RAD 212 - Advanced Imaging Equipment

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

Presents the basic principles of operation of CT, MRI, PET, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, Radiation Therapy, Bone Densitometry, Interventional Radiography and Forensic Radiography. Includes an exploration of the role of Radiology Manager.

Prerequisite(s): RAD 135, RAD 140W, RAD 235, RAD 235L, RAD 264 each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade
Corequisite(s): RAD 160, RAD 165W
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of specialized imaging modalities.
1. Discuss the purpose, principles, equipment and applications of Computed Tomography. Compare the advantages of CT imaging to general diagnostic imaging.
  1. Explain the difference between reconstructing and reformatting an image.
  2. Explain the CT acquisition protocol for commonly performed head/neck, thorax and abdomen procedures
  3. Explain the patient preparation necessary for commonly performed CT contrast studies.
  4. Name the type, dosage purpose, and route of contrast administration for common CT procedures.
2. Discuss the scientific discipline of Forensic Radiography.
  1. Identify common areas of forensic study enhanced with radiologic imaging.
  2. Identify common procedures performed by forensic radiographers.

A. Discuss the importance of producing pre- and postmortem images of comparable quality.

B. Discuss the importance of radiographic images as forms of
evidence in a court of law.

C. Discuss the purpose, principles, equipment and applications of PET.
D.  Discuss the purpose, principles, equipment and applications of Ultrasound.
E.  Discuss the purpose, principles, equipment and applications of Nuclear Medicine.
F.  Discuss the purpose, principles, equipment and applications of Radiation Therapy.
G.  Discuss the purpose, principles, equipment and applications of Bone Densitometry.
H.  Discuss the purpose, principles, equipment and applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

1. Compare the advantages of MR imaging to general diagnostic imaging

2. Describe the basic safety considerations necessary for MRI.

I. Discuss the purpose, principles, equipment and applications of Interventional Imaging.

J. Discuss the relationship between quality assurance and quality control in radiography.

K. Describe management processes:

1. identification of imaging requirements/certificates of need

2. development of equipment specifications

3. Describe the objectives and responsibilities of monitoring equipment
performance.

a. Demonstrate an understanding of State, Federal, and professional standards related to quality imaging.

b. Identify state agencies involved with quality improvement aspects of radiographic systems.

c. Discuss state agency regulations, inspections, and enforcement as they relate to quality improvement.

d. Identify federal agencies involved with quality improvement aspects of radiographic systems.

e. Discuss federal regulations and enforcement/consultation service as they relate to quality improvement.

f. Discuss professional standards involved with quality improvement in imaging.

L. Develop a resume and cover letter for an entry level radiography position.