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Mansfield University 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mansfield University 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • WSM 4496 - INTERNSHIP


    Offers practical work experience and the opportunity to apply and to further develop appropriate skills.  All internships will be grades S or U - they do not affect your QPA.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of Instructor.

    Credits: 6 - 12 cr.
  
  • XRT 1101 - X-RAY TECHNOLOGY I


    Course content provides an introduction to the basic elements of radiologic technology. Students will discuss and evaluate mediolegal issues, professionalism in radiology, radiation protection practices, and radiologic terms. This course is a professional course within the Radiology Technology curriculum and radiology students are given preference. With instructor permission, course enrollment is open to any university student.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • XRT 1102 - X-RAY TECHNOLOGY II


    The goal of this course is to present a basic introduction to imaging equipment operation and concepts of patient care. Students will also learn radiographic examination considerations for the extremities, spine, should girdle, pelvic girdle and bony thorax. 

     

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: BSC 1121, MA 1128, and XRT 1101.

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • XRT 1103 - X-RAY TECHNOLOGY III


    Course content acquaints the student with principles of radiation exposure and concepts of radiation biology. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic examinations of the biliary, urinary, and digestive systems. Basic contrast studies and pediatric radiography is also presented. Drug pharmacology and radiographic contrast media will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1102 And BSC 1122.

    Credits: 5 cr.
  
  • XRT 1104 - X-RAY TECHNOLOGY IV


    Course content acquaints students with the principles of radiographic film processing. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic examinations of the cranium, mobile radiography, and trauma radiography. Students will learn concepts related to image analysis and review introductory radiographic concepts presented in previous professional courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1103.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • XRT 1105 - X-RAY TECHNOLOGY V


    This course includes the study of pathology and disease, computed tomography (CT), and quality assurance.

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1104.

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • XRT 1106 - X-RAY TECHNOLOGY VI


    The purpose of this course is to review the knowledge and skills underlying the performance of the major tasks typically required of an entry-level diagnostic radiographer. Students will also become familiar with the basic concept of technical reporting and evaluation. (Pre-requisite: XRT 1105).

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1105.

     

    Credits: 4 cr.

  
  • XRT 1107 - FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE AND HEALTH CARE


    Content is designed to provide an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the health care organization(s) will be examined and discussed in addition to professional responsibilities of the radiographer.

    Prerequisites & Notes: XTR 1101, BSC 1121 and MA 1128.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • XRT 1108 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR THE RADIOGRAPHER


    Students will be introduced to the origins of medical terminology and the word-building system used in the medical field. The words, abbreviations, and symbols used in the medical environment will be discussed. An orientation to the understanding of radiographic orders and interpretation of diagnostic reports will be addressed through the related terminology.

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1101, BSC 1121, and MA 1128.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • XRT 1109 - DIGITAL IMAGE ACQUISITION AND DISPLAY


    Content is designed to impact an understanding of the components, principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology.  Factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval are discussed.  Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluation images within a digital system assist students to bridge between film-based and digital imaging systems.  Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented. 

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1102.

     

    Credits: 1 cr.

  
  • XRT 2203 - X-RAY PHYSICS


    This course will provide the student will knowledge of basic radiologic physics. Atomic theory, nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and fundamentals of photon interactions with matter are discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1103.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • XRT 2221 - CLINICAL COURSE I


    The main purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the proper operation and utilization of modern diagnostic radiologic equipment. Initially, students will receive a general orientation regarding the clinical facilities and policies. While under the direct supervision of clinical faculty and registered radiographers, students will perform the radiographic examinations presented in course XRT 1102. Students are required to demonstrate and practice the competencies, which are included in the course goals and objectives.

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1101, BSC 1121, and MA 1128.

     

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • XRT 2222 - CLINICAL COURSE II


    Students will practice the competencies acquired in the previous clinical course and begin working towards achieving competency for radiographic examinations presented in course XRT 1103. Clinical rotations will begin in the specialty areas. Students are required to demonstrate and practice the competencies which are included in the course goals and objectives.

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1102 and XRT 2221.

     

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • XRT 2223 - CLINICAL COURSE III


    Students will continue to practice the competencies acquired in the previous clinical courses while working towards achieving competency for examinations of the skull. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic examinations from courses XRT 1102, XRT 1103, and XRT 1104. Clinical rotations will continue in the specialty areas. Students will also begin an evening clinical rotation which emphasizes trauma radiography. Students are required to demonstrate and practice competencies which are included in the course goals and objectives.

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1103, and XRT 2222.

     

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • XRT 2224 - CLINICAL COURSE IV


    Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate competency for general diagnostic examinations of most systems of the body, while continuing to practice the competencies acquired in previous clinical course. Training will begin in the areas of nuclear medicine and vascular imaging and will continue to magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Students are required to demonstrate and practice the competencies, which are included in the course goals and objectives.

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1104, and XRT 2223.

     

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • XRT 2225 - CLINICAL COURSE V


    During this final clinical practicum, students will complete clinical assignments that require the demonstration of competencies in a wide variety of general diagnostic entry-level radiologic examinations. Students will have a final opportunity to practice competencies achieved in previous clinical practice. Clinical rotations through the specialty areas will be completed. Students are required to demonstrate and practice the competencies which are included in the course goals and objectives.

    (Pre-requisites: XRT 1105 and XRT 2224.)

     

    Prerequisites & Notes: XRT 1105 and XRT 2224.

    Corequisite: XRT 1106.

    Credits: 3 cr.

 

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