12/11/2024 1:12:28 PM	RADT 65 Course Outline as of Fall 2023	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
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

In this course, students will participate in comprehensive study of cross-sectional anatomy of all body systems, recognition of anatomical landmarks and an understanding of all aspects of radiographic pathology, including normal variations and abnormal changes due to diseases and trauma. 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 a literature review to medical professionals.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of RADT 61C; AND Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 63B and RADT 71D

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

In this course, students will participate in comprehensive study of cross-sectional anatomy of all body systems, recognition of anatomical landmarks and an understanding of all aspects of radiographic pathology, including normal variations and abnormal changes due to diseases and trauma. 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 a literature review to medical professionals.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of RADT 61C; AND Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 63B and RADT 71D
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: 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 literature review to medical professionals using the American Medical Association (AMA) style

 

Objectives:

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

1. Create a literature 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 and special imaging modalities of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems

3. Identify trauma to bones and soft tissue on plain and cross-sectional images

4. Recognize common pathological conditions on images of pediatric cases

5. Locate major anatomical structures on computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), and ultrasound images in the transverse axial, coronal, sagittal, and orthogonal (oblique) cross-sectional imaging planes

6. Identify connections between images and common pathologies that may be encountered in clinical practice

Topics and Scope

I. Radiographic Pathology

    A. Variations of normal

         1. Adult

         2. Pediatric

    B. Diseases

    C. Trauma

    D. Manifestations on images

II. Radiographic and Cross-sectional 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

    K. Circulatory 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:

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

2. Research literature review paper on a pathological condition or scientific subject pertaining to medical imaging (5-10 pages)

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 literature 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:

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

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

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