Course Descriptions

XRT 111 - Radiographic Technology I
An introductory course in radiographic technology fundamentals. The course focuses on radiographic positioning procedural competency, radiographic exposure principles and application, radiographic image processing essentials, medical terminology, and basic patient care. 9 Credits.

XRT 122 - Radiographic Technology II
Study of advanced radiographic positioning procedures, and in-depth radiographic exposure principles and experimental applications. Additional emphasis is on contrast media used in diagnostic imaging, pediatric radiography, and radiography of the skull, sinuses, and temporal bone. 6 Credits.

Prerequisite(s): XRT 111 and XRT 151 with a C or higher.

XRT 151 - Orientation/Clinical Education I
An overview of diagnostic radiography and its role in health care delivery including specific guidelines, responsibilities, policies, and clinical education experience. Emphasis is on orientation to the program and the clinical setting, radiography as a health science profession, professional ethics, and safety issues. 4 Credits.

XRT 152 - Clinical Education II
A continuation of XRT 151. This course is designed to involve students in supervised direct delivery of diagnostic radiographic services at an assigned clinical education center. A structured clinical learning plan enables the student to gain experience in basic routine procedures and gradually move through mastery learning toward competent clinical attitudes and skills development. 4 Credits.

Prerequisite(s): XRT 111 and XRT 151 with a C or higher.

XRT 153 - Clinical Education III
A continuation of XRT 152. This course is designed to involve students in supervised direct delivery of diagnostic radiographic services at an assigned clinical education center. A structured clinical learning plan enables the student to gain experience in standard routine procedures and gradually move through mastery learning toward competent clinical attitudes and skills development. Additional laboratory focus is on mammography including competency testing. 4 Credits.

Prerequisite(s): XRT 122 and XRT 152 with a C or higher, and PHY 141.

XRT 211 - Radiographic Technology III
Study of advanced radiography of the facial bones by producing and evaluating phantom radiographic images. Continuation of advanced radiographic exposure utilizing theory, applications, and problem solving. Additional focus is on the fundamental principles of radiation biology and protection with emphasis on implications for technologists. 3 Credits.

Prerequisite: XRT 153 with a C or higher.

XRT 215 - Sectional Anatomy
Designed to provide students in the diagnostic imaging sciences a basic understanding of three dimensional structure relationships of normal anatomy. Transverse, cornal, sagittal orientation of visceral anatomy of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis will be presented with emphasis in the transverse plane. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance images will be used as supplemental learning tools. 1 Credit.

Prerequisite(s): XRT 153 with a C or higher

XRT 220 - Imaging Pathology I
Designed to examine medical images for pathologic processes as compared to normal anatomy and topography. The main focus is on the study of changes which occur as a result of disease and injury which necessitate alteration of standard radiographic exposure applications. Probes pathology of the respiratory system, alimentary tract, and the hepatobiliary system. 1 Credit.

Prerequisite: XRT 153 with a C or higher.

XRT 222 - Radiographic Technology IV
The study of advance imaging such as special procedures, interventional radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Fundamentals applications of quality assurance for diagnostic radiology occurs in the energized x-ray laboratory. Additional focus is on radiographic equipment analysis and concepts of radiography management. 5 Credits.

Prerequisite(s): XRT 211, XRT 215, and XRT 251 with a C or higher.

XRT 230 - Imaging Pathology II
A continuation of XRT 220. Designed to examine medical images for pathologic processes as compared to normal anatomy and topography. The main focus is on the study of changes which occur as a result of disease and injury which necessitate alteration of standard imaging exposure applications. Probes pathology of the all systems including respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, urinary, reproductive system, osseous system and joints,heredity and nutritional changes and the central nervous system. All aspects of the imaging of neoplastic conditions will also be reviewed. 1 Credit.

Prerequisite: XRT 220.

XRT 251 - Clinical Education IV
A continuation of XRT 153. This course is designed to involve students in supervised direct delivery of diagnostic radiographic services at an assigned clinical education center. A structured clinical learning plan enables the student to gain experience in advanced procedures and gradually move through mastery learning toward competent clinical attitudes and skills development. 8 Credits.

Prerequisite: XRT 153 with a C or higher.

XRT 252 - Clinical Education V
A continuation of XRT 251. This course is designed to involve students in supervised direct delivery of diagnostic radiographic services at an assigned clinical education center. A structured clinical learning plan enables the student to gain experience in advanced procedures and move through mastery learning toward competent clinical attitudes and skills development. Additional emphasis is on procedural proficiency leading to professional competence. Completion of all clinical education requirements and submission of the student's clinical portfolio is essential in order to graduate. 8 Credits.

Prerequisite(s): XRT 211, XRT 215, and XRT 251 with a C or higher.

XRT 253 - Supplemental Clinical Education (Optional)
This is not a required course. It is designed as an extension of the clinical education experience for those students who need additional time to successfully complete the required clinical competencies/graduate outcomes. Primarily intended as a supplement to XRT 252 and offered concurrently with XRT 153 (seven week summer session). Variable Credit.

XRT 290 - Independent Study
See the Program Director. Variable Credit.