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Radiology Technology A.A.S.

 * Average Length of Program:** 117 credits, 7 quarters

__**Program Description**__
====Spokane Community College Radiology Technology program (formerly Holy Family Hospital School of Radiologic Technology and Sacred Heart Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology) has graduated qualified radiologic technologists since 1965. The Radiology Technology program is full-time and runs for seven continuous quarters, with a new class beginning in September of each year. Upon successful completion of the program, the student receives an Associate of Applied Science degree and is then eligible to apply for admission to the National examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). A scaled score of 75 or better allows the graduate to use the title "Radiologic Technologist" and its abbreviation "R.T.(R)" after his or her name. These are the official credentials recognized by the American Medical Association.====

Radiologic Technologists are an integral part of a team of healthcare workers providing patient care. Their primary duties include producing radiographic examinations that aid the physicians in diagnosing diseases and/or injuries. The Radiologic Technologist performs examinations at the request of a physician. The student's clinical hours are primarily days, Monday through Friday; however, the students are required to complete a certain number of evening shifts as well.

__**Mission Statement**__ The philosophy of the Radiologic Technology program at Spokane Community College is to provide the health care community with qualified and competent Radiologic Technologists whose education is approved by the joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. This program is committed to helping students view themselves as functioning members of the health care team. Students learn to meet the total needs of the patient; emphasizing the values of compassion/care, concern, respect for the dignity of each individual, quality care of the whole person, care of the poor, and teamwork. The Radiologic Technology program provides an excellent atmosphere to achieve these philosophical concepts. It is balanced with actual clinical experience and academic achievement in a comprehensive health care environment with a solid structure, allowing students to explore their individual capabilities.

RAD 111 — Radiographic Positioning I (5 cr)
This course reviews specific anatomy as it appears on x-ray images such as chest and abdomen, upper and lower limbs, shoulder and pelvic girdles, and vertebral column systems. Students learn positional techniques used to take appropriate radiographs of each body part based on the physician’s request. Correct alignment of radiographic equipment is emphasized. Exposure factors, patient apprehension, safety and comfort are addressed. (SCC)

RAD 112 — Medical Terminology for Radiology I (1 cr)
This course introduces medical terms and standard medical abbreviations. The language of medicine as it relates to radiology is emphasized. Logical methods for word formations, pronunciation, pluralization and spelling of medical terms are presented. (SCC)

RAD 113 — Patient Care and Ethics I (2 cr)
Students learn the necessary skills for meeting the physical and emotional needs of the patient. Patient preparation required to perform a radiographic examination is emphasized. (SCC)

RAD 114 — Radiographic Image Evaluation I (2 cr)
This course introduces essential technical factors used to evaluate radiographic quality including collimation, shielding, positioning, anatomical anomalies, density, contrast and film artifacts in the developed radiograph. Types of images being evaluated build as students’ knowledge of positioning grows. (SCC)

RAD 115 — Fuch's Radiographic Principles I (3 cr)
This course introduces various forms of imaging. Students learn the basic principles of radiographic exposure, formulation of techniques and purpose, and the use of accessories such as grids, screens, collimators, filters and the x-ray tube. (SCC)

RAD 116 — Clinical Education I (8 cr)
Students learn radiographic positioning, darkroom and office procedures, patient management and critical analysis of radiographs in a clinical setting. Students develop psychomotor skills, cognitive domain and affective behavior in the science of radiographic technology. (SCC)

RAD 121 — Radiographic Positioning II (3 cr)
This course reviews the anatomy of each body part and system such as GI, Urinary, respiratory, bony thorax, and reproductive. Students learn positional techniques used to take appropriate radiographs of each body part or system based on the physician’s request. Correct alignment of the image receptor and x-ray tube is emphasized. Exposure factors, patient apprehension, safety and comfort are covered. Prerequisite: RAD 111. (SCC)

RAD 122 — Medical Terminology for Radiology II (1 cr)
This course continues with the concepts introduced in RAD 112. Students' medical vocabulary is expanded to include medical vernacular pertaining to the positioning class topics. Prerequisite: RAD 112. (SCC)

RAD 123 — Patient Care and Ethics II (2 cr)
This course continues with the concepts introduced in RAD 113. Students learn the necessary skills for meeting the physical and emotional needs of the patient. Patient preparation required to perform a radiographic examination is emphasized. Potential situations that may lead to litigation are covered. Students also learn to protect themselves and the patient. Prerequisite: RAD 113. (SCC)

RAD 124 — Radiographic Image Evaluation II (2 cr)
Students build on the skills introduced in RAD 114 and develop radiographic assessment skills based on technical factors such as collimation, shielding, positioning, anatomical anomalies, density, contrast and image artifacts. Prerequisite: RAD 114. (SCC)

RAD 125 — Fuch's Radiographic Principles II (3 cr)
This course continues with the concepts introduced in RAD 115. Students learn about radiation protection and use of protective devices. Film and film holders are emphasized. Students learn about radiation processing chemicals, darkroom design and care are emphasized. Prerequisite: RAD 115. (SCC)

RAD 126 — Clinical Education II (9 cr)
Students learn radiographic positioning, darkroom and office procedures, patient management and critical analysis of radiographs in a clinical setting. Students continue to develop psychomotor skills, cognitive domain and affective behavior in the science of radiographic technology. Prerequisite: RAD 116. (SCC)

RAD 127 — Mobile/Surgical Procedures (1 cr)
This course reviews common mobile/surgical procedures using positional techniques to take appropriate radiographs of each body part based on the physician’s request. Students review correct alignment of radiographic equipment, exposure factors, patient apprehension, safety and comfort. (SCC)

RAD 131 — Radiographic Positioning III (2 cr)
Students review the anatomy of the skull and facial bones and positional techniques utilized to take appropriate radiographs based on the physician’s request. Correct alignment of image, anatomy and x-ray tube are emphasized. Students prepare for comprehensive tests. Prerequisite: RAD 121. (SCC)

RAD 132 — Radiation Physics (2 cr)
This course reviews principles and concepts of scientific measurement, molecular theory, matter and energy, and electricity, magnetism and circuitry. Particular emphasis is placed on imaging modalities, x-ray circuitry, and the principles and production of x-rays. (SCC)

RAD 134 — Radiographic Image Evaluation III (2 cr)
Students continue to develop radiographic assessment skills based on technical factors such as collimation, shielding, positioning, anatomical anomalies, density, contrast and image artfacts. Prerequisite: RAD 124. (SCC)

RAD 136 — Clinical Education III (9 cr)
This course continues with the development of clinical skills introduced in RAD 126. Prerequisite: RAD 126. (SCC)

RAD 141 — Radiographic Positioning IV (2 cr)
This course is a review of specific anatomy as it appears on x-ray images such as nervous, biliary arthrography and tomography systems. Students learn positional techniques used to take appropriate radiographs of each body part based on the physician’s request. Correct alignment of radiographic equipment is emphasized. Exposure factors, patient apprehension, safety and comfort are addressed. Prerequisite: RAD 131. (SCC)

RAD 144 — Radiographic Image Evaluation IV (1 cr)
Students continue to develop radiographic assessment skills based on technical factors such as collimation, shielding, positioning, anatomical anomalies, density, contrast and image artifacts. Prerequisite: RAD 134. (SCC)

RAD 145 — Fuch's Radiographic Principles III (2 cr)
This course continues with the concepts introduced in RAD 125. Students learn about computerized and digital imaging, while radiation protection is emphasized. Prerequisite: RAD 125. (SCC)

RAD 146 — Clinical Education IV (8 cr)
This course continues with the development of clinical skills introduced in RAD 136. Prerequisite: RAD 136. (SCC)

RAD 156 — Clinical Education X (1-7 cr)
Students learn radiographic clinical cat scan procedures. (SCC)

RAD 157 — Clinical Education XI (1-7 cr)
Students learn radiographic clinical cat scan procedures. (SCC)

RAD 211 — Radiographic Positioning V (1 cr)
This course is a review of specific anatomy as it appears on x-ray images such as chest and abdomen, upper and lower limbs, shoulder and pelvic girdles, bony thorax, vertebral column and gastrointestinal systems. Students learn positional techniques used to take appropriate radiographs of each body part based on the physician’s request. Correct alignment of radiographic equipment is emphasized. Exposure factors, patient apprehension, safety and comfort are addressed. Prerequisite: RAD 141. (SCC)

RAD 212 — Quality Management (1 cr)
This course introduces quality assurance programs and techniques used in film quality evaluation, processing and x-ray instrumentation. Students study the theory and practical application of quality assurance. (SCC)

RAD 213 — Various Modalities (2 cr)
This course introduces the elements of ultrasound technology principles, nuclear medicine, mammography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other special procedures. Principles of interventional and angiographic procedures, angiographic equipment and visualized anatomy are addressed. History of development, application and image presentation also are presented. The scope of medical imaging techniques and their correlation is emphasized. (SCC)

RAD 214 — Radiographic Image Evaluation V (2 cr)
This course introduces essential technical factors used to evaluate radiographic quality including collimation, shielding, positioning, anatomical anomalies and density, contrast, and film artifacts in the developed radiograph. Types of images being evaluated build as the students’ knowledge of positioning grows. Prerequisite: RAD 134. (SCC)

RAD 215 — Radiation Biology and Protection (2 cr)
This course introduces the effects of ionizing radiation on biologic tissue. An overview of pertinent pathological diseases is presented, and the concepts of radiation protection is discussed and emphasized. (SCC)

RAD 216 — Clinical Education V (9 cr)
This course continues with the development of clinical skills introduced in RAD 146. Prerequisite: RAD 146. (SCC)

RAD 223 — Radiation Pathology (2 cr)
A radiologist discusses disease processes, anomalies and technical factors related to properly completed radiographs. (SCC)

RAD 224 — Radiographic Image Evaluation VI (2 cr)
This course introduces essential technical factors used to evaluate radiographic quality including collimation, shielding, positioning, anatomical anomalies and density, contrast, and film artifacts in the developed radiograph. Types of images being evaluated build as the students’ knowledge of positioning grows. Prerequisite: RAD 214. (SCC)

RAD 225 — Skull and GI Review (1 cr)
This course reviews the positional techniques utilized when taking radiographs of the skull and GI system based on the physician’s request. (SCC)

RAD 226 — Clinical Education VI (9 cr)
This course continues with the development of clinical skills introduced in RAD 216. Prerequisite: RAD 216. (SCC)

RAD 235 — Pharmacology/Venipuncture (1 cr)
Students learn safe administration of pharmaceuticals including clinical experience in needle placement. Needle insertion and contrast media injection, and principles of pharmacological agents used in a radiology department are emphasized. (SCC)

RAD 236 — Clinical Education VII (9 cr)
This course continues with the development of clinical skills introduced in RAD 226. Prerequisite: RAD 226. (SCC)

RAD 237 — Review and Registration Preparation (3 cr)
Students review all the material covered in previous radiology technology courses in preparation of the ARRT examination which may be taken on or after the day of graduation from the program. (SCC)

RAD 238 — Cat Scan (1 cr)
Course content is designed to provide entry-level radiography students with principles related to computed tomography (CT) imaging. This course include instruction on the history, various components, operations and processes applied in CT. The students will also be instructed on the appropriate radiation protection that should be utilized. (SCC)