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  • 2.00 Credits

    Allows students the opportunity to work in healthcare facility for a total of 240 hours to provide the clinical skills necessary to become employed as a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist. This course is designed for Radiologic Technologists Registered (or registry eligible new graduates) in Radiography through the American Registry of Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). It is also designed to meet the ARRT CT clinical requirements for the technologist who is seeking to obtain a post primary certification in CT. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: RADT 220 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: RADT 223 and 225; Signature of the Radiologic Technology Program Director is required. Prerequisite:    RADT 220 & RADT 223 & RADT 225 Corequisite:    RADT 223, RADT 225
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on the procedures for Computed Tomography (CT) imaging of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. The procedures include, but are not limited to, indications for the procedure, patient education, preparation, orientation and positioning, patient history and assessment, contrast media usage, scout image, selectable scan parameters, filming and archiving of the images, and radiation safety. CT procedures are taught for differentiation of specific structures, patient symptomology, and pathology and are reviewed for quality, anatomy, and pathology. This course is one of four didactic courses designed for Radiologic Technologists Registered (or registry eligible new graduates) in Radiography through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or in Nuclear Medicine through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). This course is also designed for the technologist who is seeking to obtain one of the following: post primary certification in Computed Tomography (CT) through the ARRT, or NMTCB, employment as a CT Technologist, ARRT category A and NMTCB continuing education credits, or is a medical imaging professional seeking to complete the HACC's Radiologic Imaging option within the Health Science AAS degree. Signature of the Radiologic Technology Program Director is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on the procedures for Computed Tomography (CT) imaging of the spine, extremities, trauma patient, radiation therapy patient, and the pediatric patient. The procedures include, but are not limited to, indications for the procedure, patient education, preparation, orientation and positioning, patient history and assessment, contrast media usage, scout image, selectable scan parameters, filming and archiving of the images. Special procedure applications are also discussed. CT procedures are taught for differentiation of specific structures, patient symptomology and pathology and are reviewed for quality, anatomy, and pathology. This course is one of four didactic courses designed for Radiologic Technologists Registered (or registry eligible new graduates) in Radiography through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or in Nuclear Medicine through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). This course is also designed for the technologist who is seeking to obtain one of the following: post primary certification in Computed Tomography (CT) through the ARRT, or NMTCB, employment as a CT Technologist, ARRT category A and NMTCB continuing education credits, or is a medical imaging professional seeking to complete the HACC's Radiologic Imaging option within the Health Science AAS degree. Signature of the Radiologic Technology Program Director is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on a detail study of gross anatomical structures and common diseases that are diagnosable via Computed Tomography (CT). This course identifies the gross anatomical structures in axial (transverse), sagittal, coronal and orthogonal (oblique) planes while simultaneously stressing the characteristic appearance of each anatomical structure on CT, Magnetic Resonance (MR) and ultrasound images. Additionally, each disease or trauma process diagnosable via CT is examined and identified on the CT images. This course is one of four didactic courses designed for Radiologic Technologists Registered (or registry eligible new graduates) in Radiography through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or in Nuclear Medicine through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). This course is also designed for the technologist who is seeking to obtain one of the following: post primary certification in Computed Tomography (CT) through the ARRT or NMTCB, employment as a CT Technologist, ARRT category A and NMTCB continuing education credits, or is a medical imaging professional seeking to complete HACC's Radiologic Imaging option within the Health Science AAS degree. Signature of the Radiologic Technology Program Director is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides students with a holistic overview of the physical principles and instrumentation involved in Computed Tomography (CT). This course is one of four didactic courses designed for Radiologic Technologists Registered (or registry eligible new graduates) in Radiography through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or in Nuclear Medicine through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). This course is also designed for the technologist who is seeking to obtain one of the following: post primary certification in Computed Tomography (CT) through the ARRT or NMTCB, employment as a CT technologist, ARRT category A and NMTCB continuing education credits, or is a medical imaging professional seeking to complete HACC's Radiologic Imaging option within the Health Science AAS degree. Signature of the Radiologic Technology Program Director is required.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Designed for independent study delivery and allows students the opportunity to engage in more in-depth exploration of topics within the discipline of Radiologic Technology that are not currently part of the College's traditional curriculum. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Radiologic Technology AS program. A course fee is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Covers the practices of real estate in Pennsylvania. This course provides the foundation for further study, as it is designed to familiarize students with the language, principles, and laws governing the real estate profession. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental concepts of land, property, and rights in realty and the practices, methods, and laws that govern the conveyance of these rights.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Outlines the role of a real estate agent in the field of residential brokerage. This course introduces students to all facets of the real estate business, including fields of specialization. Students develop a working knowledge of the necessary forms and documents, including real estate mathematics as they become acquainted with the basic techniques, procedures, regulations, and ethics involved in a real estate transaction. Pre/Corequisite: RE 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    RE 101 Corequisite:    RE 101
  • 2.00 Credits

    Introduces respiratory care as an allied health specialty with emphasis on role delineation, scope of practice, history, and the organization of the profession. This course emphasizes basic science concepts including gas physics, cleaning and the sterilization of equipment, and computer technology. Student success topics are also covered. This is a web-enhanced class. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into MATH 055 (or MATH 051). This course must be completed within 24 months of starting the respiratory therapy clinical component. Prerequisite:    ( & ( ( MATH 033 ) & ( MATH 044 ) ) ) or MATH 090 or MATH 091 or MATH 103 or MATH 104 or MATH 113 or MATH 114 or MATH 116 or MATH 119 or MATH 121
  • 4.00 Credits

    Covers anatomy and physiology of the heart and lungs. This course discusses the factors influencing ventilation, ventilation and perfusion relationships, regulation of ventilation, and gas transport. Metabolic and respiratory acid-base balance, with stress on arterial blood gas interpretation, is also included. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Respiratory Therapist AS program. Non-majors need permission of the Program Director. Prerequisite: CHEM 100 with a grade of C or higher. RESP 100 must be successfully completed within 24 months of taking this class. Prerequisite:    RESP 100
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