• RDTK 1684: RADIOGRAPHIC LAB II

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  A course to be taken concurrently with RDTK 1683. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to perform routine and special fluoroscopic exams such as anthrography, myelography, and angiography, and operate a C-arm fluoroscopic unit in both a surgical and departmental setting in a competent manner through simulated applications. Prerequisites: Completion of RDTK 1583 and RDTK 1584.
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• RDTK 1713: CLINICAL EDUCATION II

  4.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This is a clinical experience in the radiology department. The course is to be taken during Summer Session I. Students refine positioning skills previously learned and positioning learned in RDTK 1683. Under supervision in the clinical setting, the student will be able to competently perform routine diagnostic imaging of extremity, spines, chest, and abdominal work. The student will be expected to pass a competency-based imaging test at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: Completion of RDTK 1503.
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• RDTK 2510: CLINICAL EDUCATION III

  7.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This is a clinical experience in the radiology environment. The course is to be taken during Fall II. Students refine skills learned previously in RDTK 2573 and RDTK 2583, including patient skills, implementing new technical skills, further building their practical experience in fluoro diagnostic studies, and introducing skull work. Students demonstrate competency in gastrointestinal, urinary, trauma, and portable work. Students will be expected to pass a competency-based imaging test at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: Second-year radiography status and completion of RDTK 1713.
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• RDTK 2573: RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING AND TECHNIQUE

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This is a course covering the physical theory of X-ray production and the physical and chemical theories of radiologic imaging. Students will become competent in analyzing and calculating the effects that various technical factors, accessories, and receptor systems have upon radiographic image qualities and the interrelationships each of these image qualities share. Prerequisite: Second-year radiography status.
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• RDTK 2574: RADIOGRAPHIC LAB III

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  A course to be taken concurrently with RDTK 2573. Through laboratory experiences, students actively demonstrate and experiment with the effects of various technical factors, accessories, and receptor systems on radiographic image qualities. Students learn how to use the equipment and measuring devices available in the energized lab, evaluate collected data, and apply the concepts covered in RDTK 2573. Prerequisite: Second-year radiography status.
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• RDTK 2583: RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course covers anatomy and positioning of the cranium and facial bones as well as basic cross-sectional anatomy of the cranium. Students demonstrate proficiency in and knowledge of skull radiography through didactic and competency testing. Prerequisites: Completion of RDTK 1683 and RDTK 1684.
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• RDTK 2584: RADIOGRAPHIC LAB III

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This lab course is to be taken concurrently with RDTK 2583 and affords the student the opportunity to expose and critique skull radiographs in the radiographic laboratory. The student radiographer positions, exposes, and critiques skull procedures as well as identifies basic cross-sectional anatomy of the head. Prerequisites: Completion of RDTK 1683 and RDTK 1684.
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• RDTK 2603: SURVEY OF TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students examine current and developing imaging and/or therapeutic technologies such as nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, ultrasonography, and MRI with special emphasis on CT exam performance. Students have the opportunity to apply this knowledge to Clinical Education IV and Clinical Education V. Prerequisite: Completion of RDTK 2583 and RDTK 2584.
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• RDTK 2613: CLINICAL EDUCATION IV

  7.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  A course to be taken during Spring II semester. Students practice all general radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures with emphasis on advanced fluoroscopic and skull techniques. Under supervision students will be applying technical knowledge learned in the classroom lab. Students will be expected to pass a competency-based imaging test at the end of the semester. Students demonstrate identified skills needed by a fully functional radiographer. Prerequisite: Second-year radiography status and completion of RDTK 2510.
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• RDTK 2623: RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT, DIGITAL IMAGING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students learn about the components of digital and fluoroscopic imaging equipment and evaluate their effects on radiographic qualities. Students follow the image acquisition process from the X-ray circuit to the transfer, storage, and remote assessment of medical images through the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) and describe the components of the medical imaging informatics workflow. Students assess quality assurance programs and analyze quality control tests on imaging equipment to ensure consistent high-quality radiographs. Prerequisite: Completion of RDTK 1610 and RDTK 1611.
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