RAD 240 - Advanced Imaging

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course provides an overview of alternate imaging modalities including: Interventional Imaging, Neuro-Interventional, Cardiac-Interventional, Bone Densitometry, Radiation Therapy, Computed Tomography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, PET (positron emission tomography), Mammography and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Basic principles of operation, procedures and equipment will be reviewed. The course will familiarize the student with the various anatomic structures and their locations, including cross-sectional anatomy as demonstrated with advanced imaging modalities. An overview of billing and coding of these types of procedures will also be discussed.

Prerequisites: RAD 210 with a minimum grade of 3.0. RAD 215 with a minimum grade of 3.0. RAD 230 with a minimum grade of 3.0. RAD 235 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Spring Only
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Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits