Course descriptions

Course

Subject

Hours

5003

Research Methods
Prerequisite(s): RADS 5013 and an undergraduate research or statistics course.

This course explores quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designs and statistical analyses appropriate in radiologic sciences and medical imaging

3(3-0)

5013

Contemporary Trends in Radiologic Science
This course examines current issues related to administration, education, and advanced clinical practice in radiologic sciences and medical imaging.

3(3-0)

5023

Legal and Regulatory Considerations
This course presents legal and regulatory issues facing the healthcare industry and higher education with an emphasis in radiologic sciences and medical imaging.

3(3-0)

5033

Leadership for Change in Radiologic Science
This course provides application of various historical and contemporary theories of leadership and change within administration, education, and advanced clinical practice in radiologic sciences and medical imaging.

3(3-0)

5043

Advanced Patient Assessment, Management, and Education
Prerequisite(s):Radiologist Assistant majors only.

This course requires intensive clinical thinking involving patient care, assessment, management, and education. Students acquire skills in conducting patient interviews, performing physical assessments, and analyzing and interpreting physiological data.

3(3-0)

5152

Introduction to Advanced Radiologic Practice
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RA program

This course introduces students to the role of the radiologist assistant in clinical practice. This course prepares the radiologist assistant to understand and apply appropriate medical imaging clinical pathways, advanced modalities, and performance improvement. This course focuses on advanced radiologic procedures, sterile technique, fluoroscopic operation and radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical safety, and ultrasound operation.

2(2-0)

5156

RA Clinical Preceptorship I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RA program

This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the thorax and breast. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.

6(3-24)

5256

RA Clinical Preceptorship II
Prerequisite(s): RADS 5043, 5152 & 5156 or consent of the Graduate Coordinator

This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.

6(3-24)

5356

RA Clinical Preceptorship III
Prerequisite(s): RADS 5256 or consent of the Graduate Coordinator

This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.

6(3-24)

5456

RA Clinical Preceptorship IV
Prerequisite(s): RADS 5356 or consent of the Graduate Coordinator

This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the urinary and reproductive systems. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.

6(3-24)

5552

Pharmacology and Clinical Decision Making in Medical Imaging
Prerequisite(s): Radiologist Assistant Majors


This course presents pharmaceuticals common to medical imaging patients and addresses indications, contraindications, intended uses, and effects on physiology.  It also explores appropriate documentation, including patient assessment and monitoring during medical imaging procedures involving pharmacologic agents.

2(2-0)

5556

RA Clinical Preceptorship V
Prerequisite(s): RADS 5456 or consent of the Graduate Coordinator

This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the vascular, lymphatic, and neurologic systems. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.

6(3-24)

6773

Research Methods II

 Prerequisite(s): RADS 5003

This course provides opportunities to develop skills in information literacy, including critical analyses of published research. Students develop a substantial scholarly research paper that demonstrates graduate-level writing. Students must register for this course each semester until the scholarly paper is satisfactorily completed.

3(3-0)