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CARDIOPULMONARY AND DIAGNOSTIC SCIENCES COURSES

CP&D 2190—Medical Terminology (3)
Medical terminology based on a word building system. This course is intended for students majoring in health professions, nursing and other helping professions, pre-med and biology. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

CP&D 3460—Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diagnostic Applications I (3)
(same as Radiologic Sciences 3460 and Respiratory Therapy 3460). Problem-based study of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology using current imaging methods. Emphasis given to assessment of the acutely distressed cardiac or pulmonary subject, emergency pulmonary support and vascular access techniques.

CP&D 4440—Organization and Administration (3)
(same as Radiologic Science 4440 and Respiratory Therapy 4440). Examines design and operation of allied health service departments and educational programs, including facilities, personnel procedures, record systems, ethics, medical-legal aspects, interdepartmental relations and curriculum development. CP&D 4460—Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diagnostic Applications II (3). (same as Radiologic Sciences 4460 and Respiratory Therapy 4460). Advanced study of Cardiac dysrhythmias, hypertrophy, and infarction, emphasizing aspects of treatment employed during Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Prerequisite: CP&D 3460.

CP&D 4955—Introduction to Research (2)
(same as Respiratory Therapy 4955). An interdisciplinary course designed to promote undergraduate allied health research. Includes identifying and designing research problems through formulating relevant questions, learning to systematically search for answers, and methods for searching the literature.

RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES COURSES

RA SCI 1000—Introduction to Radiography (1)
Overview of radiography through small group discussions and onsite visitations in radiology departments. Graded on S/U basis only.

RA SCI 3110—Radiographic Positioning I (2)
Instruction in radiographic positioning of the chest, upper extremity, shoulder girdle, and lower extremity.

RA SCI 3120—Fundamentals of Radiography (3)
Orientation to radiology department, ethics, basic nursing procedures, medical legal considerations and radiation safety procedures.

RA SCI 3130—Basic Radiographic Skills (2)
An introduction to radiographic processing techniques, intensifying screens, sensitometry and silver reclamation procedures.

RA SCI 3140—Principles of Radiographic Exposure I (3)
Theory and principles of X-ray technique; correlation of factors with application.

RA SCI 3150—Radiologic Pharmacology (3)
Introductory study of drugs commonly used in medical imaging with emphsis on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Designed for allied health students and personnel in the medical imaging sciences.

RA SCI 3160—Radiologic Physics (3)
Fundamentals of physics of electricity and radiant energy; principles of generation of electromagnetic radiations and applicable equipment.

RA SCI 3170—Imaging Modalities (2)
A presentation of various recording media emphasizes fluoroscopy, image intensification, computed tomography, digital, xeroradiography, thermography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging; automatic exposure devices; and a brief introduction to nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.

RA SCI 3180—Radiographic Positioning II (2)
Instruction in radiographic positioning of the pelvic girdle, vertebral column, bony thorax, cranium, gastroitestinal system, and urinary system.

RA SCI 3190—Radiographic Positioning III (3)
Advanced positioning techniques; emphsizes trauma radiography, vascular studies, mammography, and other procedures.

RA SCI 3460—Cardovascular and Pulmonary Diagnostic Applications I (3)
(same as Respiratory Therapy 3460). Problembased study of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology using current imaging methods. Emphasis given to assessment of the acutely distressed cardiac or pulmonary subject, emergency pulmonary support and vascular access techniques.

RA SCI 3941—Clinical Education I (3)
Supervised clinical rotations in basic areas of radiography. Must complete: mandatory exams from one category competency; two elective exams; and must be competency-tested in chest and abdomen.

RA SCI 3942—Clinical Education II (3)
Supervised clinical rotations in basic areas of radiography and in special procedures. Must complete: mandatory exams from one category competency; one neurological exam; three elective exams; two exams from miscellaneous category; and three periodical exams.

RA SCI 4085—Problems in Medical Imaging (1-3)
Supervise investigation in an aspect of medical imaging science usually culminating in a written report. Prerequisite: instructor’s consent.

RA SCI 4110—Sectional Anatomy (3)
A study of human anatomy using the sectional approach; anatomical structures will be related to modern medical imaging techniques. Prerequisite: instructor’s consent.

RA SCI 4140—Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Physics and Procedures (5)
Magnetic Resonance imaging fundamentals, applications, instrumentation, physical principles. Basic imaging concepts including positioning, scanning protocols, contrast imaging, anatomy review, and pathological considerations. Course for undergradutes only.

RA SCI 4150—Computed Tomography: Physics and Procedures (5)
Computed tomography imaging fundamentals, applications, instrumentation, physical principles. Applied concepts regarding patient care and CT imaging procedures. For undergraduates only.

RA SCI 4303—Radiation Safety (3)
(same as Nuclear Science and Engineering 4303/7303) Types and origins of radiation; radiation detection and measurement; radiation interactions; shielding; dose calculations; federal, state and local regulations; and procedures for safe uses of radiation. Laboratory experiments in radiation measurements and protection.

RA SCI 4440—Organization and Administration (3)
(same as Respiratory Therapy 4440). Examines design and operation of allied health service departments and educational programs, including facilities, personnel procedures, record systems, ethics, medicallegal aspects, interdepartmental relations and curriculum development.

RA SCI 4943—Clinical Education III (3)
Progression from basic to more advanced rotations. Must complete: mandatory exams from one category competency; one neurological exam; three elective exams; three exams from miscellaneous category; and three periodical exams.

RA SCI 4944—Clinical Education IV (3)
Advanced clinical rotations. Experience with Equipment Quality Control. Must complete: mandatory exams from one category; one neurological exam; three elective exams; three exams from miscellaneous category; and three periodical exams.

RA SCI 4945—Clinical Education V (3)
Advanced clinical rotation at one of three clinical centers to include an evening and a night rotation; must complete final competency.

RA SCI 4946—Advanced Medical Imaging Externship (1-3)
Supervised clinical experience in a medical imaging speciality with emphasis on patient care and technical practice. Prerequisite: instructor’s consent.

RA SCI 4947—Radiography Overview (3)
A 382 comprehensive overview of all aspects of diagnostic radiology with emphasis on procedures, technique, radiation protection, positioning, radiographic anatomy and patient care.

RA SCI 4980—Imaging Pathology (3)
Etiology and processes of disease. Emphasis on pathology of body systems and the manifestation of pathology through imaging.