• RDTK 2200: SECTIONAL ANATOMY

  3.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  RDTK 2200 Sectional Anatomy (2L,2LB,3CR) Comprehensive coverage of head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and extremities in sagittal, transverse and coronal planes. A background in imaging is highly recommended but not required. Prerequisites: ZOO 2015, and ZOO 2025. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 2550: MAMMOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS

  3.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  RDTK 2550 Mammography Fundamentals(3L,3CR)This course covers the anatomy, pathology, and instrumentation involved in mammographic imaging. Topics covered will include: Patient Care, preparation and education; Instrumentation and Quality Assurance; Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology; Mammographic Technique and Image Evaluation; and Breast Imaging Procedures. Procedures will be covered in depth to include exam protocol, dose considerations, special patient care issues, interventional/special examinations, and diagnostic imaging. Special exams will include Needle Localization, Breast MRI, Breast Ultrasound: imaging, biopsy or FNA, Stereotactic Procedure, Breast Implant Imaging, Ductography, and Diagnostic Work-Up. Content is designed to impart an understanding of the physical principles, technique, quality control and image evaluation involved in mammography. Analog and digital acquisition and documentation will be discussed. Image processing and display will be examined from data acquisition through post processing and archiving.Prerequisites: ARRT registered & licensed and acceptance into the program. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 2555: MAMMOGRAPHY CLINICAL

  2.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  RDTK 2550 Mammography Clincal(8LB,2CR)Clinical education involves a practical learning experience in the patient care environment. Students participate in pre-scheduled time periods and practice their Mammography skills in a hospital or clinic setting. Students will be under the supervision of an experienced Mammo technologist. Emphasis will be placed on Mammography equipment set-up, patient care, anatomy, pathology, mass documentation, understanding image quality, radiation safety practices, position, image acquisition and Quality Control. Post processing techniques will also be included. A specified number of clinical exam competencies will be required.Prerequisites: ARRT registered & licensed and acceptance into the program. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 2580: RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING III

  2.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  RDTK 2580 Radiographic Positioning III (2.5LEC,1.5LB,3CR) Positioning skills of the cranium, sella turcica; petrous pyramids; facial bones; zygomatic arches; nasal bones; mandible; temporomandibular joints; temporal bone; optic foramen; coccyx, bony thorax, digestive, urinary systems including a study of contract media and fluoroscopy. Pediatric studies will also be included. Prerequisite: RDTK 1680. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 2630: RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY

  2.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  RDTK 2630 Radiographic Pathology (3L,3CR) General principles of pathology, as well as disease processes and radiographic manifestations of specific body systems, will be covered. Portions of the course will include the study of cancer and its radiographic appearance for various anatomy. The focus will be on medical terminology, radiation safety, and implications for radiography practice. Course will also focus on ARRT Registry review prep. Prerequisite: ZOO 2015 and ZOO 2025. (Fall semester.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 2640: RADIATION BIOLOGY & PROTECTION

  2.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  RDTK 2640 Radiation Biology and Protection (2L,2CR) The effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems and essential radiation protection guidelines to minimize radiation exposure to the radiographer, the patient, and the public. Prerequisite: RDTK 1610, 2710, ZOO 2015. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 2710: 2ND YR CLINICAL EDUCATION IV

  2.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  RDTK 2710 =2nd Yr Clinical Education IV (28LB/week,2CR) A continuation of RDTK 1910. This course involves a practical learning experience in the clinical radiographic environment. Students participate at pre-scheduled time periods and practice their radiographic skills for a total of 144 clinical education hours at various clinical locations. Students will be under the supervision of clinical instructors or registered radiographers during their experience. Skills necessary to perform entry level tasks in the clinical setting will be reviewed. Contrast studies, mammography, computerized tomography, myelography and arthrography will be emphasized. Students will also be scheduled in rotations through specialty imaging and therapeutic modalities. See program policies for clinical clock hours vs. credit hours description. Prerequisite: RDTK 1910. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 2810: 2ND YR CLINICAL EDUCATION V

  5.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  RDTK 2810 2nd Yr Clinical Education V(22.5LB,5CR) A continuation of RDTK 2710. This course involves a practical learning experience in the clinical radiographic environment. Students participate at pre-scheduled time periods and practice their radiographic skills for a total of 330 clinical education hours at various clinical locations. Students will be under the supervision of clinical instructors or registered radiographers during their experience. Skills necessary to perform entry level tasks in the clinical setting will be reviewed. Skull, facial bones, CT, pediatric, contrast studies, trauma, surgical and mobile procedures will be reviewed. Students will also be scheduled in rotations through specialty imaging and therapeutic modalities. See program policies for clinical clock hours vs. credit hours description. Prerequisite: RDTK 2710. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 2910: 2ND YR CLINICAL EDUCATION VI

  5.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  RDTK 2910 2nd Yr Clinical Education VI(22.5LB,5CR)A continuation of RDTK 2810. This course involves a practical learning experience in the clinical radiographic environment. Students participate at pre-scheduled time periods and practice their radiographic skills for a total of 330 clinical education hours at various clinical locations. Students will be under the supervision of clinical instructors or registered radiographers during their experience. Skills necessary to perform entry level tasks in the clinical setting will be reviewed. Review sessions will cover all imaging procedures in preparation for graduation and the national ARRT examination. Students will also be scheduled in rotations through specialty imaging and therapeutic modalities. See program policies for clinical clock hours vs. credit hours description. Prerequisite: RDTK 2810. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• RDTK 2915: MRI CLINICAL EDUCATION II

  3.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  RDTK 2915 MRI Clinical Education II (13.5LB/week,3CR) Clinical education involves a practical learning experience in the patient care environment. Students participate in pre-scheduled time periods and practice their MRI skills in a hospital or clinic setting. Students will be under the supervision of an experienced MRI technologist. Emphasis will be placed on equipment utilization, exposure techniques, patient care, evaluation of MR procedures, evaluation image quality, MR safety practices, contrast administration, positioning protocols and image acquisition. A specified number of clinical exam competencies will be required. Prerequisite: RDTK 1945. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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