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  • 4.00 Credits

    0-2-15-4 Continuation of DIET 291. Prerequisite: DIET 291.Pre- or Corequisite: DIET 212. Prerequisite:    DIET 291.Pre- or Corequisite: DIET 212.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2-0-0-2 Study of trends and issues in dietetics profession. Discussion of professional issues such as: credentialing, professional development plan, competencies of dietetic practitioners, standards of practice and code of ethics. Also includes discussion of legislative issues such as: licensing, health care policy issues, managed care, advocacy and lobbying, reimbursement of medical nutrition therapy. Prerequisite: DIET 255, Pre- or Corequisite: DIET 212, Diet 292. Prerequisite:    DIET 255, Pre- or Corequisite: DIET 212, Diet 292.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2-0-2 Overall view of diagnostic medical imaging, describing its relationship to radiology and its part in medicine. Communication skills, professional conduct of the radiographer, medico-legal issues and ethical standards are covered as well as infectious diseases, infection control, standard precautions and safety. The basic concepts of radiographic equipment, patient positioning, image production and radiation protection are presented and discussed.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4-0-0-4 This course presents the principles of radiographic exposure, dealing with specific factors that control and affect receptor exposure and radiographic image contrast. Image acquisition of computed radiography (CR) as well as indirect and direct digital radiography (DR) will be presented. Radiographic image processing and post- processing for these methods of image production are also discussed. Prereq: FNMT 118 with a grade of C or better. Coreqs: DMI 119, DMI 131, and DMI 181. Prerequisite:    FNMT 118 with a grade of C or better. Coreqs: DMI 119, DMI 131, and DMI 181.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2-0-0-2 This course presents the image quality factors of spatial resolution and distortion. Patient anatomica and pathological factors affecting image production. Pharmacology, classifications, use and precautions in the administration of radiographic contrast media. Quality assurance of radiographic equipment and evaluation of results. Synthesis and application of image quality factors to exposure problems. Prereq: DMI 105 with a grade of C or better. Coreqs: DMI 120, DMI 132, and DMI 182. Prerequisite:    DMI 105 with a grade of C or better. Coreqs: DMI 120, DMI 132, and DMI 182.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2-0-0-2 (Eff. FL20) DMI 119 is the first of three sequential courses covering radiation safety topics. Students will be introduced to radiation biology and protection terminology as well as the x-ray equipment circuitry. Introductory radiation physics, radiobiology and equipment operation topics will provide students with the fundamental concepts necessary to practice radiation safety principles. Coreqs: (Eff. FL20) DMI 105, DMI 131, DMI 181, and DMI 196.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2-0-0-2 (Eff. SP20) DMI 120 is the second of three sequential courses covering radiation safety topics. Students will continue their study of x-ray macine circuitry by further exploring components, functions, rectification and generators. This course also includes a detailed study of radiographic equipment, diagnostic x-ray tubes, x-ray production and photon interactions with matter. Coreqs: (Eff. SP20) DMI 106, DMI 132, DMI 182, and DMI 197.
  • 4.00 Credits

    3-3-0-4 (Eff. FL19) DMI 131 is the first of three sequential courses covering patient care and procedures topics. Students will be introduced to radiographic terminology and positioning techniques of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity and lower extremity. The course covers application of image production factors and radiation protection standards. Students learn patient care skills in monitoring vital signs, care of medical equipment, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control and precautionary techniques with respect to the radiology patient. The course also includes Clinical Objective Evaluation (COE) of respective patient care activities and radiographic procedures. Prerequisites: (Eff. FL19) ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better. Corequisites: DMI 105, DMI 119, DMI 181, and DMI 196. Prerequisite:    (Eff. FL19) ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite:    DMI 105, DMI 119, DMI 181, and DMI 196.
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