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The fundamentals of radiation and radiological physics. Operation of medical radiographic X-ray units. Study of the effects of radiation in humans. Introduction to health-physics instrumentation.

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A study of the effects of radiation in humans and the principles of protection as applied to radiography. Introduction to health-physics instrumentation with a study of radiation control regulations.

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Introduction to the radiology environment, emphasizing professionalism, humanistic approach to patients, medical/radiology records responsibilities, and medical/legal principles. Student obligations to clinical education are identified.

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Introduction to radiographic positioning principles, study of contrast media, acquaintance with x-ray apparatus, and laboratory practice and film critique of chest, abdominal studies and upper extremities.

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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Radiographic skills in chest and abdomen procedures will be emphasized.

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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certificated radiology and health care personnel utilizing a condensed format. Radiographic skills to include assisting with routine contrast media studies of the GI and GU tracts.

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Radiographic positioning principles, laboratory practice, and image analysis of the lower extremities, vertebral column, and basic skull. Overview of common pathologies of identified areas.

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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Radiographic skills to be emphasized will be fluoroscopic procedures, GU tract, upper and lower extremities, and routine spinal column.

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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certificated radiology and health care personnel. Radiographic skills to be emphasized will be routine skull radiography, portable radiography, minor special procedures, and introduction to pediatric and trauma radiography.

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An introductory course to the factors influencing radiographic image formation, principles of film processing, digital imagining, exposure techniques, and essentials of radiographic image quality. Radiographic image critique skills will be developed.

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Advanced study, identification, and critique of common radiographic pathologies in major body systems. Assists the learner in providing quality patient care.

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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Emphasis on independent radiography and decision making in clinical mammography. Professional growth and program exit skills are expected. Sixteen hours of clinical per week.

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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Emphasis on independent radiography and decision making. Professional growth and program exit skills are expected. Sixteen hours of clinical per week.

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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and healthcare personnel. Emphasis on advanced imaging skills in Computed Tomography to include biopsies, drainage procedures, vascular exams, and other interventional exams in the Computed Tomography area. Professional growth and program exit skills are expected. Sixteen hours of clinical per week. PREREQUSITE: Graduate of a radiologic technology program and/or possession of a California Radiologic Technologist License or ARRT Radiologic Technologist certification.

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Multi-skill preparation for the allied health professional including management communication skills and business management concepts, and contrast media administration limited to the upper extremity. 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours.

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This course will help prepare the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination in Mammography.

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This course will help prepare the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)certification examination in Computed Tomography.

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Introduction to computer aided medical imagings as used in radiology departments. Applications include computed and digital radiography (CR/DR), CT, MRI, and other modalities. Basic imaging principles are applied, including physics, imaging protocols, and systems electronics. Software and display strategies for varying modalities will be discussed. Course does not include clinical experience. PRERQUISITE: Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program (Cohort Restriction).

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Radiographic positioning, film critique of advanced skull to include sinuses, TMJs, mastoid, mandible, facial bones, bony thorax and pelvic girdle. Introduction to ancillary imaging modalities including sectional anatomy.

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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Emphasis on independent radiography and decision making. Advanced cranial studies and torso exams will be emphasized.

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Introduction to advanced imaging principles and procedures to include diagnostic specials, interventional angiography CT and MR sectional anatomy as related to these imaging procedures. Principles of mammographic imaging per California state (RHB) regulations. Introduction to quality assurance principles and techniques. Elements of professional development.

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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Radiographic skills emphasized are advanced contrast media procedures, trauma, portable radiography, pediatric and surgical exams.

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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Emphasis on independent radiography and decision making. Professional growth and program exit skills are expected. Twenty-four hours clinical.

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Comprehensive categorical review of diagnostic radiologic technology in preparation for State and National Certification boards.

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Applied principles of physics for current radiographic equipment including fluoroscopy, image viewing and recording systems, and tomography. Study of knowledge and skills required to qualify student for fluoroscopy component of state licensure exam. Review of imaging concepts (analog and digital), x-ray beam quantity and quality, and radiation protection.