RADT1270 - Radiographic Procedures BridgeCredits: 4 (2/2/0)
This course provides students with the knowledge necessary to perform routine and mobile radiographic procedures relative to facial bones, arthrology, traumatic injury, surgical radiography and the bony thorax, urinary system and gastrointestinal system. Emphasis is on radiographic terms, anatomy, pathology, positioning, manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories, and patient care considerations. Basic techniques in venipuncture, contrast media types, intravenous medication and emergency response is also included. Additionally, students are introduced to highly specialized studies of the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, reproductive system and cross-sectional imaging. Special imaging equipment, physical settings and techniques used in these highly specialized studies is also included.
RADT2101 - Radiographic Clinical IIICredits: 4 - 5
This clinical course emphasizes the basic radiographic procedures and positioning related to the urinary system, the bony thorax and the vertebral column. The student is also introduced to radiographic exposure factors and off-peak (e.g. evening and weekend) clinical hours.
EMS1100 - Introduction to Emergency Medical ServicesCredits: 2 (2/0/0)
This course provides students with basic knowledge of emergency medical services (EMS). Students will learn about the history of EMS, EMS systems and operations, legal and ethical aspects of EMS, documentation, and disaster and initial hazmat response in EMS.
EMS1200 - Emergency Medical Technician FundamentalsCredits: 2 (2/0/0)
This course prepares students for the work of providing care in the emergency medical field as an emergency medical technician (EMT). It will enable the student to assess, identify, treat and manage a variety of prehospital traumatic and medical emergencies. The student will learn to perform various aspects of emergency medical care and ambulance operations under the scope of practice set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
RADT1274 - Radiation Safety and Equipment BridgeCredits: 2 (2/0/0)
This course is designed to establish a knowledge base in fluoroscopic, mobile and tomographic equipment (including computed tomography) requirements and design. Radiation safety procedures unique to these specialized equipment types will also be covered.
HITM2310 - Health Information Professional PracticeCredits: 2 (0/2/0)
This course provides students with professional practice experience within the field of health information under the supervision of a qualified health information professional.
HITM2264 - Revenue Cycle ManagementCredits: 3 (2/1/0)
This course covers the current revenue cycle systems used in the healthcare industry, from initial patient encounter to receipt of payment.
HITM2256 - Management Practice in Health Information ManagementCredits: 3 (3/0/0)
This course provides instruction in management principles from a health information management (HIM) viewpoint, providing a foundation for management practice and decision making. In addition to theories of management, budgeting, staffing and performance management are studied.
RADT2268 - Mammography ClinicalCredits: 4 (0/0/4)
The emphasis of this clinical rotation will be on positioning and manipulation of mammographic equipment and accessories during imaging procedures of the breasts. This course will also address quality improvement procedures specific to mammography equipment and procedures.
PLBG1150 - Plumbing Technology InternshipCredits: 2 (0/0/2)
This course will provide plumbing students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge, practice their skills, integrate behaviors and explore areas of employment within the plumbing industry. Students will perform activities consistent with program outcomes in an industry setting under the supervision of the site employer.