Oct 04, 2024  
2023-2024 SCC Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

RAD 205 - Radiographic Pathology


Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 2

Description: 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 website
Required Materials:

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability and 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.

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