A study of radiographic imaging and the production of quality x-ray images. This unit will provide the student with knowledge on the production and control of scatter radiation, intensifying screens, cones and collimators, grids, formulations exposure techniques, AED, technique charts. Screen-film Radiography and Screen-film Radiographic Technique, Image Artifacts and Screen-film radiographic quality control.

This course will include discussions on the following subject matters; Computers in medical imaging and Computed Radiography; Digital Radiography, Digital radiographic technique, Viewing the digital radiographic image. Digital radiographic artifacts Digital radiographic quality control.

The unit will provide the students with knowledge of the basic elements of radiation protection for the patient, radiographer, other personnel and the general public, shielding requirements, units of measurements and exposure monitoring are discussed. The principles and concept explaining basic interaction with matter, maximum permissible doses and the effects of measurements are also included. Content of this course is designed to impart awareness on the proper application of radiation limiting devices and techniques, radiation monitoring systems, safety standards, units of measurement and calculation exposure.

This course introduces the concepts and techniques of patient assessment and patient care. The student will demonstrate proficiency in measuring vital signs and pulse oximetry, and taking a complete patient medical history. Care of patients receiving contrast media, having central venous line or nasogastric tube. An Introduction to EKG and interpretation of EKG waveform will be discussed. Knowledge of common medical emergencies and how to deal with them will be introduced to students.

This course introduces the concepts and techniques of patient assessment and patient care. The students learn how to admit a patient to the radiology department and how to properly move and transfer patients. The students are taught to care for patients with various problems (e.g. skull or spinal injuries, pediatric or geriatric patients, shock, etc.). Proper methods of the administration of enemas and caring for patients with various types of tubes are discussed. Surgical aseptic technique, and proper skin preparation. The student is taught how to assist with drug and contrast media administration. Various contrast complications and anaphylactic reactions are discussed. Transmission of microorganisms and isolation techniques are learned.

This is the first of four clinical externship courses. This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on-radiographic positioning and patient care experience at a clinical site under the supervision of a qualified Radiologic technologist. Emphasis is placed on achieving clinical competency in performing radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities as per the A.R.R.T. competency requirements for primary certification in radiography. In addition, student must demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and affective skills and the clinical education setting.

This is the second of four clinical externship courses. This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on-radiographic positioning and patient care experience at a clinical site under the supervision of a qualified Radiologic technologist. Emphasis is placed on achieving clinical competency in performing radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities as per the A.R.R.T. competency requirements for primary certification in radiography. In addition, student must demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and affective skills and the clinical education setting.

This is the third of four clinical externship courses. This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on-radiographic positioning and patient care experience at a clinical site under the supervision of a qualified Radiologic technologist. Emphasis is placed on achieving clinical competency in performing radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities as per the A.R.R.T. competency requirements for primary certification in radiography. In addition, student must demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and affective skills and the clinical education setting.

This is the fourth of four clinical externship courses. This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on-radiographic positioning and patient care experience at a clinical site under the supervision of a qualified Radiologic technologist. Emphasis is placed on achieving clinical competency in performing radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities as per the A.R.R.T. competency requirements for primary certification in radiography. In addition, student must demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and affective skills and the clinical education setting.

This course will provide the student with the fundamental knowledge of skeletal anatomy. The course will teach the student different positioning terminology and basic positioning principles as well as x-ray projections and how the two relate to create an image. Anatomical regions that the student will know how to image include: chest, abdomen, fingers, hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder joints, entire leg including hip, knee and ankle joints and foot; pelvis including ilium and 51 joints, axial spine and thorax.

This course will provide the student with the fundamental knowledge of skeletal anatomy. The course will teach the student different positioning terminology and basic positioning principals as well as x-ray projections and how the two relate to create an image. Anatomical regions that the student will know how to image include: radiographic positioning of the lower extremities and pelvic girdle.

The core of this course will consist of positioning of the bones of the thorax and spine. Specific procedures for mobile, operating room, pediatric and geriatric imaging will be covered. Review of anatomy and image evaluation for each area of interest is also included. Includes demonstration and practice of radiographic positioning for the bones of the thorax and spine discussed in the classroom. Students will also be evaluated on their ability and skills to perform previously covered procedures, diagram and image identification of anatomy and positioning errors.

This course is designed to provide each student with knowledge of the basic structure and function of human body. The course material is presented in lecture format. The course covers the This course is an introduction to human anatomy and physiology from an integrative perspective. Students learn the structure and function of the tissues, the skeletal system, the nervous system, the endocrine system, and muscle function from the level of the cell to the level of the organism. Emphasis will be placed on Radiologic Anatomy. At the end of the entire course, the student should be familiar with all principal organs of the human body, should have a good working knowledge of their functions and interactions, should have a basic understanding of human metabolic processes and should understand the elements of human anatomy. This course will use both a systems & regional approach to uncover the anatomy. It is our intention to provide the best environment to facilitate your learning. You will be encouraged to discuss, challenge, and critique information by interacting with your peers and the instructors.

The core of this course will consist of positioning of the bones of the thorax and spine. Specific procedures for mobile, operating room, pediatric and geriatric imaging will be covered. Review of anatomy and image evaluation for each area of interest is also included. Including demonstration and practice of radiographic positioning for the bones of the thorax and spine discussed in the classroom. Students will also be evaluated on their ability and skills to perform previously covered procedures, diagram and image identification of anatomy and positioning errors.

This course will include discussions on the following subject matters; The essential concepts of Radiologic Science, The structure of matter, Electromagnetic energy, electricity, magnetism and electro magnetism.

This course will provide the information on the special equipment used in radiography such as fluoroscopy, TV camera and different recording systems. The content of this course will provide the student the necessary knowledge on the quality control and quality assurance of the radiographic department. The equipment used for different quality control tests, maintenance of the different radiographic equipment and the different methods to troubleshoot malfunctions are discussed.

This unit will provide the students with the basic fundamental concepts pertaining to special procedures including: Gastric Procedures/Fluoro, OR/Port Fluoroscopy, Mammography, CT, MRI, Pediatrics and Geriatrics. The patient care, radiation protection, positioning techniques and equipment required for each procedure will also be discussed.

This course provides instruction on the principles of cell radiation interaction. Radiation effects on cells and factors affecting cell response are presented. Acute and chronic effects of radiation are discussed. Topics include: radiation detection and measurement; patient protection; personnel protection; absorbed dose equivalencies; agencies and regulations; introduction to radiation biology; cell anatomy; radiation/cell interaction; and effects of radiation.

This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive review to prepare the student for the ARRT certification in radiology. Student will be administered mock examinations to simulate actual exam conditions. Stress reduction and test taking skills will be emphasized. This course also includes a complete review of the radiography curriculum in preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists National examination.

This course will acquaint the student radiographer with basic medical terminology used to describe various pathologic conditions occurring in the human body and introduce the student to some specific imaging techniques.

This course is designed to provide a fundamental background in ethics. With both the historical and philosophical basis ethical behavior will be discussed. Ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice will be examined. Legal terminology, concepts and principles will be presented. The ASRT scope of practice, misconduct, malpractice, and other legal and professional standards will be discussed.

An overview of the sociology of medicine, with a focus on the relationships between social conditions, as the context, and health and disease in human populations, as outcomes. Utilizing sociological methods of analysis, the course investigates the history, function and structure of health care institutions, the roles of patients and health care practitioners, as well as social processes and social behaviors that influence the incidence of sickness and health.

Prerequisite: GSON 121

This course is designed for pre-professional students (i.e., OTA, PTA and Medical Coding) as an introduction to a basic understanding of the structural organization of the human body starting with the tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive and nervous systems. The course will focus on the cellular organization and on the tissue and organ level of each system. In laboratory exercises, students study and learn structures from various available anatomical models. Not for science majors.

Algebraic topics including linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, quadratic equations, all including word problems. Exponents and radicals, operations with polynomials, factoring, and graphing.

Prerequisite: GSMN 001, GSMN 001.2, or placement by examination or appropriate transfer credit in mathematics.

Extensive practice in expository writing, with emphasis on the composition of a three- to five-page research paper in MLA format.

Prerequisite: GLLN 110 or placement

The Course is designed to provide an introductory survey to basic physics. This course will include discussions in the following subject areas; the structure of matter, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism.

This interactive, hands-on course that will focus on professional development skills. Through class lectures, mock interviews, resume writing, guest speakers, practice sessions and homework assignments, students will learn work place etiquette advancement strategies and an introduction to leadership and professional communication/ presentation skills.

This course is designed to provide each student with an understanding of medical terminology. An introduction to the origins of medical terminology will also be assessed. Word building will be introduced, and abbreviation and symbols will be discussed. 2 credits

This course introduces the student to the field of sonography. Course work also includes information concerning medical ethics and legal issues affecting the patient, student, and clinical site. The course provides the student with an overview of diagnostic sonography, its history and development. Emphasis is placed on patient care techniques and issues related to sonography. 3 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 101

This is a course that will explore the structures of the human anatomy in all planes with particular emphasis on the cross-sectional mode. The organs and system relationship are examined, particularly the abdomen, thorax, cranium, pelvis, reproductive system, and retroperitoneum. Fetal cross-sectional anatomy will also be presented. 4 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 101

This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation in anatomy for Sonography to include Cross Sectional Anatomy. This course will explore the structure of the human anatomy in all body planes with emphasis on the crosssectional mode. The organs and system relationships are examined, particularly, the abdomen, thorax, cranium, pelvis, reproductive system and retroperitoneum. Fetal cross-sectional anatomy will also be presented. 4 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 101, GRSN 119

This course is designed to provide the student with the basic principles and uses of Doppler ultrasound. The course will include basic vascular imaging techniques and procedures, including basic arterial and venous studies with a focus on carotid artery and basic venous exams to rule out deep vein thrombosis. Students will correlate the physical principles of Doppler and the procedures utilized in imaging departments. Normal and abnormal tissue patterns are included within the discussions. 3 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 101

This course is designed to present the basic concepts and principles of ultrasound physics as a foundation for understanding image interpretation. The student should learn the wave theory of sound and how it travels through various media. They should gain knowledge of the principles of how piezoelectricity converts sound energy to electrical energy in ultrasound transducers. They should gain mastery of instrumentation of the equipment and understand how the use of gain compensates for attenuation. They should acquire an understanding of harmonics, different types of resolution, basic fluid hemodynamics, color-flow Doppler, spectral analysis, power Doppler, harmonics, artifacts, and m-mode. 3 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 101

An introductive course to Sonography scanning, procedures, and protocols. The student will begin with observation and progress in assisting with and performing procedures. This course will cover general Sonography procedures of the abdomen, thyroid, scrotum, breast, MSK, non-cardiac chest, and major vasculature structures of the abdomen, and small parts. The student will attend a clinical rotation for 24 hours per week. Hours and days are subject to change. 1 credit

Prerequisite: GSBN 117

This course is a continuation to the Clinical Practicum I course. The student will still be observing some procedures and progress to assisting with and performing procedures. This course will cover general Sonography procedures of the abdomen, thyroid, scrotum, breast, MSK, non-cardiac chest, and major vasculature structures of the abdomen, and small parts. The student will attend 24 hours of clinical per week. Hours and days are subject to change. 1 credit

Prerequisite: GRSN 110, GRSN 126, GRSN 119, GRSN 130

This course is a continuation of Clinical Practicum II course. The student is fairly confident with abdominal and small parts procedures at this point in their clinical rotation. The student should perform the required unassisted competencies this rotation as well as the required 2nd set of assisted competencies. This course will cover general Sonography procedures of the abdomen, thyroid, scrotum, breast, MSK, non-cardiac chest, major vasculature structures of the abdomen, small parts, OB/Gynecology, and vascular of the upper and lower extremities. The student will attend 24 hours of clinical per week. Hours and days are subject to change. 1 credit

Prerequisite: GRSN 130, GRSN 131, GRSN 126

This course is a continuation of Clinical Practicum III. The student is confident or fairly with abdominal, small parts, OB/Gynecology, and upper and lower extremity vascular procedures at this point in their clinical rotation. The student should perform the required unassisted competencies this rotation, once the student has completed these competencies, they should be able to perform all examinations with ease and confidence. This course will cover general Sonography procedures of the abdomen, thyroid, scrotum, breast, MSK, non-cardiac chest, major vasculature structures of the abdomen, small parts OB/Gynecology, and vascular of the upper and lower extremities. The student will attend 24 hours of clinical per week. Hours and days are subject to change. 1 credit

Prerequisite: GRSN 119, GRSN 130, GRSN 131, GRSN 132

This “hands-on” scanning laboratory course is designed to complement the Vascular Ultrasound material. It will also cover interrogation of the arterial and venous circulation of the upper and lower extremities, as well as abdominal vasculature. 2 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 110, GRSN 126

This course is designed to provide the student with content on the use of Duplex Doppler Ultrasound for examination of the vasculature of the human body. The course provides a history of treatment of vascular conditions and includes the extra-cranial circulation of the brain, including the carotid arteries. It will also cover the arterial and venous circulation of the upper and lower extremities. Normal and abnormal tissue patterns are included within the discussions. 3 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 110, GRSN 126, GRSN 119

This course is designed to provide the student with content on ultrasound assessment of abdominal vasculature, anatomy and pathology of abdominal vasculature, hepatic vasculature, kidney vasculature and pelvic vasculature. A review on Sonographic characteristics and findings of: deep venous thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism, Phlebitis, Chronic venous insufficiency, Varicose veins, Venous Ulcers and Vein mapping. 4 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 146

This course is designed for the student to learn the basic foundation of patient preparation, scanning techniques and protocols for performing gynecologic and obstetric exams. It is also designed to familiarize the student with normal sonographic imaging of the female reproductive system through appropriate usage of transabdominal (TAB) and transvaginal (TVA) probes. Study content should include the normal anatomy of the uterus, vagina, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. In addition, pre-menopausal and post-menopausal sonographic anatomy will be introduced. Various congenital anomalies of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries will also be covered. Normal and abnormal first trimester pregnancies are introduced. The student should learn to recognize abnormal and/or pathologic sonographic patterns of the uterus and adnexa and to correlate the findings with patient history and lab values. Normal and abnormal 2nd and 3rd trimester pregnancy sonography will be covered. 3 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 101, GRSN 119

This laboratory scanning course is designed to complement the Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography lecture material. This course includes an emphasis on recognizing normal anatomy and pathology ultrasound scans of organs in the female pelvis. 4 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 110, GRSN 119

Abdominal Sonography is a comprehensive study of abdominal structures with emphasis on specialty organ examinations. Knowledge of the diagnosis, history and physical findings as they pertain to the pathophysiology of abdominal organs and systems is presented. Normal and abnormal tissue patterns are included within the discussions. Students will practice scanning in the lab. 3 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 110, GRSN 119, GRSN 126, GRSN 117

This laboratory scanning course is designed to complement the Abdominal and Superficial Structures I lecture material. This course includes an emphasis on recognizing normal anatomy ultrasound scans of organs in the upper abdomen, such as the liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, vasculature. 2 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 110, GRSN 119, GRSN 126

Review of superficial structures of the kidney and GI Tract with emphasis on specialty organ examinations. Normal and abnormal tissue patterns are included within the discussions. Students will practice scanning in the lab in preparation for objectives required in the clinical area. 3 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 110, GRSN 119, GRSN 169, GRSN 169L

This laboratory scanning course is designed to complement the Abdominal and Superficial Structures II lecture material. This course includes an emphasis on recognizing normal anatomy ultrasound scans of organs in the upper abdomen, such as the liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, vasculature. 2 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 169, GRSN 169L

This course is designed to educate the student about the components of a case study in ultrasound. The goal of a case study is to accurately describe the details of a patient’s ultrasound examination findings. Students will learn to critically analyze anatomical variants, normal, and pathological sonographic findings in images. The study should begin with the patient history derived from an oral interview and patient chart information including, results of relevant lab tests, imaging exams, and possible surgical procedures. The case study should describe the patient preparation for the exam, positioning on the exam table, and the imaging protocols used by the sonographer. 3 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 110, GRSN 120

This is a laboratory course and will increase your anatomy and pathology knowledge and Doppler skills of the cerebrovascular, extremities, abdominal vasculature, transcranial, plethysmography, segmental, ABI’s, aortic aneurysms, IVC imaging, venous Doppler evaluation with compression and augmentation, Allen test, Laser vein ablation, radio frequency, invasive vs. non-invasive testing, carotid imaging and evaluation, Raynaud’s testing using hands on technique. 1 credit

Prerequisite: GRSN 119, GRSN 125, GRSN 126

Advanced Sonographic Imaging is a course that is designed to explore specialty techniques in the areas of abdomen, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Vascular Ultrasound. Neurosonography will be stressed to include normal and abnormal sonographic finding. 3 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 101, GRSN 110, GRSN 119, GRSN 120

This course is designed to provide an extensive review to prepare the student to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) examination for those who are focusing on either Abdomen (General), OB/GYN, Echocardiography, or Vascular specialties. Students will be given practice (mock) exams. 2 credits

Prerequisite: GRSN 119, GRSN 120, GRSN 110