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2020-2021 Catalog Archived

RAD 205 - Radiographic Pathology

Class: 2 Credits: 2
This course provides a survey of disease processes significant to the radiographer, including etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Prerequisite(s): Take RAD 121 , RAD 268 , and RAD 283  with a minimum grade of “C”.

 

Course Topics:

  • General Pathologic Terms
  • Disease Processes of the Musculoskeletal System
  • Disease Processes of the Respiratory System
  • Disease Processes of the Abdomen and Hepatobiliary System
  • Disease Processes of the Digestive System
  • Disease Processes of the Cardiovascular System
  • Disease Processes of the Central Nervous System
  • Disease Processes of the Genitourinary System
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required to continue in the Radiologic Technology Program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Describe the general principles and terms of pathology.
  2. Classify diseases, definitions, etiology, treatment, and prognosis along with radiographic procedures or examination and diagnosis for diseases relating to:
    • Musculoskeletal system
    • Respiratory system
    • Abdominal and Hepatobiliary system
    • Gastrointestinal system
    • Genitourinary system
    • Central Nervous System
    • Cardiovascular
  3. Describe the radiographic appearance of diseases of each body system.
  4. Identify the appropriate technical changes required to best demonstrate each pathological condition.
  5. Research a specific pathology for written and radiographic presentation.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams
Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021