Also included in this section is a comprehensive study of the anatomy of the bony thorax, shoulder girdle, pelvis and hips. Lessons include the comparison of various units used and the different components of a computer system including a PACS system.
Also included is the function and components of the X-ray tube and its associated electrical circuitry, based on electromagnetism. The importance of radiation protection is discussed with particular emphasis on operator protection.
The students perform X-ray exposure labs designed to demonstrate methods of reducing occupational worker exposure. Also included in this section is the method of reducing unnecessary patient X-ray exposure.
Radiologic Technology students are expected to execute the skills learned, both responsibly and ethically, as student radiographers. Pharmacology and the principles of drug administration are reviewed.
This medical training course is designed to introduce Radiologic Technology students to the clinical environment and provide them with the opportunity to interact with staff radiographers and radiologists to begin developing clinical skills.
During this course students begin developing critical thinking and problem solving skills in the clinical areas as they begin to perform examinations learned in the classroom and practiced in the laboratory setting.
Staff radiographers directly supervise students during this practicum. Learning is achieved in direct patient care through instruction, demonstration, and direct supervision. This course introduces Radiologic Technology students to the basic principles of medical imaging and involves equipment design and function. The production of x-rays, their characteristics, and their role in the imaging process are discussed and demonstrated.
The role of exposure factors and the effects on image quality are discussed and demonstrated. This progressive Radiologic Technology course focuses on radiographic procedures, positioning, exposure factors, film evaluation, and related anatomy and positioning of pediatric, geriatric, and trauma patients.
Procedures focusing on mobile and surgical radiography, bony thorax, SI joint, arthrography, long bone measurement, and the entire spinal column are also taught. This course also includes the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure, evaluation of images for proper demonstration of advanced anatomy, and related pathology.
This Radiologic Technology course is a simulated hands-on class demonstrating and reinforcing anatomical positioning and its clinical applications related to Radiographic Procedures II. This Radiologic Technology course covers the critical role that ethics plays in the medical imaging arena.
Legal implications of working with patients and sensitive, protected information are also a focus. The information that is foundational for HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the reasons behind the creation of the laws intended to protect the rights of patients are discussed in depth. Course Prerequisite: RAD This Radiologic Technology course covers the principles of cell response to radiation.
Course topics covered include the development of radiation science, effects of whole body exposure, and radiation protection dosage guidelines. This survey Radiologic Technology course is designed to introduce Radiologic Technology students to specializations that exist in the imaging field. Computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, mobile radiography, radiographic tomography, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, dosimetry, and forensics are reviewed.
This medical training course provides an in-depth study of human anatomy and physiology. During this didactic instruction, the systems covered in relation to the human anatomy are the cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive.
Course topics also include blood and growth and development. Each of the systems are introduced with a general overview, and then broken down to examine how it works beginning at the cellular level.
This course builds on RAD as students become active participants in their clinical settings. During this course, Radiologic Technology students continue to develop and demonstrate an increasing degree of competency in the clinical areas as they expand their positioning skills. During this course, Radiologic Technology students gain deeper understanding of digital imaging systems, basic computer and networking information, PACS picture archiving and communication systems , and digital quality control and assurance activities.
Students formulate techniques to optimize image quality, minimize patient exposure, and preserve equipment. They apply methods of image quality assurance and adapt technical variables to changing conditions. This progressive course focuses on radiographic procedures, positioning, exposure factors, film evaluation, and related anatomy imaging as it relates to the advanced projections of the chest, abdomen, upper extremities, lower extremities, and pelvic region.
The Radiologic Technology course also includes the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of advanced anatomy and related pathology. This Radiologic Technology course is a simulated hands-on class demonstrating and reinforcing anatomical positioning and its clinical applications related to Radiographic Procedures III.
This course introduces Radiologic Technology students to the basic terms related to pathology and manifestations of pathological conditions, including their relevance to radiologic procedures and the radiographic appearance of diseases.
During this course, Hunter Business School students are introduced to imaging procedures used in diagnosing diseases, the various systemic classifications of disease in terms of etiology and types, common sites, complications, and their prognoses. This medical training course presents a review of gross anatomy of the entire body. A detailed study of anatomical structures is conducted for location, relationship to other structures, and function.
Anatomical structures are located and identified in axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique planes. Illustrations and anatomical images are compared with MR magnetic resonance and CT computed tomography images in the same imaging planes and at the same level, when applicable.
This course builds on RAD as Hunter Business School students become active participants in their clinical settings. This course is designed to provide second year students with increasing independence, speed, and efficiency in their positioning skills. Critical thinking and problem solving abilities are reinforced. Learning is achieved in direct patient care through instruction, demonstration, and direct and indirect supervision.
This Radiologic Technology course provides a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of imaging standards, discussions of problem solving techniques in relation to image evaluation, and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images are incorporated for image analysis. Hunter Business School students are able to differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable quality of radiographic images and make adjustments in positioning for optimal images.
Students also gain a base knowledge for image evaluation criteria for various projections. The final course in the series focuses on discussing and demonstrating radiographic procedures, positioning, exposure factors, film evaluation, and related anatomy, including upper and lower gastrointestinal procedures and positioning, general and advanced procedures of the skull, nasal bones, sinuses, and zygomatic arches.
Also covered are the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of advanced anatomy and related pathology.
This Radiologic Technology course is also a simulated hands-on class demonstrating and reinforcing anatomical positioning and its clinical applications related to Radiographic Procedures IV. This Radiologic Technology course provides an overview of the field of mammography, including the history of this imaging modality and the unique place mammography holds in the medical field.
The course prepares student radiographers to be members of a breast imaging team that provides patient education regarding breast cancer and early detection. Cultural competency is explained. Safety and legal responsibilities of interacting with patients are a focus of study.
This Radiologic Technology course demonstrates the fundamentals of computed tomography CT imaging. The course provides formal specialized teaching in CT whole body imaging. Course topics included in this course are history of computed tomography, fundamentals of computers, patient interaction, scanning methods, digital imaging, image formation, and image archiving, quality control, and radiation protection.
For a Hunter Business School student to graduate, all clinical performance evaluations, as well as all other clinical requirements, must be satisfactorily completed. Students who fail to complete the clinical requirements will have their program length extended until these are satisfactorily completed.
This course includes lectures and demonstrations of all topic areas learned. It is an in-depth review of all in-class and clinical site areas of study throughout the program. The intent is to prepare Radiologic Technology students to be successful in passing the national registry and become a registered radiologic technologist RT.
There will also be a strong focus on career planning and avenues that are available in the medical imaging field beyond the basic certification. Course Prerequisites: All prior courses. Radiation safety aims to limit the exposure to ionizing radiation for patients and operators 1. Its purpose is to promote the best practices in radiation protection and infection control during radiographic procedures. Individuals involved in diagnostic radiology are the ones responsible for clinical radiation safety and infection control.
RHS certification is required in many states. The RHS test has no eligibility requirements. Candidates can apply to take the exam during the application acceptance window, which is typically one calendar year. The aim of the RHS exam is to ensure that a candidate is knowledgeable about the national radiographic imaging practices. It also guarantees that dental assistants follow the proper safety protocols in utilizing radiographic machines.
Dental assistants who already possess the certificate have a distinct advantage over other applicants, and may even qualify for a higher salary.
Interested applicants can register online, by email, or by fax. It is possible to select the most convenient time, date, and location for the test since it is offered continuously throughout the year. Applicants are given a total of seventy-five minutes to answer all of the questions in the RHS exam.
Five minutes are allocated at the start for the tutorial and another five minutes for comments after the test. The RHS exam is based on an adaptive computer-delivered assessment that consists of approximately a hundred multiple-choice questions.
The very first question begins at the minimum pass point. If answered correctly, the next question becomes more challenging, while an incorrect answer makes the following question less difficult. The Radiation Health and Safety certification tests are adaptive, which means that the difficulty increases with every correct answer. The scoring scale is one-hundred up to nine-hundred, with four-hundred being the passing point. Before candidates leave the testing facility, they are given an unofficial score report that indicates whether they passed or failed.
Approximately two to three weeks after, applicants are sent an official score report by mail. Dental X-ray certification is a permit allowing dental assistants to operate X-ray equipment. It is the primary entry-level job requirement in dental assisting.
Dental X-ray certificate programs require applicants to have a high school diploma or pass the General Educational Development GED exam. Possessing a CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification is also necessary. Dental X-ray courses are often part of a larger diploma program in the field of dental assisting. A dental assisting program often takes between six and fifteen months to accomplish. Apart from X-ray training, it also covers various dental office and sterilization procedures.
Some areas require students to take a program that has been approved by the American Dental Association before they can qualify for state licensing exams. Several aspects of the dental assisting industry are covered in these programs. They include courses in mathematics, communication, and general sciences.
Besides learning about dental X-rays, other aspects concerning dentistry-specific topics are covered, which include:. Although there are no jobs based solely on dental X-rays, the procedure is a significant aspect in the field of dental assisting. The U. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that, between and , dental assistant jobs will grow by eleven percent 2. They also need to maintain as many as a hundred continuing education hours each year. Some states may require dental hygienists and assistants to renew their X-ray license periodically.
A certified dental assistant can become a full-fledged dental hygienist by accomplishing a few requirements.
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