INTRO TO RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY (HLT 150)

Term: 2019-2020 Fall

Faculty

Dr. Kimberly RogersShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Kimberly Rogers

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Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Shannon CavalieriShow MyInfo popup for Shannon Cavalieri

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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (9/4/2019 - 12/20/2019) Location: MAIN 4 213

Description

Prerequisites: Requires Acceptance into the Program, English Composition I (ENG 101); Anat & Phys I(SCI 201); MAT 100 or higher
Corequisites: HLT 152 AND HLT 154 AND HLT 158

This course is designed to introduce the freshman radiologic technology student to the fundamental principles of Radiologic Technology. Major topics include the scientific discovery and properties of x-rays, the comprehensive definition of radiation, electromagnetic energy and the electromagnetic spectrum, quality factors essential for optimal imaging regarding diagnostics and patient dose, the X-Ray beam and essentials of proper technique. This course provides the basis of knowledge necessary for HLT 170 Principles of Radiologic Quality in the freshman spring semester of the Radiologic Technology Program.