Course Descriptions: RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

Radiologic Technology courses are only open to those students who:

Have been accepted in the Associate Degree Radiologic Technology program, or
Have graduated from the Radiologic Technology program, or
Have been accepted and are actively enrolled in a Radiologic Technology Program at another institution, or
Possess certification as a Radiologic Technologist

If you have been blocked from enrolling in a RADT course, and you believe you have met one of the enrollment conditions listed above, please call Rafael Rivera, Program Coordinator at 650.306.3283

RADT 400 ORIENTATION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

Units 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course is an orientation to Radiologic Technology including organization of medical practice, the socioeconomic, political and legal aspects of health care with special emphasis on radiology. Included is an introduction to radiation protection and the provisions of the California Administrative Code, Title XVII Radiation Control Regulations.

RADT 408 PERSPECTIVES IN RADIOLOGY

Units 0.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 4 lecture/12 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Radiologic Technology Program. Description: This course is designed for the person who has been accepted to the Radiologic Technology Program and the person who has been accepted to the program in the “alternate” status. It consists of guided observation of the working radiology department and requires the student to complete a descriptive paper on the experience.

RADT 410 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING

Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in the Radiologic Technology Program. Description: Positioning of the human body for radiographic purposes is covered in this course. Included are all routine examinations, discussion of pathologic conditions encountered on radiographs. Laboratories offer demonstration and student practice on actual radiographic equipment.

RADT 415 RADIATION PROTECTION AND BIOLOGY

Units 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): PHYS 405. Description: Study of the effects and methods of measurement of radiation in the human body. Discussion of historic and current concepts in governmental regulations and protection requirements provides the student with background sufficient to understand the methods for protecting patients as well as medical personnel from unnecessary radiation exposure.

RADT 418 CLINICAL EDUCATION I

Units 4.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 256 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in the Radiologic Technology Program and concurrent enrollment in RADT 410. Description: Designed for the first semester Radiologic Technology student. Includes orientation to clerical procedures, film processing/darkroom procedures, patient transportation procedures, supplies and equipment. Students observe and participate in radiographic positioning and other procedures appropriate to the student’s current level of education.

RADT 420 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING II

Units 3.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/24 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): RADT 410 and concurrent enrollment in RADT 428. Description: Positioning the human body for radiographic purposes with emphasis on neuro-radiography, genito-urinary and vascular radiography. Specialized procedures of the skeletal, respiratory and gastro-intestinal systems and patient care are included. Pathological conditions appropriate for radiographers are discussed. Students perform related projects in the affiliated hospital to which they are assigned for Clinical Education (RADT 428).

RADT 428 CLINICAL EDUCATION II

Units 5; Class Hours: 16 lab hours/21 weeks; total 328 hours; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RADT 418 and concurrent enrollment in RADT 420. Description: Designed for the second semester Radiologic Technology student. Students continue to build their skills in radiographic positioning and maintain their skill levels in tasks mastered in RADT 418.

RADT 430 PRINCIPLES OF RADIOGRAPHIC FILM PRODUCTION

Units 3.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/24 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): PHYS 405 with a grade of “C” better. Description: Application of the theoretical physics principles of the production of radiation to the practical job of producing quality radiographs with the least possible exposure dose to the patient. Included is a thorough exploration of the major and minor technical factors and their use and effects, analysis of film quality, and methods for correcting improperly exposed radiographs. Transfer: CSU.

RADT 435 IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND QUALITY CONTROL

Units 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture /24 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): RADT 430. Description: Introduction to the various types of equipment and tests required to organize and implement a program of quality control in diagnostic imaging. Traditional and innovative imaging equipment requiring quality control programs are discussed.

RADT 438 CLINICAL EDUCATION III

Units 2.5; Class Hours: 16 lab hours/week for 10 weeks; total 160 hours; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): RADT 428. Description: Designed for the third semester Radiologic Technology student. Students continue to build their skills.

RADT 440 ADVANCED IMAGING MODALITIES AND SPECIALIZED PROCEDURES

Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): RADT 410, 420, and 430 with grades of C or better or certification as a Radiologic Technologist. Description: Students apply basic technical and positioning knowledge to special procedures and care of the patient undergoing such procedures. Appropriate pathology encountered in special procedures is discussed. Principles of CT and MRI are introduced in this course.

RADT 441 SECTIONAL ANATOMY

Units 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): BIOL 250 or equivalent or certification as a Radiologic Technologist. Description: The human anatomic structures from a sectional perspective utilizing transverse and axial planes for reference are covered in this course. Anatomic landmarks are identified. This course is required for Radiologic Technology students.

RADT 442 RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY

Units 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): BIOL 250 or 260 or technical experience in Radiography. Description: Disease processes commonly encountered by the Radiographer are presented in this course. Students study Radiographic CT and MRI images of skeletal, neurologic, gastro-intestinal, respiratory, circulatory and reproductive systems. This course is required for Radiologic Technology students.

RADT 448 CLINICAL EDUCATION IV

Units 6.5; Class Hours: 24 lab hours/week for 18 weeks; total 432 hours; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RADT 438. Description: Designed for the fourth semester radiologic technology student. Students continue to build the skills obtained in previous clinical education experiences.

RADT 450 REGISTRY REVIEW

Units 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in an approved Radiologic Technology Program. Description: Designed to prepare the student for board examination through lecture review and preparatory testing. This course is required for the Radiologic Technology student.

RADT 458 CLINICAL EDUCATION V

Units 7.5; Class Hours: 24 lab hours/week for 20 weeks; total 480 hours; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RADT 448. Description: Designed for the fifth semester radiologic technology student. Students continue to build the skills obtained in previous clinical education experiences.

RADT 468 CLINICAL EDUCATION VI

Units 5.5; Class Hours: 40 lab hours/4 weeks, 24 lab hours/8 weeks; total 352 hours; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of RADT 458. Description: This final phase of clinical education allows the student to perform radiographic procedures on patients in affiliated hospitals with minimal or indirect assistance in preparation for entry into employment. The final four weeks of training are dedicated to a specialized area of radiography and require full time attendance in the clinical setting.

RADT 470 SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES: MAMMOGRAPHY

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Radiologic Technology program or certification as a Radiologic Technologist. Description: This course covers the curriculum mandated by the California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch. It satisfies requirements for qualifications and continuing education provisions for persons who perform mammographic x-ray procedures.

RADT 471 SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES: FLUOROSCOPY

Units (Grade Option) 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Certification as a radiologic technologist. Description: This course covers the curriculum mandated by the California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Technology Branch. It satisfies requirements for qualifications and continuing education provisions for persons who perform fluoroscopic x-ray procedures.

RADT 474 VENIPUNCTURE FOR CONTRAST MEDIA ADMINISTRATION

Units 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 8 lecture/24 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420, ENGL 100, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): California full certification as a radiologic technologist or enrollment as a second year student in a two year radiologic technology program. Description: A training course in the techniques of venipuncture used by radiologic technologists for the introduction of contrast media into patient tissues. Also included are lectures on the pharmacology of contrast media.

RADT 475 SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES: PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Certification as a radiologic technologist or RADT 415. Description: This course is a comprehensive study of Computed Tomography (CT), including physical principles and clinical applications. Sectional anatomy, patient care, professional ethics, pathology correlation, procedural protocols, and contrast media are included. Transfer: CSU.

Updated: 7/9/08