Year 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
APHY 191
Anatomy and Physiology 1
3
You will explore the structure and function of organs and systems in the normal human body. Your studies will focus on the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 42.0
Equivalent Course(s): APHY 191CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
APHY 282
Anatomy and Physiology 2
3
Building on the knowledge gained in APHY 191 (Anatomy and Physiology 1), you will continue your study of the structure and function of the normal human body. Your studies will focus on the cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 38.0
Prerequisites(s): APHY 191
Equivalent Course(s): APHY 282CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
ETHC 181
Patient Care in Radiography 1
2
You will learn the radiographer’s role in basic patient care when performing medical imaging procedures. You will learn about documentation in health care, isolation and transmission based precautions, and assessment of patients’ physical status. You will apply transferring techniques and learn about patient personal care assistance, identification of emergency procedures and recognition of basic medical accessory equipment.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 37.0
Prerequisites(s): INFC 180
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
ETHC 182
Patient Care in Radiography 2
2
You will learn the radiographer’s role in patient care when performing advanced medical imaging procedures involving surgical asepsis, medication administration, intravenous therapy and contrast media administration.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 36.0
Prerequisites(s): ETHC 181
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
ETHC 185
Professional Practices 1
3
You will receive an introduction to health care and health care delivery systems. You will study the legal and ethical issues faced by health care professionals. You will discuss interpersonal and employability skills required in health care professions with an emphasis on teamwork, communication and stress management. You will learn methods to deal with grief and loss, in addition to skills and techniques for critical thinking and conflict management.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 42.0
Equivalent Course(s): ETHC 185CE, HUMR 182
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group, Prior Learning
ETHC 280
Professional Practices 2
2
You will study health care organizational behaviour and the skills required for leadership/management roles. You will discuss co-operative work relationships, conflict resolution, budgeting, strategic planning, the collective bargaining process and workload measurements. You will develop workplace documents and demonstrate job search techniques.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Prior Learning
IMRC 182
Image Recording Introduction
2
Your studies will focus on the fundamentals of radiographic processing. You will learn about screen and film combinations, operating and maintaining processors, film fault analysis, darkrooms and facets of quality control relating to x-ray film processing.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 37.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
IMRC 183
Image Acquisition & Processing
4
You will learn the factors affecting radiographic qualities and how to develop a technique chart. You will study the theory of how modern radiographic equipment works, as well as the theory and application of digital image acquisition, processing, archiving, and quality control.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 53.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
INFC 180
Infection Control and Safety
2
You will learn the transmission of microorganisms and blood-borne pathogens as well as how to protect yourself and others when working with patients and patient samples.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): INFC 180CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
MTER 180
Medical Terminology
1
You will learn to use the prefixes, suffixes and combining forms from which medical terms are derived. You will also learn to use medical abbreviations.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Equivalent Course(s): MED 161, MTER 180CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
PATH 179
Radiographic Pathology 1
2
You will learn how to identify the pathological conditions of specific body systems as demonstrated on radiographs. At course completion, you will be able to use the required radiographic qualities to adequately illustrate the pathology in question.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 33.0
Prerequisites(s): RGAN 180
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Prior Learning
PATH 184
Radiographic Pathology 2
2
Building on the knowledge you gained in PATH 179 (Radiographic Pathology 1), you will continue to learn how to identify pathological conditions relative to radiographic appearance and which projection/view would best demonstrate them. You will discuss adjustments in exposure factors and general disease processes.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 23.0
Prerequisites(s): PATH 179
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
You will be introduced to physics concepts applicable to the principles of operating x-ray generating equipment, image formation, and radiation protection.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 38.0
Equivalent Course(s): PHYS 184CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
RDBG 184
Radiobiology and Protection
2
You will be introduced to radiobiology and protection. You will acquire the knowledge and develop the skills needed to practice basic radiation protection during radiological examinations. The course content includes the biological effects of ionizing radiation, basic radiation protection principles and concepts, radiation monitoring, radiation protection guidelines and safety regulations, and techniques of minimizing patient dose during diagnostic imaging.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Print Distance Group, Prior Learning
RDGR 179
Radiographic Positioning and Critique 1 (Theory and Lab)
4
You will learn the theory and develop the skills of radiographic positioning and image critique for the appendicular skeleton.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): RGAN 101, RSAP 103(concurrent)
Corequisites(s):
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
RDGR 180
Radiographic Positioning and Critique 2 (Theory and Lab)
4
Building on the theory and skills learned in Radiographic Positioning and Critique 1 (Theory and Lab) you will learn the theory and develop the skills of radiographic positioning and image critique for the axial skeleton.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): RDGR 179
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
You will learn how fluoroscopic equipment and related accessories function and operate. You will learn how to describe various fluoroscopic examinations within the department and in the surgical suite. You will also learn how to identify the radiographic appearance of organs and structures for various views and projections used in fluoroscopic examinations.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 35.0
Prerequisites(s): RDGR 180(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
RDGR 283
Advanced Radiographic Technique 1
2
You will learn about radiographic techniques used for localizing foreign bodies in the human body. You will discuss variations in techniques used for pediatric and geriatric patients. You will also learn the basic principles used in trauma radiography and mobile radiography.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 32.0
Prerequisites(s): RDGR 180
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
RDGR 284
Advanced Radiographic Technique 2
2
You will learn how to describe specialized equipment and examinations of various body systems. You will also learn how to identify the radiographic appearance of specialized structures and/or systems specific to views and projections used in these examinations
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 35.0
Prerequisites(s): RDGR 180
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
RDTM 280
Computed Tomography Equipment
2
You will learn about the specialized equipment and accessories used for computed tomography (CT) scanning. You will study the principles of acquisition, reconstruction, post-processing and storage of CT images. You will learn about image quality, artifacts and quality control procedures, as well as use of automatic power injector and radiation dose in CT.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): RSAP 101, RSAP 102, RSAP 103(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
RDTM 281
Sectional Anatomy
3
You will learn how to identify the sectional anatomy of the head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images in transverse, coronal and sagittal planes. You will discuss topographical anatomy to aid in sectional anatomy and basic CT procedures.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): APHY 103, RGAN 180
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
RGAN 180
Radiographic Anatomy
3
Your studies will focus on identifying the skeletal, thoracic, abdominal and respiratory anatomy in radiographic images. Topographical anatomy will be discussed to aid in radiographic positioning.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 44.0
Prerequisites(s): MTER 180, APHY 191(concurrent), APHY 282(concurrent)
Equivalent Course(s): RGAN 180CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
RSAP 180
Radiation Science and Apparatus 1
3
You will be introduced to the function and operation of basic x-ray equipment in producing radiation. You will also study quality control and how it is applied in a practical setting.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 40.0
Prerequisites(s): PHYS 184(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
SIMU 281
Practical Skills and Simulation
6
You will participate in a simulation course designed to prepare you for your first clinical experience. The course will focus on skill development in the areas of patient care, diagnostic imaging procedures and equipment operation. You will assume a variety of roles as you engage in authentic scenarios typically encountered in clinical radiographic practice. This experience will assist you to correlate theory to real patient situations. Your ability to apply general employability skills will be emphasized.
Credit Units: 6
Course Hours: 90.0
Prerequisites(s): ETHC 101, RSAP 103, RDTM 282, MGMT 110, RDGR 201(concurrent), PATH 203(concurrent), RDGR 203(concurrent), RDGR 204(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
Total semester credits: 64
Year 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
CLIN 295
Clinical Radiography 1
37
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience at an assigned clinical site. You will develop basic radiographic skills in patient positioning, image critique and patient care. You will be introduced to advanced radiographic procedures.
Credit Units: 37
Course Hours: 555.0
Prerequisites(s): SIMU 281, RDGR 204(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
CLIN 296
Clinical Radiography 2
16
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience at an assigned clinical site. You will maintain and build on competencies and skills acquired in CLIN 295 (Clinical Radiography 1). You will continue to develop radiographic skills in patient positioning, image critique and patient care. You will perform advanced radiographic procedures.
Credit Units: 16
Course Hours: 240.0
Prerequisites(s): CLIN 295, RDGR 204
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
CLIN 297
Clinical Radiography 3
38
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience at an assigned clinical site. You will maintain and build on competencies and skills acquired in Clinical Radiography 2. You will continue to develop radiographic skills in patient positioning, image critique and patient care. You will perform general and advanced radiographic procedures with minimal supervision.
Credit Units: 38
Course Hours: 570.0
Prerequisites(s): CLIN 296, EDUC 202(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
RSCH 280
Intro to Research
2
You will receive an introduction to research concepts, methodologies, and issues in health care. You will demonstrate the practical application of research techniques.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): APHY 103, ETHC 101, MTER 180
Equivalent Course(s): COMM 289, RSCH 280CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 93