2015-2016 Catalog 
    
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2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RADT 101 - Fundamentals of Radiology

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-5-5
This course provides an orientation to the roles of the medical radiographer. Radiation protection of technologists, patients and others is discussed. Basic principles of exposure and image production are presented. Patient care skills are introduced. Energized laboratory sessions provide an introduction to diagnostic imaging equipment, patient positioning and image evaluation. Simulated evaluations are planned to provide opportunities to apply principles learned.Prerequisite: PSYC 101  and Acceptance to the A.A.S. program in Radiologic Technology. Corequisite:  Prerequisite/Corequisite: