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35 Course Descriptions found.

R T 50	ORIENTATION TO RADIATION SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES	2 Units
Overview of Radiologic Technology as a career. Radiographic terminology, positioning for abdomen, vital sign assessment, introduction to x-ray protection and production, radiographic image formation, patient care, basic computer operation and Internet application. Overview of program structure and student services.
Prerequisites: BIOL 40A, 40B and 40C or equivalent; admission to Radiologic Technology Program.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 51A	FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY I	3 Units
Medical and Radiographic terms. Basic positioning and anatomy related to chest, abdomen, upper extremities, lower extremities, pelvis and hips.
Prerequisite: Admission to Radiologic Technology Program.
Three hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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R T 51B	FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY II	3 Units
Continuation of R T 51A; radiographic anatomy, positioning and procedures related to the gastrointestinal tract, urinary system and biliary system.
Prerequisite: R T 51A.
Three hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 51C	FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY III	3 Units
Continuation of R T 51B; radiographic anatomy, positioning and terminology, related to the skull, vertebral column, bony thorax, myelography and arthrography.
Prerequisite: R T 51B.
Three hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 52A	PRINCIPLES OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY I	3 Units
Elementary principles of X-ray physics, technique and radiation protection.
Prerequisite: Admission to Radiologic Technology program.
Three hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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R T 52B	PRINCIPLES OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY II	3 Units
Continuation of R T 52A, including physics, technique, processing and protection.
Prerequisite: R T 52A.
Three hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 52C	PRINCIPLES OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY III	3 Units
Continuation of R T 52B. Expansion of principles of X-ray physics, technique and protection.
Prerequisite: R T 52B.
Three hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 52D	DIGITAL IMAGE ACQUISITION & DISPLAY	3 Units
Content is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impart image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system assist students to bridge between film-based and digital imaging systems. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented.
Prerequisite: R T 52C.
Two and one-half hours lecture, one and one-half hour laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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R T 53	ORIENTATION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY	1 Unit
Orientation to radiation sciences, with emphasis on clinical participation.
Prerequisite: Admission to Radiologic Technology Program.
Four hours clinical laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 53A	APPLIED RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY I	3 Units
Applied Radiography I is the first in a series of four sequential courses that includes clinical participation and application of basic positioning, patient care, equipment manipulation, radiation protection and image analysis.
Prerequisite: Admission to Radiologic Technology Program.
16 hours clinical laboratory, two hours case study research.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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R T 53AL	APPLIED RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY I	1 Unit
Applied radiography; includes structured lab activities in processing, film analysis, basic positioning, patient care, equipment and radiographic experiment.
Prerequisite: Admission to Radiologic Technology Program.
Three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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R T 53B	APPLIED RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY II	3 Units
Applied Radiography II is the second in a series of four sequential courses that includes clinical participation and application of basic positioning, patient care, equipment manipulation, radiation protection and image analysis.
Prerequisite: R T 53A.
16 hours clinical laboratory, two hours case study research.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 53BL	APPLIED RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY II	1 Unit
Continuation of structured laboratory activities in applied radiography with emphasis on clinical skill development for positioning, processing, principles of exposure, film analysis, and radiographic experiments.
Prerequisite: R T 53A.
Three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 53C	APPLIED RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY III	3 Units
Applied Radiography III is the third in a series of four sequential courses that includes clinical participation and application of basic positioning, patient care, equipment manipulation, radiation protection and image analysis.
Prerequisite: R T 53B.
16 hours clinical laboratory, two hours case study research.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 53CL	APPLIED RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY III	1 Unit
Continuation of structured lab skill development in positioning, technique selection, protection, clinical observation and practicum.
Prerequisite: R T 53B.
Three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 53D	APPLIED RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY IV	8 Units
Applied Radiography IV is the fourth in a series of four sequential courses that includes clinical participation and application of basic positioning, patient care, equipment manipulation, radiation protection and image analysis.
Prerequisites: R T 51C, 52C and 53C.
27 hours clinical laboratory, two hours case study research.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 54A	BASIC PATIENT CARE FOR IMAGING TECHNOLOGY	2 Units
Formerly: R T 50B
Basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures and techniques as well as infection control protocols.
Prerequisite: R T 50.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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R T 54B	LAW & ETHICS IN MEDICAL IMAGING	2 Units
Formerly: R T 50A
A fundamental background in ethics. The historical and philosophical basis of ethics, as well as the elements of ethical behavior in regards to clinical practice. Misconduct, malpractice, legal and professional standards and the ASRT scope of practice.
Prerequisite: R T 54A.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 54C	RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY	3 Units
Formerly: R T 51D
Radiographic Pathology of the respiratory, osseous, fractures, urinary, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, central nervous, hemopoietic and endocrine systems, HSG's and associated pathologies.
Prerequisite: R T 54B.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in R T 51D.
Three hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 61B	RADIOLOGY RESEARCH PROJECT	1 Unit
Research project on a highly specialized area of radiography or other imaging modality. Individual display/research paper required. Specific topics to be determined by the instructor.
Prerequisites: R T 62A and 63A.
One hour lecture, two hours case study research.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 62A	RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING	3 Units
Specialized radiographic procedures related to Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computerized Tomography. Computer applications related to image capture, display, storage, and distribution. Sectional anatomy of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, vertebral column, and extremities.
Prerequisites: R T 52C and 53D.
Three hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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R T 62B	SPECIAL PROCEDURES & EQUIPMENT	3 Units
Continuation of R T 62A with emphasis on radiography of the skull, facial bones, mandible, and sinuses. Advanced radiographic procedures with emphasis on angiographic, cerebral, heart and interventional procedures, angiographic equipment, radiographic anatomy and pathology.
Prerequisites: R T 62A and 63A.
Three hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 62C	ADVANCED RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING	3 Units
Continuation of R T 62B with emphasis in professional development, continuing education, quality control and quality assurance, non-routine positioning of the osseous system, sonography, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and pediatric radiology.
Prerequisites: R T 62B and 63B.
Three hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 62D	APPLIED RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY	1 Unit
Clinical experience in advanced positioning of the skull, facial bones, mastoids and sinuses with emphasis on computed tomography.
Prerequisite: R T 62C.
Six hours clinical laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 63	ADVANCED RADIOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES	3 Units
Special emphasis on advanced radiographic physics, technique, protection and positioning for registry examination preparation. Continued clinical experience and film analysis.
Prerequisite: R T 62B.
Three hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 63A	RADIOGRAPHIC CLINICAL PRACTICUM I	7.5 Units
Advanced radiographic positioning with emphasis on radiography of skull, facial bones, mandible, sinuses, mastoids. Special radiographic procedures related to the cranium. Pathology related to the cranium. Related clinical experience.
Prerequisites: R T 52C and 53D.
32 hours clinical laboratory, two hours case study research.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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R T 63B	RADIOGRAPHIC CLINICAL PRACTICUM II	7.5 Units
Special radiographic equipment, imaging modalities, and special radiographic procedures. Radiographic anatomy and pathology. Related clinical experience.
Prerequisites: R T 62A and 63A.
32 hours clinical laboratory, two hours case study research.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 63C	RADIOGRAPHIC CLINICAL PRACTICUM III	7.5 Units
Continuation of R T 62B with emphasis on pediatric skull radiography, facial bone radiography, non-routine positioning of the osseous system. Quality control practices. Advanced clinical experience.
Prerequisites: R T 62B and 63B.
32 hours clinical laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 63D	RADIOGRAPHIC CLINICAL PRACTICUM	7.5 Units
Special emphasis on advanced radiographic physics, technique, protection and positioning for registry examination preparation. Continued clinical experience and film analysis.
Prerequisites: R T 62C and 63C.
32 hours clinical laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 64	FLUOROSCOPY	4.5 Units
The fluoroscopy course includes the principles of radiation protection and fluoroscopic equipment, application of special equipment, illumination and photometry, anatomy and physiology of the eye and relationship of internal organs.
Prerequisite: R T 52C or current certification in Radiologic Technology or Radiation Therapy Technology.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
Four hours lecture, one and one-half hours laboratory for a 10 week session.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 65	MAMMOGRAPHY	3 Units
Technical and procedural aspects of mammography including radiation protection and quality assurance aspects, breast anatomy, pathology, positioning and mass localization. Successful completion of this course entitles the student to a Certificate of Completion of a 40 hour course in mammography education.
Prerequisite: R T 63 or current certification in Radiologic Technology.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
Two and one-half hours lecture, one and one-half hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 71	ADVANCED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING	8 Units
Designed as a practicum in a magnetic resonance department. Practical experience is implemented to expose the student to the principles of MRI with emphasis on mastery of the knowledge, insight, and skills required to perform MRI procedures.
Prerequisites: ARRT and CRT Certification; Foothill sectional anatomy course; current CPR certification.
40 hours clinical laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 72	VENIPUNCTURE	2 Units
Principles and practices of intravenous injection. Includes theory, demonstration and application of venipuncture equipment and solutions, puncture techniques, complications, and post-puncture care. Meets state of California qualifications for didactic certification in venipuncture for radiologic technologists.
Prerequisites: R T 51C or current Certification in Radiologic Technology; current Health Care Provider CPR card.
One and one-half hour lecture, one and one-half hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 74	ADVANCED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY	8 Units
Designed as a practicum in a computed tomography department. Practical experience is implemented to expose the post-graduate radiologic technology student to the principles of CT with emphasis on mastery of the knowledge, insight and skills required to perform CT procedures.
40 hours clinical laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
R T 200L	RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY AS A CAREER	1 Unit
Introduction to the radiological sciences and their role in health care. Focus on the use of ionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and on the health professionals responsible for providing this medical specialty. Discussion of requirements for the Radiologic Technology Program. (Six hours hospital observation included).
Two hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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