Montgomery County Community College

Radiography Courses

• RAD 100 Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care
• RAD 102 Radiographic Exposure and Technique I
• RAD 103 Radiation Protection and Biology
• RAD 104 Clinical Education I
• RAD 105 Radiation Physics
• RAD 111 Radiographic Procedures I
• RAD 112 Radiographic Exposure and Technique II
• RAD 114 Clinical Education II
• RAD 121 Radiographic Procedures II
• RAD 124 Clinical Education III
• RAD 214 Clinical Education IV
• RAD 221 Radiographic Procedures III
• RAD 224 Clinical Education V
• RAD 230 Radiographic Pathology
• RAD 250 Professional Issues in Radiography

RAD 100 Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care

This course will provide the student with 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 organizations will be examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer. Communication skills and professional conduct of the radiographer in the clinical setting will also be introduced. Basic concepts of patient care, physical and psychological needs of the patient, and routine and emergency patient care will be described. Human diversity in health care will be discussed and its impact in the treatment of patients. In addition, a self-teaching workbook and self-assessments will be utilized to learn medical terminology. PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of selective admissions guidelines and admission to the Radiography Program CO-REQUISITE(S): All second semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 102 Radiographic Exposure and Technique I

This course is designed to provide the student with the entry-level knowledge base to formulate the applicable factors that influence the production of radiographic images. Film and digital imaging with related accessories will be discussed. Demonstrations and student experimentation will be included in the application of the theory. PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of selective admissions guidelines and admission to the Radiography Program CO-REQUISITE(S): All second semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 103 Radiation Protection and Biology

course is designed to present an overview of the basic principles of radiation protection and the principles of the interaction of radiation with living organisms. Included in this course are the various methods of protecting the radiographer, patient and others from unnecessary radiation exposure and limitation devices used to limit exposure. Factors affecting biological responses are presented including acute and chronic effects of radiation. Basic principles regarding exposure will be discussed. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state agencies will also be incorporated. PREREQUISITE(S): All second semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study CO-REQUISITE(S): All third semester courses in the Radiography Program.

RAD 104 Clinical Education I

During this first semester of Clinical Education, students will be assigned to clinical areas in the clinical education center, which coincide with didactic information covered during the semester in Procedures I (RAD 111), Radiographic Exposure and Technique I (RAD 102), and Radiation Protection (RAD 103). Students will be oriented to ethics and laws as they pertain to radiographers, clinical rules and regulations, the department of radiology to which they are assigned, and the clinical education handbook. Students will attend clinical education for 15 hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of selective admissions guidelines and admission to the Radiography Program CO-REQUISITE(S): All second semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 105 Radiation Physics

This course is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. The nature and characteristic of radiation, x-ray production and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter are included. Students will establish a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and tomographic requirements and design. Basic quality control will also be discussed. PREREQUISITE(S): All fourth semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study CO-REQUISITE(S): All fifth semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 111 Radiographic Procedures I

Radiographic Procedures I is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. This course combines didactic coursework along with laboratory demonstration, simulation and practice. Students will learn radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen and upper extremity. PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of selective admissions guidelines and admission to the Radiography Program CO-REQUISITE(S): All second semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 112 Radiographic Exposure and Technique II

This course is a continuation of RAD 102. More comprehensive examination of production of quality radiographs is discussed. Students will be exposed to the practical applications of quality control and assurance in radiology departments. Class discussion, laboratory demonstration and simulation will be utilized. PREREQUISITE(S): All second semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study CO-REQUISITE(S): All third semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 114 Clinical Education II

This clinical course is a continuation of Clinical Education I. Emphasis is place on clinical rotations where students can observe, practice and perform those examinations learned and simulated in the Radiographic Procedures I and II course. Students will be required to perform competency examinations, image evaluations and proper patient care procedures. PREREQUISITE(S): All second semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study CO-REQUISITE(S): All third semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 121 Radiographic Procedures II

This course is a continuation of the Radiographic Procedures I (RAD 111) course. This course is designed to prepare the student to perform certain radiographic procedures of the lower extremity and spine that are of optimal diagnostic quality. Laboratory experience combined with simulations and clinical experience are used to complement the didactic portion of the course. PREREQUISITE(S): All second semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study CO-REQUISITE(S): All third semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 124 Clinical Education III

This course is a continuation of the Clinical Education series. Students will spend 20 hours per week during the Summer Sessions at the clinical education center observing, assisting and performing radiologic examinations. Students will utilize this concentrated time to master positioning, technique and patient care skills that they learned throughout the first year of the program. PREREQUISITE(S): All third semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study CO-REQUISITE(S): All fourth semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 214 Clinical Education IV

The student will observe, assist and perform radiographic examinations at the Clinical Education Centers that correlate with the didactic courses in those areas. Special attention during this semester will be given to fluoroscopic procedures as well as imaging of the skull and sinuses. PREREQUISITE(S): All fourth semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study CO-REQUISITE(S): All fifth semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 221 Radiographic Procedures III

As a continuation of Radiographic Procedures, this course will provide the student with the knowledge to perform standard radiographic procedures of the skull, sinuses and contrast media studies. Special studies including venography, angiography, mammography, CT, MRI and vascular imaging will be included. Coursework will also include pharmacology and cross sectional anatomy. Laboratory simulations as well as student practice will be emphasized in this course. PREREQUISITE(S): All fourth semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study CO-REQUISITE(S): All fifth semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 224 Clinical Education V

As the last of the clinical education series, students will be completing their clinical competency examinations and will have the opportunity to rotate to various specialty areas in the radiology department. In addition, program officials and/or designees will be completing terminal competency examinations with each student to assure program competency. Terminal competency evaluations must be successfully completed by each student in order to be eligible for graduation and professional practice. PREREQUISITE(S): All fifth semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study CO-REQUISITE(S): All sixth semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 230 Radiographic Pathology

This course introduces theories of disease causation and the pathophysiologic disorders that compromise healthy systems as applied to the radiographer. Etiology, responses and radiographic manifestations will be discussed. Each major body system will be included to address radiographic appearance of disease and disease management. The major emphasis of this course is how radiographic examinations demonstrate different pathologies. PREREQUISITE(S): All fifth semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study CO-REQUISITE(S): All sixth semester courses in the Radiography Program of Study.

RAD 250 Professional Issues in Radiography

This culminating course will assist the graduate in preparing for job interviews, career advancement, resume writing and other life skills that the graduate radiographer will need. With the use of guest speakers, representatives from area institutions and career placement counselors, the student will complete the curriculum with the advantage of career advice and counseling. Students will be required to complete a capstone project. Prerequisite: All fifth semester courses. Co-requisite: All sixth semester courses.