Howard College
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Health Professions
HPRS 1101 Introduction to Health Professions
Course Description: An overview of roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care.
Learning Outcomes: Discuss the roles of various health care professionals in the current health care delivery system; outline the educational background methods of credentialing and licensing requirements of health care professions on a state and national level; identify legal and ethical issues affecting the practice of health care professionals; define professionalism and the rights and responsibilities of being a health care professional.
HPRS 1206 Medical Terminology
Course Description: A study of common medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application.
Learning Outcomes: Identify, pronounce, and spell medical terms with the use of medical references as resource tools; use terms in context; build and analyze medical terms; examine word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols.
RADR 1309 Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care
Course Description: An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the program and to the health care system. Patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, and basic pharmacology are also included.
Learning Outcomes: Define basic medical terms and ethical and legal standards; demonstrate basic radiographic protection and general safety in patient care practices; demonstrate proper assessment of patient condition; identify emergency situations; and identify pharmaceuticals and their applications.
RADR 1311 Basic Radiographic Procedures
Course Description: An introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of basic anatomy.
Learning Outcomes: Define radiographic positioning terms; manipulate equipment properly; position and align anatomical structure and equipment; and evaluate images for proper demonstration of anatomy.
RADR 1213 Principles of Radiographic Imaging I
Course Description: Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables.
Learning Outcomes: Define, identify, and evaluate qualities of the radiographic image; and analyze the effects of exposure variables upon image quality.
RADR 1160 Clinical Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
RADR 2301 Intermediate Radiographic Procedures
Course Description: A continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy.
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate the proper manipulation of equipment; demonstrate proper positioning and alignment of anatomical structure and equipment; and evaluate images for proper demonstration of anatomy and technical factors.
RADR 2305 Principles of Radiograhic Imaging II
Course Description: Radiographic imaging technique formulation. Includes equipment quality control, image quality assurance, and the synthesis of all variables in image production.
Learning Outcomes: Analyze image quality; demonstrate procedures for minimizing patient exposure and using quality control to optimize equipment performance; apply methods of image quality assurance; demonstrate adaptation of technical variables to changing conditions; and describe the concept and theories of Digital Imaging.
RADR 2309 Radiographic Imaging Equipment
Course Description: Equipment and physics of x-ray production. Includes basic x-ray circuits. Also examines the relationship of conventional and digital equipment components to the imaging process.
Learning Outcomes: Describe the conventional and digital equipment and physics of x-ray production; describe basic x-ray circuits; and relate conventional and digital equipment components to the imaging process.
RADR 1266 Practicum Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student
Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
RADR 2331 Advanced Radiographic Procedures
Course Description: Continuation of positioning; alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy and related pathology.
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate proper positioning and alignment of anatomical structures and equipment; and evaluate images for proper demonstration of anatomy.
RADR 1167 Practicum Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
RADR 1191 Special topics in Medical Radiologic Technology/Technologist (Digital Imaging)
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Learning Outcomes: Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends.
RADR 2313 Radiation Biology and Protection
Course Description: Effects of radiation exposure on biological systems. Includes typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation, and methods for protecting personnel and patients from excessive exposure.
Learning Outcomes: Describe the biophysical mechanisms of radiation damage and the somatic and genetic effects of radiation exposure on humans; state typical dose ranges for routine radiographic procedures; explain basic methods and instruments for radiation monitoring, detection, and measurement; and apply appropriate radiation protection practices.
RADR 2366 Practicum Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
RADR 2217 Radiographic Pathology
Course Description: Disease processes and their appearance on radiographic images.
Learning Outcomes: Classify types of diseases; explain the pathogenesis of common diseases; and identify and correlate normal and abnormal radiographic findings.
RADR 2240 Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging
Course Description: Anatomic relationships that are present under various sectional orientations as depicted by computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.
Learning Outcomes: Differentiate the various planar orientations used in medical imaging; and identify anatomic structures viewed on medical images.
RADR 2335 Radiologic Technology Seminar
Course Description: A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning.
Learning Outcomes: Synthesize professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes; demonstrate entry level competencies for professional employment; and demonstrate skills for lifelong learning.
RADR 2267 Practicum Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.