Course Description

RADL 301 - Radiation Physics

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 3

Course Schedule: Block system
A study of the instrumentation of radiographic equipment, x-ray tubes, the production of x-rays, properties of electromagnetic radiation, and x-ray interactions.

RADL 302- Radiographic Exposure

Components: Theory and Practical
Credit Hours: 4

Course Schedule: Block system
This course introduces the student to the principles of production and evolution of medical x-ray images. Emphasis will be placed on the primary factors needed to produce a radiograph and their effect on image quality.

RADL 311- Radiological Procedures I

Components: Theory and Practical
Credit Hours: 4

Course Schedule: Block system
This block includes an introduction to projections & processing techniques, and anatomy and positioning terminology. The student is introduced to physical concepts of radiology, positioning of chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities, portable / mobile equipment applications and factors affecting image quality.

RADL 303- Radiologic Anatomy

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 2

Course Schedule: Block system
Comprehensive learning of human anatomy of the skeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems as demonstrated on radiologic images.

RADL 304- Basic Patient Care

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 3

Course Schedule: Block system
This block is focused on discussion of common patient care theories, procedures, and techniques emphasizing the physical and psychological wellness of the patient during diagnostic and Therapeutic imaging procedures. Ethical and legal principles are included.

RADL 313- Clinical Practicum I

Components: Practical
Credit Hours: 2

Course Schedule: Block system
This Block provides the student an opportunity to apply learned knowledge while in the clinical setting. The student will gain experience and develop clinical competence in general radiographic procedures such as the chest region, abdominal cavity, pelvis, Spines, shoulder girdle and extremities. Basic patient care and communication skills, imaging and exposure techniques, radiation protection application and image processing will also be covered.

RADL 312- Radiographic Procedures II

Components: Theory and Practical
Credit Hours: 4

Course Schedule: Block system
The course is designed to acquire students the basic human anatomy and radiographic positioning principles of skull, facial bones, Mammography and Bone Densitometry. In addition to a study of matters related to Contrast media applications including gastrointestinal, biliary and Reno-urinary procedures with clinical lab experience and assessment to compliment didactic instruction.

RADL 314 - Radiation Protection & Radiobiology

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 3

Course Schedule: Block system
This course will describe the effects of ionizing radiation on cells in the human body. Special emphasis is placed on the biological effects of radiation in the diagnostic radiology field on cellular, organ and organ systems levels. Stochastic and Non-stochastic effects are also discussed. Radiation protection basics and its related quantities will be reviewed. The student will learn the importance of applying the ALARA concept for patient and staff safety. Discussion of regulatory agencies and their involvement in radiation protection will also be included. The student will also learn the essential skills required for safe radiography and fluoroscopy practice as well as the safe handling of radioactive isotopes.

RADL 305- Radiologic Imaging

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 2

Course Schedule: Block system
This block covers the physical principles of advanced and alternative imaging systems such as fluoroscopic systems, BMD, digital imaging and Tomography imaging. The use of computers and information technology in radiology is greatly emphasized.

RADL 306 - Special Imaging Procedures

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 3

Course Schedule: Block system
A study of advanced Special radiologic procedures of the vascular, non-vascular and pharmacology, the use of radiologic contrast media and the equipment used during these procedures.

RADL 307- Quality Management

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 3

Course Schedule: Block system
This block study the principles and practices of radiologic quality control with an emphasis on image assessment; including image quality affecting factors as well as necessary safety and protection controls.

RADL 315 - Clinical Practicum II

Components: Practical
Credit Hours: 2

Course Schedule: Block system
Supervised clinical experience emphasizing radiographic procedures of the cranium, spine, gastrointestinal system and genitourinary system.

RADL 411- Cross Sectional Anatomy

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 2

Course Schedule: Block system
This course is a study of human sectional anatomy in the transverse, sagittal, and coronal imaging planes with an emphasis on the organs of interest in Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound.

RADL 412- Radiologic Pathology

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 4

Course Schedule: Block system
A Study of disease processes emphasizing major organ-related and multiple organ system disease from a clinical and radiologic standpoint.

RADC 401- Physics of CT

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 3

Course Schedule: Block system
A study of the instrumentation of computed tomography, computed tomographic image formation, and radiation dose and safety concerns

RADC 402 - CT Procedures

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 3

Course Schedule: Block system
A study of computed tomographic procedures of the head, neck, vertebral column, chest, extremities, abdomen, and pelvis, Anatomy, positioning, scanning procedures, and patient care are emphasized.

RADC 411 - CT Clinical Practicum

Components: Practical
Credit Hours: 4

Course Schedule: Block system
This Block provides the student an opportunity to apply learned knowledge while in the clinical setting. The student will gain experience and develop clinical competence in CT scan procedures such as CT scan of the brain, abdominal cavity, pelvis, shoulder girdle and extremities. In addition to Basic patient care and communication skills, imaging techniques, radiation protection application and image processing will also be covered.

RADC 403 - Physics of MRI

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 3

Course Schedule: Course system
A study of the Principles of magnetic resonance Imaging, MR image formation, and MR pulse sequences.

RADC 412- CT & MRI Pathology

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 4

Course Schedule: Course system
A Study of disease processes emphasizing major organ-related and multiple organ system disease from a clinical and radiologic standpoint.

RADC 404 - MRI Procedure

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 3

Course Schedule: Course system
A study of the concepts and procedures of Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

RADC 413 - MRI Clinical Practicum

Components: Practical
Credit Hours: 5

Course Schedule: Course system
This Block provides the student a chance to apply learned knowledge while in the clinical setting. The student will gain experience and develop clinical competence in MRI procedures such as Brain, Muscular skeletal, abdominal, pelvis. Basic patient care and communication skills, imaging and techniques, MRI safety application and image processing will also be covered

RADL 201- Introduction to Radiological Sciences

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 2

Course Schedule: Course system
This course is an introduction to medical imaging technology, including all different modalities such as CT, US, MRI, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine and intervention radiology. For each modality, brief explanation about physics, basic principles, technique and procedures are given. Other important topics that are related to the profession are also included. As Radiological Sciences student, this course will give you sufficient basic information about the field; it will also help you to select your area of specialty track.
In general, basic knowledge about the field will be acquired as well as good understanding of different medical imaging modalities.

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