DMR 1014 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I (4-3-3). Students are introduced to radiographic positioning. Basic and specialized radiographic procedures of the upper and lower extremeties, 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 Insurance: $10 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 Insurance: $10 Prerequisites: DMR 1303 or Program Coordinator approval, and current CPR certification.
DMR 2014 ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF IMAGING AND RADIATION PROTECTION (4-3-3). 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 Insurance: $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 Insurance: $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 radiologic 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 Insurance: $10 Prerequisites: DMR 2105 or Program Coordinator approval, and current CPR certification.