11/21/2024 8:24:14 AM	RADT 65 Course Outline as of Fall 2024	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  RADT 65	Title:  PATHOLOGY IN RADIOLOGY
Full Title:  Pathology in Radiology
Last Reviewed:9/25/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.50	Lecture Scheduled	3.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	61.25
Minimum	3.50	Lab Scheduled	0		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.50			Contact Total	61.25
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  122.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 183.75

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

In this course, students will study cross-sectional anatomy of all body systems, recognition of anatomical landmarks, and all aspects of radiographic pathology, including normal variations and abnormal changes due to diseases and trauma. The course will introduce etiology of disease and pathophysiologic disorders that compromise health and wellness. Variations in characteristic radiologic appearances as well as correlations of radiographic manifestations using multiple imaging modalities for clinical diagnosis and treatment will be discussed. Students will research pathology as it relates to imaging and present an oral and written literature review.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent enrollement in RADT 71E

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Acceptance to Program

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

In this course, students will study cross-sectional anatomy of all body systems, recognition of anatomical landmarks, and all aspects of radiographic pathology, including normal variations and abnormal changes due to diseases and trauma. The course will introduce etiology of disease and pathophysiologic disorders that compromise health and wellness. Variations in characteristic radiologic appearances as well as correlations of radiographic manifestations using multiple imaging modalities for clinical diagnosis and treatment will be discussed. Students will research pathology as it relates to imaging and present an oral and written literature review.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Concurrent enrollement in RADT 71E
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Acceptance to Program
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: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify common pathologies on radiographic and cross-sectional images

2. Present an oral and written literature review on an appropriate topic within the scope of medical imaging

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Define common terms related to pathology

2. Describe the causes of disease

3. Explain radiologic pathology, including body systems, complications, and procedural considerations

4. Discuss the relevance of pathology to radiographic procedures

5. Locate major anatomical structures on computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), and ultrasound images in multiple cross-sectional imaging planes

Topics and Scope

I. Definitions/Terminology

    A. Pathology

    B. Disease

         1. Acute

         2. Chronic

    C. Pathogenesis

    D. Etiology

    E. Diagnosis

         1. Signs (objective)

         2. Symptoms (subjective)

    F. Prognosis

    G. Manifestations of pathology

    H. Incidence

     I. Prevalence

    J. Morbidity

    K. Mortality

    L. Epidemiology

II. Causes of Disease (Processes, Examples)

    A. Pathological

    B. Traumatic

    C. Surgical

    D. Healing process

    E. Complications

    F. Genetics vs heredity

    G. Congenital

III. Radiologic and Cross-sectional Pathology

    A. Body Systems

        1. Skeletal

        2. Digestive

        3. Respiratory

        4. Urinary

        5. Reproductive

        6. Circulatory/cardiovascular

        7. Endocrine

        8. Nervous

    B. Definitions

    C. Etiology

    D. Sites

    E. Complications

    F. Prognosis

    G. Radiographic and cross-sectional anatomic appearance

    H. Procedural and technical considerations

     I. Appropriate imaging concentration

IV. Implications for Practice

    A. Indications for procedure

    B. Relevance to radiographic procedures

        1. Technical considerations

        2. Patient considerations

V. American Medical Association Style

    A. Research methodology

    B. Reference list

    C. Presentation style

Assignments:

1. Weekly chapter readings (30-40 pages/week)

2. Research literature review paper on an appropriate topic within the scope of medical imaging (5-10 pages)

3. Case studies (3-5)

4. Online cross-sectional anatomy modules (8-10)

5. Quizzes (6-8)

6. Midterm exam

7. Final exam

8. Oral presentation

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 20 - 50%
Research literature review paper
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 15%
Case studies and online modules
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 5 - 15%
Oral presentation
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 25 - 60%
Quizzes, midterm exam, final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Radiographic Pathology for Technologists. 8th ed. Kowalczyk, Nina. Mosby. 2021.

Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals. 4th ed. Peteresen, Connie and Kelley, Lorrie. Mobsy. 2018.

Instructor prepared materials.

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