MATC 2023-24 Catalog

QLTYIN – RADT

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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 standards precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care 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): Complete RADT-230, RADT-191 and RADT-192. Must be admitted to the Radiography program (10-526-1). 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. Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Radiography program (10-526-1). 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 231 and RADT-199. 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 high-quality radiographs in the clinical setting. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies.

radiologic procedures on patients with extensive supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care 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. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Radiography Program (10-526-1). RADT-174 ARRTCerti fi cation Seminar This course provides preparation for the national certi fi cation examination prepared by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Emphasis is placed on the weak areas of the individual students. Simulated registry examinations are utilized. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Radiography program (10-526-1). RADT-189 Credits:1 Radiographic Pathology Prepares radiography students to determine the basic radiographic manifestations of pathological conditions. Students classify trauma related to site, complications and prognosis, and locate the radiographic appearance of pathologies. Prerequisite(s): Complete RADT-191. Student must be admitted to the Radiography program (10 526-1). RADT-190 Credits:2 Radiography Clinical 5 This fourth-level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with some supervision. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Radiography program (10-526-1) RADT-191 Credits:5 Radiographic Procedures 2 This course prepares radiography students to perform routine procedures on various parts of the body including the skull and spine. Students apply knowledge of human 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 health care setting while adhering to Credits:2

QLTYIN-105

Credits:1

MSSC - Process This class prepares the student to successfully complete the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Manufacturing Processes On-Line assessment. The class will concentrate on the speci fi c content covered in the MSSC Manufacturing Processes module and students that successfully complete the associated national exam will be awarded the nationally recognized MSSC Certi fi ed Production Manufacturing Processes MSSC - Maintenance This class prepares the student to successfully complete the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Maintenance On-Line assessment. The class will concentrate on the speci fi c content covered in the MSSC Maintenance module and students that successfully complete the associated national exam will be awarded the nationally recognized MSSC certi fi ed Production Maintenance credential. RADT – Radiography Technology (Department 526) RADT-149 Credits:5 Radiographic Procedures 1 This course prepares radiography students to perform routine radiologic procedures on various parts of the body including the upper body, hip, pelvis and ankle. Students apply knowledge of human anatomy to position the patient correctly to achieve the desired results. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Radiography program (10 526-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in BIOSCI-177, NATSCI-177, BIOSCI-202 or NATSCI-202. RADT-158 Credits:3 Introduction to Radiography This course introduces students to the role of radiography in health care. Students apply legal and ethical considerations to patient care and pharmacology in the radiologic sciences. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Radiography program (10-526-1) and be CPRcerti fi ed. RADT-159 Credits:3 Radiographic Imaging 1 This course introduces radiography students to the process of creating radiographic images. Students determine the factors that a ff ect image quality including contrast, density and distortion. Students apply OSHA standards for health and safety in the darkroom. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Radiography program (10-526-1). RADT-168 Credits:2 Radiography Clinical 1 This beginning-level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform credential. QLTYIN-106 Credits:1

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