MATC 2022-23 Catalog

RADT – RDIAT

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

RDIAT – Renal Dialysis (Department: 517) RDIAT-302

high-quality radiographs in the clinical setting. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a healthcare setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies. RADT-199 Credits: 3 Radiography Clinical 4 This fourth-level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a healthcare setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies. Prerequisite(s): Complete RADT-193. RADT-230 Credits: 2 Advanced Radiographic Imaging Explores the factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within digital systems are discussed. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented. Prerequisite(s): Complete RADT 149, RADT-158, RADT-159 and RADT-168. RADT-231 Credits: 2 Imaging Modalities Introduces radiography students to imaging modalities with an emphasis in computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy. Prerequisite(s): Complete RADT-170, RADT 191 and RADT-193. RBUS – Related Business (Department: 105) RBUS-102 Credits: 3 Mathematics of Business Students develop techniques to e ffi ciently and accurately calculate business applications of checking accounts, bank reconciliation, percentage formula, rate and amount of increase and decrease, payroll, invoices, trade discounts, cash discounts, markup, markdown, interest, credit and loans. RBUS-111 Credits: 3 Business Communications Students analyze communication situations to plan, draft and complete e ff ective messages for both print and electronic delivery (including IM, voice messaging and blogging). Emphasis is on the application of strategies to prepare ethical, receiver oriented messages for diverse audiences. Students may participate in team activities to develop skills critical for today’s business environment.

anatomy to position the patient correctly to achieve the desired results. Prerequisite(s): Complete RADT-149, RADT-158, RADT-159 and RADT-168. RADT-192 Credits: 3 Radiography Clinical 2 This second-level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with extensive supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a healthcare setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the development of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting. RADT-193 Credits: 3 Radiography Clinical 3 This third-level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a healthcare setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the demonstration of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Radiography program (10 526-1). Complete RADT-191, RADT-192 and RADT-230. RADT-194 Credits: 3 Imaging Equipment Operation This course introduces radiography students to the principles and application of X-ray technology. Students analyze how X-rays are produced and determine the corrective actions necessary for common equipment malfunctions. RADT-195 Credits: 2 Radiographic Quality Analysis Prepares radiography students to analyze radiographic images for quality. Students apply quality control tests to determine the causes of image problems including equipment malfunctions and procedural errors. RADT-197 Credits: 3 Radiation Protection and Biology This course prepares radiography students to protect themselves and others from exposure to radioactivity. Students examine the characteristics of radiation and how radiation a ff ects cell biology. Students apply standards and guidelines for radiation exposure. Prerequisite(s): Complete RADT-194, RADT 199 and RADT-231. RADT-198 Credits: 2 Radiography Clinical 6 This fi nal clinical course requires students to integrate and apply all knowledge learned in previous courses to the production of

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Renal Failure and Support Therapies After a review of normal renal anatomy and physiology, the student is introduced to pathological changes and/or conditions of the renal system and the e ff ects of these changes on patients with ESRD. Treatment modalities are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): Complete RDIAT-321 and HEALTH-101. RDIAT-304 Credits: 1 Hemodialysis Laboratory Procedures This laboratory course provides the student with hands-on experiences in learning the technical skills required to function as a renal dialysis technician. Prerequisite(s): Complete RDIAT-321 and HEALTH-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in RDIAT-302. RDIAT-320 Credits: 3 Introduction to Renal Dialysis This lecture/laboratory course introduces students to healthcare concepts, basic patient care skills, infection control procedures, dialysis-related math applications, chronic illness and the grieving process. It also covers the renal dialysis technician’s role within the healthcare system as it relates to personal/vocational perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Renal Dialysis Technician program (31-517-1). RDIAT-322 Credits: 3 Principles of Renal Dialysis 2 This lecture course provides students with the in-depth principles and procedures of hemodialysis. Patient observations, patient care skills, safety, infection control, quality management, complications of dialysis, reprocessing and peritoneal dialysis are discussed. Career opportunities and interviewing skills are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): Complete RDIAT-321 and HEALTH-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in RDIAT-304. RDIAT-323 Credits: 2 Clinical Practicum 1 This course provides students with the opportunity to apply the principles and procedures of the Hemodialysis Delivery System with ESRD patients. Students observe, assist and/or perform skills in a ffi liating dialysis units. Prerequisite(s): Complete RDIAT-321 and HEALTH-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in RDIAT-302, RDIAT-304 and RDIAT-322. RDIAT-324 Credits: 3 Clinical Practicum 2 This course provides students with an opportunity to continue to observe, assist and/or perform and perfect dialysis delivery system procedures in a ffi liating dialysis units. Prerequisite(s): Complete RDIAT-304 and RDIAT-323.

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