Radiography Respiratory Therapy • Genera| Informatior 273. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (4) S Two 1 -hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week 274. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (4) Su Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week. 275. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (4) A Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week. 283. Directed Readings (1-6) Su, A, W, S Selected readings and assignments designed to assist the student in acquiring information on the latest radiographic procedures, technologies, etc. 291. Comprehensive Review (1-4) A, W Review of all didactic and clinical courses and competencies. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 299. Seminar (1) Sa, A, W, S Current concepts in radiology, radiologic technology and review of interesting clinical studies. 300. Psycho-Social Medicine (4) A, W Study of professional interrelationships with patients, peers and supervisors. 301. Sectional Anatomy - Head, Neck and Spines (1) Anatomical study of the head, neck, and spine in the sagittal, transverse, and coronal planes. 302. Sectional Anatomy - Thorax (1) Anatomical study of the thorax in the agittal, transverse, and coronal planes. 303. Sectional Anatomy - Abdomen (1) Anatomical study of the abdomen in the sagittal, transverse, and coronal planes. 304. Sectional Anatomy - Pelvis (1) Anatomical study of the pelvis in the sagittal, transverse, and coronal planes. 305. Sectional Anatomy - Extremities and Articulations (1) Anatomical study of the extremities and articulations in the sagittal, transverse, and coronal planes. 306. Introduction Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (1) An overview of cardiovascular interventional radiography. 307. Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography (1) Review of the profession and introduction to specific department protocol. 310. Radiation Health Safety (3) A, 5 Discusses the need for radiation protection, effects on human body, patient and personnel protection and exposure monitoring. 320. Supervision and Staff Development (4) 5a Topics of study are federal regulations, developing department protocol, designing departments, and personnel and patient supervision. 321. Clinical Promotion Strategies (4) W,S Assessment of needs, development and implementation of promotion strategies for Radiology Departments. Prerequisite: Radtec 320. 322. Radiological Systems Acquisition (4) Sa, W Justification, acquisition and leasing of major pieces of imaging equipment and accessories, and maintenance contracts. Prerequisite: Radtec 321. 325. Advanced Patient Care (4) 5a, W Patient care procedures during special imaging studies. 326. Diagnostic Services Pharmacology II (3) Concepts of pharmacology including modes of action, uses, modes of excretion effects, side effects and patient care required for specific pharmacologic agents. 327. Intravenous Therapy (2) Principles of venipuncture and I.V. therapy maintenance. 330. Imaging Pathophysiology I (3) 5 Imaging adaptations and alterations in anatomy and physiology with variation outside of the normal range. 331. Imaging Pathophysiology II (3) Su Continuation of Radtec 330. Imaging adaptations and alterations in anatomy and physiology with variation outside of the normal range. 340. Quality Assurance (4) W, 5 Development of a quality assurance program. 342. Computerized Imaging (3) 5a, W, 5 Processing of digital images in specialized radiographic procedures. Consent of instructor required. 370. Clinical Internship (1-6) 5u, A, W, 5 Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is required. 401. Medical Ethics and Law (2) Medical ethics and law in medical imaging and radiation therapy. 402. Current Issues and Trends (1) Current issues and trends affecting the radiological sciences. 403. Federal Regulations (1) Regulations governing health care. 404. Preparing for the Future (1) Preparing for career changes as a health care provider. 420. Patient Education in Radiology (3) A, 5 Skills necessary to assess, plan and evaluate a variety of educational programs specific to radiology patients. 430. Cardiology (3) A, S Detailed study of the heart: anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, ECGs, and imaging modalities. 431. Visceral Angiography (2) Angiography and interventional procedures of the abdominal aorta, kidneys, adrenal and splanchnic systems. 432. Arteriography of the Extremities and Pelvis (2) Angiography and interventional procedures of the pelvis and extremities. 433. Head and Neck Angiography (2) Angiography and interventional procedures of the aortic arch, brachiocephalic, parathyroid and spinal arteries. 434. Venography (2) Angiographic evaluation of the venous systems. 435. Thoracic Vascular Procedures (2) Principles of cardiac catheterization. 440. Applied Radiographic Pathology (4) A Study of the radiographic presentation of pathological conditions, abnormalities, and anomalies. 442. Imaging Differential Diagnosis I (3) A, Imaging comparison of two or more similar disease processes. 444. Imaging Differential Diagnosis II (3) W Continuation of Radtec 442. 455. Breast Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology (4) W Normal breast anatomy compared to pathological conditions. 456. Mammographic Positioning (3) W Routine positions, risk versus benefit; tissue variations. 457. Patient Preparation and Clinical Examination (4) A Breast disease and reconstruction methods, breast examination, rehabilitation, medical-legal considerations. 458. Instrumentation and Quality Assurance (4) S Equipment operation, technical factors and quality assurance procedures. 459. Imaging Techniques (3) Sa Imaging special situations and specialized procedures. 460. CT/MRI Physics and Imaging (3) Su Instrumentation of computed tomography. Interaction of electromagnetic waves to generate a signal, on which images are based. 461. MRI Instrumentation (3) A Imaging sequence and methods in normal and abnormal tissue. 462. Spectroscopy (2) W Diagnosis of disease process using in vivo chemical shifts. 463. Central Nervous System Scanning (2) A Scanning of the central nervous system. 464. Abdominal Scanning (2) Sa Scanning of abdominal organs. 465. Thorax and Musculoskeletal Scanning (2) Su Scanning of the chest cavity and musculoskeletal system. 470. Internship (1-6) Sa, A, W, S Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is needed. 480. Individual Projects (1-9) Su, A, W, S Individualized projects developed for district, state, regional, or national presentation. 483. Directed Readings and Research (1-9) Su, A, W, S Synthesis and analysis of journal articles resulting in a research paper for the purpose of publication. 491. Comprehensive Review (2) S Comprehensive review in preparation for the advanced-level certification examination. 499. Seminar (1-6) Su, A, W, S New developments and procedures in imaging and therapy. RESPIRATORY THERAPY Program Director: Georgine Bills Clinical Coordinator: Valerie Thomas Medical Director: Gary Goucher, M.D. Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 309 Telephone Contact: Sheila Potter 626-7071 Associate Professor: Georgine Bills; Instructors: Paul Eberle, Michell Oki, Valerie Thomas, Kent Whitaker Description Respiratory therapy is instrumental in the diagnosis, treatment, management, control and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. These patients may be found in the newborn nursery, the surgical and medical wards, the emergency room, the outpatient department and the intensive care unit of the hospital. They Science 222 223