Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division for Health & Human Services
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: RAD 235
COURSE TITLE: Radiographic Pathology
DATE PREPARED: October 10, 2007
DATE REVISED: January 25, 2011
PCS/CIP/ID NO: 1.2-510907
IAI NO.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: August 2011
CREDIT HOURS: 2
CONTACT HOURS: 2
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LABORATORY: 0
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include Prerequisites):
Prerequisites: Successful completion of RAD 223 and RAD 234 and concurrent or successful
completion of MATH elective, RAD 233, and RAD 236. This course introduces concepts related
to various disease etiologies and processes, especially as they apply to radiology. Terminology
and disease classifications are discussed. The basic manifestations of pathologies of various body
systems, including respiratory, digestive, urinary, skeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular, nervous
and reproductive, are examined. The course emphasizes the effect of pathology on the technical
factors used to obtain a radiographic image and its radiographic appearance. Appropriate
radiographic imaging procedures and interventional techniques are identified.
TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS:
Required:
Eisenberg, R., & Johnson, N. (2011). Comprehensive radiographic pathology (5th ed.). St.
Louis: Mosby.
Mosby’s medical, nursing, and allied health dictionary (8th ed.). (2008). St. Louis:
Mosby.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFER:
RAD 235 was designed to meet the specific needs of an Associate of Applied Science degree or
certificate program and not necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the Illinois
Articulation Initiative. This course may transfer to various institutions in a variety of ways.
Please see an academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer options.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes):
Course Outcomes
Gen. Ed.
Outcomes
CO 2
Range of
Assessment Methods
-Oral/written presentation
-Exam
1.
Use principles of effective communication in
discussing various pathologies and
radiographic manifestations.
2.
Define terms and classifications relevant to
the study of various pathologies.
3.
Discuss the etiology, complications, and
prognosis of selected disease processes in
each body system, giving examples.
4.
Recognize the radiographic manifestation of
various diseases.
-Classroom discussion
-Exams
5.
Discuss the effects of various disease
processes on radiographic techniques and
positioning
-Classroom discussion
-Exams
6.
Evaluate radiographic images for appropriate
imaging of various pathologies.
-Classroom discussion
-Exams
7.
Describe the appropriate radiographic
procedure/modality associated with various
pathologies.
-Classroom discussion
-Exams
-Homework review of
terminology & classifications
-Exam
-Pretests
-Exams
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
Unit I
Unit II
Unit III
Unit IV
Unit V
Introduction to Pathology: Concepts, Terminology, & Classifications
Respiratory Pathologies and Radiographic Considerations
Digestive and Urinary Pathologies and Radiographic Considerations
Skeletal and Endocrine Pathologies and Radiographic Considerations
Cardiovascular, Nervous and Reproductive Pathologies and Radiographic
Considerations
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Students must achieve a "C" grade or better for satisfactory completion of a radiography course
taken at Heartland Community College. The grading system will be as follows:
A
B
C
F
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=
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93 - 100%
84 - 92%
75 - 83%
Below 75%
Course Grade consists of:
Pretests and Examinations = 60-80%
Oral / written presentations = 0-30%
Comprehensive final exam = 10-20%
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Required writing and reading includes textbook assignments and handouts, which are to be read
before class, and an oral or written presentation of a selected topic. Students should expect to
read 20-30 pages each week.
Written presentations must adhere to APA format.