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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
RADT 65 | Title:
PATHOLOGY IN RADIOLOGY |
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| Full Title:
Pathology in Radiology |
| 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 |
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| | 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
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Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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All aspects of radiographic pathology, including normal variations and abnormal changes due to diseases and trauma.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of RADT 63B and Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 62BL and Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 66
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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All aspects of radiographic pathology, including normal variations and abnormal changes due to diseases and trauma.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of RADT 63B and Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 62BL and Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 66
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Create a literary review on an appropriate topic within the scope of medical imaging practices using the American Medical Association (AMA) style.
2. Recognize common pathological conditions and processes on radiographic images of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems.
3. Identify trauma to bones and soft tissue on radiographic images.
4. Recognize common pathological conditions on radiographs of pediatric cases.
Topics and Scope
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1. Radiographic pathology.
A. Variations of normal
I. Adult
II. Pediatric
B. Diseases
C. Trauma
D. Manifestations on images
2. Radiographic anatomy and related pathology.
A. Central nervous system
B. Musculoskeletal
C. Endocrinology
D. Pulmonary
E. Cardiology
F. Gastrointestinal system
G. Urinary system
H. Hepatobiliary system
I. Hemopoietic system
J. Reproductive system
3. American Medical Association Style
A. Research methodology
B. Reference list
C. Presentation style
4. Modifications of standard and special techniques necessary to obtain optimum diagnostic radiographic studies.
Assignments:
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1. Research paper on a pathological condition case study or scientific subject pertaining to medical imaging.
2. Weekly chapter readings (20-30 pages/week).
3. Quizzes (6-8).
4. Midterm exam.
5. Final exam.
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
30 - 70% |
| Research paper | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| 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
25 - 60% |
| quizzes, midterm exam, final exam | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
5 - 10% |
| Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Radiographic Pathology for Technologists (6th), Kowalczyk, Nina, Elsevier, Mosby 2013
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