Radiologist Assistant (80)
Effective Fall 2009
80.400 Health Sciences Internship (3-6) - Provides the opportunity to apply acquired knowledge in an on-site practicum experience under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed preceptor. Open to students in the health sciences. Prerequisite: senior standing.
80.500 Health Sciences Internship (3-6) - Provides students in the multidisciplinary health sciences an opportunity to apply acquired knowledge in an on-site practicum experience under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed preceptor.
80.501 Radiobiology and Health Physics (3) - The student will develop an understanding of protection against the harmful effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Include overview of the regulatory bodies and patient radiation safety, regulations; effects of ionizing radiations on biological samples; interaction of ionizing radiation with matter, units of exposure and dose, radiation detection and measurement devices; practical techniques and QA/QC procedures for reducing patient and operator risk of exposure to ionizing radiation. Three hours lecture per week.
80.502 Pathophysiology for Radiologist Assistants - (3) Focuses on the characteristics and manifestations of disease caused by alterations or injury to the structure or function of the body. Concepts which are basic to pathophysiology as well as common disease conditions are studied and serve as prototypes in understanding alterations that occur in the major body systems. Emphasis is placed on the characteristic manifestations and image correlation with those pathologies observed through diagnostic imaging. Three hours lecture per week. May be offered in traditional and distance education formats. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing in the Radiologist Assistant Program.
80.505 Sectional Anatomy (3) - This course studies human anatomy as viewed in sectional planes typical of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Comparisons of planar and sectional anatomy will be made with emphasis on translating planar scans into a three dimensional image of anatomical reality. Studies cover the cranium, brain, thorax, abdomen, spine and pelvis. Online course. Prerequisite: graduate status. Three hours lecture per week.
80.510 Health Law and Legal Environment (3) - Provides a fundamental background in the law and regulatory issues of today's health culture. Advanced legal terminology, concepts and principles will be presented, discussed and applied in relation to clinical practice. Patient information management, medical records management, privacy and regulatory issues will be examined. Online course. Prerequisite: graduate status. Three hours lecture per week.
80.520 Patient Assessment, Interaction and Education (3) - The focus of this course is the application of anatomy and physiology knowledge to assist in patient assessment and management. It includes interviewing skills and assessment techniques. Patient education, including understanding the procedure and obtaining consent, are included. Online course. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: graduate status.
80.523 Imaging Pathology (3) - This course covers the methods and techniques for the systematic observation of static and dynamic diagnostic images for the purpose of evaluating the presence of abnormalities, anomalies and pathological conditions. Protocols for drafting memoranda of initial observations based on image assessment are included. Prerequisite: graduate status. Three hours lecture per week.
80.525 Research Methods in Allied Health (3) - This course will provide an introduction to methods and techniques of research in allied health sciences. Will include ethical principles, case studies, clinical research, study design, evaluation of results (including evaluation of commonly used statistical measures) and critical evaluation of the literature. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: graduate status.
80.531 Radiology Procedures and Image Evaluation 1 (3) - This course establishes a framework for radiologist assistant participation in patient examinations for the purpose of diagnostic inspection and/or therapeutic treatment. Topics covered include an overview of the chemical makeup and physical properties of select contrast agents, selection of contrast agents for given exams, patient risk factors, pre-medication strategies, indicators/symptoms of a patient contrast media reaction and recommendations for care and treatment of patients experiencing an adverse reaction to a given contrast agent. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: 80.501, 80.505
80.532 Radiobiology Procedures and Image Evaluation 2 (3) - This course covers the operation of the fluoroscopic device used in diagnostic/therapeutic patient exams. Procedures and techniques to optimize image quality while reducing potential radiation exposure to patients, operator and ancillary personnel are included. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: 80.531
80.545 Pharmacology (3) - This course studies drugs commonly used by and given to radiology patients. Basic principles of pharmacology and medication are covered. Commonly prescribed drug groups are discussed, specifically addressing the drug's effects on physiology and disease. Three hours lecture per week.
80.581 Clinical Preceptorship (3) - The student will observe and participate in radiologic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of his/her radiologist mentor. Students complete a wide variety of competencies and generate a clinical portfolio. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: 80.532
80.590 Applied Research in Allied Health (3) - An independent investigation conducted under the direction of a member of the Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences in collaboration with the student's radiologist mentor. The student identifies a question, develops and employs an experimental design, and collects and analyzes data. A study of pertinent literature is required. The final project reports should be suitable for presentation in an appropriate professional society and/or publication in a professional journal. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: 80.525
80.595 Radiologist Assistant Seminar (3) - This course will integrate, apply and review content covered during the Radiologist Assistant degree program. It will help prepare students for the standardized national exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Online course. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: 80.532, 80.581