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Diagnostic Medical Imaging

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES: Radiation Oncology Technology

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

Radiation Therapy Technology

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:


Diagnostic Medical Imaging

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

DMI 49. Introduction to Radiologic Technology (3)
Lec-3, field trips
Open to all students who may be interested in a career in Radiologic Technology and required of students accepted into either the Diagnostic Medical Imaging or the Radiation Oncology Technology programs.
History and discovery of uses of medical radiation; careers in radiology; educational preparation for those careers; function of health care units utilizing radiologic technology; associated imaging modalities of radiologic technology; medical ethics for radiologic technologists; sources of radiation; review of simple mathematics crucial for developing radiographic techniques; elementary principles of radiation protection; medical terminology; career advancement and mobility. CSU

DMI 50A. Introduction to Medical Radiography (3)
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
PREREQ.: Admission to the curriculum in Radiologic Technology; Completion/concurrent enrollment in DMI 49
Introduction to radiological physics, radiographic film exposure and film processing.

DMI 50B. Radiologic Physics and Equipment (2)
Lec-2, lab-2, field trips
PREREQ.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in DMI 50A
Physics as applied to radiography, fluoroscopy, and radiotherapy. X-ray circuits. The interaction of ionizing radiation with matter. Radiation protection. Equipment used in radiology. CSU

DMI 51A. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (4)
Lec-3, conf-1, lab-3, field trips
PREREQ.: ANAT 25, DMI 49, 50A, and RADL 52
Intended to be taken concurrently with DMI 50B and 51B.
Preliminary steps in radiography. Anatomy and positioning of extremities, thorax, vertebral column, pelvic and shoulder girdles, thoracic viscera, abdomen, gastrointestinal, biliary, and genitourinary tracts. CSU

DMI 51B. Radiographic Exposure Factors (2)
Lec-2, lab-1
COREQ.:  DMI 50B and DMI 51A
Theoretical and practical application of exposure factors. Emphasis is placed on the students' ability to analyze the quality of a recorded image and to improve the image. Film critique of experiments and of the department's film file. CSU

DMI 54. Advanced Radiography (2)
Lec-2
PREREQ.: DMI 63; completion/concurrent enrollment in DMI 64 or 66
COREQ.: DMI 65 and 66
Emphasis on vascular radiography (including cerebral angiography, abdominal angiography, thoracic aortography, lymphangiography, femoral arteriography, peripheral angiography), related equipment, patient care, interventional radiography, and trends of techniques and equipment in vascular radiography. CSU

DMI 55. Skull Radiography (2)
Lec-2, field trips
COREQ.: DMI 62, 64, and 63
Anatomy of the head and facial bones, topical landmarks, radiographic positioning and technical factors, radiographic equipment and usage, pathological conditions, patient care, discussion of CT and MRI imaging of the head. Research/writing project with presentation by each student on a radiographic topic. CSU

DMI 56. Pathology (2)
Lec-2, field trips
COREQ.: DMI 62, 64 or 66
Discussion and illustration of the normal variations and abnormal changes because of disease as manifested by X-rays. Description of the modifications of standard and special techniques necessary to obtain adequate diagnostic X-ray studies of the various diseases. CSU

DMI 57. Multiplanar Imaging in Radiologic Sciences (3)
Lec-3
PREREQ.: ANAT 25
COREQ.: DMI 63, or RADL 80
Anatomy from multiplanar perspectives as visualized on comoputed tomography (CT), PET, and MRI. Imaging protocols and treatment planning. Comparative analysis of CT, PET, and MRI.

DMI 62. Clinical Education in Diagnostic Medical Imaging (2) sp and su
Conf-16 sp (7 wks at 40 hrs su)
PREREQ.: DMI 51A and 51B
Practical experience in the radiology department of a hospital. Students must perform all radiographic goals as stated in the course objectives. CSU

DMI 63. Intermediate Diagnostic Procedures (2)
Lec-2, lab-1
COREQ.: DMI 62, 64, or 66
Basic theories of intermediate diagnostic radiologic procedures. Relationship of clinical indications, special considerations, equipment, and patient positioning.

DMI 64. Clinical Education in Diagnostic Medical Imaging (2) fa and su
Conf-16 fa (7 wks at 40 hrs su)
PREREQ.: DMI 62
A continuation of the clinical experience. Student must perform all radiographic goals as stated in the course objectives. CSU

DMI 65. Advanced Imaging Procedures (2)
Lec-2
PREREQ.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in DMI 64 or 66
Principles of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, radiography of infants and children (immobilization techniques and alleviation of fear); radiography of the female reproductive system; dynamic imaging. CSU

DMI 66. Clinical Work Experience Diagnostic Medical Imaging (2)
Lab-16
PREREQ.: DMI 64
A continuation of DMI 64. At the completion of the course, the student must have completed a total of 900 clock hours of clinical experience and be able to perform all radiographic goals as stated in the course objectives.

DMI 68. Clinical Education Conference in Diagnostic Medical Imaging (6) fa and sp
Conf-40
PREREQ.: DMI 66
Clinical performance of internship objectives. Bi-weekly on-site, rotating conferences by the faculty.CSU

DMI 69. Clinical Education Conference in Diagnostic Medical Imaging (4) su
Conf-40
PREREQ.: DMI 66
Students commencing internships in the summer will take DMI 69 before 68.
Clinical performance of internship objectives. Bi-weekly on-site, rotating conferences by the faculty. CSU

DMI 100. Review of Diagnostic Medical Imaging (1)
Lec-2 (8 wks)
COREQ.: DMI 68 or 69
A review of radiologic technology designed to prepare students for the certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and for the examination for certification given by the California State Board of Health.

DMI 120. Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation (2)
Lec-2, field trips
Introduction to the physical principles of ultrasound. Analysis of the routine parameters of a diagnostic ultrasound beam; utilization of ultrasound scanners for the production of ultrasound waves used to interact with tissue; biological safety and risks.

DMI 122. Sectional Anatomy for Sonographers (2)
Lec-2, lab-1
Introduction to the related anatomy and physiology of the abdomen and pelvis as it appears in sagittal, coronal, and transverse sections on ultrasound scans. Emphasis on normal anatomy as visualized on sonograms. Field trips may be required.

DMI 123. OB/GYN Sonography (2)
Lec-2
Identification of sectional anatomy used in OBGYN scanning, both normal and abnormal, as it appears in sagittal, coronal, and axial scans. Field trips as required.

DMI 125. Ultrasound Clinical Education (6)
Lab-35
PREREQ.: ENGL 90; have completed an AMA-approved allied health program with a direct patient-care component;
COREQ.: enrollment in Ultrasound lecture course.
Course is designed to give the student appropriate time in the clinical setting to become adept at scanning, while understanding the principles of quality assurance, patient care and the integration of clinical findings with patient history.

Radiation Oncology Technology

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

RADL 52. Patient Care and Staff Relationships (2)
Lec-3
Coreq: DMI 50A
Students with prior clinical experience admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Imaging or Radiation Oncology Technology program may challenge this course.
Introduction to the organization of health care in this country, the ethical and interpersonal responsibilities of radiographers, the meaning of illness and therapies to the patient, and theory and practice in assessing patient situations and in meeting basic patient needs at various clinical sites. CSU

RADL 70. Radiation Protection (2)
Lec-2, lab-1
PREREQ.: DMI 50A
COREQ.: Clinical placement for Diagnostic students; enrollment in RADL 80 for Oncology students
Methods of reducing dose per exposure to patients, and safe practices for protection of personnel. Emphasis is placed on learning State regulations applying to: radiography, fluoroscopy, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine.

RADL 107. Principles and Techniques of Fluoroscopy (3)
Lec-3, lab-var
PREREQ.: Student must be a California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) or, course may be taken concurrently in the last two semesters of training in a radiologic technology program
Fluoroscopy principles including anatomy of appropriate structures, image intensifiers, image recording systems, illumination and photometry, regulatory provisions, radiation safety and quality assurance.

Radiation Therapy Technology

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

RTT 61. Clinical Radiation Therapy I (3)
Lab-16
Prereq.: DMI 49, DMI 50A, DMI 52, HLTH 14
Coreq.: RTT 71, DMI 50B, DMI 57
Introduction to radiation therapy clinical education with extensive department orientation. Provides a foundation for the student’s specific role in the clinical setting with an emphasis on teamwork, ethics, radiation protection, clinical assignments, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development. CSU

RTT 62. Clinical Radiation Therapy II (4)
Lab- 352 total hours
Prereq.: RTT 61, RTT 71
Coreq.: RTT 72, RTT 73
Beginning level practical clinical experience in a radiation therapy department. Observation and participation in simple treatment set-ups with an emphasis on concepts of team practice, professional development and patient-centered care. Familiarity with a variety of equipment as used in simple treatment protocols. CSU

RTT 63. Clinical Radiation Therapy III (6)
Lab-32
Prereq.: RTT 62, RTT 72, RTT 73
Coreq.: RTT 81, RTT 82, RTT 83
Intermediate level practical experience in a radiation therapy department. Active participation in simple and complex treatment set-ups with an emphasis on concepts of team practice and professional development. Patient-centered care focusing on management of treatment side effects, pre-procedural education and nutrition. CSU

RTT 64. Clinical Radiation Therapy IV (6)
Lab-32
Prereq.: RTT 63, RTT 81, RTT 82, RTT 83
Coreq.: RTT 84, RTT 85, RTT 86
Clinical participation including advanced radiation therapy treatments with an introduction to simulation. Concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development. Concentration on completing procedures under supervision, but without assistance,using independent judgment.CSU

RTT 65. Clinical Radiation Therapy V (4)
Lab-320 total hours
Prereq.: RTT 64, RTT 84, RTT 85, RTT 86
Coreq.: RTT 87
Professional level clinical participation in radiation therapy treatments and simulation. Students assist in treatment planning, perform simulations, and participate in radiation treatments.Concentration on completing procedures under supervision, but without assistance, using independent judgment at the level of an entry-level radiation therapist. CSU

RTT 71. Orientation to Radiation Therapy (4.5)
Lec-4, lab-2
Prereq.: DMI 49, DMI 50A, RADL 52
Coreq.: DMI 50B, RTT 61
Overview of foundations in radiation therapy and practitioner’s role in health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of educational program, health care organizations, principles of radiation and professional responsibilities of the radiation therapist; concepts related to disease neoplasia, and associated diseases in the radiation therapy patient. CSU

RTT 72. Principles of Radiation Therapy I (1.5)
Lec-24 total hours
Prereq.: RTT 71, RTT 61
Coreq.: RTT 73, RTT 62
Overview of equipment used in radiation therapy with a historical perspective. Emphasis on external beam radiotherapy machines; production and recording of radiographic images for patient simulation, treatment planning and treatment verification in radiation oncology are discussed. CSU

RTT 73. Patient Care in Radiation Therapy (1.5)
Lec-24 total hours
Prereq.: RTT 71, RTT 61
Coreq.: RTT 72, RTT 62
Content is designed to provide the student with foundation concepts and competencies in assessment and evaluation of the radiation therapy patient with an emphasis on cultural competency in health care. Psychological and physical needs and factors affecting treatment
outcome will be presented and examined. Routine and emergency care procedures as encountered in the radiation therapy departments will be presented. CSU

RTT 81. Radiation Therapy Physics (3)
Lec-2, lab 3
Prereq.: RTT 72, RTT 73, RTT 62
Coreq.: RTT 63, RTT 82, RTT 83
Advanced radiation physics as applied to radiation therapy, detailed analysis of the structure of matter, properties of radiation, nuclear transformations, x-ray production and interactions of ionizing radiation. Treatment units used in external radiation therapy, measurement/quality of ionizing radiation produced, absorbed dose measurement, dose distribution, scatter analysis and QA. CSU

RTT 82. Applied Dosimetry I (2)
Lec-2
Prereq.: RTT 72, RTT 73, RTT 62
Coreq.: RTT 81, RTT 63
Study of factors that influence and govern clinical planning of radiation therapy treatments with an emphasis on hand dosimetric calculations of prescribed dose. Interrelationships of various factors used in treatment calculations will be explored and examined. CSU

RTT 83. Radiation Oncology (3)
Lec-3
Prereq.: RTT 72, RTT 73, RTT 62
Coreq.: RTT 81, RTT 82, RTT 63
Management of neoplastic disease using knowledge in arts and sciences, while promoting critical thinking and the basis of ethical clinical decision making. Epidemiology, etiology, detection, diagnosis, patient condition, treatment and prognosis of neoplastic disease as related to histology, anatomical site and patterns of spread. CSU

RTT 84. Applied Dosimetry II (2)
Lec-2
Prereq.: RTT 82, RTT 83, RTT 63
Coreq.: RTT 85, RTT 86, RTT 64
Advanced study of factors that influence and govern clinical planning of radiation therapy treatments with an emphasis on isodose characteristics, patient contouring, dosimetric calculations, compensation and clinical application of treatment beams. Optimal treatment planning is emphasized along with IMRT. Stereotactic Radiotherapy and emerging technologies.CSU

RTT 85. Radiation Biology (2)
Lec-2
Prereq.: RTT 81, RTT 82, RTT 83, RTT 63
Coreq.: RTT 84, RTT 86, RTT 64
Basic concepts and principles of radiation biology. Interactions of radiation with cells, tissues, systems, total body and resultant biophysical events. Discussion of theories and principles of tolerance dose, time-dose relationships, fractionation schemes and the relationship to the clinical practice of radiation therapy. CSU

RTT 86. Principles of Radiation Therapy II (3)
Lec-2, lab-3
Prereq.: RTT 81, RTT 82, RTT 83, RTT 63
Coreq.: RTT 84, RTT 85, RTT 64
Focus on complex technical skills required in radiation therapy clinical practice with emphasis on tumor volume localization and treatment simulation. Radiation therapy operational issues, human resource concepts impacting the radiation therapist, in addition to billing and reimbursement issues pertinent to the radiation therapy department. CSU

RTT 87. Principles of Radiation Therapy III (1.5)
Lec-24 total hrs
Prereq.: RTT 84, RTT 85, RTT 86, RTT 64
Coreq.: RTT 65
Consolidation of Radiation Therapy topics designed to prepare students for the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. CSU


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