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b., R� THNOLOGY SCHOOL. SCHOOL CATALOG '• <br />XR 203 SPECIALIZED EXTREMITY RADIOGRAPHY......................................................................... Credit Hours — 4.50 <br />This is a detailed course covering the anatomy of the appendicular skeleton, including the shoulder girdle <br />and hips. Detailed radiographic positioning skills are given utilizing the X-Ray tables and tubes, with <br />students simulating patient and technician roles/functions. <br />XR 204 SPECIALIZED TORSO -SKELETAL RADIOGRAPHY............................................................... Credit Hours —4.50 <br />This course provides the student with a detailed, comprehensive study of the anatomy of the spine. Also <br />included in this section is a comprehensive analysis of the anatomy of the bony thorax, shoulder girdle, <br />pelvis, and hips. Detailed positioning skills of these anatomical regions are also covered utilizing the X-Ray <br />tables and tubes, with students simulating the patient and technician roles/functions. <br />XR 301 nIGITAI. RADIOGRAPHY...._............................................................................. Credit Hours - 1.00 <br />This cause introduces the student to the basics of digital radiography. It will prepare them for the use and <br />Linclion of a typical digital unit seen in a doctor's office. Lessons include comparing various units used and <br />the different components of a computer system, including a PACS system. <br />XR 302 rADIOI..OGICAL PHYSICS............................................................................................. Credit Hours -1.00 <br />This course introduces the student to the basics of physics and its relationship to the production of X-Rays. <br />Also included are the function and components of the X-Ray tube and its associated electrical circuitry, based <br />on electromagnetism. <br />XR 303 X-RAY MEDICAL PROCEDURES (CORE)......................................................................... Credit Hours-1.00 <br />This Course covers gross human anatomy, basic patient care procedures, and medical terminology related <br />to X-Ray technology. <br />XR 304 CLINICAL APPLICATION SKILLS I.................................................................................. Credit Hours -9.00 <br />This course benins the student's medical assistant -back office clinical commitment and the 350 X-Ray <br />, :edure (50 chests, 100 extremities, and 200 torso -skeletal) X-Ray clinical commitment performed under <br />Ine supervision of a State -approved licentiate. <br />XR 401 RADIORIOLOGY & RADIATION PROTECTIONo...................................................................... Credit Hours — 4.50 <br />This course covers the interactions of radiation with matter and the effects of X-Rays and radiation in <br />general on living tissue. The importance of radiation protection is discussed with particular emphasis on <br />operator protection. The students perform X-Ray exposure labs designed to demonstrate methods of <br />reducing occupational worker exposure. Also included in this section is the practice of reducing <br />unnecessary patient X-Ray exposure. The students perform X-Ray exposure labs designed to demonstrate <br />how to minimize patient exposure. The laws and regulations governing the utilization of X-Ray equipment <br />are also covered. <br />XR402 CLINICAL APPLICATION SKILLS II............................................................................... Credit Hours -10.50 <br />This course completes the student's medical assistant -back office clinical commitment and the 350 X-Ray <br />rocedures (50 chests, 100 extremities, and 200 torso -skeletal) X-Ray clinical commitment performed <br />r n ter ihe supervision of a State -approved licentiate. <br />XR 403 X-RAY REVIEW & EXAM PREPARATION........................................................................ Credit Hours -1.00 <br />This course is designed to assist the student in reviewing all of the X-Ray course material in preparation <br />for the final examinations and the State of California Limited Permit X-Ray Certification Examinations. <br />-Pnbhshcd JnpanrY}-3 - `iY h ft@�' 1,2023 All Rights ResPrvcA C<i Visit us at www.mtsdlo6i.edu <br />