Radiologic Technology - RAD 240

Course Description

This course provides an overview of alternate imaging modalities including: Interventional Imaging, Neuro-Interventional, Cardiac-Interventional, Bone Densitometry, Radiation Therapy, Computed Tomography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, PET (positron emission tomography), Mammography and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Basic principles of operation, procedures and equipment will be reviewed. The course will familiarize the student with the various anatomic structures and their locations, including cross-sectional anatomy as demonstrated with advanced imaging modalities. An overview of billing and coding of these types of procedures will also be discussed.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Differentiate between advanced imaging modalities.
• Explore the basic means of image acquisition for each advanced imaging area.
• Explain the purpose, principles and equipment necessary to produce each advanced imaging modality.
• Identify anatomy from cross-sectional images.
• Compare advantages for using specific advanced applications for diagnostic purposes.
• Examine safety concerns related to MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
• Explain contrast used in different advanced imaging areas, route of administration and patient considerations.
• Explain the difference between reconstructing and reformatting an image in CT (Computerized Tomography).
• Identify radiation protection devices that can be used to reduce patient dose in CT.
• Explore the theory behind different imaging modalities and relevant image production.
• Summarize billing and coding for each modality.

Course Schedule