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 212 with a minimum grade of 3.0. RAD 215 with a minimum grade of 3.0. RAD 232 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 may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits

Course Competencies

Differentiate between advanced imaging modalities.
Explore the basic means of image acquisition for each advanced imaging area.
Explain the purpose, principles, and equipment necessary to produce each advanced imaging modality.
Identify anatomy from cross-sectional images.
Compare the advantages of using specific advanced applications for diagnostic purposes.
Examine safety concerns related to MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
Explain contrast used in different advanced imaging areas, route of administration, and patient considerations.
Explain the difference between reconstructing and reformatting an image in CT (Computerized Tomography).
Identify radiation protection devices that can be used to reduce patient dose in CT.
Explore the theory behind different imaging modalities and relevant image production.
Summarize billing and coding for each modality.