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(Currently being Revised See MSU Catalog for current descriptions)

RADT 101. Introduction to Radiography lec: 3 credit: 3
 
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Radiography its role in health care delivery. Imaging equipment, radiation safety, contrast media, x-ray film, processing of images, health science professions, professional organizations, and and patient care. Moral, ethical, social and legal responsibilities.  Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

RADT 201. Clinical Radiography Orientation lec: 3 lab: 2 credit: 4
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Clinical education and positioning nomenclature.  Anatomy and positioning of the chest and abdomen. Hand washing, body mechanics, infection control, vital signs, and beam restriction devices.  Patient interactions, patient history taking, and immobilization techniques.  Concepts of patient care for the radiographer.
Prerequisites: RADT 101.

RADT 347. Principles of Radiologic Exposure lec: 3 credit: 3
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Basic Interactions of radiation and matter, Brems radiation, characteristic radiation, Planck's Quantum theory, radiographic artifacts, silver recovery, intensifying screens, radiographic grids, structure of matter, electromagnetic spectrum, x-ray tube, x-ray production, image receptors, introduction to factors affecting quality. Preparation of technique charts for radiographic exposure.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the professional phase of the Radiologic Technology Program.

RADT 348. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning I lec: 4 credit: 4
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Radiographic anatomy and positioning of gastrointestinal tract, urinary system, upper and lower extremities, pelvic and pectoral girdles.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the professional phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. Credit for or concurrent registration in RADT 348L and 350.

RADT 348L. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning I Laboratory lab: 3 credit: 1
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Laboratory study and practice of radiographic anatomy and positioning of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary system, upper and lower extremities, pelvic and pectoral girdles.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the professional phase of the Radiologic Technology Program. Credit for or concurrent registration in RADT 348 and RADT 350.

RADT 349. Radiation Protection and Biology lec: 2 credit: 2
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Instructs the student in the need for radiation protection, the quantities and units used in measuring radiation, the biological effects of ionizing radiation, patient protection, personnel protection, and the development of radiobiology.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the professional curriculum of the Radiologic Technology Program.

RADT 350. Clinical Radiography I lab: 16 credit: 5
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Each student is assigned to a clinical education center for supervised clinical practice and observation, including basic routines radiographic examinations, patient care, and the radiographic processes. Emphasis is on professionalism, dependability, and radiographic examinations covered in RADT 348.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the professional curriculum of the Radiologic Technology Program. Credit for or concurrent registration in RADT 348 and RADT 348L.

RADT 352. Radiographic Exposure and Imaging Equipment lec: 2 lab: 2 credit: 3
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Practical and theoretical aspects of radiographic quality. Factors influencing radiographic distortion, radiographic density, and radiographic contrast. Experiments involving factors which govern and influence radiographic quality. Fluoroscopic equipment, x-ray timers, and tomography.
Prerequisites: RADT 347, RADT 348, RADT 348L, RADT 349, and RADT 350

RADT 353. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning II lec: 4 credit: 4
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Anatomy and positioning of the bony thorax, vertebral column, skull, facial bones, sinuses, orbits, mastoids, and inner ear. Presentation of radiographs for discussion of anatomy, positioning, technique, pathology and radiographic quality.
Prerequisites: RADT 347, RADT 348, RADT 348L, RADT 349, and RADT 350. Credit for or concurrent registration in RADT 353L and RADT 355.

RADT 353L. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning II Laboratory lab: 3 credit: 1
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Laboratory study and practice of radiographic anatomy and positioning of the bony thorax, vertebral column, skull, facial bones, sinuses, orbits, mastoids, and inner ear.
Prerequisites: RADT 347, RADT 348, RADT 348L, RADT 349, and RADT 350. Credit for or concurrent registration in RADT 353 and RADT 355.

RADT 354. Radiation Imaging Equipment Dynamics lec: 2 credit: 2
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Basic interactions of radiation with matter. Electrodynamics, electrostatics, magnetism, electric generators and motors, transformers and rectification as they relate to the x-ray circuit. Radiographic filters, the anode heel effect and x-ray tube rating charts.
Prerequisites: RADT 347, RADT 348, RADT 348L, RADT 349, and RADT 350.

RADT 355. Clinical Radiography II lab: 16 credit: 5
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Emphasis on clinical practice of the basic skills of radiologic technology.
Prerequisites: RADT 347, RADT 348, RADT 348L, RADT 349, and RADT 350. Credit for or concurrent registration in RADT 353 and RADT 353L.

RADT 356. Clinical Radiography III lab: 18 credit: 6
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Emphasis on clinical practice and performance of all routine procedures.  Importance of minimum imaging standards, discussion of problem solving technique for image evaluation.
Prerequisites: RADT 352, RADT 353, RADT 353L, RADT 354, and RADT 355.

RADT 367. Radiological Seminar lec: 1 credit: 1
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Oral and written reports on specialized or current topics in the radiological sciences. May be repeated to accrue a total of 3 hours.
Prerequisites: RADT 352, RADT 353, RADT 353L, RADT 354, and RADT 355 or permission of RADT Program Director.

RADT 458. Advanced Medical Imaging I lec: 3 lab: 2 credit: 4
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Advanced imaging procedures to include mobile and surgical, pediatric and geriatric. Female reproductive, arthrography, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and angiographic equipment.
Prerequisites: RADT 356, and RADT 367 or permission of RADT program director.

RADT 459. Clinical Radiography IV lab: 24 credit: 8
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Emphasis on clinical practice and the ability to adapt to the radiographic situation.
Prerequisites: RADT 356, and RADT 367.

RADT 460. Advanced Medical Imaging II lec: 2 credit: 2
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Advanced imaging of the urinary system and respiratory system. Automatic exposure control devices and introduction into specialized imaging and/or therapy methods such as computed tomography, sonography, magnetic resonance, bone densitometry, PET, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology.
Prerequisites: RADT 458, RADT 459, RADT 463, and RADT 466 or permission of RADT program director.

RADT 461. Clinical Radiography V lab: 24 credit: 8
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Emphasis on advanced clinical practice. Independent performance in full range of radiographic examinations, active clinical participation in special procedures and in specialized radiologic technology fields.
Prerequisites: RADT 458, RADT 459, RADT 463, and RADT 466 or permission of RADT program director.

RADT 462. Radiology Department Management lec: 3 credit: 3
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Radiology department management principles, accreditation standards, staffing, interviewing, job descriptions, department design, budgeting, purchase orders, patient education, patient control, patient information management, risk management, and medicolegal issues. Practitioner's role and responsibility with regard to written and oral communication with emphasis on confidentiality and heightened awareness of human diversity. Student projects required.
Prerequisites: RADT 458, RADT 459, RADT 463, and RADT 466 or permission of RADT program director.

RADT 463. Introduction to Pathology lec: 3 credit: 3
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Pathology terminology, basic knowledge of the disease process, various pathologic conditions of the body and their impact on the radiographic process.
Prerequisites: RADT 356, and RADT 367.

RADT 464. Directed Study lec: 3 credit: 3
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Individual investigation of selected topics in the radiologic sciences. Open to registered technologists only. May be repeated once for additional credit.
Prerequisites: Approval of RADT Program Director.

RADT 465. Advanced Radiography Practices lec: 1 lab: 2 credit: 2
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Application of concepts from previous didactic and clinical courses for making practical and theoretical decisions.
Prerequisites: RADT 458, RADT 459, RADT 463, and RADT 466 or permission of RADT program director.

RADT 466. Quality Assessment in the Radiology Department lec: 2 lab: 2 credit: 3
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Evaluation of radiographic systems to assure quality in the delivery of radiographic services. State and federal regulatory agencies assuring quality improvement will be discussed. Equipment quality control discussed and basic testing performed in the laboratory.
Prerequisites: RADT 356, and RADT 367 or permission of RADT Program Director.

RADT 468. Cross-sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging lec: 2 credit: 2
College: Science
Department: Biological and Environmental Science
Detail: Sectional anatomy in the transverse plane, sagittal, and coronal planes. Concentration on anatomical structures most commonly demonstrated through cross-sectional imaging. Images from computed tomography, sonography, magnetic resonance will be utilized.
Prerequisites: RADT 458, RADT 459, RADT 463, and RADT 466 or permission of RADT program director.

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