Special orthopaedic views and CT, MRI and Angiography protocols will be included. Clinical IV Assigned eight credits, the clinical evaluation involves the assessment of students' positioning skills, equipment manipulation, use of radiation protection, patient care, and knowledge of quality image evaluation. The final grade is based on a required number of competencies, technologist evaluations and clinical instructor evaluation. This is a three credit course covering all aspects of radiation protection, dose limiting recommendations, detection devices and the cardinal principles of protection. Topics covered include molecular and cellular radiation effects, and the early and late effects of radiation exposure.
Evaluation is on the basis of quizzes and a final exam.
This is a two credit course that serves as an overview of the entire program. This course will prepare the student for the certified examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Clinical V Assigned eight credits, the clinical evaluation involves the assessment of students' positioning skills, equipment manipulation, use of radiation protection, patient care, and knowledge of quality image evaluation. The final grade is based on a required number of competencies, technologist evaluations and clinical instructor evaluation. Students will be assigned a research project worth four credits.