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The study of the materials and their safe handling that are employed in dentistry for the fabrication of dental appliances and tooth restorations and the manipulation of these materials. Introduction to intra-oral tasks delegated to the qualified registered dental assistant, which are related to operative dentistry such as liners, cementation & facebow transfer. Lab fee is required.

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Instruction in the role and functions of chairside assistant, such as preparing the operatory, placement of topical agents, oral evacuation, instrument identification and grasps/transfers, hand and rotary instrument identification and maintenance, placement and removal of rubber dam and matrix retainers, placement of sedative restorations, fabrication of acrylic temporary crowns, and restoration, prosthodontics and endodontics armamentarium, tray set ups and procedures. Lab fee is required.

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The dental health team, ethics/jurisprudence HIPAA, history of dentistry, home care instruction including whitening, applied psychology, communication skills; verbal and written (telephone/fax/computer) communication, the special patient, appointment control, recall systems and the administrative assistant, use of Dentrix software for office functions. Lab Fee is required.

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History of radiologic technology, imaging equipment, procedures, patient care, radiation safety, ethics, and professional organizations.

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Introduction to radiation physics, x-ray equipment, and imaging factors governing image receptor exposure, processing, and quality.

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This course studies the physics of the field of radiologic technology, fluoroscopy, and the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter. Included is an examination and application of radiology equipment and radiation protection as well as the study of x-ray circuitry as it pertains to the equipment used in the field.

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Anatomy and positioning of the axial and appendicular skeleton (except skull) and internal organs. Preliminary steps in radiographic positioning and equipment, radiation protection, patient relations, first aid and standard precautions as it pertains to radiographic examinations.

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Theoretical and practical application of exposure factors. Technical requirements in order to both produce and critique radiographic images for optimum diagnostic quality.

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Introduction to patient care to include patient and staff communication skills, body mechanics for safe patient transfer and radiation safety as it applies to the basics of time, distance, and shielding. Emphasis on ethical decision making, confidentiality, age and cultural specific differences, as applied to the responsibilities of the Radiologic Technologist.

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Emphasis on vascular imaging trends, related equipment considerations, anatomy, patient care, and interventional radiography.

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Discussion and illustration of normal variations and abnormal changes due to disease as manifested through diagnostic imaging procedures. Description of modifications of standard and special techniques necessary to obtain adequate diagnostic imaging studies.

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Anatomy from multiplanar perspectives as visualized on Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and other imaging modalities.

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Basic theories underlying intermediate diagnostic imaging procedures. Relationships of clinical indications, patient demographics, special precautions, accessory equipment, and patient positioning.

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Second semester of clinical education in a hospital radiology department. Placement is determined by the Program Officials. On-site meetings with CCSF faculty.

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Fundamentals of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Emphasis on physics, patient care and professionalism.

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Third semester of clinical education in a newly assigned hospital radiology department. Placement is determined by the Program Officials. On-site meetings with CCSF faculty.

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Internship semester of clinical education in a hospital radiology department. Placement is determined by the Program Officials. Performance of clinical internship competencies including those not completed in DMI 69. On-site meetings with CCSF faculty.

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Methods of reducing radiation exposure to patients, and safe practices for protection of personnel. State and national regulations pertaining to the use of diagnostic radiography, and fluoroscopy.

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Focuses on patient interactions, management, image acquisition, quality assurance, positioning/procedures, and pathology specific to mammography. This course meets the 16 hours of structured education required by the ARRT and 40 hours of structured education required by the CDPH-RHB.

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Consolidation of Diagnostic Medical Imaging topics designed to prepare students for the certification examination in Radiography administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

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An individualized course designed for students who have learning disabilities. Focus is on utilizing skills and compensatory strategies to overcome learning challenges. Similar in content to DSPS O except that DSPS M is for those who require more intensive assistance.

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An individualized course for students who have learning disabilities. Focus is on utilizing skills and compensatory strategies to overcome learning challenges. Students are assisted in the lab in using the strategies on assignments from their classes.

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Course designed for students with disabilities. Emphasis on exploration of individual skills and interests, work options, communication skills and appropriate work behaviors. Small group work on developing attitudes, self-confidence, and competencies to locate, secure, and retain employment.

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General principles, terminology, and methodology of economics with emphasis on macroeconomics. Economic organization and institutions, markets, national income analysis, business cycles, models of aggregate economic analysis, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policy, economic growth, fundamentals of international economics.

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General principles and terminology of economics, with emphasis on microeconomics. Supply and demand theory, utility, elasticity, production, costs, revenues, market structures, income distribution, market failures and government policy, and international trade.