RADT 245 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. 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

3

Prerequisite

RADT 238. Pre- or corequisite: PSYC 101

Corequisite

RADT 247 and RADT 248

Hours Weekly

2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate awareness of advanced imaging modalities.
2. Classify and characterize pathological conditions and describe the radiographic appearance characteristics of select pathologies.
3. 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. Demonstrate awareness of advanced imaging modalities.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

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

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Pathology project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Pathology project grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

3. Analyze the procedural factors that affect radiographic image quality and evaluate radiographic images to determine the necessary technical factor and positioning modifications.

   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 rubric, Image analysis course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.