SRJC Course Outlines

11/21/2024 10:27:18 AMRADT 65 Course Outline as of Fall 2017

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  RADT 65Title:  PATHOLOGY IN RADIOLOGY  
Full Title:  Pathology in Radiology
Last Reviewed:9/25/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled017.5 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total2.00 Contact Total35.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total 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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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 66 and RADT 71E


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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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 66 and RADT 71E
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:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

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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I. Radiographic Pathology
    A. Variations of normal
         1. adult
         2. pediatric
    B. Diseases
    C. Trauma
    D. Manifestations on images
II. 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
III. American Medical Association Style
    A. Research methodology
    B. Reference list
    C. Presentation style
IV. Modifications of standard and special techniques necessary to obtain optimum diagnostic
    radiographic studies

Assignments:
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1. Research Literary review paper on a pathological condition or scientific subject pertaining to medical imaging
2. Weekly chapter readings (20-30 pages/week)
3. Quizzes (4 - 6)
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%
Literary review 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 ed. Kowalczyk, Nina. Mosby. 2013

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