Courses

    HINF 415 CONVERGENCE OF HEALTHCARE & INFOR TECH   3.0 Credit(s)
    Technology is transforming how healthcare is delivered and in the process bringing together disparate groups of people to work together collaboratively. This course will provide an overview of information technology including system analysis and design, data and network management, and information systems architecture and how each directly impacts clinical healthcare personnel. The students will also be introduced to the terminology, practices, and processes found in clinical and business operations. Communication between direct patient care individuals and technology personnel will be explored and appropriate methods fostered.
    Offered: As Needed Contact Department

    RAD 310 INFORMATICS   2.0 Credit(s)
    This course explores the radiologic science professional's role in healthcare information systems, current technology trends in health records and electronic documentation. Also included are point of care systems and informatics in teaching/learning of individuals, families and communities across the lifespan. Specific consideration will be given to: identifying clients who may benefit from genetic/genomic information and services; patient monitoring capabilities; access by individuals and families to appropriate and accurate information; and clinical and administrative applications of information.
    Offered: As Needed Contact Department

    RAD 311 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY   2.0 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to ensure that the radiologic science technologist will understand the various methods of healthcare delivery and remain knowledgeable in the changing face of technology. The political context of healthcare organization and delivery, with specific focus on the mechanisms for policy formulation and implementation will be discussed.
    Offered: As Needed Contact Department

    RAD 467 Healthcare Management & Leadership   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course provides the student with a broad understanding of the management functions necessary to radiologic science professionals. There is a focus on characteristics of effective leadership. Case studies are utilized to apply the principles learned.
    Offered: As Needed Contact Department

    PO 324 ISLAMIC POLITICAL MOVEMENTS   3.0 Credit(s)
    Examines rise and evolution of Islamist political movements which emanate from their distinct identity from Islam. Foundational ideas and values are explored.
    Offered: Fall Semester All Years

    RAD 416 DMS ABDOMEN WITH PRACTICUM   5.0 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to instruct the student in the normal anatomy and physiology of the organs in the upper abdomen and retro- peritoneal structures. The sonographic appearance of normal anatomy and common pathology will be addressed. Methods and techniques of scanning will be discussed and reinforced during clinical rotations. Clinical competencies will be performed at the clinical sites.
    Offered: As Needed All Years

    RAD 411 MRI IMAGING I WITH PRACTICUM   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course will prepare students to operate and utilize MRI scanners to produce images of patients' internal structures. This course will prepare graduates to possess the knowledge, skills, and affect to meet the demands of an entry-level position in magnetic resonance imaging. It will provide discussion on pathology that will be encountered, protocols for imaging, and patient care techniques for that specific pathology. Contrast media will be taught that is specific to MRI. Theory presented and clinical experiences will prepare students to participate in the ARRT MRI Imaging Certification Examination and for employment as an entry level MRI Imager.
    Offered: As Needed All Years

    RAD 412 MRI IMAGING II WITH PRACTICUM   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course will prepare students to operate and utilize MRI scanners to produce images of patients' internal structures. This course will prepare graduates to possess the knowledge, skills, and affect to meet the demands of an entry-level position in magnetic resonance imaging. It will provide discussion on pathology that will be encountered, protocols for imaging, and patient care techniques for that specific pathology. Contrast media will be taught that is specific to MRI. Theory presented and clinical experiences will prepare students to participate in the ARRT MRI Imaging Certification Examination and for employment as an entry level MRI Imager.
    Offered: As Needed All Years

    RAD 301 CROSS SECTIONAL ANATOMY   3.0 Credit(s)
    Cross Sectional Anatomy, offered online, is intended for Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Radiation Therapists and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers who are board eligible to learn areas mandated by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) Core Curriculum in Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Course content is an integral part of the registry examinations for CT and MRI professionals. This course covers sectional anatomy of the entire body. The course demonstrates quality, diagnostic images in both CT Scan and MRI modalities. Students are exposed to section overviews, objectives and self-assessing activities.
    Offered: As Needed Contact Department

    HMG 311 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to give students an understanding of the legal and ethical issues, including relationships between employers/employees, physicians/employees (nurses, radiographers, etc.), service providers/patients, patients/third party payers, etc. Case studies will be used to help students under- stand the difficult, yet integral, relationships between all involved in the delivery of healthcare services.
    Offered: As Needed Contact Department

    HS 315 BEHAVIORAL & MENTAL HEALTH   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course provides an overview of multidimensional factors, perspectives and approaches associated with behavioral health and mental health. Classification, diagnosis, therapeutic approaches and institutional responses within the context of healthcare systems, values and ethics are discussed. Medical, legal, and social issues related to behavioral health and mental health and the treatment of people with mental health disorders are addressed.
    Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

    RAD 406 CT SCANNING I WITH PRACTICUM   3.0 Credit(s)
    The Computed Tomography option will teach the student to operate and utilize computerized tomography scanners to produce images of patients' internal structures. This will include online lectures and clinical experiences at one of the affiliated clinical education settings. This course will prepare graduates to possess the knowledge, skill, and affect to meet the demands of an entry-level position in CT Scanning. This course will include radiation protection, and will provide discussion on pathology that will be encountered and protocols and patient care techniques for that pathology. The contrast media that will be taught is specific to CT Scanning. Theory and clinical experiences will prepare students to participate in the ARRT CT Scanning Certificate Examination and for employment as an entry level CT Scan Imager.
    Offered: As Needed Contact Department

    RAD 407 CT SCANNING II WITH PRACTICUM   3.0 Credit(s)
    The Computed Tomography option will teach the student to operate and utilize computerized tomography scanners to produce images of patients' internal structures. This will include online lectures and clinical experiences at one of the affiliated clinical education settings. This course will prepare graduates to possess the knowledge, skill, and affect to meet the demands of an entry-level position in CT Scanning. This course will include radiation protection, and will provide discussion on pathology that will be encountered and protocols and patient care techniques for that pathology. The contrast media that will be taught is specific to CT Scanning. Theory and clinical experiences will prepare students to participate in the ARRT CT Scanning Certificate Examination and for employment as an entry level CT Scan Imager.
    Offered: As Needed Contact Department

    HS 411 MRI IMAGING   10.0 Credit(s)
    The MRI Imaging option will prepare students to operate and utilize MRI scanners to produce images of patients' internal structures.
    Offered: As Needed Contact Department

    HS 415 DMS PHYSICS & INSTRUMENTATION   4.0 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the theories and principles of ultrasound physics.
    Offered: As Needed Contact Department

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