| Course Code | Title & Description | Credits | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAD 100 |
Introduction to Diagnostic ImagingThis course is a prerequisite for admission to the radiography program. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of diagnostic medical imaging modalities with emphasis on the role of the radiologic technologist in the healthcare delivery system. Topics include historical development of radiological sciences, professionalism, career deve... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 101 |
Methods in Patient CareIn this course, students learn how to communicate with patients therapeutically, how to assess a patient's condition, and how to provide quality care. This course will include laboratory sessions which will teach the patient care skills that are within the scope of practice for a radiologist technologist, such as vital signs, blood pressure, venipu... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| RAD 103 |
Medical Professionalism in Clinical RadiographyThis course is an introduction to clinical education, clinical supervision, and professionalism in the medical imaging settings. Topics include patient privacy and information confidentiality, professional behavior, student clinical skill performance and assessment, and the Clinical Instructor-student dynamic. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| RAD 110 |
Clinical EducationIn this course, students will participate in 240 hours of structured clinical experience under the direct and indirect supervision of a registered radiographer. Students apply knowledge and skill in positioning the upper extremity, chest and abdomen for radiographic procedures. This course has a major focus on patient care and communication, requir... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 111 |
Fundamentals of RadiographyThis course is designed to prepare students to operate radiographic equipment in the clinical setting. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed when they operate basic fixed and mobile x-ray equipment and accessory devices that are used to produce quality diagnostic radiographic images. This course will include laboratory sessions whic... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 112 |
Radiographic Positioning IIn this course, students are introduced to the theories and practices that are utilized in the clinical setting to produce diagnostic radiographs of the chest, abdomen and upper extremities. Radiographic terminology, patient preparation, patient positioning, proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, radiation safety practices, image evaluation... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 120 |
Clinical EducationIn this course, students apply knowledge and skills in positioning the spinal column, lower extremities and related anatomy in a structured clinical experience. This course continues the discussion of professional behaviors including ethics, empathy, cultural competence, patient safety, and radiation safety. Equipment manipulation and operation, in... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 123 |
Radiographic Positioning IIIn this course, students explore the theories and practices that are utilized in the clinical setting to produce diagnostic radiographs of the lower extremity, vertebral column and bony thorax. Radiograph terminology, patient preparation, patient positioning, proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, radiation safety practices, image evaluatio... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 124 |
Principles of Radiographic ExposureThis course is a continuation of material presented in RAD 111. The content of this course includes a comprehensive study of atomic theory, radiographic exposure technique, image production using analog and digital mediums, and the appropriate use of radiographic accessory devices. Students will learn theoretical principles for achieving optimal i... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 125 |
Radiographic Procedures and Related AnatomyIn this course, students will learn how to obtain quality images of the gastrointestinal system, accessory organs, urinary system, as well as other special procedures associated with radiography. Students will also learn the practical applications of being introduced to contrast media and the appropriate use of fluoroscopic equipment and imaging ac... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 150 |
Clinical EducationThis course provides structured clinical experience in the application of knowledge and skill in positioning the chest and thorax, abdomen, spinal column, upper and lower extremities and related anatomy while working in general, portable and fluoroscopic radiography. The course also provides students with an opportunity to learn and demonstrate pro... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 190 |
Physical Foundations of RadiographyThis course covers the theoretical and practical application of radiation physics with an emphasis on electromagnetic radiation, electricity, magnetism, x-ray circuitry, radiation production and radiation's interaction with matter. This course was previously RAD 200. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; RAD 110 minimum g... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 215 |
Radiography of the SkullIn this course, students learn how to obtain quality radiographic images of the skull, temporal bones, facial bones, and paranasal sinuses. Students will also analyze radiographic images of these areas to identify pertinent anatomy and appropriate positioning. Laboratory sessions are included to provide the student with experience in skull position... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 217 |
Clinical EducationIn this course, students will be provided with a structured clinical experience in which they will apply knowledge and skill in positioning the skull and related anatomy. This course continues the discussion of professional behaviors and ethics, respect and empathy in handling patients from diverse backgrounds, radiation safety, and image critique ... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 218 |
Radiation Biology and ProtectionIn this course, students will learn the principles of radiobiology and radiation protection. Students will analyze the basic theories of the biological, genetic and somatic effects of radiation on human cells and tissue and learn the current radiation protection standards and practices used in the healthcare setting to protect themselves, patients ... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 222 |
Pharmacology in Diagnostic ImagingIn this course, students are introduced to pharmacology and contrast media administration as it relates to the medical imaging profession. Students will gain an understanding of diagnostic contrast media and the effects of these agents on the human body. They will also receive instruction in basic techniques of venipuncture, appropriate patient car... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 223 |
Sectional AnatomyThis course will present an introduction to sectional anatomy. Students will learn to identify anatomic structures of the human body from computed tomography and MRI sectional images presented in axial, coronal, and sagittal planes and analyze the special relationship of these structures. The sectional anatomy of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pel... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 225 |
Clinical EducationThis course provides continued structured clinical experience in the application of knowledge and skills for positioning the upper and lower extremities, chest, abdomen, spinal column and skull during contrast studies, surgical procedures and portable radiography. Students will demonstrate their mastery in the design and operational characteristics... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 232 |
Digital Imaging in RadiographyIn this course, students are introduced to the physical principles of digital radiography imaging systems. Topics include digital image acquisition processing, the effective use of exposure factors for digital image receptors (computed radiography and flat-panel digital radiography), imaging physics of digital fluoroscopy and mammography, and quali... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 235 |
Pathology for RadiographersThis course is a study of pathological imaging to include respiratory, gastrointestinal and accessory organs, genitourinary, skeletal, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. This course will investigate the etiology, signs, symptoms, and primary methods of diagnosis. An emphasis is placed on radiologic visualization of pathological conditions. This c... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 240 |
Clinical EducationThis course provides structured clinical experience in the application of knowledge and skill in positioning the chest and thorax, abdomen, spinal column, skull, upper and lower extremities and related anatomy while working in general, portable and fluoroscopic radiography. The course also provides students with an opportunity to learn and demonstr... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 259 |
Introduction to Computed Tomography (CT) Instrumentation and ProtocolsThis is a course for certified technologists, ARRT (R), ARRT (N), ARRT (T), and (CNMT), who are admitted to the computed tomography (CT) program. An overview of the major components of a computed tomography (CT) scanner, how they work, their function, and the technologists interface with them, and the basic scanning protocols common to CT imaging w... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| RAD 261 |
Patient Care in Computed Tomography (CT)In this course, students will learn the theory and practice of the basic techniques of venipuncture and the administration of contrast media for computed tomography (CT) procedures. Other topics include patient education and care, uses of and contraindications for contrasting media, and responding to medical emergencies during computed tomography (... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| RAD 262 |
Principles of Computed Tomography (CT)This is a course for certified technologists, ARRT (R), ARRT (N), ARRT (T), and (CNMT), who are admitted to the computed tomography (CT) program. The history of computed tomography, equipment design and function, and the basic fundamentals of CT scanning will be presented. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Admission to... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 263 |
Practical Computed Tomography (CT) ImagingIn this course, students will learn computed tomography (CT) scanning procedures and protocol techniques. Students will learn how to identify important cross-sectional anatomy pertinent to the CT field, along with common pathologies. This is a course for certified technologists, ARRT (R), ARRT (N), ARRT (T), and (CNMT), who are admitted to the comp... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 265 |
Computed Tomography (CT) Clinical Education IThis is the first clinical course for certified technologists, ARRT (R), ARRT (N), ARRT (T), and (CNMT), who are admitted to the computed tomography (CT) program. Students will apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to the performance of computed tomography (CT) procedures in the clinical setting. Students are expected to gain practica... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 266 |
Advanced Computed Tomography (CT) ImagingThis is a course for certified technologists, ARRT (R), ARRT (N), ARRT (T), and (CNMT), who are admitted to the computed tomography (CT) program. Advanced computed tomography (CT) techniques, including the principles and application of 3D imaging will be discussed. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; RAD 265 minimum gra... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 267 |
Computed Tomography (CT) Clinical Education IIThis is the second clinical course for certified technologists, ARRT (R), ARRT (N), ARRT (T), and (CNMT), who are admitted to the computed tomography (CT) program. Students will complete all documentation and competency training necessary to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) computed tomography certification examinati... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 270 |
Principles of MammographyThis is the first course in the mammography program for certified radiologic technologists. The history of mammography and a comprehensive review of breast anatomy, physiology, mammographic positioning protocols, specialized mammographic procedures and breast pathology will be presented. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of ... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 271 |
Mammography Quality Control (QC)This is the second course in the mammography program for certified radiologic technologists. Topics include the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), mammography equipment, quality assurance/quality control of digital mammography imaging systems, advanced breast imaging modalities, and breast cancer treatment options. Level I Prerequisite: Acad... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| RAD 273 |
Mammography Clinical EducationIn this course, the certified radiologic technologist receives a structured and supervised clinical experience. Students will apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to the performance of mammographic examinations. Students are expected to gain practical experience and demonstrate competency in the area of patient positioning, breast ex... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
Revised on January 30, 2026