RAD 283 - Imaging Practicum

Class: 1 Lab: 6 Credits: 3
This clinical course provides an opportunity for exploration of career opportunities in radiology and advanced imaging modalities.

Prerequisite(s): Take RAD 230 and RAD 256 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Interventional Radiology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mammography
Nuclear Medicine
Radiation Oncology
Ultrasound

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Proper uniform and accessories (refer to dress code)
Daily clinical records
Time cards
Radiologic Technology Program Student Handbook

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:

Communicate and work effectively with the healthcare professionals and patients within four of the following special imaging modalities: Interventional Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology and Ultrasound.
Assist in the performance of a procedure(s) in four of the following special imaging modalities under the direct observation of a qualified practitioner: Interventional Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology and Ultrasound.
Identify the basic principles of four of the following special imaging modalities: Interventional Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology and Ultrasound.
Describe how diagnostic radiography complements the special imaging modalities.
Demonstrate adherence to Radiologic Technology Program policies and procedures while rotating through the various special imaging modalities.

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

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021