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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 1100 Introduction and Fundamentals of Medical Imaging 2 credit hours An introduction and overview of the fundamentals of diagnostic medical imaging in the disciplines of Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography, Mammography, and Bone Mineral Densitometry for non-majors. Includes the history, basic theories, history and development of each discipline, educational requirements, employment skills, national certification examinations, and professional associations. The course also requires a service learning component outside of scheduled class. (2 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 1111 Clinical Education I 2 credit hours Applied radiography at assigned clinical education setting. Satisfies the clinical objectives and competency requirements listed in the Radiography Program Design for the first semester. Prerequisite: Admission to program and consent of instructor.

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 1112 Clinical Education II 2 credit hours Applied radiography at assigned clinical education centers. Satisfies the clinical objectives and competency requirements as specified in the Radiologic Program Design for the second semester. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1111 and 1131 with grade of “C” or better and consent of instructor

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 1113 Clinical Education III 2 credit hours Applied radiography at assigned clinical education centers. Satisfies the clinical objectives and competency requirements as specified in the Radiologic Program Design. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1112, 1121 and 1132 with grade of “C” or better and consent of instructor

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 1121 Radiographic Equipment 4 credit hours Elementary physical principles including systems of measurement, classical mechanics, structure of matter, electricity and magnetism, X-ray production, X-ray circuits, and radiographic and fluoroscopic systems. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1111 and 1131 with grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (4 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 1122 Image Formation and Evaluation 4 credit hours Advanced principles and applications of radiographic equipment. Radiographic image production, image quality, film processing, analog image receptors, digital image receptors and production and control of scattered radiation. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1112, 1121 and 1132 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 1131 Radiographic Procedures I 4 credit hours Radiographic patient care, terminology, routine radiographic positioning and radiographic image evaluation of the thorax, abdomen and urinary tract. Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography Program and consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 1132 Radiographic Procedures II 3 credit hours Routine radiographic positioning and radiographic image evaluation of the upper and lower extremities, bony thorax, and digestive system. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1111 and 1131 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 1133 Radiographic Procedures III 3 credit hours Routine and special projections/methods of radiographic positioning and radiographic image evaluation of the head and neck, spine and pelvis. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1112, 1121 and 1132 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 1140 Ethics and Law in Diagnostic Medical Imaging 1 credit hour Provides a fundamental background in medical ethics and law specific to diagnostic medical imaging. Students will use actual case studies and clinical scenarios for application of topics discussed. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1113, 1122 and 1133 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor and program admission approval required. (1 lecture hour)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 1151 Basic Pharmacology 1 credit hour Basic concepts of pharmacology, drug classification, indications and the types of reactions to diagnostic contrast agents and intravenous medications. Included are the theory of venipuncture and appropriate patient care during these procedures. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1140 and 2211 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2101 Cross-sectional Anatomy 2 credit hours Basics of cross-sectional anatomy related to lesion localization in Radiation Therapy, normal sectional anatomy as shown in diagrams and radiographic, sonographic, computerized tomography (CT), nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance (MR) images. Prerequisites: Admission to Radiation Therapy program and consent of instructor (2 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2102 Pathophysiology for Radiation Therapy 3 credit hours Introduces basic disease concepts, theories of disease causation, and system-by-system pathophysiologic disorders most frequently encountered in clinical practice. The processes involved in the development and classification of both benign and malignant tumors and site-specific information on malignant tumors are addressed. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 2101, 2111, 2301 and 2310 with a grade of “C” or better in each course and consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2103 Operational Issues in Radiation Therapy 3 credit hours Focuses on various radiation therapy operational issues. Addresses concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development. The interrelatedness of standards of care, law, ethical standards and competence are also examined. Prerequisites: Admission to program, ARRT certification and Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 2102, 2112, 2302 and 2311 with a grade of “C” or better and program admission approval required. (3 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2111 Clinical Practice I 3 credit hours Provides sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis, and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Through structured sequential assignments in clinical facilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined and evaluated. Prerequisites: Admission to Radiation Therapy program and consent of instructor

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2112 Clinical Practice II 3 credit hours Expands the skills learned in Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 2111. Through structured sequential assignments in clinical facilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined and evaluated. Prerequisites: Admission to program, ARRT certification and Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 2111 with a grade of “C” or better

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2113 Clinical Practice III 3 credit hours Advanced integration of skills learned in Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 2111 and 2112. Through structured sequential assignments in clinical facilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined and evaluated. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 2311, 2102, 2302 and 2112 grade of “C” or better and consent of instructor and program admission approval required.

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2200 Clinical Applications of Mammography 2 credit hours Experience in the performance of mammography exams, including patient preparation and education, interventional procedures and the required quality control tests described by the American College of Radiology (ACR) Mammography Quality Control Manual. Designed to meet or exceed the minimum competency requirements for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Prerequisites: Admission to program and ARRT certification or consent of instructor

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2201 Radiation Physics, Biology and Protection 3 credit hours Advanced radiological physics, including interactions with matter, electromagnetic radiation, particulate radiation, radioactivity, radiation monitoring instruments and dosage units. Also included are the biological effects of ionizing radiation as well as sections on nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and the most recent radiation protection rules and regulations. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1140 and 2211 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2202 Breast Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology 1 credit hour Establishment of baseline knowledge in breast anatomy and physiology. Correlation between breast anatomic structures and mammographic anatomic structures. Introduction to breast viability, benign and cancerous pathology, and mammographic appearance. Prerequisite: Admission to program or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2203 Mammography Principles and Procedures 2 credit hours Introduction to technologist-performed physical breast assessment. Preliminary patient assessment, physical breast assessment, and documentation of findings required for a comprehensive examination for imaging correlation of the breasts. A knowledge base of the various positions and projections in mammography along with the clinical data needed to perform the exam and positioning techniques for both screening and diagnostic mammography, including interventional procedures. Prerequisite: Admission to program or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2204 Mammography Quality Management and Instrumentation 2 credit hours Introduction to mammography equipment along with mandated requirements governing use and factors that influence the production and recording of mammographic images. Accreditation and service delivery standards included. Prerequisite: Admission to program or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2211 Clinical Education IV 3 credit hours Applied radiography at assigned clinical education centers. Satisfies the clinical objectives and competency requirements as specified in the Radiography Program Design. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1113, 1122 and 1133 with a grade of “C” or better and consent of instructor and program admission approval required.

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2212 Clinical Education V 3 credit hours Applied radiography at assigned clinical education centers. Satisfies the clinical objectives and competency requirements as specified in the Radiography Program Design. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1140 and 2211 with a grade of “C” or better and consent of instructor

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2213 Clinical Education VI 3 credit hours Applied radiography at assigned clinical education centers. Satisfies the clinical objectives and competency requirements as specified in the Radiography Program Design. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1151, 2201, 2212 and 2225 with a grade of “C” or better and consent of instructor

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2220 Sectional anatomy for Diagnostic Imaging 2 credit hours Study of human anatomy as demonstrated in sectional planes seen in Computed Tomography (CT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Comparison of planar anatomy to sectional anatomy through the use of diagrams and radiologic images. Emphasis is on anatomy of the head, neck, spine, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system. Prerequisite: American Registry of Radiologic Technolgists Certification and/or Nuclear Medicine Certification or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2225 Basic Pathophysiology 3 credit hours Basic concepts of pathology and the causes of disease in the body systems that are illustrated with diagnostic medical imaging disciplines. Included are radiographic interpretation, imaging techniques using the disciplines of Radiography primarily with new digital imaging systems, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and also pathology illustrated using Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology and Positron Emission Tomography. Culminates with a major project of a pathology research paper and an accompanying pathology poster display using diagnostic medical imaging disciplines. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1140 and 2211 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2226 Advanced Pathophysiology 1 credit hour Advanced study of pathophysiology in diagnostic medical imaging of the heart and vascular system, the hematopoietic system, central nervous system and the endocrine system. Included are radiographic interpretation, imaging techniques using the disciplines of Radiography primarily with new digital imaging systems, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and also pathology illustrated using Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Positron Emission Tomography. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor (1 lecture hour)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2235 Quality Management in Diagnostic Imaging 2 credit hours Teaches the student the advanced technical aspects of quality assurance and quality management. Includes analog film processing, digital image processing as well as radiographic equipment. Focus is on practical applications in the radiology department. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 1151, 2201, 2211, and 2225 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2240 Radiographic Image Analysis 3 credit hours Systematic approach for evaluating radiographic images to determine diagnostic quality. Review and correlation of previous subjects. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 2211 and 2225 with a grade of “C” or better and/or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2280 Radiography Review Seminar 1 credit hour Overview of Radiography coursework in preparation for the national certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) based on the content specifications. Content areas included are: radiation protection, equipment operation and maintenance, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures, and patient care. Strategies in testing, test anxiety, and the computer-based test are included in the course. Prerequisite: Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2301 Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I 4 credit hours Provides an overview of cancer and the specialty of radiation therapy. The medical, biological and pathological aspects as well as the physical and technical aspects are discussed. Roles and responsibilities of the radiation therapist, the treatment prescription, the documentation of treatment parameters and delivery are also discussed. Prerequisites: Admission to Radiation Therapy program and consent of instructor (4 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2302 Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy II 4 credit hours Examines the management of neoplastic disease from a multidisciplinary perspective. The epidemiology, etiology, detection, diagnosis, patient condition, treatment and prognosis of neoplastic disease are presented, discussed and evaluated in relationship to histology, anatomical site and patterns of spread. The radiation therapist’s responsibility in the management of neoplastic disease is examined and linked to the skills required to analyze complex issues and make informed decisions. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 2101, 2111 and 2301 with a grade of “C” or better and consent of instructor (4 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2303 Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy III 4 credit hours Establishes factors that influence and govern clinical planning of patient treatment. Encompassed are isodose descriptions, patient contouring, radiobiologic considerations, dosimetric calculations, compensation and clinical application of treatment beams. Optimal treatment planning is emphasized along with particle beams. Stereotactic and emerging technologies are presented. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 2102, 2112, 2302 AND 2311 with a grade of “C” or better and consent of instructor and program admission approval required. (4 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2310 Radiation Therapy Physics 3 credit hours Establishes a basic knowledge of physics necessary to develop an understanding of radiation used in the clinical setting, and to develop a knowledge base in factors that govern and influence the production and recording of radiographic images for patient simulation, treatment planning and treatment verification in radiation oncology. Fundamental physical units, measurements, types of radiation, fundamentals of X-ray generating equipment, X-ray production, radiation oncology imaging equipment and related devices are emphasized. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and admission to Radiation Therapy program (3 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2311 Radiation Biology and Protection 4 credit hours Presents basic concepts and principles of radiation biology and radiation safety as they relate to radiation therapy. The interactions of radiation with cells, tissues and the body as a whole and resultant biophysical events are presented. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are also incorporated. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 2101, 2111, 2301 and 2310 with a grade of “C” or better and consent of instructor (4 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOGRAPHY 2312 Quality Management in Radiation Therapy 3 credit hours Focuses on the evolution of quality management (QM) programs and continuing quality improvements in radiation oncology. Topics include the need for quality assurance (QA) checks; QA of the clinical aspects and chart checks; film checks; the various types of evaluations and tests performed on simulators, megavoltage therapy equipment and therapy planning units; the role of radiation therapists in QM programs; legal and regulatory implications for maintaining appropriate QM guidelines as well as the role of computers and information systems within the radiation oncology department. Prerequisites: Admission to program and ARRT certification; Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography 2102, 2112, 2302 and 2311 with a grade of “C” or better (3 lecture hours)

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