Course Descriptions

Courses
Code Title Credit Hours Description
RCP435 Community & Public Health/RCP 2 Course introduces key aspects relevant to community health and roles of respiratory care practitioners in health maintenance, prevention, mitigation, and promotion. Course content emphasizes: evidence-based disease management; cultural and socioeconomic considerations for community health; emergency manage-ment/preparedness models; financial impact of commu-nity health and wellness; health services collaborations; and utilization of technology.
RTT310 Foundations of Radiation Therapy 3 Course is designed to provide student with an overview of radiation therapy and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices, and policies of health care organizations. Professional responsibilities of the radiation therapist will be discussed.
RTT332 Introduction to Radiation Physics 3 Review of necessary math and physics, the structure of matter including electron configurations and the nucleus, the x-ray circuit, interactions between ionizing radiation and matter, and the application of principles necessary for the production of x-rays and gamma rays. CROSS-LISTED with RAD331
RTT333 Radiation Physics 2 This course reviews necessary math and physics, the structure of matter including electron configurations and the nucleus, the x-ray circuit, interactions between ionizing radiation and matter, and the application of principles necessary for the production of x-rays and gamma rays. Cross-listed with RAD 333.
RTT385 Imaging Concepts for RTT 3 This course is designed to establish a base knowledge of production and recording of radiographic images in radiation oncology. Fundamental concepts of digital image acquisition for simulation and treatment will be discussed. Radiation oncology imaging equipment and related devices will be emphasized.
RTT388 Oncology Patient Care 2 Content is designed to provide students with concepts and competencies in assessment and evaluation of the patient diagnosed with cancer under treatment. Psychological needs, physical needs, psychosocial considerations, and factors affecting treatment outcome will be presented and examined.
RTT389 Intro to Clinical Praticum 3 Content is designed to provide students with experiential learning experiences for reinforcing concepts and skills learned in Foundations of Radiation Therapy.
RTT392 Clinical Practicum I 4 Clinical experience obtained through assigned rotations in various affiliates. Twenty-four hours of clinic per week.
RTT393 Clinical Practicum II 4 Continuation of assigned rotations from Clinical Practicum I. Twenty-four hours of clinic per week.
RTT394 Oncology Patient Care 3 Content is designed to provide students with concepts and competencies in assessment and evaluation of the patient diagnosed with cancer under treatment. Psychological needs, physical needs, psychosocial considerations, factor affecting treatment outcome, and medical record management will be present and examined.
RTT395 Patient Care Procedures Lab 1 This course provides students with hands-on practice of ARRT-required general patient care skills used to assess and evaluate patients diagnosed with cancer and receiving treatment in the Radiation Oncology department. Role-play and simulation will aid in student development of skills to assist patients with physical, psychological and psychosocial needs that affect treatment outcome.
RTT421 Radiation Therapy Symposium 3 This course is designed to develop leadership skills essential for the success of the health care professional. The students will review selected procedures with an emphasis on preparation for board exam and will prepare a portfolio.
RTT423 Radiation Therapy Symposium 2 This course is designed to develop leadership skills es-sential for the success of the health care professional. The students will review selected procedures with an emphasis on preparation for board exam and will prepare a portfolio.
RTT424 Principles And Practice I 4 Content is designed to examine and evaluate the management of neoplastic disease, while promoting critical thinking and ethical clinical decision making. The epidemiology, etiology, detection, diagnosis, patient condition, treatment, and prognosis of neoplastic disease will be discussed relative to histology, anatomical site and patterns of spread.
RTT425 Prin and Practice Rad Therapy II 4 A continuation of clinical theory as it applies to neoplastic disease and treatment. Includes the advanced skills needed to analyze complex issues of cancer disease and make informed treatment decisions.
RTT426 Prin & Pract Radiation Therapy II 3 A continuation of clinical theory as it applies to neoplastic disease and treatment. Includes the advance skills needed to analyze complex issues of cancer disease and make informed treatment decisions.
RTT430 Radiation Therapy Physics I 3 Provides the student with a knowledge of basic radiation therapy physics. Emphasis on atomic structure, radioactivity, properties and production of high energy x-rays, interactions with matter, measurement of beam parameters including QA of linear accelerators. Use of radioisotopes in Brachytherapy and an introduction to external beam treatment planning.
RTT431 Radiation Therapy Physics II 3 Continuation of Radiation Therapy Physics I Measurement of absorbed dose, scattering, and other parameters used in external beam treatment planning and its application in common anatomical sites. Physics and dosimetry of electron beams. Emphasis will be on dosage calculations and technical quality assurance in Radiation Therapy.
RTT432 Quality Management 2 This course focuses on quality management programs and continuing quality improvements in radiation oncol-ogy. To include the need for quality assurance checks in the clinical area; QA evaluations and tests performed on simulators, treatment units, and therapy planning units; legal and regulatory implications for maintaining appropriate QM guidelines.
RTT434 Radiation Therapy Treatmnt Planning 3 Content is designed to establish factors that influence and govern clinical planning of patient treatment. This encompasses isodose descriptions, patient contouring, radiobiologic considerations, dosimetric calculations, compensations and clinical application of treatment beams. Optimal treatment planning is emphasized along with particle beams. Stereotactic and emerging technologies are presented.
RTT435 Rad Biology and Protection 3 An emphasis on radiation safety and radiobiology in the clinical area to include patient and occupational dose. CROSS-LISTED with RAD432
RTT439 Radiation Biology and Protection 2 An emphasis on radiation safety and radiobiology in the clinical area to include patient and occupational dose. Cross-listed with RAD 439.
RTT486 Digital Imaging 3 This course examines the study and analysis of radiographic image production and image evaluation from a computed radiography (CR) and digital imaging perspective. Picture archiving communication systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), and hospital information systems (HIS) will be discussed. CROSS-LISTED with RAD 484
RTT487 CT Instrumentation & Physics 2 Examination of computed tomography (CT) instrumentation and physics to include system operation and components, image processing and display, image quality, artifact recognition, and quality control. CROSS-LISTED with RAD 481
RTT488 CT Procedures & Protocols 2 Examination of computed tomography (CT) procedures and protocols to include positioning, acquisition methods, parameter selection, and special procedures. CROSS-LISTED with RAD 483
RTT492 Clinical Practicum III 4 Continuation of assigned rotations from Clinical Practi-cum II. Twenty-four hours of clinic per week.
RTT493 Clinical Practicum IV 4 Continuation of assigned rotations from Clinical Practicum III. Thirty-two hours of clinic per week.
RTT494 Clinical Practicum IV 5 Continuation of assigned rotations from Clinical Practicum III. Thirty two hours of clinic per week.
RTT496 MR Instrumentation & Physics 2 Examination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instrumentation and physics to include system operation and components, image processing, artifact recognition, and safety. CROSS-LISTED with RAD 494
SUR101 Surgical Technology I 3 This course introduces the student to the profession of surgical technology, including the development of the profession and the various roles within the operating room (OR). Students are introduced to infectious disease control and aseptic technique. Topics discussed include: proper attire for the OR; principles of OR design; surgical techniques; OR emergency preparedness; and OR equipment and supplies. Pre-requisite: AHS 202, BIO 150, and selection to the surgical technology program
SUR102 Surgical Procedures I 3 Introduction of surgical procedures unique to the following surgical specialties: Surgical techniques and hemostasis, diagnostic procedures, laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery, general surgery, gynecological/obstetric surgery, ophthalmic surgery, otorhinolaryngology surgery, and genitourinary. Students will also learn general surgical techniques applicable to the various specialties. Pre-requisite: AHS 202, BIO 150, and selection to the Surgical Technology Program
SUR103 Sterile Techniques Lab I 3 This introductory course offers an overview of concepts with a practical application of the skills performed by a surgical technologist. Principles and concepts of aseptic technique, sterilization and disinfection as they relate to the surgical suite will be modeled in a controlled setting in preparation for field experience. Laboratory practice is a required component. Student should anticipate spending 3 hours in lab three days per week. Pre-requisite: AHS 202, BIO 150, and selection to the Surgical Technology Program
SUR104 Clinical Practicum I 1 Introduction to the clinical setting whereby students will observe the functions of the operating room, including teamwork by a variety of healthcare professionals. Students will learn to observe, analyze, and document surgical cases, as well as be introduced to case planning. Course includes competency evaluation of surgical technology procedures. Pre-requisite: AHS 202, BIO 150, and selection to the surgical technology program
SUR201 Surgical Technology II 3 This course focuses on developing skills ancillary to the core role of the surgical technologist. These skills include processing of surgical instruments, application of microbiology to the surgical setting and sterile processing; positioning of patients for surgery, as well as basic patient care. Advanced surgical techniques including robotics, minimally invasive surgery, surgical lasers, and medical law and ethics will be taught. Pre-requisite: SUR 101
SUR202 Surgical Procedures II 3 Surgical procedures in more advanced surgical specialties will be taught. Building on the foundations of surgical procedures I; these specialties include oral/maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, and neurosurgery. Pre-requisite: SUR 102
SUR203 Sterile Techniques Lab II 1 Continuation of concepts with a practical application of the skills performed by the surgical technologist. Advanced principles and concepts of aseptic technique, sterilization and disinfection as they relate to the surgical suite will continue to be modeled in a controlled setting in preparation for field experience. Prerequisite: SUR 103
SUR204 Clinical Practicum II 4 Continuation of assigned clinical experience. Students will participate in a variety of surgeries, with the goal of satisfying the required number of surgical cases for the NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants) board exam. Course includes competency evaluation of surgical technology procedures. Prerequisite: SUR 104
SUR205 Applied Pharmacology & Anesthesia 2 This course introduces the fundamentals of pharmacology as they relate to the surgical setting. This includes the following topics: antibiotics, diuretics, fluids, and various anesthetic agents. In addition, basic concepts of microbiology are presented. Proper medication handling, labeling, and administration are introduced, along with the basics of patient monitoring.
SUR206 Clinical Practicum III 4 Continuation of assigned clinical experience. Students will participate in a variety of surgeries with an increased level of responsibility, with the goal of satisfying the required number of surgical cases for the NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants) board exam. Course includes competency evaluation of surgical technology procedures. Prerequisite: SUR 204
SUR207 Clinical Practicum IV 4 Continuation of assigned clinical experience. Students will participate in surgical cases, performing all of the functions of a surgical technologist. Students will complete all case requirements as prescribed by the ARCSTSA in order to meet eligibility for the NBSTSA CST examination. Course includes competency evaluation of surgical technology procedures. Prerequisite: SUR 206
SUR208 Seminar 2 This course is designed to develop leadership skills essential to the success of a healthcare provider. Analysis of the CST Examination Content Online published by the NBSTSA will be included with an emphasis on preparation for the board exam. Pre-requisites: Must be taken during last trimester of program. Co-requisites: SUR 207
ULT400 Ultrasound Physics 0 Exploration of physical principles essential to diagnostic medical sonography. Topics to include theroretical and practical concepts of ultrasound and Doppler instrumentation, with an emphasis on sound waves, ultrasound transducers, imaging systems, image optimization, artifacts, Doppler and hemodynamic principles, bioeffects, and quality assurance. Three hours lecture per week
ULT401 Vascular Technology I 3 Study and application of vascular sonography principles with a focus on cardiovascular hemodynamics, abdominal vasculature, and the cerebrovascular system. Topics include anatomy, physiology, pathology, examination techniques, the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disorders, correlative imaging, and quality assurance.
ULT405 Adult Echocardiography 1 3 Study and application of cardiac sonograpy principles and techniques with a focus on adult echocardiography. Topics to include anatomy, hemodynamics and physiology, valve assessment, pathology, clinical symptoms, examination techniqus, and sonographic appearance. Three hours lecture per week.
ULT406 Adult Echocardiography II 3 Continuation of Echocardiography I. Topics to include evaluation of cardiac pathologies and congenital defects, sonographic appearance, clinical indications, correlative imaging and specialized echocardiography applications. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: ULT 405 Adult Echocardiography I.