[CILC Areas A, B]

3 units:  2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Diagnostic Radiologic  Technology Program. Prerequisite: CHEM-02; MATH-C

This course covers the theory and application of basic physics and radiation physics to diagnostic radiology. Emphasis will be the fundamentals  of x-ray generating  equipment and the production, emission, and interaction of x-rays  with matter. The laboratory  portion of this course will focus on solving radiographic technique problems  and verification of the basic laws of physics. This course is part of the second semester of the 29-month program in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology, and is only offered during spring semester. (4/09)

[CILC Areas C, D, E,F]

4 units:  3 hours lecture, 3 lab.

Limitation  on enrollment: Enrollment in the Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Program; Student Supplied Criminal Background Clearance; Negative TB Screen Test or Chest X-ray with last six months; current CPR. Prerequisites: ALLH-67; RADT-50.

This course covers an overview of diagnostic radiology technology and its role in health care delivery. Students will be oriented to the academic and administration structures, key department and personnel, and to the profession as a whole. Emphasis will be placed on medical terminology, ethics and law, patient care, computers pharmacology, human diversity, in the radiologic sciences. The basic principles of radiation protection, computer literacy and study skills will also be identified. The laboratory portion of this course will include: safety and transfer protocols; evaluation of physical needs; infection control; basics of presentation software (power-point); and a student orientation to the use the library and available reference material. This course is part of the semester of the twenty-nine month Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Program and is only offered during fall semester. (4/09)

RADT-42 RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES 1

4 units:  3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment  in the  Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Program. Minimum  of 2.35 GPA in program prerequisite courses. Prerequisite: BIOL-16; ENGL-01A. , Advisory : BIO-18.

This course is designed to provide closer examination and understanding of human anatomy as it relates to radiographic anatomy and positioning of the thoracic viscera, abdomen, upper extremities, shoulder girdle, lower extremities, hip & pelvis, and upper gastrointestinal tract. The laboratory portion of this course will include positioning exercises and image evaluation of these areas to achieve both accuracy and speed. This course part of the first semester of a twenty-nine month in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology and is only offered during fall semester. (4/09)

RADT-43A RADOLOGIC PROCEDURES 2

4 units:  3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Radiology Program.

This course covers basic radiographic anatomy and positioning of the lower gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, urinary system, vertebral column, bony thorax, cranium, long bone measurements, foreign body localization, pediatric, geriatric, mobile, surgical and trauma guideline. The laboratory portion of this course will include positioning exercises and film evaluation of these areas to achieve both accuracy and speed. This course is part of the second semester of a twenty- nine month program in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology and is only offered during spring semester. (12/05).

RADT-43B CLINICAL EDUCATION 1

[CILC Area B, C, F]

5Units: 15 hours lab (270 total hours.)

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in Radiology Program. One way corequisite: RADT-43A.

This course provides clinical experience for application of theoretical principles and concepts covered in previous and current didactic course work. Clinical experience in patient care and handling, positioning skills, equipment utilization, radiation protection application, patient information management, work efficiency and image evaluation is provided. This course is part of the second semester of a twenty-nine month program in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology and is only offered during spring semester. (12/05).

RADT-44A RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE 2

2 Units: 27 Lecture hours, 27 hours lab.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Radiology Program.

This course covers the theory and application of factors that govern and influence the production of the radiologic image. The evaluation of radiologic systems to assure consistency in the production of quality images will also introduced. The laboratory component of this course will provide " live lab" experience conducting radiation exposure experiments that demonstrate clinical applications of the theoretical principles and concepts presented. A review of radiographic procedures, anatomy, and film critique will also be presented. This course is part of the first summer session of a twenty-nine month program in Radiography and is only offered during summer session which runs approximately 12 weeks. (12/05)

RADT-44B CLINICAL EDUCATION 2

[CILC Area B, C, F]

3.5 units: 189 total hours lab.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Radiography Program.

This course provides clinical experience for application of theoretical principles and concepts covered  in previous and current didactic coursework. Clinical experience in patient care and handling positioning skills, equipment utilization, radiation protection application, patient information management, work efficiency and image evaluation is provided. This course is part of the first summer session of a twenty-nine month program in Radiography and is only offered during summer session which runs approximately 12 weeks in duration. (12/05)

RADT-45A RADILOLGIC PROCEDURES 3

1 units: 50 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Program.

This course is designed to provide a knowledge base necessary to perform standard radiologic procedures of the cranium, facial bones and paranasal sinuses. The laboratory portion of this course will include positioning exercises and film evaluation of these areas to achieve both accuracy and speed. This course is part of the third semester of a twenty-nine program in Radiography and is only offered during fall semester. (02/08).

RADT-45B CLINICAL EDUCATION 3

[CILC Area B, C, F]

5.5 units: 16.5 hours lab (297 total hours.)

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Radiography Program.

This course provides clinical experience  for application  of theoretical principles and concepts covered in previous and current didactic course work. Clinical experience in patient care and handling, positioning skills, equipment utilization, radiation protection application, patient information management , work efficiency and image evaluation is provided. This course is part of the third semester of a twenty-nine program in Radiography and is only offered during fall semester. (12/05)

RADT-45C ADVANCED RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES 1

2.2 units: 2 hours lecture.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Radiography Program.

This course covers advanced Radiographic positioning of vascular and non-vascular advanced procedures and interventional radiology. This course is part of the third semester of a twenty-nine month program in Radiography and is only offered during Fall semester. (12/05)

RADT-45D RADIOLOGIC PATHOLOGY

[CILC E, G]

1.5 units: 1.5 hours lecture.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Radiography  Program.

This course presents an introductory study of basic disease processes, nature, and causes of disease and injury and there related radiographic  significance. This course is part of the third semester of a twenty-nine month program in Radiography is only offered fall semester. (12/05).

RADT-49A-ZZ SPECIAL TOPICS IN MEDICAL IMAGING

.50-3 units: .50-3 hours lecture, 1 1/2-9 hours lab.

Limitation on enrollment: Current or previous  student in an approved school of radiography or California Certified In Diagnostic Radiology Technology or Special approval of instructor.

This course is designed to address  special topics in radiography and advanced imaging modalities to meet current communities of interest needs. Specific classes will be offered to help medical imaging technologies cope with the rapidly-changing imaging environment(units do not count toward graduation). (4/07).

RADT-50 CAREER EXPLORATION IN IMAGING

1 units: 54 hours lab.

Limitation on enrollment : Negative TB Screening or Chest X-ray with last 6 months.

This course allows students to sample an experience in a medical imaging setting in order to enhance a student's understanding of the challenges and opportunities in considering a career in radiography and related imaging modalities. The instructor of record will be responsible for arranging the student's clinical placement during the course's orientation meeting.  The course is repeatable three times. With each subsequent enrollment different clinical competencies will be assigned. (12/05).

RADT-67A ADVANCE RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES 2

2 units: 2 hours lecture.

This course covers advanced digital radiography and the principles of CT, MRI, and Sonography. It will provide the student with a broad understanding of the purpose, imaging techniques, equipment and application of the listed modalities. This course is part of the fourth semester of a twenty-nine month program in Radiography and is only offered during spring semester. (12/05).

RADT-67B ADVANCE CLINICAL EDUCATION 1

[CILC Area B, C, F]

10 units: 540 total hours lab.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Radiography Program.

This course provides clinical experience for application of theoretical principles and concepts covered in previous and current didactic course work. Clinical experience in patient care and handling, positioning skills, equipment utilization, radiation protection application, patient information management, work efficiency  and imagine evaluation is provided. This course is part of the fourth semester of a twenty-nine month program in Radiography and is only offered during spring semester. This course is offered during  the first of three phases of internship. (12/05).

RADT-67D FLUOROSCOPY

2 units: 40 total hours lecture.

Limitation on enrollment:  Enrollment in the Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Program.

This course is designed to prepare the senior radiography student or radiographer (CRT) to sit for the California  state fluoroscopic radiation protection examination. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a fluoroscopy permit certificate. This course is part of the fifth semester of a twenty-nine month program in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology and is only offered during spring. (02/08).

RADT-68A RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE 3

2 units: 2 hours lecture.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Radiography Program.

This course is designed to provide an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and body ad a whole as presented as are factors affecting biologic response, including acute and chronic effects of radiation protection including the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public. Radiation health and safety regulatory involvement  is also is incorporated. This course is part of the second summer session of a twenty-nine month program in radiography and is only offered summer session. (12/05).

RADT-68B ADVANCED CLINICAL EDUCATION 2

[CILC Area B, C, F]

7 units: 378 total hours lab.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Radiography Program.

This course provides clinical experience for application of theoretical principles and concepts covered in previous and current didactic coursework. Clinical experience in patient care and handling, positioning skills, equipment utilization, radiation protection application, patient information management, work efficiency and image  evaluation provided. This course is part of the second summer session of a twenty-nine month program in Radiography and is only offered during summer session which runs approximately 12 weeks in duration. This course is offered during the second of three phases of internship. (12/05).

RADT-69A INTERGRATIVE STUDY IN RADIOGRAPHY

2units: 2 hours lecture.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in Radiography Program.

This course covers a a comprehensive analysis and assessment of all previous radiography instructional course work in preparation for writing the national registry examination and state certification. Job market readiness skills will also be presented. This course is part of the fifth semester of a twenty-nine month program in Radiography and is only during fall semester. (12/05).

RADT-69B ADVANCED CLINICAL EDUCATION 3

[CILC Area B, C, F]

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment is the Radiography Program.

This course provides clinical experience for re-application of theoretical principles and concepts covered in previous and current didactic course work. Clinical experience in patient care and handling, positioning skills, equipment utilization, radiation protection application, patient information management  and evaluation is provided. This course is part of the fifth semester of a twenty-nine month program in Radiography and is only offered during fall semester. This course is offered during the third and last phase of internship. (12/05).

RADT-69C SECTIONAL ANATOMY

[CILC Area E, G,]

1unit: 1 hour lecture.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Radiography Program.

This course  covers  introduction to sectional anatomy. Emphasis will be the major anatomic structures normally seen in transverse sections. Current imaging applications will also be included. This  course is part is of the fifth semester of a 29-month program in Diagnostic Radiography Technology and is only offered during fall semester. (12/05).

RADT-69D PRINCIPLES OF VEINPUNCTURE

.50 units: .50 hour lecture.

Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Program.

This course is designed to introduce the radiography student to the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform venipuncture. Upon completion of the course, student will receive a Venipuncture Permit for the Radiographer (Phase 1) indicating that s/he had completed the required amount of didactic hours in venipuncture. This course is part of a fifth semester  of a twenty-nine month program in Radiography and is only offered during Fall semester. Upon completion of ten additional successful venipuncture on love human subjects under direct supervision in the clinical setting, an individual will be eligible to receive a Venipuncture Permit for the Radiographer (Phase 2). Arrangement for the actual clinical experience, as well as any liability id the student's responsibility. No additional credit is awarded for Phase 2.(10/10).