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Course Descriptions 178 RADT 2100 Special Imaging 2 Credits Prerequisite: RADT 1220 This course provides students with an overview to the equipment and procedures associated with vascular, neurological, interventional, arthography, and reproductive system examinations. The course covers special imaging modalities such as CT, MR, and digital imaging. (2 contact hours) RADT 2150 Medical 3 Credits Prerequisite: RADT 1150 This course introduces students to the basic concepts of physics, electostatics, electodynamics, electomagnetics, rectification, x-ray tubes, x-ray circuits, and production and characteristics of radiation used in medicine. (3 contact hours) RADT 2200 Principles of 2 Credits Prerequisite: RADT 1150 This course provides the study of specialized imaging modalities and equipment, such as image intensification, tomography, and other emerging modalities. It also discusses quality assurance for the radiology department. (2 contact hours) RADT 2280 Radiographic 2 Credits Prerequisite: BIOL 2220 This course introduces students to the concepts of disease including pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, radiographic appearance, and technical adaptation. (2 contact hours) RADT 2310 Clinical Experience 4 Credits Prerequisite: RADT 1320 This course is a continuation of RADT 1320 Clinical Experience II providing supervised clinical practice and practical application of radiographic principles, positioning, technique, and patient care; with emphasis on gastrointestinal, biliary, urographic, surgical, portable and emergency/trauma radiography. The course also emphasizes the further development of skills learned in Radiographic Procedures I, II, (RADT 1210, 1220) and in Clinical Experience I, II (RADT 1310, 1320). (36 contact hours: 36 clinical) RADT 2320 Clinical Experience 3 Credits Prerequisite: RADT 2310 This course is a continuation of RADT 2310 Clinical Experience III providing supervised clinical practice and practical application of radiographic principles, positioning, technique, and patient care; with emphasis on skull radiography, arthography, myelography, and tomography. (24 contact hours: 24 clinical) RADT 2330 Clinical Experience 3 Credits Prerequisite: RADT 2320 This course is a continuation of RADT 2320 Clinical Experience IV providing supervised clinical practice and practical application of radiographic principles, positioning, technique, and patient care; with emphasis on advanced imaging modalities including CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and radiation therapy. (24 contact hours: 24 clinical) RADT 2340 Clinical Experience 4 Credits Prerequisite: RADT 2330 This course is a continuation of RADT 2330 Clinical Experience V providing supervised clinical practice and practical application of radiographic principles, positioning, technique, and patient care; with emphasis on refinement of previously-learned and the development of speed and accuracy. Students will complete all required competencies and perform all functions of an entry-level radiographer. (36 contact hours: 36 clinical) RADT 2410 Radiation Protection and 3 Credits Prerequisite: RADT 2150 The course discusses the development of radiobiology, the effects on biological systems, and topics in radiation protection and measurement. (3 contact hours) RADT 2450 Seminar 2 Credits Prerequisite: RADT 2410 This capstone course integrates all coursework, presented in the two years of training, through preparation for the Registry exam and film critique sessions. The course discusses employment opportunities and job seeking skills. (2 contact hours) RADT 2500 Mammography for Radiologic 2 Credits Prerequisite: ARRT certification or permission of instructor This course explores the technical aspects of mammography including optimizing image quality. The course addresses issues relevant to the Mammography Quality Standards Act and helps prepare radiographers for an advanced level registry exam in mammography. (2 contact hours) RADT 2600 Introduction to Computed and Magnetic Resonance 2 Credits Prerequisite: ARRT certification or permission of instructor The course introduces the radiologic technologist to the fundamental principles and special imaging techniques of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. (2 contact hours) RADT 2620 Sectional Anatomy and 3 Credits Prerequisite: BIOL 2220, second year radiography student; or ARRT certification This course provides a study of human gross anatomy and pathophysiology of the head, neck and thorax in axial, sagittal, and coronal planes; with correlation to computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). (3 contact hours) RADT 2640 Sectional Anatomy and 3 Credits Prerequisite: BIOL 2220, second year radiography student; or ARRT certification This course provides a study of human gross anatomy and pathophysiology of the abdomen, pelvis, extremities, and articulations in axial, sagittal, and coronal planes; with correlation to computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). (3 contact hours) RADT 2710 CT Physics and 2 Credits Prerequisite: ARRT certification or permission of instructor This course is designed to help radiologic technologists develop an understanding of computer fundamentals and physics of CT imaging. (2 contact hours) RADT 2720 CT Clinical 1-4 Credits Prerequisite: ARRT certification, RADT 2600; or permission of instructor This course, a supervised clinical practice, provides radiologic technologists with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform as a computed tomography technologist. Students may repeat approved CT clinical experiences for credit up to a maximum of 4 credits. (8-32 contact hours: 8-32 clinical) RADT 2810 MRI Physics and 3 Credits Prerequisite: ARRT certification or permission of instructor This course is designed to help radiologic technologists develop an understanding of MR imaging methods and MR physics. (3 contact hours) RADT 2820 MRI Clinical 1-4 Credits Prerequisite: ARRT certification, RADT 2600; or permission of instructor This course, a supervised clinical practice, provides radiologic technologists with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Students may repeat approved MRI clinical experiences for credit up to a maximum of 4 credits. (8-32 contact hours: 8-32 clinical) REAL ESTATE REST 1100 Real Estate Principles and 3 Credits This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of real estate principles and concepts in Ohio. General content areas include real property ownership, licensure, contract law, estate and land interests, title transfers and recording, financing principles and practice, escrow and closing statements, appraisal, brokerage, property development, and land use. Additionally, topical presentations include analysis and discussion of current issues, ethics, federal and state regulations, fair housing, environmental issues, practice tips, professionalism, and investments. This course is required for a State of Ohio license in real estate sales. (3 contact hours) REST 1200 Real Estate 2 Credits This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of important real estate finance concepts and practices in Ohio. General content areas include finance mortgage lending practices, federal monetary system, laws and regulations, primary and secondary mortgage markets, funding sources, financial instruments and recording, conventional, FHA and VA loans, loan processing, interest calculation, foreclosure, and creative financing. Additionally, topical presentations include analysis and discussion of current issues, ethics, federal and state regulations, financial services and practice, professionalism, and financial calculations. This course is required for a State of license in real estate sales. (2 contact hours) REST 1300 Real Estate 3 Credits This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of important real estate law concepts and practices in Ohio. General content areas include jurisprudence, civil procedure, real and personal property, estates and interests in land, several and joint ownership, deed contracts, finance, foreclosure and liens, closing and title, agency liability, licensure, fair housing, land control, landlord-tenant law, and estate administration. Additionally, topical presentations include analysis and discussion of current issues, ethics, brokerage and practice, and statutory and case law. This course is required for a State of Ohio license in real estate sales. (3 contact hours) REST 1400 Real Estate 2 Credits This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of important appraisal concepts, practices, and methodologies in Ohio. General content areas include the appraisal profession, real property interest, the appraisal process, market conditions, building construction, data collection, site valuation, cost, sales comparison and income capitalization appraisal methodologies, reconciliation, and report preparation. The course also discusses the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Additionally, topical presentations include analysis and discussion of current issues, ethics, federal and state regulation, practice tips, and professionalism. This course is required for a State of Ohio license in real estate sales. (2 contact hours) RESPIRATORY THERAPY RESP 1100 Fundamentals of Respiratory 3 Credits Prerequisite: admission to Respiratory Therapy program This course introduces students to the field of respiratory care, including the role the respiratory therapist within the health care system. Students will learn to take medical histories, perform physical assessments of the respiratory system, take electrocardiograms, and perform basic bedside nursing skills. The course also discusses oxygen delivery systems and humidification of the airway. (5 contact hours: 2 lecture, lab)

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