Consideration for technique chart construction is also addressed.
RADI 1434 Radiographic Practicum III 4 0 0 20 RADI 1333 Radiographic Practicum II A continuation of RADI 1324 Radiographic Practicum II. Provides the student with the necessary skills and experience needed in the actual practice of radiography. Students should begin to perform the most basic procedures under both direct and indirect supervision. Rotation will be made between hospitals and clinical sites as determined by the instructor.
RADI 1442 Imaging Equipment 2 2 0 0 RADI 1423 Radiographic Exposure II This course introduces the student to various methods of recording images and relates principles of diagnostic image production and the specific equipment required. The main focus will be on image intensification fluoroscopy, tomography and mammography. The students will also be introduced to various advance imaging techniques and career options in their chosen field such as sonography, computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imagine (MRI).
RADI 1444 Radiographic Practicum IV 4 0 0 24 RADI 1434 Radiographic Practicum III This course is the fourth in a series of courses that provide the student with the necessary clinical education to be successful in the actual practice of radiography. The student will continue to perform basic radiographic procedures under both direct and indirect supervision based on the individual student competency level. Rotation will continue through the varied clinical sites.
RADI 2222 Radiographic Evaluation 2 2 0 0 RADI 1343 Radiographic Procedures III This course focuses on analysis of radiographic images and quality that include positioning, technique and radiation protection practices.
RADI 2233 Radiographic Pathology 3 3 0 0 RADI 1343 Radiographic Procedures III This course introduces the nature of disease and the structural and functional changes produced. Presentations will be made on a variety of diseases and their related pathology as it relates to radiographic procedures.
RADI 2442 Radiographic Total Quality Management 2 1 2 0 Instructor's approval This course is a study of the principles and practices of radio logic quality control with an emphasis on image assessment and radiographic film evaluation.
RADI 2445 Radiographic Practicum V 5 0 0 24 RADI 1444 Radiographic Practicum IV The course provides a continuation of supervised clinical experiences in the procedures and skills needed in the actual practice of radiography. Advanced clinical rotations, responsibilities, and expectations are designated.
RADI 2454 Radiographic Practicum VI 4 0 0 20 RADI 2445 Radiographic Practicum V and RADI 2222 Radiographic Evaluation Clinical Practicum is the last course in a series that prepares students for the practice of radiography. This course requires a final demonstration of entry-level skills. A seminar will be held once a week to help prepare the student for registry exam success as well as to enhance the employability of the student.
RADI 2957 Radiography Technology Program Completion & Regist 57 0 0 0 (1) Completion of the prescribed 15 hours of general education courses at Southeast Arkansas College; (2) Receipt of an official Radiography Technology program completion document and proof of JRCERT accreditation from the hospital, school or agency awarding the diploma; (3) Receipt of an official document from the American registry of Radio logic Technologists A course designation, which will be used as the mechanism for recording program course credit for a graduate of a JRCERT accredited radiographic tech program that also is registered by the American Registry of Radiologists.