RDT 104 Radiographic Medical Terminology -
This course introduces students to the basic medical and technical terminology inherent to the profession of Radiologic Technology. The content includes radiographic positioning terminology, professional organization acronyms and purposes of these agencies, basic medical terminology and abbreviations. Students use this information to effectively communicate within the healthcare setting. Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Accepted to RT Program Semester Offered: F

RDT 110 Fundamentals of Radiographic Equipment and Medical Imaging -
This course introduces the principles of medical imaging with emphasis on basic radiation safety practices, the components of radiographic imaging equipment, how x-rays are produced and the selection of exposure factors. Lab sessions provide students with hands-on practice of the concept presented in class. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Accepted to RT Program, MAT 121 or MAT 122 with a grade of "C" or higher Semester Offered: F

RDT 112 Medical Imaging II -
This course continues to instruct the student on the principles of medical imaging to include accessory imaging devices and the principles of digital image acquisition, processing and display, and fluoroscopy equipment components and operation principles. Image analysis methods are introduced and practiced to develop students' ability to recognize suboptimum images and determine appropriate corrective action(s). Lab activities allow students to implement the principles discussed in class and demonstrate the effects of correct and incorrect utilization of imaging equipment and techniques. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RDT 110 Semester Offered: S

RDT 121 Radiographic Positioning & Anatomy I -
This course provides initial information related to proper positioning of the human body for medical diagnostic imaging. Students study intricate anatomy and specific positioning procedures of the upper and lower extremities, chest, and abdomen. Students practice these skills through laboratory activities before performing them on live patients in their clinical assignments. Students learn the skeletal anatomy of specified body parts, identify specific structures within these anatomical regions, and simulate any exam procedure discussed during the course. Credits: 3 Corequisites: RDT 102, RDT 104 Semester Offered: F

RDT 122 Radiographic Positioning & Anatomy II -
This course continues to develop students' positioning skills with focus on specific anatomy and positioning procedures of the pelvis, hip, bony thorax, lumbo-sacral, thoracic and cervical spine, GU and GI systems. Students practice these skills through laboratory activities before performing them on live patients in their clinical assignments. The course focuses on problem solving for atypical imaging conditions requiring modification to the usual positioning procedure. Students learn the skeletal anatomy of specified body parts, identify specific structures within these anatomical regions, and simulate any exam procedure discussed during the course. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RDT 121, SPH 101 Semester Offered: S

RDT 131 Medical Radiography Clinic I -
This course focuses on developing basic skills for the practice of radiography. Students learn proper methods to care for patients, operate radiographic and image processing equipment and perform radiographic exams of the extremities, chest, and abdomen. Students develop these skills at a clinical site under direct supervision of licensed radiographers through observation, assisting with procedures, and ultimately perform exams with indirect supervision. Students assess radiographic images for quality, accuracy, and suggest appropriate actions for improvement. Satisfactory completion of three (3) imaging competencies is required to pass this course and advance in the RT program. Credits: 2 Corequisites: RDT 110, RDT 121 Semester Offered: F

RDT 132 Medical Radiography Clinic II -
This course expands students' clinical skills through their participation in more varied and complex radiographic procedures with emphasis on imaging the upper/lower extremities, pelvis, spinal column, bony thorax and GI systems. Students gradually advance to perform these procedures on more acute patients and under atypical conditions and continue to develop their ability to critique images they produce. Satisfactory completion of sixteen (16) imaging competencies is required to pass this course and advance in the RT program. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RDT 131 Semester Offered: S

RDT 133 Medical Radiography Summer Clinic II -
This course advances students' clinical skills through their participation in more varied and complex radiographic procedures. Students work more independently, assist with fluoroscopy exams of the GI system, and begin an introduction to mobile and surgical radiography procedures. Students gradually advance to perform procedures on more acute patients and under atypical conditions and continue to develop their ability to critique images they produce. Satisfactory completion of four (4) imaging competencies is required to pass this course and advance in the RT program. Credits: 2
Prerequisites: RDT 132 Semester Offered: SU

RDT 141 Radiation Science -
This course covers the properties of particulate and electromagnetic radiations, sources of exposure, the biological implications of irradiation, the medical uses of radiation, and dose limitation methods. Students learn how to answer patients' questions regarding exposure and how to provide appropriate protection for themselves, their patients, the clinical staff, and the general public. Credits: 2
Prerequisites: RDT 110 Semester Offered: S

RDT 230 Medical Radiography Summer Clinic III -
This course focuses on the development of students' clinical skills with emphasis on performing fluoroscopy, mobile, and surgical exams. Students expand their skills and assume independent care of stable and mildly acute patients and closely assist with more severely acute patients. Students use problem solving and critical thinking skills in the management of non-typical imaging situations and continue to enhance skills involved in the assessment of image quality. Credits: 2
Prerequisites: RDT 133 Semester Offered: SU

RDT 231 Medical Radiography Clinic III -
This course focuses on the development of students' clinical skills with emphasis on performing fluoroscopy, mobile, and surgical exams, as well as imaging craniofacial structures. Students expand their skills to include trauma imaging procedures, are introduced to pediatric imaging, assume independent care of stable and mildly acute patients and closely assist with severely acute patients. Students use problem solving and critical thinking skills in the management of non-typical imaging situations and continue to enhance skills involved in the assessment of image quality. Satisfactory completion of twenty-two (22) imaging competencies is required to pass this course and advance in the RT program. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RDT 230 Semester Offered: F

RDT 232 Medical Radiography Clinic IV -
This course provides opportunities for students to refine their clinical skills as they complete demonstration of all mandatory and elective imaging procedures required for graduation and eventual employment as an entry-level radiographer. Students continue to perform imaging exams with indirect supervision, as they further develop their confidence and are able to observe advanced imaging procedures, including CT, MR, Interventional, Nuclear Medicine, Breast Imaging, Sonography, and Radiation Therapy. Satisfactory completion of sixteen (16) imaging competencies is required to pass this course. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RDT 231 Semester Offered: S

RDT 240 Imaging Applications -
This course integrates imaging concepts related to image assessment and the determination of corrective actions to achieve optimal image quality. Evidenced based learning strategies require students to demonstrate their problem solving skills in the process of modifying exam procedures to accommodate patient limitations as experienced with trauma, surgical, pediatric and mobile imaging. Additionally, students learn a full range of imaging protocols for craniofacial anatomy and are introduced to the concepts of cross-section anatomy. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: RDT 112, RDT 122 Semester Offered: F

RDT 245 Medical Radiographic Equipment & Quality Assurance -
This course includes the principles of mechanics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, magnetism, electromagnetism, and circuitry. Students examine these concepts in detail and apply them to the design and operation of radiographic and fluoroscopic systems. Students also learn how radiologic quality assurance programs are developed and implemented and may include some hands-on demonstrations and/or assignments using the campus ionized radiographic unit to support the students' understanding of quality control test procedures. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RDT 112 Semester Offered: F

RDT 252 Radiology Seminar -
This course provides a series of discussions, presentations and group projects to further develop students' knowledge and skills as health care providers with an emphasis on medical ethics and cultural diversity related to healthcare delivery in the radiology setting. A capstone component requires students to integrate their practical skills and knowledge through image critiques, career exploration and professional development activities to clarify their professional responsibilities and awareness for life-long learning in preparation for employment as entry-level radiologic technologists. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 112, RDT 231, RDT 240 Semester Offered: S

RDT 254 Radiologic Pharmacology and Pathology -
This course covers the basic concepts of health, illness and disease processes affecting various bodily systems with special emphasis on the nature of pathologic processes and the radiographic appearance commonly presented and experienced during medical imaging procedures. The fundamental pharmacology of medications and contrast agents routinely administered as part of imaging procedures is discussed. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIO 112, RDT 231, RDT 240 Semester Offered: S

RDT 260 CT & Cross-Section Anatomy -
This course expands students' knowledge on imaging principles and equipment relative to computed tomography (CT) and provides instruction on anatomy in cross-section format. Students continue to develop their understanding of cross-section anatomy, enhancing their ability to differentiate between the transverse, sagittal and coronal appearance of head, chest, abdomen and pelvis anatomy. The fundamentals of venipuncture technique and related patient care skills are reviewed and practiced. Credits: 2
Prerequisites: ARRT Certification in Radiography and current license by the State of Massachusetts Radiation Control Program, Department of Public Health; or BIO 112 and RDT 231 and RDT 240 Semester Offered: S

RDT 290 Computed Tomography Clinical -
This course expands students' knowledge on imaging principles and equipment relative to computed tomography (CT) and provides practice on anatomy in cross-section format. Students learn to apply CT imaging principles, patient care, and Radiation Safety in the clinical setting, while completing competency in a variety of CT examinations, according to the requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The fundamentals of venipuncture technique and related patient care skills are refined and practiced. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ARRT Certification in Radiography and current license by the State of Massachusetts Radiation Control Program, Department of Public Health and RDT 260; or RDT 232 and RDT 252 and RDT 254 and RDT 260 Semester Offered: SU

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