RADT 246 Advanced Imaging Modalities, Image Analysis, and Pathology

This course consists of three major sections: Advanced Imaging Modalities, Radiographic Image Analysis, and Radiographic Pathology. Contents of the Advanced Imaging Modalities section include introduction to the principles of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, DEXA, mammography, interventional radiography, and cross-sectional anatomy. Contents of the Radiographic Pathology section are designed to help students develop the skills necessary to distinguish normal and abnormal anatomic structures on a radiographic image, characterize disease processes, and discuss prognoses of pathologic conditions. The role of various imaging modalities in the diagnosis and treatment process is discussed. The Image Analysis section will prepare students to perform radiographic image critique using established guidelines.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MATH 141, RADT 238, and SPCH 110

Corequisite

RADT 247 and RADT 248

Hours Weekly

3 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Describe the basic principles, applications, and role of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, DEXA, and interventional radiography and explain select procedures for these modalities.
2. Classify and characterize pathological conditions, discuss prognoses, and describe the radiographic appearance characteristics of select pathologies.
3. Locate required anatomy on all radiographic images and identify common pathologies as depicted in images.
4. Analyze the procedural factors that affect radiographic image quality and evaluate radiographic images to determine the necessary technical factor and positioning modifications.

Course Objectives

1. Describe the basic principles, applications, and role of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, DEXA, and interventional radiography and explain select procedures for these modalities.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Advanced Imaging Modalities final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric
2. Classify and characterize pathological conditions, discuss prognoses, and describe the radiographic appearance characteristics of select pathologies.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Pathology final exam, Pathology project 1

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric, Pathology project 1 grading rubric
3. Locate required anatomy on all radiographic images and identify common pathologies as depicted in images.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Image analysis final exam, Pathology project 2

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Image analysis course grading rubric, Pathology project 2 grading rubric
4. Analyze the procedural factors that affect radiographic image quality and evaluate radiographic images to determine the necessary technical factor and positioning modifications.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Image analysis project, Image analysis final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Image analysis project rubruc, Image analysis course grading rubric