RTE 1573 - Radiologic Science Principles - AS

3 credits
Prerequisites: RTE 1457 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisites: RTE 1824
A course designed to acquaint students with advanced imaging concepts related to Radiologic Technology. Topics covered include: mobile radiography, fluoroscopy, tomography and basic physical concepts related to computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, and other imaging modalities. Students learn advanced radiographic procedures including venipuncture, trauma radiography, pediatric radiography, and foreign body localization. Special consideration is placed on positioning and exposure techniques that help the radiographer consistently obtain optimum images of human anatomy.