RAD 103 - Introduction to Radiologic Sciences

Credits: 2
Instructional Contact Hours: 2

Introduces the basic principles of the radiologic sciences as part of the healthcare system. Discusses the application of radiographic terminology and mathematical equations to the field of radiography. Introduces safety concerning the use of ionizing radiation.

Prerequisite(s): HSC 105 with a grade of of “C” or better, BIO 140W or BIO 152W or BIO 240 with a grade of “B” or better
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Identify Professional Organizations of the field of radiography
1. JRCERT
2. ASRT
3. ARRT
4. MSRT
Identify basic radiographic equipment
1. Radiographic Table
2. Mobile/portable
3. C-arm
4. Fluoroscopy overview
5. Radiographic Tube
6. Radiographic Control Console
7. Computerized Radiography
  1. Image Receptors
  2. CR Reader
  3. Technologist workstation
8. Digital Radiography
  1. Digital Panel
  2. Technologist Workstation
Describe the Role of the Radiographer as part of the healthcare team
1. Structure of the Imaging Department within the Hospital
  1. Job duties/rotations
2. HIPAA
3. Communication
4. Diversity
Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematics for radiology..
1. Convert between various units of the metric system
2. Perform English-Metric conversions
3. Perform mathematical processes using exponents
4. Perform mathematical processes using percentages
5. Perform mathematical processes using fractions
Define medical terms relative to the practice of Radiography
Demonstrate understanding of Radiographic Positioning Terminology
Discuss basic radiation protection principals
1. Cardinal Principals
  1. Lead Shielding
  2. Distance
  3. Time
2. Radiographic Technique as it relates to dose
3. Personnel monitoring