| 12/26/2024 3:27:21 PM |
| New Course (First Version) |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
|
| Discipline and Nbr:
RADT 65 | Title:
PATHOLOGY |
|
| Full Title:
Pathology |
| Last Reviewed:9/25/2023 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
| Minimum | 2.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 35.00 |
| |
| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
Untitled document
Normal variations and abnormal changes due to disease as manifested by x-rays. Modifications of standard and special techniques necessary to obtain adequate diagnostic x-ray studies of various diseases. Students draw upon principles of anatomy and physiology and apply these in theoretical discussions and practice in problems with positioning.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program or possession of licensure as a Radiologic Technologist; completion of RT 63B.
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
Untitled document
Normal variations and abnormal images due to disease as manifested by x- rays.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program or possession of licensure as a Radiologic Technologist; completion of RT 63B.
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
| Area: | | |
| |
| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| |
| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| |
| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
| |
| UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
| |
| C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
Untitled document
The students will:
1. Produce a significant research paper on the subject of radiologic
technology.
2. Identify signs of pathology when tested on radiographs of common
procedures.
3. Cite three general methods of recognizing pathological conditions
as demonstrated on radiographs.
4. Evaluate radiographs and demonstrate proficiency in making appropriate
technique adjustment particular to a disease.
Topics and Scope
Untitled document
1. General and specific pathology as shown on radiographs and in
the field of radiologic technology.
2. Diagnostic imaging modalities.
A. Ultrasonography.
B. Nuclear medicine.
C. Magnetic resonance imaging.
3. Radiation therapy, education and career choice.
4. Overview of radiologic pathology as lectured by radiologists and
other experts.
5. Current technical advancements in the diagnostic imaging.
A. Interventional radiology.
B. Therapeutic radiology
A series of guest lecturers on radiographic pathology covering the normal
variations and abnormal changes due to disease or trauma as manifested by
x-rays; the modifications of standard and special techniques necessary to
obtain optimum diagnostic x-ray studies and various modalities in diagnost
ic imaging used in diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
Assignments:
Untitled document
1. Ten page term paper on a case study or scientific subject
pertaining to radiologic technology.
2. Weekly reading, written or other assignments
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
50 - 70% |
| Term papers, TEN-PAGE RESEARCH PAPER | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 20% |
| Lab reports, PRESENTATION OF PATHOLOGY CASE | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 20% |
| Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 0% |
| None | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
Untitled document
Radiologic Pathology for Technologists -R. Eisenberg - current edition
Print PDF