Apr 19, 2024  
TCC Catalog 2022-23 
    
TCC Catalog 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RTE2542 Advanced Medical Imaging

3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite(s): RTE1824  
Radiographic anatomy, physiology and positioning for radiologic procedures requiring the use of contrast materials within the digestive and urinary systems, as well as the pharmacology of contrast agents, will be studied. Advanced procedures such as angiography, arthrography and myelography will be presented. Patient habitus, positioning, equipment manipulation, and radiographic quality image evaluation will be introduced. Critical thinking and communication skills related to procedure performance, patient care, and radiation protection will be emphasized, Advanced modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT), Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, Sonography, and Radiation Therapy will be reviewed. Does not count toward A.A. degree.