• RDTK 1520: RADIOGRAPHIC PATIENT SKILLS

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  An introduction to patient care skills used in the radiography field. Students demonstrate skills in communicating, evaluating, protecting, and providing physical care for the patient while in the radiology department. This course fulfills a course requirement of the Radiography Program. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 1540: RADIATION PHYSICS

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This algebra-based course is designed to provide students with the basic physical principles needed to successfully function in the radiologic and imaging sciences. Students apply principles and laws that govern the SI system of measurement, matter, energy, basic mechanics, wave properties, electricity, magnetism, the electromagnetic spectrum, radiation, and atomic interactions. Three hours of lecture per week. Cross-listed as HLTK 1540. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 and MATH 0930, or equivalent placement test scores. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 1583: RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students are provided with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform radiographic examinations of the shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvic girdle, spine, and bony thorax. Students begin to recognize alternative projections needed for imaging diverse populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and trauma patients. Students are introduced to gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) imaging including the associated contrast media. The course covers radiographic anatomy, positioning techniques, and image analysis, ensuring that students are well-prepared for clinical practice in radiography. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 1584: RADIOGRAPHIC LAB I

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students simulate application of the principles learned in RDTK 1583 by positioning, exposing, and analyzing radiographs of the shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvic girdle, spine, bony thorax, and GI/GU systems. The student pays an additional lab fee. This course is offered in the spring semester. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 1590: CLINICAL EDUCATION I

  4.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course provides clinical experience in the radiology department and is to be taken during the Spring I semester. Students refine positioning and critique skills learned in RDTK 1503, RDTK 1583, and RDTK 1584. Under supervision in the clinical setting, students will be able to competently perform routine diagnostic imaging of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and spines. Students will be expected to pass a competency-based imaging test at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: Completion of RDTK 1503. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 1610: RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING I

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  In this course, students outline the physical theories of X-ray production and the atomic interactions which take place during the radiologic image acquisition process. Students evaluate radiographic images and predict the effects that various technical factors, including equipment, technique factors (i.e. mAs and kVp), accessory devices, and image receptor systems have upon radiographic image qualities and patient dose. Prerequisite: Completion of RDTK 1503. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in RDTK 1583, RDTK 1584, and RDTK 1611. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 1611: RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING LAB I

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students demonstrate and experiment with the effects of various technical factors, accessories, and receptor systems on radiographic image qualities. Through laboratory experiences, students use the equipment and measuring devices available in the energized lab, evaluate collected data, and apply the concepts covered in RDTK 1610. Prerequisite: Completion of RDTK 1503. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in RDTK 1610. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 1620: RADIATION BIOLOGY AND PROTECTION

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students investigate the types and sources of radiation, outlining radiation's biological effects on atoms, cells, and human populations at various doses and delivery methods. Students describe the United States governmental regulations regarding radiation and practice effective radiation protection and measurement methods for patients and occupational personnel while in a medical setting. Prerequisite: Completion of ZOO 2025 or instructor approval, and acceptance into the Radiography program. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 1683: RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students are provided with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform invasive radiographic procedures of gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), biliary, and female reproductive systems, as well as arthrography, myelography. The course covers radiographic anatomy, positioning techniques, and image analysis of these exams. Students become familiar with the safe usage of stationary and mobile fluoroscopic equipment in a surgical setting. The basic concepts of bone densitometry (DXA) will also be introduced. This course is offered in the summer semester. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 1684: RADIOGRAPHIC LAB II

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students simulate application of the principles learned in RDTK 1683 by positioning, exposing, and analyzing radiographs of gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), biliary, and female reproductive systems, as well as arthrography and myelography. Students learn to navigate a sterile environment by safely preparing supplies and operating fluoroscopic equipment using aseptic technique. The student pays an additional lab fee. This course is offered in the summer semester. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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