This course presents an overview of the principles of radiation protection. Included are the radiation protection responsibilities of the limited scope radiographer for patients, self and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team; x-ray interactions with matter; the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concept; and the basic methods of radiation protection. Also incorporated are radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations.

This course covers relationships between a caregiver/teacher, child, family and community. Students explore teaching and environmental strategies that promote understanding and support diverse cultural and family structures. Students examine cultural diversity/dynamics, bias, sensitivity, theory and the importance of the context of family, culture and society as they relate to learning and child development.

This course provides the information students need to perform radiographic/imaging procedures related to the thoracic viscera, abdomen, and the upper and lower extremities (including shoulder girdle and podiatric exams). General medical and radiographic terminology, anatomy, routine positions and projections are the focus of the class. Radiographic equipment and accessory manipulation, selection of technical factors, correct body mechanics, and patient care skills and monitoring techniques will be practiced in the lab.

This course provides an overview of the developmental stages of children ages prenatal through 8 including physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive and creative development. While studying the integration of theory and developmentally appropriate best practice, students will observe children and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. Attention will be focused on theory, developmentally appropriate, best practice and environmental factors that may affect development.

This course provides the information students need to perform radiographic/imaging procedures related to the pelvic girdle, bony thorax, spine and skull. General medical and radiographic terminology, anatomy, routine positions and projections will be the focus of the class. Radiographic equipment and accessory manipulation, selection of technical factors, correct body mechanics, and patient care skills and monitoring techniques will be practiced in the lab.

Marketing analytics is the collection and measurement of data to make better marketing decisions. In this advanced course, students will take an in-depth look at how to collect, measure and analyze the marketing performance of a digital marketing strategy. Students will develop a hands-on understanding of website, social and digital media analytic software and reporting tools.

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of hospitality management including lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, recreation, travel and service companies, as well as an overview of the tourism industry. Students will be exposed to local industries through guest speakers and/or field trips.

Business technology is a continuously evolving catalyst for opportunity and innovation. It is necessary to learn and share new technologies and innovations in order to maintain a competitive advantage; therefore this course requires students to do comprehensive research on a preapproved business technology or innovation topic. Students will develop and present a written report and visual presentation designed to educate their peers.

This course introduces the learner to human disease processes that prompt surgical intervention. Relationships between cell pathology and disease will be examined. Disorders that disrupt homeostasis and surgical considerations will be presented. Surgical pathologies of the human body will be illustrated.

This course must be taken in conjunction with a linked section of College Algebra (MATH 1114) taught by the same instructor. It is comprised of skills such as graphing, interpreting the graphs of, evaluating and performing operations on different types of functions. It also includes skills for working with complex numbers and with rational and radical functions.