RADT
RADT
1015
RADT
1020
Introduction to
Radiography
Radiographic
Procedures I
This course provides an
overview of the medical
radiography profession
and program. Topics to
be covered include
medical terminology,
radiation protection,
radiographic equipment
and basic patient care
skills with emphasis on
patient communication,
age-specific needs and
cultural diversity.
Prerequisite:
Acceptance into the
Medical Radiography
Program. Corequisites:
RADT 1020, RADT
1030, RADT 1040. 4
lecture hours per week.
This course provides the
student with instruction
to perform radiographic
procedures and
identifying anatomy of
the upper/lower
extremities, chest and
abdomen with emphasis
on radiation protection,
surface landmarks and
pathology. Image
analysis is introduced.
Prerequisite:
Acceptance into the
Medical Radiography
Program. Corequisites:
RADT 1015, RADT
1025, RADT 1030,
First semester course. Overview of the medical radiography profession and program,
including medical terminology, radiation protection, radiographic equipment and basic
patient care skills with emphasis on patient communication, age-specific needs, and
cultural diversity.
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
Add instructor permission
(1st semester cohort)
SP
First semester course. Instruction in how to perform radiographic procedures and
identifying anatomy of the upper/lower extremities, chest and abdomen with emphasis
on radiation protection, surface landmarks and pathology. Image analysis is
introduced.
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
Add instructor permission
(1st semester cohort)
SP
RADT
1025
RADT
1030
RADT
1035
RADT
1040
Radiographic
Procedures I Lab
Radiographic
Imaging I
Radiographic
Imaging I Lab
Clinical
Education I
RADT 1040. 3 lecture
hours per week.
This is the laboratory
portion of RADT 1020.
Corequisite: RADT
1020. 2 lab hours per
week.
This course provides the
student with an in depth
analysis of factors
affecting image quality.
Topics include density,
contrast, detail,
distortion and technique
formulations.
Radiographic imaging
devices covered include
screens, film, grids,
imaging plates, and
beam-limiting devices.
Digital imaging will be
introduced. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into the
Medical Radiography
Program. Corequisites:
RADT 1015 and RADT
1020 and RADT 1035
and RADT 1040. 2.5
lecture hours per week.
This is the laboratory
portion of RADT 1030.
Corequisite: RADT
1030. 1 lab hour per
week.
This course provides an
opportunity for the
First semester course. Laboratory portion of RADT 1025.
Lab fee required.
Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
SP
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
First semester course. Analysis of factors affecting image quality, including density,
contrast, detail, distortion, and technique formulations using radiographic imaging
devices such as screens, films, grids, imaging plates, and beam-limiting devices, as
well as the introduction of digital imaging.
Add instructor permission
(1st semester cohort)
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
Add instructor permission
(1st semester cohort)
SP
First semester course. Lab portion of RADT 1030.
Lab fee required.
Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
SP
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
First semester course. Students will apply theories and develop skills in a supervised
setting through observation, assisting, and performing basic radiographic procedures
Add instructor permission
(1st semester cohort)
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
RADT
1120
RADT
1125
Radiographic
Procedures II
Radiographic
Procedures II
Lab
student to apply theories
and develop skills, in a
supervised setting,
presented in RADT
1010 and RADT 1020.
Students will observe,
assist and perform basic
radiographic procedures
with emphasis on
upper/lower extremities,
chest and abdomen. This
course will begin mid
semester. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into the
Medical Radiography
Program. Corequisites:
RADT 1015, RADT
1020, RADT 1030. 144
clinical hours.
This course provides the
student with instruction
in performing
radiographic procedures
and identifying anatomy
of the vertebral column
and bony thorax.
Critical thinking and
problem-solving skills
are encouraged through
image analysis,
positioning techniques
and pathology
considerations.
Prerequisites: RADT
1015 and RADT 1020
and RADT 1030 and
RADT 1040.
Corequisites: RADT
1125 and RADT 1140. 2
lecture hours per week.
on upper/lower extremities, chest, and abdomen. 144 clinical hours.
Medical Radiography
program.
This is the laboratory
portion of RADT 1120.
Corequisite: RADT
Second semester course. Lab portion of RADT 1120.
Lab fee required.
Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Admission to
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
SP
Add instructor permission
(1st semester cohort)
Second semester course. Instruction in performing radiographic procedures and
identifying anatomy of the vertebral column and bony thorax. Critical thinking and
problem-solving skills are encouraged through image analysis, positioning techniques,
and pathology considerations.
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
SU
1120. 2 lab hours per
week.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
SU
RADT
1140
RADT
1220
Clinical
Education II
Radiographic
Procedures III
This course is a
continuation of Clinical
Education I providing
students with the
opportunity to apply
theories and further
develop technical skills.
Emphasis is placed on
bony thorax, spine and
image analysis.
Corequisite: RADT
1120. 135 clinical hours
during semester.
This course provides the
student with instruction
in performing
radiographic procedures
and identifying anatomy
of the genitourinary,
gastrointestinal and
biliary systems, skull
and facial bones and
advanced mobile and
surgical procedures.
Critical thinking and
problem-solving skills
are encouraged through
image analysis,
positioning techniques
and pathology
considerations. This
course also includes
discussion of
composition, use and
effects of contrast
media. Prerequisites:
RADT 1120 and RADT
1140. Corequisites:
RADT 1225, RADT
Second semester course. Continuation of RADT 1040, providing students with the
opportunity to apply theories and further develop technical skills, with emphasis
placed on bony thorax, spine and image analysis. 135 clinical hours.
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
SU
Third semester course. Instruction in performing radiographic procedures and
identifying anatomy of the genitourinary, gastrointestinal and biliary systems, skull
and facial bones, as well as advanced mobile and surgical procedures, composition,
and the use and effects of contrast media. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
are encouraged through image analysis, positioning techniques, and pathology
considerations.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
FA
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
RADT
1225
RADT
1230
RADT
1240
Radiographic
Procedures
IIILab
Radiographic
Imaging II
Clinical
Education III
1230, RADT 1240,
RADT 1250.
This is the lab portion of
RADT 1220.
Corequisite: RADT
1220.
This course provides the
student with instruction
in performing
radiographic procedures
and identifying anatomy
of the genitourinary,
gastrointestinal and
biliary systems, skull
and facial bones.
Critical thinking and
problem-solving skills
are encouraged through
image analysis,
positioning techniques
and pathology
considerations. This
course also includes
discussion of
composition, use and
effects of contrast
media. Prerequisites:
RADT 1120, RADT
1125, RADT 1140.
Corequisites: RADT
1220 and RADT 1240
and RADT 1250. 2
lecture hours per week.
This course is a
continuation of Clinical
Education II providing
the student with the
opportunity to apply
theories and further
develop technical skills.
Third semester course. Lab portion of RADT 1220.
Lab fee required.
Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
FA
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
Third semester course. Builds on the theories and concepts introduced in RADT
1030, emphasizing film processing, artifacts, sensitometry, quality assurance and
quality control. Critical thinking and problem solving are encouraged through image
analysis.
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program; and RADT 1030.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
FA
Third semester course. Continuation of RADT 1140,
providing students with the opportunity to apply theories and further develop technical
skills, with emphasis placed on skull, facial bones, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary
procedures, and well as patient management specific to fluoroscopic and advanced
radiographic procedures. 336 clinical hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
RADT
1250
RADT
2020
Advanced
Patient Care
Advanced
Medical Imaging
Students will gain
experience in patient
management specific to
fluoroscopic and
advanced radiographic
procedures. Emphasis is
placed on skull, facial
bones, gastrointestinal
and genitourinary
procedures.
Prerequisites: RADT
1120 and RADT 1140.
Corequisities: RADT
1220 and RADT 1230
and RADT 1250. 336
clinical hours.
This course provides
instruction in advanced
patient care skills.
Topics include
pharmacology and
contrast administration
for medical imaging,
ethics and law, mobile
and surgical
radiography.
Prerequisites: RADT
1120 and RADT 1125
and RADT 1140.
Corequisites: RADT
1220 and RADT 1230
and RADT 1240. 2
lecture hours per week.
This course is designed
to introduce the student
to additional imaging
modalities and radiation
therapy. Topics covered
include interventional
radiography,
sonography, CT, MRI,
mammography and
nuclear medicine.
Cross-sectional anatomy
FA
Third semester course. Instruction in advanced patient care skills, including
pharmacology and contrast administration for medical imaging, ethics and law, and
mobile and surgical radiography.
Prerequisites: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
FA
Fourth semester course. Introduces additional imaging modalities and radiation
therapy, including interventional radiography, sonography, CT, MRI, mammography,
and nuclear medicine.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
SP
Prerequisites: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
RADT
2030
RADT
2040
Radiographic
Physics
Clinical
Education IV
will be introduced.
Prerequisites: RADT
1220, RADT 1230,
RADT 1240, RADT
1250. Corequisites:
RADT 2030 and RADT
2040. 3 lecture hours
per week.
This course presents an
in depth analysis of
electrical circuitry,
transformers and
rectifiers as they relate
to x-ray production.
Additional topics
covered include the
construction and
function of the x-ray
tube, fluoroscopic
systems, video systems,
AEC and digital
imaging. Prerequisites:
RADT 1220 and RADT
1230 and RADT 1240
and RADT 1250. 3
lecture hours per week.
This course is a
continuation of Clinical
Education III with
emphasis on students
perfecting their
positioning skills,
critical thinking and
effective time
management. Emphasis
is placed on equipment
operation. Students will
rotate through advanced
modality areas.
Prerequisites: RADT
1220, RADT 1230,
RADT 1240, RADT
1250. Corequisites:
RADT2020 and RADT
Fourth semester course. In depth analysis of electrical circuitry, transformers, and
rectifiers as they relate to x-ray production, as well as construction and function of the
x-ray tube, fluoroscopic systems, video systems, AEC, and digital imaging.
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
SP
Fourth semester course. Continuation of RADT 1240 with emphasis on perfecting
positioning skills, critical thinking, and effective time management, as well as
equipment operation. Students will rotate through advanced modality areas as assigned
by Clinical Coordinator.
336 clinical hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
SP
Prerequisites: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
RADT
2140
RADT
2150
RADT
2240
Clinical
Education V
Radiobiology &
Protection
Clinical
Education VI
2030. 336 clinical
hours.
This course is a
continuation of Clinical
IV with emphasis on
mastering all basic
procedures and attaining
experience in advanced
procedures with further
awareness of radiation
protection requirements.
Prerequisites: RADT
2020, RADT 2030,
RADT 2040.
Corequisite:
RADT2150. 240
clinical hours.
This course offers an in
depth analysis of
ionizing radiation and
its effects on matter.
Topics include the early
and late effects of
radiation, dose limits,
radiation monitoring
and limiting radiation
exposure to patients and
personnel. 2 lecture
hours per week.
Corequisite: RADT
2020 and RADT 2030
and RADT 2040
This course is a
continuation of Clinical
Education V with
emphasis on developing
an autonomous
approach to the
diversity of clinical
situations and
successfully adapting to
them. Extended
advanced modality
rotations may be
Fifth semester course. Continuation of RADT 2040 with emphasis on mastering all
basic procedures and attaining experience in advanced procedures with further
awareness of radiation protection requirements. 240 clinical hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
SU
Fourth semester course. In depth analysis of ionizing radiation and its effects on
matter, including early and late effects of radiation, dose limits, radiation monitoring,
and limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
SP
Sixth semester course. Continuation of RADT 2140 with emphasis on developing an
autonomous approach to the diversity of clinical situations and successfully adapting
to them. Extended advanced modality rotations may be arranged following established
guidelines and at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator.
336 clinical hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
FA
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.
RADT
2260
Radiography
Seminar
arranged following
established guidelines.
Prerequisites: RADT
2140 and RADT 2150.
Corequisite: RADT
2260. 336 clinical
hours.
This is a capstone
course that offers
review and reflection on
previous coursework
providing the student
with a meaningful
approach to evaluate
areas of strengths and
weaknesses and to
prepare for credentialing
exams and employment.
Prerequisite: RADT
2140 and RADT 2150.
Corequisite: RADT
2240.
Sixth semester course. Capstone course that offers review and reflection on previous
coursework, providing students with a meaningful approach to evaluate strengths and
weaknesses and to prepare for credentialing exams and employment.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography program.
FA
Prerequisite: Admission to
the Dixie State College
Medical Radiography
program.