row |
Fall 1st Year:
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required |
RTE 1011 - Radiographic Patient Care
Introduces the fundamentals of human diversity; and legal and ethical considerations. Includes lecture and laboratory experience in patient care, standard and transmission based precautions, asepsis versus non-asepsis, vital signs, venipuncture, medical emergencies, drug administration, patients with specific needs and end-of-life interactions. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1001 with a grade of "C" or better
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2 |
required |
RTE 1021 - Radiologic Procedures I
Introduces the fundamentals of radiographic equipment to safely obtain radiographs, apply radiation safety techniques, and identify related positioning terminology. This course emphasizes identification of anatomy, common pathology, and radiographic terminology of the upper extremities, chest, and abdomen. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1001 with a grade of "C" or better
|
3 |
required |
RTE 1041 - Radiographic Equipment and Imaging I
Introduces the fundamental aspects of radiographic equipment including the basic concepts pertaining to x-ray production, x-ray equipment, and photon interactions with matter. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1001 with a grade of "C" or better
|
3 |
required |
RTE 1081 - Internship: Radiographic I
Introduces the clinical education experience at the healthcare facility. The course focuses on the application of knowledge to the actual practice of radiography. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1001 with a grade of "C" or better
|
0 to 12 |
Total credits |
13 |
row |
Spring 1st Year:
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required |
RTE 1022 - Radiologic Procedures II
Reinforces the fundamentals of radiographic positioning of the extremities. This course introduces anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the spine, bony thorax, and abdominopelvic region. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1021 with a grade of "C" or better
|
3 |
required |
RTE 1042 - Radiographic Equipment and Imaging II
Provides in-depth knowledge of scatter control, radiographic exposure technique, image acquisition, process, and fluoroscopy. Includes criteria and factors that affect image quality, quality assurance and healthcare informatics. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1041 with a grade of "C" or better
|
3 |
required |
RTE 1082 - Internship: Radiographic II
Builds upon prior clinical internship experience to advance student proficiency in the practice of radiography in the healthcare facility. The course focuses on the application of knowledge to the actual practice of radiography. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1081 with a grade of "C" or better
|
0 to 12 |
required |
RTE 2031 - Radiation Biology/Protection
Provides the basic knowledge and understanding of the biologic effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection and safety. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1001 with a grade of "C" or better
|
2 |
Total credits |
13 |
row |
Summer 1st Year:
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required |
RTE 1083 - Internship III: Radiographic III
Reinforces and builds independence in the clinical internship experience. Applies radiographic knowledge learned in the classroom and prior clinical internship experience. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1082 with a grade of "C" or better
|
0 to 12 |
Total credits |
7 |
row |
Fall 2nd Year:
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required |
RTE 1031 - Radiographic Pathology/Imaging Evaluation
Provides an introduction to the evaluation of the pathologies related to the respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems on a radiographic image. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1001 with a grade of "C" or better
|
1.5 |
required |
RTE 2021 - Advanced Medical Imaging
Offers advanced imaging techniques including radiographic procedures involving the skull, trauma, mobile, surgical, pediatric, special procedures and advanced modalities. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1022 and RTE 1042 with grades of "C" or better
|
3 |
required |
RTE 2081 - Radiographic Clinical Internship IV
Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of Pediatrics, Geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1083 with a grade of "C" or better
|
0 to 12 |
Total credits |
12.5 |
row |
Spring 2nd Year:
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required |
RTE 1032 - Radiographic Pathology and Image Evaluation II
Provides an introduction to the evaluation of the pathologies related to the skeletal, circulatory, and nervous systems on radiographic image. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 1031 with a grade of "C" or better
|
1.5 |
required |
RTE 2082 - Radiographic Clinical Internship V
Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of pediatrics, geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, portable and trauma radiography as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 2081 with a grade of "C" or better
|
0 to 12 |
required |
RTE 2089 - Capstone
Prepares the radiologic technology student to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination through a comprehensive review of RTE program curriculum, with practice answering certification examination-type questions through the administration of multiple mock certification exams. Provides the student with the requisite skills to effectively search for a job in medical imaging. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Radiologic Technology majors only. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Course Prerequisites
RTE 2081 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Corequisites
RTE 1032 and RTE 2082
|
0 to 12 |
Total Credits |
12.5 |
Total Specific to Radiology Program |
58 |
Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree |
74-78 |