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  • RAD 131: Digital Image Acquisition and Display

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Content imparts an understanding of the components, principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition, display archiving and retrieval are discussed. Students will be introduced to the concepts of ongoing Quality Assurance and Quality control testing in radiology, along with general performance improvement processes in healthcare. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented as well. Prerequisite(s): RAD 111, RAD 121; Corequisite(s): MTH 157, PHY 125, RAD 141, RAD 146
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  • RAD 141: Radiographic Procedures and Patient Care II

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is a continuation of RAD 111 including anatomy and procedural considerations for the axial skeleton and trauma, mobile and pediatric imaging. Patient care topics include pharmacology, ethics and law, and information management. In the lab, students will learn positioning terminology, equipment manipulation and the proper positioning of the axial skeleton. Prerequisite(s): RAD 111, RAD 121; Corequisite(s): MTH 157, PHY 125, RAD 131, RAD 146
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  • RAD 146: Clinical Education I

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This clinical course provides students with the opportunity to observe, practice, and perform radiologic procedures learned in Introduction to Radiologic Procedures. Students will complete competency examinations where image quality and patient care are evaluated. Prerequisite(s): RAD 111, RAD 121; Corequisite(s): PHY 125, RAD 131, RAD 141
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  • RAD 211: Radiation Biology and Protection, Radiologic Procedures III and Career Prep

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This three-part course provides students with comprehensive information on the biological effects of radiation and radiation protection practices for the radiographer and patients. During the course, the final set of imaging procedures specific to the human bodily systems that include the use of contrast media are also reviewed. Students will enhance their understanding of the positioning and set-up of non- skeletal examinations including fluoroscopy, myelography, arthrography and c-arm studies. In this course, equipment quality control procedures are reviewed and tested in the lab. Students will also learn basic phlebotomy skills including blood collection methods and techniques, as well as specimen processing and handling. During the semester, students will also prepare a profession resume package in preparation for employment post-graduation. Prerequisite(s): RAD 215, RAD 255
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  • RAD 215: Clinical Education II

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This clinical course is a continuation of Clinical Education I, and will provide students the opportunity to observe, practice and perform radiologic procedures. Students will target exams from Radiographic Procedures II while maintaining proficiency in previously learned examinations. Students will complete competency examinations where image quality and patient care are evaluated. Prerequisite(s): RAD 146
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  • RAD 216: Clinical Education IV

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This clinical course is a continuation of the Clinical Education series, and will provide students the opportunity to observe, practice and perform radiologic procedures. Students will target exams from Radiographic Positioning III while maintaining proficiency in previously learned examinations. Students will complete competency examinations where image quality and patient care are evaluated. Prerequisite(s): RAD 255; Corequisite(s): RAD 211
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  • RAD 221: Radiographic Pathology

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course will provide students with a comprehensive examination of the etiology of disease and the pathophysiologic disorders of disease that compromise healthy systems. Emphasis will be placed upon the radiographic appearance, necessary exam modifications, and treatment options. Students will complete a project that will correlate classroom learning with clinical experience as they research and compile a professional case study, focusing on a particular pathologic condition. Students will focus on an exam in which they participated at their clinical site and use that experience to complete the case study paper. That project is then presented to the class. Prerequisite(s): RAD 211, RAD 216
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  • RAD 226: Clinical Education V

    5.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This clinical course is a continuation of the Clinical Education series, and will provide students the opportunity to observe, practice and perform radiologic procedures. Students will continue to practice and maintain proficiency in previously learned examinations. Students will complete competency examinations where image quality and patient care are evaluated. Prerequisite(s): RAD 211, RAD 216; Corequisite(s): RAD 221, RAD 231
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  • RAD 231: Radiology Technology Capstone

    1.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is a review of all material from Radiology Technology with emphasis on the ARRT examination preparation. Prerequisite(s): RAD 211, RAD 216; Corequisite(s): RAD 221, RAD 226
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  • RAD 255: Clinical Education III

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is a continuation of the Clinical Education series, and will provide students the opportunity to observe, practice, and perform radiologic procedures. Students will continue to practice and maintain proficiency in previously learned examinations. Students will be permitted to rotate into specialty imaging areas and students will complete their competency examinations where image quality and patient care are evaluated. Prerequisite(s): RAD 215
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