Programs

Radiography

Associate Degree

Credits:

63.00

Financial Aid Eligible

Western offers most prerequisite courses for the Radiography program in a 7-week format (see www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks for more information). However, most program courses are offered in traditional 15-week terms.

This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal for academic planning.

First Term

Course NameCourse NumberCredits

Radiographic Procedures 1Course: 526-149Credits: 5.00

Prepares radiography students to perform routine radiologic procedures on various parts of the body including the upper body, hip, pelvis and ankle. Students apply knowledge of human anatomy to position the patient correctly to achieve the desired result.

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Introduction to RadiographyCourse: 526-158Credits: 3.00

Introduces students to the role of radiography in health care. Students apply medical terminology, legal and ethical considerations to patient care and pharmacology in the radiologic sciences.

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Radiographic ImagingCourse: 526-159Credits: 3.00

Introduces radiography students to the process of creating radiographic images. Students determine the factors that affect image quality including contrast, density, and distortion.

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Radiography Clinical 1Course: 526-168Credits: 2.00

This beginning level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with extensive supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the development of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting.

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Gen Anatomy & PhysiologyCourse: 806-177Credits: 4.00

Examines basic concepts of human A & P as they relate to health sciences.Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross & microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body A & P to informed decision-making & professional communication with colleagues & patients. (This course also provides the foundation, and is a prerequisite to Advanced Anatomy and Physiology).

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Strengths SeminarCourse: 890-106Credits: 1.00

This course supports learners as they make the transition to college, as appropriate to their area of interest. Students will investigate their strengths to adopt successful academic habits, explore career goals, build digital literacy, navigate campus resources, and foster community, belonging, and wellness.

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Second Term

Course NameCourse NumberCredits

Radiographic Procedures 2Course: 526-191Credits: 5.00

Prepares radiography students to perform routine radiologic procedures on various parts of the body including the skull and spine. Students apply knowledge of human anatomy to position the patient correctly to achieve the desired result.

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Radiography Clinical 2Course: 526-192Credits: 3.00

This second level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with extensive supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the development of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting.

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Advanced Radiographic ImagingCourse: 526-230Credits: 2.00

Explores the factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within digital systems are discussed. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented.

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English Composition 1 Course: 801-136Credits: 3.00

Alternate course English Composition 1 (801-136), English 1 (801-201) or another approved related course.

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Third Term

Course NameCourse NumberCredits

Radiographic PathologyCourse: 526-189Credits: 1.00

Prepares radiography students to determine the basic radiographic manifestations of pathological conditions. Students classify trauma related to site, complications, and prognosis and locate the radiographic appearance of pathologies.

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Radiography Clinical 3Course: 526-193Credits: 3.00

This third level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the demonstration of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting.

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Intro to Diversity Studies Course: 809-172Credits: 3.00

Alternate course Intro to Diversity Studies (809-172), Race, Class, Gender (809-217), Intro to World Religions (809-223) or another approved related course.

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Intro to Psychology Course: 809-198Credits: 3.00

Alternate course Intro to Psychology (809-198), General Psychology (809-231) or another approved related course.

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Fourth Term

Course NameCourse NumberCredits

Imaging Equipment OperationCourse: 526-194Credits: 3.00

Introduces radiography students to the principles and application of x-ray technology. Students analyze how x-rays are produced and determine the corrective actions necessary for common equipment malfunction.

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Radiographic Image AnalysisCourse: 526-195Credits: 2.00

Prepares radiography students to analyze radiographic images for quality. Students apply quality control tests to determine the causes of image problems including equipment malfunctions and procedural errors.

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Radiography Clinical 4Course: 526-199Credits: 3.00

This fourth level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies.

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Imaging ModalitiesCourse: 526-231Credits: 2.00

Introduces radiography students to imaging modalities with an emphasis in computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy.

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Speech Course: 801-198Credits: 3.00

Alternate course Speech (801-198), Public Speaking (810-201), Oral/Interpersonal Comm (801-196) or another approved related course.

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Fifth Term

Course NameCourse NumberCredits

ARRT Certification SeminarCourse: 526-174Credits: 2.00

Provides preparation for the national certification examination prepared by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Emphasis is placed on the weak areas of the individual students. Simulated registry examinations are utilized.

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Radiography Clinical 5Course: 526-190Credits: 2.00

This fifth level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with some supervision. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies.

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Radiation Protection and BiologyCourse: 526-197Credits: 3.00

Prepares radiography students to protect themselves and others from exposure to radioactivity. Students examine the characteristics of radiation and how radiation affects cell biology. Students apply standards and guidelines for radiation exposure.

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Radiography Clinical 6Course: 526-198Credits: 2.00

This final clinical course requires students to integrate and apply all knowledge learned in previous courses to the production of high quality radiographs in the clinical setting. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of images in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies.

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