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Diagnostic Medical Imaging

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES: Radiation Oncology 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 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 (4) fa and sp
Lab-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 71. Elementary Radiation Therapy Technique (2) su
Lec-4, lab-2 (6 wks)
PREREQ.: ANAT 25 and DMI 50B and RADL 70 and RADL 80
COREQ.: RADL 81 and 82.
A description of the machines and radiation sources used for radiation therapy treatment of tumors. Methods of dosage control, beam limitation, and beam-modifying devices. An introduction to dosage calculations in radiation therapy and maintenance of treatment charts. Basic treatment planning and calculation of dose distribution by means of isodose curves and composite-treatment plans.

RADL 72. The Physics of Radiation Therapy and Radium Therapy (2) fa
Lec-2, lab-var, field trips
PREREQ.: RADL 71
COREQ.: RADL 74 and 83.
Advanced radiation physics as applied to radiation therapy. Radium usage, handling, and dose calculations. A detailed review of the production of X-rays and gamma sources, the absorption and modification of X-rays, and dose measurement. Machine calibration.

RADL 73. Radiation Biology (2) sp
Lec-2
PREREQ.: RADL 70
COREQ.: RADL 75 and 84.
Basic radiation biology with applications to radiation therapy. Radiation chemistry, target theory, mechanisms of cell killing, tissue and whole-body effect, radiation botany, and the action of radiations on tumors. Genetic effects and the hazards of radiations. Combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy techniques.

RADL 74. Oncology (3) fa
Lec-3
PREREQ.: RADL 80
COREQ.: RADL 72 and 83.
An introduction for therapeutic radiologic technologists to the basis of medical and nursing practice used in the treatment of cancer patients. Description of tumors of each primary site, their histology and routes of spread. The study of each site with photographs of patients, radiographs, pathology specimens, and microscopic slides. The methods of treatment of cancer of each area, including surgery, drugs, and radiation therapy, with emphasis on radiation-therapy techniques. Associated medical problems in cancer patients and their common management, including pharmacology.

RADL 75. Advanced Radiation Therapy Techniques (2) sp
Lec-2, lab-2
PREREQ.: RADL 72
COREQ.: RADL 73 and 84.
Advanced methods of patient immobilization and positioning. Techniques in the manufacturing of casts, molds, special shields and shaping devices. Design and manufacture of compensating filters. Advanced treatment planning and isodose plotting, including computer applications. Experience in entering data into computer programs.

RADL 80. Introduction to Radiation Oncology and Clinical Observations (3) sp
Lec/lab-3, lab-3
PREREQ.: ANAT 25 and RADL 52 and DMI 50A
Introduction to basic concepts of cancer and its management. Basic therapeutic physics, dose calculation, positioning, and the special care of cancer patients. Supervised clinical observation.

RADL 81. Conference to Accompany Clinical Experience in Radiation Therapy (2) su
Conf-5 (6 wks)
PREREQ.: DMI 50B and RADL 70
COREQ.: RADL 71 and 82
Instruction in patient positioning, beam shaping and defining, dose calculation, treatment planning, operation of radiotherapy machines, machine calibration and record keeping.

RADL 82. Clinical Work Experience in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology (2) su
Lab-20 (8 wks)
COREQ.: RADL 71 and 81
Practical experience in the Radiation Therapy Department of the University of California Medical Center, the Zellerbach-Saroni Tumor Institute of Mount Zion Hospital, Peralta Hospital, Seton Hospital, or St. Mary's Hospital.

RADL 83. Clinical Work Experience in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology (4) fa
Conf-2, work 20
PREREQ.: RADL 82
COREQ.: RADL 72 and 74.
A continuation of RADL 82.

RADL 84. Clinical Work Experience in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology (4) sp
Conf-2, lab-20
PREREQ.: RADL 83
COREQ.: RADL 73 and 75.
A continuation of RADL 83.

RADL 85. Conference to Accompany Clinical Experience in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology (1) su
Conf-2 (8 wks)
PREREQ.: RADL 84
COREQ.: RADL 86
A continuation of RADL 84. A comprehensive examination and an evaluation of the subject matter covered in therapeutic radiologic technology.

RADL 86. Clinical Work Experience in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology (2) su
Work-40 (12 wks)
PREREQ.: RADL 84
COREQ.: RADL 85
Advanced practical experience in a radiation therapy department.

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.


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