2016-2017 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS RTE 1200 Advanced Modalities in Radiology 30 Hours, 3 Credits This course provides a working knowledge of the different modalities available to the radiology technologist. The student will be introduced to the application of these different modalities, methods by which images are acquired, and recognize the differences in images for specific modalities. Prerequisite: Introduction to Radiology and Patient Care RTE 2000 Radiographic Equipment and Acquisition 40 Hours, 3 Credits This course is the study of factors that influence radiographic images and the equipment that produces the images. It places focus on the correct selection of factors and operation of equipment to produce a quality image. Topics covered include: control panels and automatic exposure control devices; photographic and geometric factors that influence images; film; computed radiography; and direct radiography equipment and processing. This course will prepare students for operation of all radiographic equipment and the selection of appropriate factors. Prerequisite: Introduction to Radiology and Patient Care, Radiology Physics RTE 2100 Radiographic Evaluation, Disease, and Quality Control 30 Hours, 3 Credits This course is the study of the analyzation of radiographic images, and the quality control for radiographic equipment. It places focus on the critical-thinking skills required to analyze healthy and diseased images and make the appropriate adjustments as necessary. Topics covered will include image criteria, diseases, and quality control equipment tests. This course will prepare students for critiquing images, identifying diseases, and quality control testing. Prerequisite: Structure and Function of the Human Body; Introduction to Radiology and Patient Care; Radiographic Equipment and Acquisition RTE 2200 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 50 Hours, 4 Credits This course is the study of the effects of radiation on the human body and how to minimize exposure through radiation protection. It will focus on implementing the ALARA principle in order to safely use diagnostic radiation in the medical field. It will cover short- and long-term effects of radiation and protection measures used in clinical settings. This course will prepare students to go into an externship with a solid foundation of ionizing radiation interactions with biologic systems. Prerequisite: Introduction to Radiology and Patient Care RTE 2300 Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy I 110 Hours, 5 Credits RTE 2300 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) RTE 2300L Lab (40 hours, 2 credits) RTE 2300LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits) This course is the introduction course to radiography positioning and associated anatomy of the chest, bony thorax, upper extremities, and abdomen. It places focus on the foundations of diagnostically sound radiograph positioning. Topics covered will include: standard routine projections for chest, bony thorax, upper extremities, and the abdomen; medical and positional terminology associated with proper positioning; and complete image analysis. This course introduces students to becoming a real-world radiographer. During this course, students will complete a clinical experience to demonstrate knowledge and skills. Prerequisite: Structure and Function of the Human Body; Radiology Physics; Introduction to Radiology and Patient Care RTE 2400 Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy II 110 Hours, 5 Credits RTE 2400 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) RTE 2400L Lab (40 hours, 2 credits) RTE 2400LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits) This course is the study of proper radiographic positioning of the lower extremities, pelvic girdle, and spine. It places focus on maintaining the level of knowledge and professionalism developed within Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy I and continues to expand the student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities within radiography. Topics covered include the standard routine projections for the lower extremities, pelvic girdle, and spine as well as associated image analysis. This course gives the student expanded preparation for becoming a radiographer. During this course, students will complete a clinical experience to demonstrate knowledge and skills. Prerequisite: Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy I RTE 2500 Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy III 110 Hours, 5 Credits RTE 2500 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) RTE 2500L Lab (40 hours, 2 credits) RTE 2500LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits) This course is the study of proper radiographic positioning of the skull, fluoroscopy, and special procedures. It places focus on trauma protocols, special procedures as well as critical-thinking scenarios. Topics covered are proper C-arm use, fluoroscopic procedures, and possible pharmaceutical reactions that may occur in radiology. This course will prepare the students with knowledge needed to perform at all levels of the clinical rotations. During this course, students will complete a clinical experience to demonstrate knowledge and skills. Prerequisite: Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy II RTE 2600 Radiologic Technology Practicum I 300 Hours, 10 Credits This course is designed to provide the student with a clinical experience that includes a solid introduction to radiographic imaging in various clinical settings. This course functions to expand and apply knowledge gained in the Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy courses. One of the assumptions of this curriculum is that the student who has passed the Radiographic Technology core courses will be ready to apply knowledge by operating radiographic equipment and procuring quality radiographic images beginning Week 1 of this course. Prerequisite: Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy III; Radiobiology and Radiation Protection RTE 2700 Radiologic Technology Practicum II 300 Hours, 10 Credits This course is designed to provide the student with a clinical experience that includes a solid introduction to radiographic imaging in various clinical settings. This course functions to expand and apply knowledge gained in the Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy courses. One of the assumptions of this curriculum is that the student who has passed the Radiographic Technology core courses will be ready to apply knowledge by operating radiographic equipment and procuring quality radiographic images beginning Week 1 of this course. Prerequisite: Radiographic Technology Practicum I; successful completion of all Radiologic Technology program core courses except Radiographic Technology Practicum II, and Career Development RTE 2800 Radiologic Technology Practicum III 300 Hours, 10 Credits This course is designed to provide the student with a clinical experience that includes a solid introduction to radiographic imaging in various clinical settings. This course functions to expand and apply knowledge gained in the Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy courses. One of the assumptions of this curriculum is that the student who has passed the Radiographic Technology core courses will be ready to apply knowledge by operating radiographic equipment and procuring quality radiographic images beginning Week 1 of this course. Prerequisite: Radiographic Technology Practicum II RTE 2900 Radiography Technology Capstone 20 Hours, 2 Credits In conjunction with the Radiography Practicum, students will complete an online Radiographic Technology Capstone course. In this course, students will learn job-search techniques and skills for entry-level radiographic technologists as well as share and learn from their practicum experiences with the class. Students will also prepare to sit for the ARRT certification exam. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Radiologic Technology program core courses except Radiologic Technology Practicum III SPC 2017 Oral Communication 40 hours, 4 credits This course will present students with a broad understanding of communication in a variety of contexts. Students will learn the processes and strategies of oral communication by exploring speech anxiety, audience analysis, and organizational speech patterns. Students will research, use supporting materials, and use effective language to develop and present a narrative, informative and persuasive speech. Prerequisite: None SPN 271 Conversational Spanish 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on common words and phrases students need to develop a working vocabulary which will enable them to communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals in their personal and professional lives. Although oral communication is stressed, included is an overview of Spanish grammar, phonetic pronunciation, and Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: None STA 1625 Essential Statistics and Analytics 40 hours, 4 credits In this course students will be introduced to descriptive analytics. They will develop basic statistical literacy along with the ability to analyze and evaluate real-life problems using statistical methods. Students will learn to organize and present quantitative data by means of graphical and numerical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics, basic probability theory, discrete and continuous probability distributions, and sampling distributions. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on placement exam or passing grade in B087 Practical Math or B095 Combined Basic and intermediate Algebra STA 3140 Advanced Statistics and Analytics 40 hours, 4 credits In this course students will be introduced to statistical methods used for predictive analytics. They will continue to build on their previous statics knowledge while strengthening their abilities to analyze and solve real-life problems using statistical methods. Topics may include, but are not limited to, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-square tests, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Developmental Education or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score STA 3215 Inferential Statistics and Analytics 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will be introduced to statistical methods used for predictive analytics. They will continue to build on their previous statics knowledge while strengthening their abilities to analyze and solve real-life problems using statistical methods. Topics may include, but are not limited to estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-square tests, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Developmental Education coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam STS 1005C Fundamentals of Surgical Technology 70 hours, 4 credits This course will orient the student to surgical technology and prepare them for scrub and circulator duties as well as Surgical Procedures I, and Surgical Practicum I and II. Topics include standards of conduct, special populations, safety standards, equipment, biomedical science, asepsis and sterile technique, anesthesia, surgical supplies and instrumentation. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology; Structure and Function of the Human Body Pre- or co-requisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology I STS 1186C Surgical Procedures I 70 hours, 4 credits This course will expand on the duties and responsibilities as the role of scrub or STSR and circulator in the field of surgical technology. Areas explored and applied in this course include wound healing, surgical case management, instrumentation, diagnostic procedures, and an introduction to general surgery and the scrub role. This course is a preparatory class for Surgical Procedures II. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology STS 1260 Surgical Pharmacology 20 hours, 2 credits Students in this course will demonstrate an understanding of pharmacology and anesthesia concepts and their applications related to the field of surgical technology. They will study anesthesia methods, agents, and techniques of administration. They will also be able to define terminology related to pharmacology, identify medications used on surgical patients, and describe safe practices of medication handling in the surgical environment. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology; Structure and Function of the Human Body Pre- or co-requisite: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology STS 1347 Surgical Microbiology 20 hours, 2 credits This course has been designed to educate the student in the treatment of the disease-causing organisms that may present with a surgical patient or develop post-surgery as an acquired infection. This course specifically addresses the needs of the surgical technologist in maintaining aseptic techniques and caring for surgical patients before, during, and after surgery. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology; Human Anatomy and Physiology I STS 2080C Surgical Procedures II 70 hours, 4 credits This course further expands upon the duties and responsibilities as the role of scrub in the field of surgical technology. Surgical areas explored and applied in this course include obstetrics/ gynecology, ophthalmic, otorhinolaryngologic, maxillofacial, plastic and reconstructive. This course is a preparatory class for Surgical Procedures III and Surgical Practicum I and II. Prerequisite: Surgical Procedures I 888-5-RASMUSSEN 93 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
