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RT 98
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Component
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
RT 98 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Objectives: This Special Studies course is designed to give the advanced radiologic technology
student the opportunity to study and be tested on materials in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This
self-paced course is also designed to assist the registered radiologic technologist in obtaining
continuing education in all areas of knowledge as related to radiologic sciences
The following multimedia programs are required of those students who choose to take the
Magnetic Resonance Imaging component:
C 123
Radiographic Contrast
C 128
Radiographic Density
C118
Fundamentals of MRI will familiarize students with basic physics and
safety measures of this modality.
CD 27
Sectional Anatomy for Radiographers
V132
Magnetic Resonance: An overview
V418
MRI Magnet Safety: Warning! Invisible Force.
TEXT BOOK:
I highly recommend this textbook for your study of this course:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Study Guide and Exam Review
Stewart C. Bushong - ISBN: 0815113404
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COURSE
1.
A Special Studies application must be completed and signed by appropriate persons
(student, program director, and Dean of Instruction).
2.
Pick up a Special Studies form in Health Sciences Administration Office - .
3.
For each credit unit, you are to complete five titles of the available material. These
specific titles must be spelled out on the Special Studies form.
4.
Schedule a time(s) when you would like to work on this project in the Health Learning
Resource Center, Room 4039.
5.
You must have your student ID in order to view material in the Health Learning Resource
Center. Report to the Doyle Student Center to obtain an ID. Attached are two roll sheets
which MUST be turned in to the program director at final period.
6.
Your grade will be based on the following:
- Attendance 48 hrs (for each credit unit)
- A term paper (for each credit unit)
- Final examination
40%
30 %
30%
This term paper should summarize the subjects, their efficacy, and
the learning experience you have acquired through this course.
This final paper will be graded based on grammar, organization,
and expository skills.
The instructor will give details abou the final examination, that
must be taken during the Finals week.
7.
Make sure to schedule with me if you need clarifications or assistance. If you do not feel
that you can make a commitment to this class - DO NOT register. If you DO follow thru,
I feel very confident that you will benefit a great deal from this experience. Any problem,
let me know right away.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
RT 98 TIME SHEET
STUDENT'S NAME : ___________________________________________________
DATE
TIME
IN
TIME
OUT
INITIALS
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
Radiologic Technology
Rad T 98 Special Studies Course
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
200 ___
Name ______________________________________ Student ID # ____________________
Previous "49" units ______ and/or "98" units _______
(total allowable = 6 units)
Prior course in department?
YES ___________
NO ___________
NOTE: Total enrollment over 18 units requires an approved petition.
Course Name and Number
Rad T 98
Section # _______________
UNITS: __________
(1 -2 -3 = 3 - 6 - 9 hours/week)
DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTION
Please describe the nature and extent of proposed study, listing specific outcomes and
objectives:
I will study/review the following modules: C118 Fundamentals of MRI, CD 27 Sectional
Anatomy for Radiographers, V132 Magnetic Resonance: An overview, V418 MRI Magnet
Safety: Warning! Invisible Force.
At completion of this course, by the last day of the finals week, I will submit a 2-page final paper
and a timesheet for grading. I will also take a final as indicated by the instructor. This paper will
summarize what I would have learned and its relevance to the field of Magnetic Resonance
Imaging.
I have read and agree to abide by the course requirements. I understand I would receive a failed
grade if I will not follow the terms of this agreement.
_______________________________________________ ___________________
Student Signature
Date
_______________________________________________ ___________________
Instructor Signature
Date
_______________________________________________ ___________________
Department Chair Signature
Date
_______________________________________________ ___________________
Dean of Instruction Signature
Date
Student: Complete, sign, make a copy, and submit this page to the instructor.