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RADTC 100 BASIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PRACTICES 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Physo 2A and B within 3 years and completion of MA 115 within one year of acceptance in Radiological Technology Program.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 101.
Radiologic technology as a profession. Responsibilities of the radiologic technologist regarding ethics and the patient's emotional needs. Patient consents. Developing introductory positioning skills using anatomic landmarks, role-play in chest radiography. Summer intersession. Total of 18 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #7549 Closed                     8:00am- 2:45pm Tu      LecLab  CEC208 KISSEL  B   
         Short Term: 05/14/13-06/18/13

    All Sections of RADTC 100 are Closed.

RADTC 101 MEDICAL PROCEDURES FOR THE TECHNOLOGIST 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Valid CPR card and Physo 2A and 2B.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 100.
Physical needs of the X-ray patient with emphasis on aseptic technique, required preparations and ECG procedures. Responsibilities of the the technologist during first aid and crash cart procedure. CPR review. Eight weeks. Total of 24 hours lecture and 24 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #7550 Closed                     8:00am-11:00am W       LecLab  CEC208 LELOO L     
         Short Term: 05/15/13-06/19/13
       &                           11:45am- 2:45pm W               CEC208 KISSEL  B   

    All Sections of RADTC 101 are Closed.

RADTC 103B RADIOGRAPHIC ANATOMY AND POSITIONING 3.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 102, 103A, 110, 112A, 117A.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 104, 112B, 114, 117B.
Anatomy and positioning of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, the salivary glands and skull. Anatomy and positioning of the genitourinary tract. Principles of tomography equipment. Opaque media, drug side effects and indications. Use of phantoms. Emphasis on skull positioning. Radiograph critique. Total of 45 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6765 Closed                     7:00am- 9:40am W       LecLab  CEC208 KISSEL  B   
       &                           10:00am- 2:25pm W               CEC208 KISSEL  B   
       &                           10:00am- 2:25pm W               CEC208 LELOO L     
       &                           10:00am- 2:25pm W               CEC208 KAWAKAMI E  

    All Sections of RADTC 103B are Closed.

RADTC 104 PRINCIPLES OF RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 102, 103A, 112A,113A, 117A.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 103B, 112B, 114, 117B.
Development and use of technique charts. Calculations to determine specific exposures. Processing techniques and other factors affecting radiographic quality. Use radiographic phantoms and accessory devices. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6529 Closed                     7:00am- 9:15am Th      LecLab  CEC208 LELOO L     
       &                            9:30am-12:50pm Th              CEC208 LELOO L     
       &                            9:30am-12:50pm Th              CEC208 KISSEL  B   

    All Sections of RADTC 104 are Closed.

RADTC 112B RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 102, 103A, 112A, 117A, 113A.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 103B, 104, 114, 117B.
Function and use of basic radiologic physics in diagnostic radiology. Applied physical rules and laws in general physics, production of the X-ray beam, tubes and generators, circuitry and equipment. Quality assurance of special equipment. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6528 Closed                     3:00pm- 5:15pm W       LecLab  CEC208 LELOO L     
       &                            1:15pm- 4:35pm Th              CEC208 LELOO L     
       &                            1:15pm- 4:35pm Th              CEC208 LELOO L     

    All Sections of RADTC 112B are Closed.

RADTC 113A CLINICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 102, 103A, 112A, and 117A.
Intermediate Clinical Learning Experience in a Radiology Department of an affiliate hospital or medical center under the supervision of a licensed Radiologic Technologist. Participation will include observation, assistance and performance in basic radiographic procedures. Clinical practice shall be designed to provide standard patient care and assessment, integration and application of radiographic procedures learned during the first semester, which include the upper and lower limbs, and the gastrointestinal tract. Short term course. Total of 96 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #7552 Closed                                    TBA     Lab     CEC208 KISSEL  B   
         Short Term: 05/6/13-06/14/13

    All Sections of RADTC 113A are Closed.

RADTC 113B CLINICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE 6 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 103C, 105, 111, 113A, 117C.
Intermediate clinical learning Experience that is designed for sequential development, application, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of radiographic procedures. Clinical practice shall be designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of basic and advance radiographic procedures under the appropriate level of supervision of a licensed Radiologic Technologist, and enhance professional development. Short term course. Total of 192 hours of laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #7553 Closed                                    TBA     Lab     CEC208 LELOO L     
         Short Term: 05/6/13-06/14/13

    All Sections of RADTC 113B are Closed.

RADTC 114 VENIPUNCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGISTS 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 102, 103A, 112A, 113A, 117A.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 103B, 104, 112B, 117B.
Methods of specimen collection. Principles of assisting in the hospital laboratory with routine laboratory tests. Techniques for blood tests. Pharmacology pertaining to contrast media. Principles of contrast injection, site management and complications. Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6862 Cancelled                  5:00pm- 9:25pm M       LecLab  CEC208 STAFF       
       &                            5:00pm- 9:25pm M               CEC208 STAFF       

    All Sections of RADTC 114 are Closed.

RADTC 116 PERSPECTIVES IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 103C, 105, 111, 113B, 117C.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 117D, 118, and either Radtc 121 or Radtc 123.
Utilization of advanced concepts, principles and skills of the radiologic technologist in an affiliated hospital as an extension of and related to classroom instruction. Emphasis on film critique. Total of 36 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6861 Closed                     2:45pm- 5:00pm Tu      Lecture CEC208 KISSEL  B   

    All Sections of RADTC 116 are Closed.

RADTC 117B CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 102, 103A, 110, 112A, 117A, 113A.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 103B, 104, 112B, 114.
Clinical experience in the radiology department of affiliated hospitals under the supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist. Total of 288 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6025 Closed                                    TBA     Lab     FLD    LELOO L     
       &                                           TBA             FLD    KISSEL  B   
       &                                           TBA             FLD    KAWAKAMI E  
       &                                           TBA             FLD    COWELL S    
       &                                           TBA             FLD    SPIRES L    
         FLD: Field Study

    All Sections of RADTC 117B are Closed.

RADTC 117D CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 103C, 105, 111, 113B, 117C.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 116, 118, and either Radtc 121 or Radtc 123.
Clinical experience in the radiology department of affiliated hospitals under the supervision of a certified radiologic technologist. Total of 576 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6026 Closed                                    TBA     Lab     FLD    LELOO L     
       &                                           TBA             FLD    KAWAKAMI E  
       &                                           TBA             FLD    COWELL S    
       &                                           TBA             FLD    KISSEL  B   
       &                                           TBA             FLD    SPIRES L    
         FLD: Field Study

    All Sections of RADTC 117D are Closed.

RADTC 118 FLUOROSCOPY 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 103C, 105, 111, 113B and 117C.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 116, 117D, and either Radtc 121 or 123.
Technical function and design of image intensification, recording monitoring systems, human anatomy and physiology of the eye. Emphasis on radiation protection and Quality Control testing. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6863 Closed                     6:00pm- 9:20pm Tu      Lecture CEC208 BAUMANN T W 
       &                            6:00pm- 9:20pm Tu              CEC208 KISSEL  B   

    All Sections of RADTC 118 are Closed.

RADTC 119 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 6.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 103B, 104,113A, 117B.
Clinical experience in affiliated hospitals as an extension of and related to classroom instruction, and application of disease and injury changes. Emphasis on features of conditions in X-ray examinations. Ten weeks. Total of 20 hours lecture and 380 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #7555 Cancelled                  5:30pm- 7:30pm Tu      LecLab  NO RM  KISSEL  B   
         Short Term: 06/18/13-08/20/13
       &                                           TBA             NO RM  BAUMANN T W 
       &                                           TBA             NO RM  LELOO L     

    All Sections of RADTC 119 are Closed.

RADTC 121 MAMMOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 103C; 105; 111; 113B; 117C or a valid CRT certificate.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 116, 118, 117D or documentation of current California certificate in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology approved by Program Director.
Technical and procedural aspects of mammography including radiation protection, quality assurance, breast anatomy, pathology, physiology, film critique, positioning and mass localization procedures. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6682 Closed                     6:00pm- 9:20pm W       Lecture CEC208 MC-LAIN P   

    All Sections of RADTC 121 are Closed.

RADTC 123 COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Radtc 103C; 105; 111; 113B; 117C or a valid CRT certificate.
Corequisite(s): Radtc 116, 118, 117D, or equivalent documentation submitted and approved by Program Director.
Principles of computed tomography, including data acquisition, image reconstruction, image display system, image recording system, and image storage system. Quality assurance aspects of CT, and basic concepts of Spiral and Helical scanning. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #5417 Closed                     6:00pm- 9:20pm Th      Lecture CEC208 JOHNSON C M 

    All Sections of RADTC 123 are Closed.

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