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RAIT 301 Sectional Anatomy . 3 CR

Presents normal human anatomy in various planes using Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MR), interventional, and cardiac catheter images. Either RAIT 301 or IMAGE 250 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 302 Body Pathophysiology . 3 CR

Presents pathologies of the abdomen, chest, and neck with physiological implications pertinent to Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, interventional, and Cardiac Catheter imaging modalities. Either RAIT 302 or IMAGE 265 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 303 Neuropathophysiology . 3 CR

Presents neurological based pathologies and the related diagnostic/interventional procedures applied in evaluation and treatment. Either RAIT 303 or IMAGE 266 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 310 Computed Tomography Instrumentation & Procedures . 3 CR

Designed to provide didactic preparation for advanced level certification exam in Computed Tomography scanning. Includes information pertaining to the equipment used, clinical application, specific technique applications, patient care and quality control. Either RAIT 310 or IMAGE 280 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 311 Clinical Practicum in Computed Tomography . 12 CR

Provides the opportunity to develop required competencies for advance certification in Computed Tomography technology. Includes 40 hours per week for 11 weeks in a CT department. Either RAIT 311 or IMAGE 270 can be taken for credit, not both. Course graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 312 Biology of Cancer . 5 CR

Emphasis is on the cellular, genetic, biochemical and environmental aspects of the disease including discussion of the multiple disease nature of cancer, its diagnosis and treatment. Same as BIOL 312. Either BIOL 312 or RAIT 312 may be taken for credit, not both. Recommended Prerequisite: BIOL& 160 (prev BIOL 101) or BIOL& 211 (prev BIOL 201).

RAIT 315 Magnetic Resonance Instrumentation & Procedures . 3 CR

Presents the physics of magnetization, image production, image weighting, pulse responses, scanning procedures, magnet safety, and the role of the technologist. Either RAIT 315 or IMAGE 281 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 316 Clinical Practicum in Magnetic Resonance Imaging . 12 CR

Provides the opportunity to develop required competencies for advance certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Includes 40 hours per week for 11 weeks in an MRI department. Either RAIT 316 or IMAGE 271 can be taken for credit, not both. Course graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 320 Intervention Procedures . 3 CR

Provides a survey of special diagnostic and interventional procedures. The technologist role and responsibilities in these procedures is discussed relative to equipment and supplies used, drugs administered, and assessing and monitoring of the patient. Either RAIT 320 or IMAGE 283 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 321 Vascular Interventional Clinical . 12 CR

Provides the opportunity to develop required competencies for advanced certification in Interventional Vascular Technology. The course includes 40 hours per week for 11 weeks in and IR department. Either RAIT 321 or IMAGE 272 can be taken for credit, not both. Course graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 325 Mammography . 4 CR

Preparation for certification by the ARRT in mammography. In addition to didactic education, the course includes laboratory sessions in a Mammography department. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 326 Ultrasound Physics for Mammographers . 3 CR

Covers acoustical physics, including the concepts and principles of sound transmission and the utilization of high frequency sound to produce images for diagnostic purposes. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of the instructor.

RAIT 327 Breast Ultrasound for Mammographers . 3 CR

Reviews anatomy and physiology of the breast. Includes orientation to sectional imaging of the breast, correlation with mammographic images, and characterization of normal and abnormal findings from a sonographic viewpoint. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 328 Ultrasound Equipment for Mammographers . 2 CR

Introduces the ultrasound system. Includes detailed descriptions of essential parts of the ultrasound system using a variety of ultrasound machines, classroom demonstrations of system operations and technique, and practical application to breast anatomy and pathology. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 329 Mammography Clinical Practicum . 4 CR

Students are assigned to a mammography department for 132 hours to satisfy clinical competency requirements of the ARRT for eligibility to sit for the ARRT advanced level exam in mammography. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 350 Nuclear Cardiology . 5 CR

Covers all aspects of nuclear cardiology, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, electrocardiography, acquisition and processing of nuclear cardiology studies, stress testing (both exercise and pharmacologic), emergency care in the nuclear cardiology department, and correlative imaging. The course is designed to prepare students for the Nuclear Cardiology (NCT) examination. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program.

RAIT 360 Positron Emission Tomography . 3 CR

Covers all aspects of positron emission tomography, including the physics of coincidence imaging, instrumentation, clinical and basic research uses, and reimbursement issues. The use of computed tomography in conjunction with PET is discussed. The course is designed to prepare students for the PET certification examination. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program.

RAIT 361 Clinical Practicum Positron Emission Tomography . 12 CR

Provides the opportunity to develop required competencies for certification in Positron Emission Tomography. Course includes approximately 396 hours in one or more PET departments and clinics. Students work with combined PET/CT scanners. Course does not address clinical training in computed tomography. Course graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 401 Advanced Sectional Anatomy . 2 CR

Designed for students having completed a sectional anatomy course. Neuro and vascular anatomy, and sectional images of joint and extremity body areas presented with Computed tomography and Magnetic Resonance images. Either RAIT 401 or IMAGE 251 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: RAIT 301 or permission of instructor.

RAIT 410 Advanced Computed Tomography Procedures . 3 CR

Presents state of the art Computed Tomography technology and procedures. Emphasis placed on protocols utilized to image pathologies and the potential applications of CT in evaluation of disease progression following treatment. Prerequisite: RAIT 310 or CT certification or permission of instructor.

RAIT 415 Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedures . 3 CR

Designed for those currently employed as Magnetic Resonance technologists or those having completed a formal MR instrumentation course. Includes a brief review of MR physics, an in-depth analysis of fast imaging pulse sequences, advanced clinical application, advanced hardware, and a review of current research activity in continued application of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Prerequisite: RAIT 315 or Magnetic Resonance certification or permission of instructor.

RAIT 490 Information & Management . 3 CR

Covers existing data standards, data and information quality, the nature of imaging data, and the ways in which imaging data and information are used within radiology departments and by users outside of radiology. Students apply classroom concepts in their own work and practice settings. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

RAIT 495 Quality Assurance & Accreditation . 5 CR

Covers the principles and practice of quality assurance in medical settings, radiology, and radiation therapy departments. These principles are applied to design a project related to quality assurance. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

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