May 05, 2024

2020-2021 SLCC General Catalog

2020-2021 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

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Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950).

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Radiologic Technology
	RADS 1010 - Intro to Radiologic Technology Credits: 2 Exploration into the field of radiography and its role in health care delivery. Fundamental radiography concepts covered include radiation protection, medical terminology, ethics and professional development and hospital operations. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 1020 - Rad. Anatomy & Procedures I Credits: 4 This course covers anatomy and radiographic procedures. The upper extremity, chest and abdomen are included. The shoulder girdle and lower extremity are also covered. Builds skill to help obtain radiographs in those units. Prerequisite: Admission to the program Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 1030 - Radiographic Imaging I Credits: 2 Atomic structure, imaging equipment, grids, beam restriction, film screens, and processing. Properties of x-rays and radiographic quality to include density, contrast, detail and distortion. Prerequisite: Admission to the program Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 1040 - Clinical Education I Credits: 4 Students attend a clinical setting 24 hours each week. Initial skills required of a radiographer are established. Patient care, upper limb, chest and abdomen and shoulder girdle covered. Activities are guided by a competency-based system. Prerequisite: Admission to the program Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 1050 - Patient Care Credits: 2 Covers the role of a radiographer as patient care provider. Topics include; standard precautions, immobilization, lifting, emergencies, vital signs, oxygen and suction, asepsis and infection control, history taking, communication and patient education. Prerequisite: Admission to the program Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 1110 - Radiation Protection Credits: 2 Radiation protection concepts to include biological effects on living systems, radiation units, interactions with matter and radiation exposure limits. Radiation practices and standards for patients and personnel. Prerequisite: RADS 1030 Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 1120 - Rad. Anatomy & Procedures II Credits: 4 This course covers the spine, thorax, skull, sinuses, facial bones, pediatric procedures, and densitometry including osteoporosis. Critical thinking skills are encouraged with image analysis and positioning techniques Prerequisite: RADS 1020 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 1130 - Radiographic Imaging II Credits: 4 Students will study electricity, electromagnetism, x-ray production, equipment, AEC, x-ray tube, & digital imaging. They also learn how to alter exposure factors to control density, contrast, detail and distortion. Prerequisite: Must be accepted into the SLCC Radiologic Technology program. Completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan. Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 1140 - Clinical Education II Credits: 4 Students attend a clinical setting 24 hours each week. They continue to expand their patient care skills. Emphasis is on performing procedures independently. Activities are guided by a competency-based system. Prerequisite: RADS 1040 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 1220 - Rad. Anatomy & Procedures III Credits: 2 This course covers anatomy and procedures of the gastro-intestinal and genito-urinary systems. Prerequisite: RADS 1120 Semester: Summer Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 1240 - Clinical Education III Credits: 2 Students attend a clinical setting 24 hours each week. Emphasis is on increased accuracy and confidence. GI and GU exams are emphasized. Activities are guided by a competency-based system. Prerequisite: Completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan. Semester: Summer Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 2010 - Image Analysis Credits: 2 An advanced course that requires students to analyze all technical aspects of radiographic image production and use problem-solving skills to determine proper corrections required for unacceptable radiographs. Prerequisite: RADS 1220 Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 2020 - Rad. Anatomy & Procedures IV Credits: 2 Procedures of an advanced and specialized nature covered. Includes mobile, trauma and operating room radiography. Circulatory system anatomy and procedures also covered. Prerequisite: RADS 1220 Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 2030 - Radiographic Imaging III Credits: 2 Imaging principles related to mobile, fluoroscopic, digital, tomography and electronic imaging. Quality assurance and quality management practices. Advanced imaging modalities: CT MRT, sonography, therapy, nuclear medicine and CIT. Prerequisite: RADS 1130 Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 2040 - Clinical Education IV Credits: 4 Students attend a clinical setting 24 hours each week. Emphasis is on increased problem-solving skills. Also emphasized is accurate exposure factor selection. Activities are guided by a competency-based system. Prerequisite: RADS 1240 Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 2050 - Advanced Patient Care Credits: 2 Covers advanced skills required while caring for a patient. Topics include ethics and law, contrast media, pharmacology. Also includes venipuncture and care for age-specific patient. Prerequisite: RADS 1050 Semester: Summer Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 2060 - Radiobiology Credits: 2 Interactions of radiation with living systems. Radiation effects on molecules and organisms. Factors affecting biological response. Initial and long-term effects of radiation exposure. Prerequisite: Completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 2100 - Comprehensive Radiology Credits: 3 Students will review all past program courses to prepare them to take and pass the ARRT certification examination in Radiography. Prerequisite: RADS 2030 Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 2110 - Radiographic Pathology Credits: 2 Students will learn signs and symptoms of diseases. Students also will be able to identify diseases on radiographs and discuss how diseases impact the performance of radiologic exams with respect to technical factors and patient care. Prerequisite: RADS 2050 Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 2120 - Sectional Anatomy Credits: 2 Covers understanding and identification of abdomen, pelvis, heart, neck, and chest anatomy as seen on sagittal, coronal, axial and other images using the modalities of CT and MRI. Basic usage and knowledge of CT instrumentation and function will also be introduced. Prerequisite: Completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	RADS 2140 - Clinical Education V Credits: 4 Students attend a clinical setting 24 hours a week. Emphasis on performing with accuracy and efficiency. Students gain entry level skills required for work force. Activities are guided by a competency-based system. Prerequisite: RADS 2040 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule

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Course Descriptions

RADS 1010 - Intro to Radiologic Technology

RADS 1020 - Rad. Anatomy & Procedures I

RADS 1030 - Radiographic Imaging I

RADS 1040 - Clinical Education I

RADS 1050 - Patient Care

RADS 1110 - Radiation Protection

RADS 1120 - Rad. Anatomy & Procedures II

RADS 1130 - Radiographic Imaging II

RADS 1140 - Clinical Education II

RADS 1220 - Rad. Anatomy & Procedures III

RADS 1240 - Clinical Education III

RADS 2010 - Image Analysis

RADS 2020 - Rad. Anatomy & Procedures IV

RADS 2030 - Radiographic Imaging III

RADS 2040 - Clinical Education IV

RADS 2050 - Advanced Patient Care

RADS 2060 - Radiobiology

RADS 2100 - Comprehensive Radiology

RADS 2110 - Radiographic Pathology

RADS 2120 - Sectional Anatomy

RADS 2140 - Clinical Education V