252 RadTec 1641. Laboratory Experience (1) Continuation of RadTec 1621. RadTec 1661. Laboratory Experience (1) Continuation of RadTec 1641. RadTec 1681. Laboratory Experience (1) Continuation of RadTec 1661. RadTec 2043. Patient Care and Assessment I (3) Patient care and management in radiology. RadTec 2263. Diagnostic Services Pharmacology I (3) Fundamental principles of pharmacology, medication and contrast administration in radiology. RadTec 2271. IV Therapy in Medical Imaging (1) Venous injection techniques, care of IV therapy sites and medications, differences in contrast media, precautions and symptoms of a reaction and follow-up patient care. RadTec 2403. Principles of Radiographic Exposure II (3) Radiographic imaging, instrumentation, image production and factors affecting radiologic quality. RadTec 2803. Independent Research (1-3) Individualized projects. RadTec 2833. Directed Readings (3) Selected readings and a research project on radiographic procedures and technologies. RadTec 2861. Clinical Education (3) Experience gained in a health care facility. RadTec 2862. Clinical Education (3) Continuation of RadTec 2861. RadTec 2863. Clinical Education (3) Continuation of RadTec 2862. RadTec 2864. Clinical Education (3) Continuation of RadTec 2863. RadTec 2865. Clinical Education (3) Continuation of RadTec 2864. RadTec 2866. Clinical Education (3) Continuation of RadTec 2865. RadTec 2913. Comprehensive Review (3) Review of didactic and clinical applications. RadTec 2921. Workshop, Conferences and Telecourses (1-3) RadTec 2942. Career Planning and New Technology (2) Assistance with career planning and an introduction to specialized imaging procedures and new and future imaging procedures. RadTec 2992. Seminar (1-2) Patient case studies and critical care situations. RadTec DV3003. Psycho-Social Medicine (3) Designed to prepare students to better understand their patient and the patient's family through comparison of diverse populations based on their value systems, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles, socio-economic influences, health risks and life stages. Study of factors that influence the interrelationships with patients and professional peers. Understanding multicultural diversity assists the student in providing better patient care. RadTec 3023. Biophysical Aging Changes (3) Biophysical changes throughout the life span and pathological processes common to specific age groups. RadTec 3043. Medical Ethics and Law (3) Medical ethics and law and case studies in medical imaging and radiation therapy. RadTec 3123. Sectional Anatomy (3) Anatomical study of the body in the sagittal, transverse and coronal imaging planes. RadTec 3143. Imaging Pathophysiology (3) Imaging adaptations and alterations in anatomy and physiology with variation outside of the normal range. RadTec 3243. Patient Care and Assessment II (3) System analysis and advanced level of patient care, assessment and management in radiology. RadTec 3253. Patient Care and Assessment III (3) Intravenous therapy, patient care procedures and monitoring during imaging studies. RadTec 3263. 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. RadTec 3403. Radiobiology & Health Physics (3) Effects of ionizing radiation on the human body, patient and personnel protection, exposure monitoring health physics and oncology. RadTec 3423. Federal Regulations (3) Regulations governing health care, equipment and application of ionizing radiation. RadTec SI3443. Quality Assurance in Radiology (3) Development of a quality assurance program and manual to meet accreditation requirements. RadTec 3463. Computerized Imaging (3) Processing of digital images in specialized radiographic procedures, three dimensional imaging and computerized management practice. RadTec 3863. Clinical Internship (2-6) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is required. RadTec 4203. Patient Education in Radiology (3) Skills necessary to assess, plan and evaluate a variety of educational programs specific to radiology patients. RadTec 4213. Supervision and Staff Development (3) Federal regulations, developing department protocol, designing departments personnel supervision and quality of care assessment. RadTec 4223. Promotional Strategies (3) Assessment of needs, development and implementation of promotional strategies for Radiology Departments. RadTec 4233. Fiscal Analysis in Radiology (3) Justification, acquisition and leasing of imaging equipment and accessories, staffing formulas and review of maintenance contracts. RadTec 4243. Quality Management in Radiology (3) Concepts and principles of quality management, collection and analysis of data. RadTec 4253. Risk Management (3) Study of management of risk associated with the delivery of health care in clinical and non-clinical settings. RadTec 4303. Cardiology (3) Detailed study of the heart: anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, EKGs and imaging modalities. RadTec 4313. Visceral, Pelvic and Extremity Angiography (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of abdominal viscera, extremities and pelvis. RadTec 4333. Head and Neck Angiography (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of the aortic arch, brachiocephalic, thyroid and other facial and neck arteries. RadTec 4343. Thoracic and Venous Procedures (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of the venous and cardiac systems. RadTec 4363. Problem Patient Management (3) Determination of clinical pathways for patients based upon specific disease processes and trauma. RadTec 4403. Imaging Pathology (3) Radiographic presentation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies. RadTec 4543. Bone Densitometry (3) This course comprehensively covers the methods of bone density measurement (bone densitometry, DEXA), the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, quality management issues, therapies for osteoporosis and a review of additional analysis methods. RadTec 4553. Breast Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology (3) Normal breast anatomy and physiology compared to pathological conditions. RadTec 4563. Mammographic Positioning/ Imaging Techniques (3) Routine positions, risk versus benefit; tissue variations, specialized procedures and imaging modalities. RadTec 4572. Patient Education and Clinical Examination (2) Breast disease and reconstruction methods, breast examination, rehabilitation, medical-legal considerations. RadTec 4573. The Female Patient and Medical Imaging (3) This course will familiarize the student to disease processes specific to the female patient and the imaging methods that may be used in diagnosis and treatment. The clinical pathways that are commonly used, involving all radiologic imaging modalities, will be explored. Students who enroll in this course must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. RadTec 4583. Mammographic Quality Assurance (3) Equipment operation, technical factors and quality assurance procedures in mammography. RadTec 4603. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics and Instrumentation (3) Physical principles and theories of magnetic resonance, instrumentation, imaging sequences and methods in normal and abnormal tissue, and computer parameters of magnetic resonance. RadTec 4613. Computed Tomography of the Torso and Limbs (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the abdominal viscera, pelvis, thorax and extremities. 253 RadTec 4623. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy (3) Evaluation of organ function and diagnosis of disease process using in vivo chemical shifts. RadTec 4633. Magnetic Resonance-Imaging of the Central Nervous System (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocol of the head, spine and central nervous system. RadTec 4643. Magnetic Resonance of the Torso and Limbs (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the abdominal viscera, pelvis, thorax and extremities. RadTec 4653. Computed Tomography of the Central Nervous System (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the head, spine and central nervous system. RadTec 4663. Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentations (3) Interactions of electromagnetic waves, instrumentation, imaging sequences and computer parameters of computerized tomography imaging. RadTec 4803. Individual Research (1-3) Research projects developed for district, state, regional or national presentation. RadTec 4833. Directed Readings and Research (3) Synthesis and analysis of journal articles resulting in a research paper for the purpose of publication. RadTec 4861. Clinical Internship (2) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is needed. RadTec 4862. Clinical Internship (2) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is needed. RadTec 4863. Clinical Internship (2-4) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is needed. RadTec 4911. Comprehensive Review/CT (2) Preparation for advanced certification examination. RadTec 4912. Comprehensive Review/MRI (2) Preparation for advanced certification examination. RadTec 4913. Comprehensive Review/CIT (2) Preparation for advanced certification examination. RadTec 4914. Comprehensive Review/M (2) Preparation for advanced certification examination. RadTec 4915. Comprehensive Review/QM (2) Preparation for advanced certification examination. RadTec 4922. Workshop, Conferences and Telecourses (2) RadTec 4933. Research Methods (2) The formulation of a hypothesis, study of quantitative research methods, the testing of theories through analytical or statistical inquiry and the preparation of a manuscript. RadTec 4942. Current Issues and Trends (2) Current issues and trends in the health care industry and environment affecting radiology. 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