CVIR 1291 PRINCIPLES OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY I (2-2-0). The basic principles of instrumentation in vascular and visceral interventional radiology is taught. The selection, operation, and function of imaging equipment such as serial film changers, electromechanical injectors, and specialized equipment is discussed and demonstrated. Ancillary equipment such as catheters, guidewires, needles, and other equipment as well as procedure tray set-ups are demonstrated. Interventional pharmacoangiography for procedures such as embolization and thrombolysis is discussed. Prerequisites: Admission to program, A.R.R.T. Registry Certification and approval by the Program Coordinator.
CVIR 1292 PRINCIPLES INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY II (2-2-0). Anatomy and pathology pertinent to the head, neck, central nervous system, and other viscera is discussed and demonstrated. Instrumentation and pharmacoangiography pertinent to interventional procedures is discussed: embolization, thrombolysis, vasodilation, stent placement, and vasoconstriction. Patient and personnel radiation protection is demonstrated and practiced. Prerequisites: CVIR 1390, CVIR 1291, CVIR 1364 or Program Coordinator approval. ( )
CVIR 1364 PRACTICUM INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY I (3-0-24). Students are assigned to cardiac catherization and special procedures suites in area hospitals. Students participate in procedures under direct supervision and are expected to prepare the room for the exam as well as the patient. Monitoring of patient is required as well as documenting procedure protocol. Student is required to write a research paper based on actual procedures completed on patients. Fee: $10 Prerequisites: Admission to program, A.R.R.T. Registry Certification and approval by the Program Coordinator.
CVIR 1365 PRACTICUM INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY II (3-0-24). This course is a continuation of CVIR 1364 and the capstone course for the program. Emphasis is placed on proficiency of students in the performance of procedures in the cardiac catherization and special procedures suites in area hospitals. Students are required to perform procedures under limited supervision. Fee: $10 Prerequisites: CVIR 1390, CVIR 1291, CVIR 1364 or Program Coordinator approval.
CVIR 1390 PATIENT CARE CARDIOVASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY (3-3-0). This course introduces the students to the medical legal aspects of cardiovascular Inteventional radiology--assault, battery, negligence, malpractice and the various forms of patient consent. Pre and post procedural assessment and protocol is discussed with reference to laboratory tests and medication guidelines. The fundamental differences of various contrast media, possible reactions and treatment including emergency medications as well as conscious sedation is addressed. The principles of surgical ascepsis, radiation protection and safety procedures is addressed. The basic principles of advanced cardiac life support, EKG monitoring, and basic electrophysiology of the heart is discussed and demonstrated. Prerequisites: Admission to Program, A.R.R.T. Registry Certification and approval by Program Coordinator.
DMR 1013 FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOGRAPHY (3-3-0). This beginning course includes an introduction to the field of radiography, professional ethics, and radiation protection. Basic skeletal anatomy, pathology, patient care, and the various reactions to contrast media with associated emergency measures are emphasized throughout the course. Skills: P Prerequisites: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Imaging-Radiology program, or DMR Program Coordinator approval.
DMR 1014 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I (4-3-3). Students are introduced to radiographic positioning. Basic and specialized radiographic procedures of the upper and lower extremities, trunk, thorax, and pelvis are discussed and demonstrated. Fee: $24 Skills: P Prerequisites: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Imaging-Radiology Program or Program Coordinator Approval
DMR 1022 PRINCIPLES OF RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE I (2-2-0). This course introduces basic principles of radiographic exposure and imaging equipment. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between prime exposure factors and radiographic quality. Skills: P Prerequisites: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Imaging-Radiology Program or Program Coordinator Approval.
DMR 1222 RADIATION PHYSICS (2-2-0). This course includes discussions relative to basic atomic theory and x-ray production. Operational characteristics of x-ray circuit components is discussed and demonstrated. Prerequisites: DMR 1022, or DMR Program Coordinator approval.
DMR 1224 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II (4-3-3). This introduces the student to basic and advanced radiographic positioning of the spine, skull, sinuses, and facial bones. Principles of mammography are discussed and demonstrated. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: DMR 1014 or Program Coordinator Approval.
DMR 1303 RADIOLOGY CLINICAL I (3-0-16). Students are assigned to various radiology departments in affiliated clinical agencies where they observe departmental activities and perform radiographic examinations of the chest and extremities, as well as common fluoroscopic procedures under direct supervision. Fee: $13 Prerequisites: DMR 1013, DMR 1014, or Program Coordinator approval and current CPR certificate.
DMR 1322 PRINCIPLES OF RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE II (2-2-0). This course is a continuation of DMR 1022. Emphasis is placed upon improvement of film quality and the reduction of patient and technologist exposure. Prime exposure factor selection and technical conversions are discussed and demonstrated. Prerequisites: DMR 1022 or Program Coordinator Approval
DMR 1402 INTRODUCTION TO SECTIONAL ANATOMY AND OTHER IMAGING MODALITIES (2-2-0). This course will include basic anatomical structures of the skull, thorax and abdomen in cross-section as demonstrated by computerized tomography, ultra-sound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Prerequisites: DMR 1224 and DMR 1303, or DMR Program Coordinator approval.
DMR 1403 RADIOLOGY CLINICAL II (3-0-14). In a clinical setting, students continue to take standard radiographs involving both the axial and appendicular skeleton and common fluoroscopic procedures with direct supervision. Fee: $10 Prerequisites: DMR 1303 or Program Coordinator approval, and current CPR certification.
DMR 2014 ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF IMAGING AND RADIATION PROTECTION (4-3-2). This course introduces the student to basic and advanced principles of radiographic exposure, radiation protection, and imaging methods. Lab activities include projects in radiation protection and radiographic image quality. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: DMR 1022 and DMR 1322 or Program Coordinator Approval.
DMR 2015 RADIOLOGY CLINICAL III (5-1-23). Students take standard radiographs with supervision and begin to assist qualified technologists in obtaining radiographs on trauma patients. Clinical assignments include a number of specialized clinical agencies. Fee: $10 Prerequisites: DMR 1403 or Program Coordinator approval, and current CPR certification.
DMR 2105 RADIOLOGY CLINICAL IV (5-1-23). During this course, a continuation of DMR 2015, students increase their proficiency in taking all standard radiographs in collaboration with a registered technologist. Fee: $10 Prerequisites: DMR 2015 or Program Coordinator approval, and current CPR certification.
DMR 2113 SPECIAL PROCEDURES AND PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS (3-3-0). This course introduces the medical imaging student to special radiographic procedures as well as indications and contraindications for the various studies. Pathological conditions in the various systems are discussed and correlated with radiological procedures. Prerequisites: DMR 2014, or DMR Program Coordinator approval.
DMR 2203 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR (3-3-0). Emphasis is placed on basic radiation protection principles, operational characteristics and maintenance of radiographic equipment, imaging methods and assessment, radiographic procedures and positioning methods, and patient care procedures. Prerequisites: DMR 2113, or DMR Program Coordinator approval.
DMR 2204 RADIOLOGY CLINICAL V (4-1-15). Under the limited supervision of the faculty and staff, students develop more advanced skills in radiographic exposure in major clinical facilities. Fee: $10 Prerequisites: DMR 2105 or Program Coordinator approval, and current CPR certification.