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280 PTA292 Lecture 1 Credit 1 Period Clinical Practicum Seminar III Integration of non-clinical aspects of clinical practicums with clinical performance in Clinical Practicum III. Emphasis on clinical journaling, in-service and case presentations, and documentation of patient care interventions. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of the Department or Division. Corequisites: PTA290. PTA295 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Physical Therapist Assistant Examination Review Preparation for the physical therapist assistant examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Topics include physical therapy management of patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary and cardiopulmonary system diseases and complications. Therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility activities, and data collection techniques. Documentation and ethical/legal considerations in practice of physical therapy. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of the Program Director. (RAD) RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY RAD100 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care Provides an overview of the foundations of radiography and the practitioner's role in health care delivery. Principles, practices and policies of health care organizations will be examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. RAD101 Lecture 1 Credit 1 Period Ethics and Law in the Radiologic Sciences Foundation in ethics and law related to the practice of medical imaging. An introduction to terminology, concepts and principles will be presented. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. RAD102 Lecture 1 Credit 1 Period Structured Diagnostic Medical Imaging Skills Enhancement I Structured medical imaging cognitive and non-cognitive learning, study skills, and strategies to help students achieve success in their respective imaging courses. Medical imaging learning process and critical thinking application skills are emphasized. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. RAD103 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Radiation Protection in Radiologic Technology Content presents an overview of the principles of radiation protection, including the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are incorporated. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. RAD104 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Imaging Equipment Content establishes a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, and mobile equipment requirements and design. Content also provides a basic knowledge of quality control. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. RAD105 Lec 2.5 Credits Lec 2 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 1.5 Periods Radiation Production and Principles of Exposure Content establishes a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology and a base in technical factors that govern the image production process. Also presented are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. Course Listings 2021-2022

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