104 Radiographic Principles for the
General Machine Operator
4 Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to radiographic imaging
principles including basic patient positioning,
radiation biology, safety and physics,
image production and film processing.
Three lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 107 and HIM 121
105 Lab for RAT 104
Laboratory must be taken with RAT 104.

111 Clinical Competency Development I
4 Cr. Hrs.
Orientation to hospital and radiology
organization, radiographic procedures
involved with the skeletal system, respiratory
tract, and abdomen; introduction to
competency performance, film analysis
and presentation. Sixteen clinical hours
per week.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 121

112 Clinical Competency Development II
4 Cr. Hrs.
Continuation of clinical competency
development involved with skeletal and
chest radiography with emphasis on gastrointestinal,
biliary, and urographic procedures.
Sixteen clinical hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 111

121 Introduction to Radiography &
Positioning 4 Cr. Hrs.
Orientation to the field of radiography, history,
x-ray production, image production,
positioning upper extremities and chest.
Three lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to program
122 Radiographic Positioning 4 Cr. Hrs.
Radiographic positioning of the lower
extremities and axial skeleton; patient interactions
and film analysis. Three lecture,
two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 121

123 Fluoroscopy in Radiography
5 Cr. Hrs.
Positioning and procedures involved in
gastrointestinal, genitourinary systems;
fluoroscopy; use of contrast medias, reactions
and technical considerations. Four
lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 122
127 Lab for RAT 121
Laboratory must be taken with RAT 121.128 Lab for RAT 122
Laboratory must be taken with RAT 122.
129 Lab for RAT 123
Laboratory must be taken with RAT 123.
131 Patient Care in Radiography
2 Cr. Hrs.
Legal and professional aspects, infection
control, patient safety and assessment
techniques related to care of the patient in
radiography department. One lecture, two
lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to program

132 Ethics & Law in Medical Imaging
2 Cr. Hrs.
The historical and philosophical basis of
ethics, elements of ethical behavior and
practical dilemmas, concepts of law and
legal principles including professional
standards and scopes of practice.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 131. Restricted to RAT
majors
137 Lab for RAT 131
Laboratory must be taken with RAT 131.

199 Computers in Medical Imaging
2 Cr. Hrs.
Overview of computers in medical imaging
including hardware, software, peripheral
devices. Its use in CT, MR, digital
imaging, computer-aided diagnosis, plus
information and image management
(PACS).
Prerequisite(s): RAT 123 or permission of
chairperson

212 Clinical Competency Development III
6 Cr. Hrs.
Continuation of clinical competency
development with emphasis
in mobile radiography,
pediatrics, alternative rotation
experience, formulating technique and
film critique. Twenty-four clinical hours
per week.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 112

213 Clinical Competency Development IV
8 Cr. Hrs.
Clinical development opportunity continues
including an alternative schedule
experience, elective rotations in special
imaging modalities; competency development
in fluoroscopy, general and mobile
radiography. Thirty-two clinical hours
per week.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 212

214 Clinical Education Development
Capstone 4 Cr. Hrs.
Total exposure to the hospital environment
and all functions performed by entry-level
radiographers; completion of final clinical
competency assessments. Twenty-four
clinical hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 213

215 Pathology for Radiographers
2 Cr. Hrs.
Radiographic appearance of diseases and
technique adjustments for both additive
and destructive pathologies.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 123

218 Advanced Radiographic Practice
3 Cr. Hrs.
Specialty practice considerations related to
geriatrics, pediatrics, mobile, surgical and
trauma radiography.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 123

219 Pharmacology for Radiographers
1 Cr. Hr.
General pharmacological principles as
they pertain to the practice of radiography.
Emphasis placed on major drug classes
prescribed medically as well as those having
specific indications in radiology.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 123

222 Principles of Radiographic
Techniques 5 Cr. Hrs.
Principles of exposure formulation, image
quality factors and variables,
quality assurance
and testing, film and image processing.
Four lecture, two lab hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 123

226 Synopsis in Radiography 2 Cr. Hrs.
Testing and preparation for the national
registry examination. Synthesizing current
knowledge in radiologic technology
applicable to flouroscopic, general and
mobile radiography.
227 Lab for RAT 222
Laboratory must be taken with RAT 222.

229 Quality Management in Medical
Imaging 1 Cr. Hr.
Basic principles and concepts of quality
management and overview of quality assurance
testing applicable to the radiographic
system.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 222, restricted to RAT majors

231 Sectional Anatomy 2 Cr. Hrs.
Human gross anatomy analyzing structures
in the transverse (axial), sagittal,
and coronal planes, with applications in
modern medical imaging.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 132

232 Radiation Biology 2 Cr. Hrs.
Fundamental principles of molecular and
cellular effects of x-ray interaction, health
physics and radiation protection.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 222
237 Lab for RAT 231
Laboratory must be taken with RAT 231.

240 Computed Tomography Practicum
R 2 - 6 Cr. Hrs.
A variable credit clinical experience performing
actual patient exams involving
computer tomography.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 199 and RAT 231

241 Principles of Computed
Tomography 4 Cr. Hrs.
Basic instrumentation and application
concepts including computer and x-ray
unit components and their application to
protocols for acquiring
sectional images of
various body systems.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 199 and RAT 231

243 Principles of Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) 4 Cr. Hrs.
Basic physics concepts
involving the generation
and construction of human planar
images using magnetic resonance imaging technology.

244 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) Applications 4 Cr. Hrs.
Magnetic resonance imaging procedures
including patient preparation, positioning,
filming protocol, instrumentation and
archiving.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 243

245 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Practicum R 2 - 8 Cr. Hrs.
Variable credit clinical
experience performing
actual patient exams involving
magnetic resonance imaging.
Prerequisite(s): RAT 199 and RAT 231

247 Mammographic Principles 3 Cr. Hrs.
Comprehensive overview of mammography
concepts, including patient care and
education; breast anatomy, physiology,
epidemiology, and pathology; positioning
techniques; interventional procedures; and
mammographic findings.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of
chairperson
required

248 Mammographic Equipment &
Applications 2 Cr. Hrs.
Mammographic equipment
concepts including
x-ray tube considerations, imaging
media and processing, quality assurance
testing and exposure principles.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of chairperson
required

249 Mammographic Practicum
R 2 Cr. Hrs.
Clinical experience in a mammography
facility performing all functions including
routine and special mammographic
procedures, quality assurance testing and
image analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of chairperson
required

250 Quality Management in
Radiography 3 Cr. Hrs.
Fundamental and advanced quality management
practices in the medical imaging
sciences to include film, film processors,
imaging equipment and accessories. One
lecture and four lab hours per week.

261 Radiography Practicum
R 2 - 8 Cr. Hrs.
Clinical experience involving a variety of
patient procedures. Experiences include,
but are not limited to, fluoroscopy, mobile
and general radiography.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of chairperson
required

265 Seminar in Radiology
R 1 - 3 Cr. Hrs.
Current issues and developments in radiologic
technology. Case studies
of selected topics.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of chairperson
required