RT 101 Radiographic Positioning I

6 CR

This course introduces general anatomy, radiographic anatomy, basic positioning techniques, image analysis, radiographic anatomy identification, and introduction to associated general disease processes used in the radiography of the respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, abdomen, and upper extremities. Lab sessions include peer positioning of introduced positioning procedures and techniques.

Prerequisite(s): RT 100 and ENGL& 101 with a grade of B or higher. CHEM& 121, BIOL& 241 and BIOL& 242 with a grade of B or higher. MATH& 107 or MATH& 141 or MATH& 146 (or higher) with a grade of B or higher. BIOL& 160, PSYC&100, HT 100, and CMST& 220, all with a grade of C or higher. ATI TEAS scores: Reading 69.0 or higher, Mathematics 63.3 or higher, Science 45.8 or higher, and English & Language Usage 60.0 or higher.

Corequisite(s): RT 112 and RT 120