Radiology Degrees Online

109 Introduction to Radiology & Patient Care (2-0-2). An introduction to the profession of radiologic technology with instruction of history and modern medicine. A code of ethics and conduct, as well as elementary principles of radiation protection are inclusive. A study of the care and handling of the sick and injured patient in the radiology department. This course will encompass the concepts of basic patient care skills. Leads to certification in CPR. PR: Admission to program. CO: RADT 109L, 110

109L Introduction to Radiology & Patient Care Lab (0-1-1). The care and handling of the sick and injured patient in the radiology department will be discussed. The student will participate, under simulated conditions, various patient care techniques. Content is designed to provide basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures will be described, as well as infection control procedures utilizing standard precautions. The role of the radiographer in patient education will be identified. PR: Admission to the program. CO: RADT 109, 110

110 Radiographic Anatomy & Terminology (2-0-2). Introduction to the structure of the human skeleton and basic physiology of all organ systems within the body. Emphasis will be placed on medical terms that are applicable to the field of Radiology. The building process for medical terminology will also be included. Various skeletal structures will be reviewed radiographically and terminology common to the clinic site will be reviewed. PR: Admission to Program. CO: RADT 109, 109L

112 Introduction to Clinical Radiography (0-16-1). An introduction to the clinical phase of the practice of radiologic technology. All classes will be held at the clinical education centers providing the student with experience in imaging and ancillary areas. PR: Admission to Program, RADT 109, 109L, 110.

115 Radiographic Procedures I (2-0-2). Performance of medical imaging procedures resulting in diagnostic radiographs is discussed. Emphasis is placed on the extremities, spine, chest, and abdomen. PR: RADT 109, 109L, 110, 112. CO: RADT 116, 117, 118. PR/CO: BIOL 201, BIOL 203L

116 Radiographic Procedures I Lab (0-2-1). Laboratory practice designed to reinforce lecture in RADT 115. Emphasis on extremities, spine, chest, and abdomen. This course takes place in a hospital/clinical environment. PR: RADT 109, 109L, 110, 112. CO: RADT 115, 117, 118. PR/CO: BIOL 201, BIOL 203L

117 Clinical Radiography I (0-15-3). Introduction to the actual performance of patient care and to the role of a radiologic technologist. Occurs in hospital clinical facilities. PR: RADT 109, 109L, 110, 112. CO: RADT 115, 116, and 118.

118 Principles of Exposure and Processing I (2-0-2). Discussion of the formation of the latent and manifest images. Detailed discussion of quality and quantity factors affecting the production of a diagnostic radiograph. Introduction to quality assurance program. PR: RADT 109, 109L, 110, 112. CO: RADT 115, 116, 117. PR/CO: MATH 109

119 Radiographic Procedures II (2-0-2). Continued performance of medical imaging procedures resulting in diagnostic radiographs. Emphasis on skull, tomographic, ultrasound, and pediatric procedures. PR: RADT 115, 116, “C” or better in BIOL 201 and 203, RADT 109, 109L, 110, 112, 117, 118. CO: RADT 120, 121, 122, 127.

120 Principles of Exposure and Processing II (2.5-0-2.5). Continued discussion of quantity and quality factors introduced in RADT 118. Continued discussion of the quality assurance program and the devices with practical application. Concentration on correlation of exposure factors and the production of diagnostic radiographs. PR: RADT 109, 109L, 110, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, “C” or better in MATH 109. CO: RADT 119, 121, 122, 127.

121 Radiographic Procedures II Lab (0-2-0). Laboratory practice designed to reinforce lecture in RADT 119. Emphasis on imaging procedures of the skull, tomographic, ultrasound, and pediatric procedures. This course takes place in a hospital/clinical environment. PR: RADT 115, 116, “C” or better in BIOL 201 and 203, RADT 109, 109L, 110, 112, 117, 118. CO: RADT 119, 120, 122, 127.

122 Principles of Exposure & Processing II Lab (0-2-0.5). Laboratory practice designed to reinforce lecture in RADT 120. Practical application of exposure factors and the production of diagnostic radiographs. This course takes place in a hospital/clinical environment. PR: RADT 109, 109L, 110, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, “C” or better in MATH 109. CO: RADT 119, 120, 121, 127.

127 Clinical Radiography II (0-15-3). A continuation of the performance of procedures in RADT 117 as well as procedures discussed in RADT 119, under direct supervision. All experiences occur at the clinical education center. PR: RADT 109, 109L, 110, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118. CO: RADT 119, 120, 121, 122.

210 Human Diversity in Radiology and Healthcare (1-0-1). Designed to promote better understanding of patients’ families and professional peers through comparison of diverse populations based on their value system, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles, socioeconomic influences, health risks and life stages. Content will include the study of factors that influence relationships with patients and professional peers. Understanding human diversity assists the student in providing better patient care in the radiologic technology profession. PR: All 100 level RADT courses, RADT 216, PSYC 103. CO: RADT 212

211 Advanced Radiographic Imaging Procedures (3-0-3). Fluoroscopic, vascular, and digital imaging techniques. Specialized equipment for advanced procedures are discussed. An overview of the use of contrast media is addressed as well as demonstration of venipuncture techniques. Introductions to the medical modalities of Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Ultrasound are noted. PR: All 100 level RADT courses, RADT 210, 212, 216. CO: RADT 220, 225 and 226.

212 Radiographic Pathology and Image Analysis (2-0-2). Designed to introduce theories of disease causation and pathophysiologic disorders that compromise healthy systems. Additionally, the content provides a basis for analyzing radiographic images. It includes etiology, pathophysiologic responses, clinical manifestations, radiographic appearance, management of alterations in body systems, the importance of minimum imaging standards, discussion of a problem solving technique for image evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for analysis of the image and pathologies that are present. PR: All 100 Level RADT courses and RADT 216. CO: RADT 210.

216 Clinical Radiography III (0-16-1). The student participates in fluoroscopic and radiographic procedures illustrating internal organ systems. All classes are conducted at the clinical education centers. PR: All 100 level RADT courses.

218 Integration of Radiographic Principles (4-0-4). Correlation and integration of radiographic principles, procedures, exposure, physics, anatomy, and protection. PR: All 100 level RADT Courses, RADT 211, 212, 216, 220, 225, 226. CO: RADT 227.

220 Radiographic Physics (2-0-2). Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in the circuiting and electronics of x-ray machines, multiple energy transformations. The nature and interactions of radiation are also studied. PR: All 100 level RADT courses, RADT 210, 212, & 216, GNET 102 CO: RADT 211, 225, 226.

225 Radiobiology and Protection (2-0-2). Study of methods of protection from unnecessary radiation exposure to patients and employees. Study of the effects of radiation on biological systems with the understanding that everyone has the right to maximum radiation protection. PR: All 100 level RADT courses, RADT 210, 212, 216. CO: RADT 211, 220, 226.

226 Clinical Radiography IV (0-20-4). Students perform in specialty areas as well as general areas. They become a true part of the health care team. Takes place in a local clinical facility. PR: All 100 level RADT courses, RADT 210, 212, 216. CO: RADT 211, 220, 225.

227 Clinical Internship (0-25-5). Students may, upon approval of the program director, select clinical rotations which will enhance clinical competency in preparation for future employment. PR: All 100 level RADT courses, RADT 210, 211, 212, 216, 220, 225, 226. CO: RADT 218.

290 Topics in Radiology Careers (1-0-1). Explores numerous modalities in the radiologic and imaging sciences for future educational endeavors/advances. PR: RADT 109, 109L, 110, & 112

Curriculum C217C

The Radiologic Technologist operates X-ray equipment to perform diagnostic examinations ordered by a patient’s physician.

This two-year program offers classroom, college lab and clinical site experiences at various Chicago metropolitan area hospitals.

Employment opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics and medical imaging centers.

Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 900, Chicago, Ill. 60602-2901, (312) 704-5300, graduates qualify for the National Registry Examination given by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Illinois licensure.

Admission requirements include:
College level reading, writing, math courses within the last five years or college placement test scores within the last two years.
Level “004″ proficiency on college placement tests in reading and writing.
Level “006″ math proficiency on college placement test or completion of MAT 085 or higher.
ASSET test scores current within the last two years.
AHL 120 Comprehensive Medical Terminology Semester One Credit Hours

AHL 102 Ethics and Law for Allied Health 1

AHL 120 Comprehensive Medical Terminology 3
# NUR 115 Nursing Skills 2
# RAS 111 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning I 2
# RAS 114 Basic Radiation Protection 1
# RAS 115 Imaging Production 2
# RAS 150 Applied Radiologic Technology I 2

Electives 0-2
13-15
Semester Two
# BIS 136 Functional Human Anatomy 4
# RAS 117 Fundamentals of Radiation 3
# RAS 122 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning II 2
# RAS 124 Radiation Instrumentation 1
# RAS 125 Radiological Health 2
# RAS 160 Applied Radiologic Technology II 3

Elective 1
16
Semester Three
# RAS 170 Applied Radiologic Technology III and IV 4
4
Semester Four

HTH 281 First Aid & CPR 2
# RHT 101 Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I 3

PSC 150 American National Politics 3

General education/Humanities 1-3
# RAS 232 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning III 2
# RAS 243 Mammography and Digital Radiography 1
# RAS 280 Applied Radiologic Technology V 4
16-18
Semester Five

AHL 103 Basic Pharmacology for Allied Health 1
# AHL 107 Venipuncture 1

SPE 101 Principles of Effective Speaking 3
# CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Science or

# CIS 151 Introduction to Computer Systems

(two additional hours from CIS 101 applied to electives)

OR

# BUS 107 Microsoft Office 3
# RAS 242 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning IV 2
# RAS 253 Special Radiologic Procedures 1
# RAS 260 Radiologic Pathology 2
# RAS 290 Applied Radiologic Technology VI 4
15-17
Semester Six
# RAS 278 Radiologic Seminar 4
# RAS 298 Applied Radiologic Technology VII 2
6

Total credits required for graduation 72-74

Suggested electives: RAS 296; AHL 200, AHL 201; BIS 137

Coordinator: Catherine Lekostaj, Ext. 3370

Postbaccalaureate BS in Radiologic Sciences (Radiography)
Boston
Curriculum Outline

This is a typical program of study for the postbaccalaureate BS with a major in radiography:
Year I—fall COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RAD 205 Foundations of Radiography 2
RAD 210 Radiographic Procedures I with Laboratory 4
RAD 220 Radiographic Exposure Principles I with Laboratory 4
RAD 240 X-ray Radiation Physics 2
RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3
Total 15

Year I—spring COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communications for Health Professionals 3
RAD 201C Radiography Internship I 4
RAD 211 Radiographic Procedures II with Laboratory 4
RAD 221 Radiographic Exposure Principles II with Laboratory 4
PSB 220 Health Care Delivery 3
Total 18

Year II—Summer I COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RAD 202C Radiography Internship II 5
RAD 250 Image Critique in Radiography 1
RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4
Total 10

Year II—fall COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
RAD 303C Radiography Internship III 6
RSC 310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3
RSC 315 CT Imaging 3
Total 15

Year II—spring COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RAD 304C Radiography Internship IV 6
RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3
RSC 350 Special Topics & Issues for Radiological Science Professionals 3
Total 12

BS in Radiologic Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology)
Boston
Curriculum Outline

Note: All NMT students must fulfill requirements for CPR certification prior to NMT Internship (NMT 201C).

This is a typical program of study for the 32-month BS with a major in nuclear medicine technology:
Year I—Fall COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 110 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
CHE 110 Basic Chemistry I 4
FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1
LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3
LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT 141 Algebra and Trigonometry 3
TOTAL 18

Year I—spring COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology II 3
CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II 4
PHY 181 General Physics 4
LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3
LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, & Public Life 3
RSC 110 Medical Terminology in Radiologic Sciences 1
TOTAL 18

Year I—Summer: COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MAT 261 Statistics 3
RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4
Distribution Electives 3
TOTAL 10

Year II—Fall: COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 215 Nuclear Medicine Procedures 3
NMT 260 Informatics in Nuclear Medicine 3
NMT 271 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation I 3
RSC 310 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3
Distribution Electives 6
TOTAL 18

Year II—Spring: COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 216 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II 3
NMT 250 Foundations of NMT Clinical Practice 1
NMT 265 Nuclear Cardiology 3
NMT 270 Radiopharmaceuticals 3
NMT 272 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation II 3
NMT 275 Position Emission Tomography (PET) 2
RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3
TOTAL 18

Year II—Summer: COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in Health Professions 3
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3
Distribution Elective 3
TOTAL 12

Year III—Fall: COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 330 C Nuclear Medicine Internship 12
RSC 315 CT Imaging 3
TOTAL 15

Year III—Spring: COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 390 Problem Solving in Nuclear Medicine 2
NMT 332C Nuclear Medicine Internship II 12
TOTAL 14

Total credits to complete degree requirements 124 s.h.
Arts and Sciences Elective Distribution Requirements: Behavioral Sciences 3
Humanities 3
Liberal Arts 3
Social Sciences 3

Suggested Course Sequence

Note: All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Radiologic Technology (RADT) courses must be completed in sequence listed. MATH 102 must be completed before RADT 109 is taken as it is a prerequisite for RADT 109. Required Prerequisite Courses Units units
BIOL 201 General Human Anatomy (GE requirement Area A)* 4
BIOL 202 General Human Physiology 4
ENGL 101 Freshman Composition (GE requirement Area D-1) 3
Units 11

First Summer units
RADT 101 Introduction to Radiologic Technology 2
RADT 102 Patient Care in Radiology 2
PSY 101 General Psychology (GE requirement Area B) 3
Units 7

First Fall Semester units
RADT 103/103CL Radiographic Positioning and Procedures I 9
RADT 104 Radiographic Principles I 3
MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra (GE requirement Area D-2) 4
Units 16

Intersession units
RADT 106 Radiographic Clinical Practicum IA 2
Course from GE requirement Area C 3
Units 5

First Spring Semester units
COMM 103 Process of Communication (GE requirement Area E) 3
RADT 107/107CL Radiographic Positioning and Procedures II 11
RADT 108 Advanced Principles of Exposure 3
RADT 109 Radiation Physics 3
Units 20

Second Summer units
RADT 201 Radiographic Clinical Practicum III 6

Units 6

Second Fall Semester units
RADT 202/202CL Radiographic Pathology 10
RADT 203 Fluoroscopic Imaging & Radiation Protection 3
RADT 204
Principles and Applications of Cross-Sectional Anatomy in Imaging 3
RADT 210 Principles of Venipuncture for Radiology 1
Units 17

Second Spring Semester units
RADT 207/207CL Advanced Radiographic Procedures 10
RADT 208 Radiographic Certification Preparation 4
Course from GE requirement Area F 3
Units 17

Graduate Certificate in Radiological Health Physics & General Work Environment ProtectionUML Home > School of Health & Environment > Work Environment > Graduate Certificate in Radiological Health & Work Environment Printer Friendly

Please see the Online Academic Catalog for general information about graduate certificates.

Many professionals in small to medium size industries have the responsibility for health and safety with little or no formal instruction. The objective of this certificate program is to provide advanced instruction on radiation protection and general work environment protection for professionals with health and safety responsibilities.

Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and college courses in physics, chemistry, calculus and statistics.

Radiologic technologists and technicians take X-rays and administer nonradioactive materials into patients’ bloodstreams for diagnostic purposes. Some specialize in diagnostic imaging technologies, such as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
In addition to radiologic technologists and technicians, others who conduct diagnostic imaging procedures include cardiovascular technologists and technicians, diagnostic medical sonographers, and nuclear medicine technologists. (Each is discussed elsewhere in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.)
Radiologic technologists and technicians, also referred to as radiographers, produce X-ray films (radiographs) of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems. They prepare patients for radiologic examinations by explaining the procedure, removing articles such as jewelry, through which X-rays cannot pass, and positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately radiographed. To prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation, these workers surround the exposed area with radiation protection devices, such as lead shields, or limit the size of the X-ray beam. Radiographers position radiographic equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area of a patient’s body. Using instruments similar to a measuring tape, they may measure the thickness of the section to be radiographed and set controls on the X-ray machine to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast. They place the X-ray film under the part of the patient’s body to be examined and make the exposure. They then remove the film and develop it.
Experienced radiographers may perform more complex imaging procedures. For fluoroscopies, radiographers prepare a solution of contrast medium for the patient to drink, allowing the radiologist (a physician who interprets radiographs) to see soft tissues in the body. Some radiographers, called CT technologists, operate CT scanners to produce cross-sectional images of patients. Radiographers who operate machines that use strong magnets and radio waves, rather than radiation, to create an image are called MRI technologists.
Radiologic technologists and technicians must follow physicians’ orders precisely and conform to regulations concerning the use of radiation to protect themselves, their patients, and their coworkers from unnecessary exposure.
In addition to preparing patients and operating equipment, radiologic technologists and technicians keep patient records and adjust and maintain equipment. They also may prepare work schedules, evaluate purchases of equipment, or manage a radiology department.

Admission
Admission Criteria

All applicants must be accepted as a undergraduate student at the Xavier University before applying to the radiologic technology program.

Students entering the radiologic technology program must be 18 years of age by Sept. 30 of the enrollment year. This follows the suggested guidelines set forth by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements for student radiographer.
Application Procedure
Applicants must complete and submit undergraduate application form to Xavier University as well as send official high school transcripts or G.E.D. scores, ACT or SAT test scores and any college transcripts to the Admissions Office (21 years of age or younger) or Center for Adults and Part-time Students (CAPS: 22 years of age or older). Applicants must indicate radiologic technology as their intended major on the application form. Application forms can be submitted on-line at https://www.xavier.edu/apply.
The Admissions Office or CAPS Office will screen the applicant’s application to see if the applicant meets Xavier’s admissions requirements. When the applicant is accepted into the university, they will receive a letter of acceptance into the university as an undergraduate student.
After acceptance in to the University you must you must complete and submit an RT application form to the RT program. The radiologic technology program director and the clinical instructors will interview accepted applicants before being admitted into the RT program. Applicants must have a current GPA of 2.4 or higher in order for your RT application to be reviewed by the RT program.
The applicants are ranked using the academic and interview data. The applicants who meet all of the requirements as they are received by the radiologic technology program will receive letters of provisional acceptance. After the program is filled all other accepted applicants are placed on a waiting list and are accepted in order if vacancies occur before the program begins in August. Final acceptance is granted when the student submits evidence of good physical health and immunization record.

Program Requirements

Xavier University’s College of Social Sciences, Health & Education, offers a 23-month full time classroom and clinical program.

The program requires 73 semester hours which includes courses in liberal arts and radiologic technology such as:
Principles of Radiographic Exposure
Medical Terminology
Special Procedures
Radiographic Procedures
Radiation Protection and Biology
Radiation Physics
Pathology
Radiographic Imaging Equipment
Radiographic Practicums (clinical training)

The Radiographic Practicum courses (12 credit hours-approximately 1900 clock hours) allow the students to practice the theories taught at Xavier and apply them in a clinical setting.

Upon successful completion of the program, students receive an Associate Degree in Science and are eligible to apply to the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) to take their certification examination.

Learning outcomes expected
- Learn the basics of biology and radiobiology;
- Know the causes, characteristics and health needs resulting from the priority health problems of the community in which it operates;
- Acquire the ability to assess in advance the technical justification, optimization and limitation of exposure, according to the European legislation on radiation protection.
- Take the most appropriate techniques for radiation protection in order to ensure the protection of patients, workers, population and territory. – Inform the subject of investigations for diagnostic imaging or radiotrattamento technology, technical, and financial risks of protectionism – Learn the concepts of science are essential to acquire, develop, document, transmit and store digital images, and monitoring the process;
- Use the appropriate skills for the management of dosimetric and statistical data;
- Knowledge and technology equipment, having a clear structure and function by developing, for each patient, the characteristics that best meet the needs of diagnostic and therapeutic event;
- Knowing the diagnostic or therapeutic techniques of the individual and where they have been defined, the operational protocols;
- For the purpose of optimization of the dose, knowing how to assess and decide on professional acts involving the use of ionizing radiation sources, natural and artificial, thermal energy, ultrasound, MRI, a diagnostic, therapeutic and research applied;
- Analyze and respond to requests for health intervention of its area of competence;
- Be able to use the techniques of first aid in case of emergency;
- Critically evaluate their performance in an optical drive to improve the quality of professional service delivery;
- Acquire knowledge anthropological, sociological and psychological help to develop the skills of understanding and relationship with customers, colleagues and other professionals, and health;
- Contribution to the Operating at which it lends its own professional work, suggesting possible improvements.