CCOG for RAD 216 Fall 2024


Course Number:
RAD 216
Course Title:
Radiography Registry Review
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Provides review of the major content areas appearing in the national certification examination. Reviews radiation protection, equipment operation and maintenance, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures and patient care. Requires the completion of unit examinations and at least one mock registry exam. Prerequisites: Department permission required.

Addendum to Course Description

RAD 216 is required as part of the Radiography Program and must be successfully completed prior to sitting for the national certification examination. Prior to enrolling in this course the student must be accepted into the Radiography Program and have successfully completed all prerequisite courses.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of radiation protection, equipment operation and maintenance, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures, and patient care in preparation to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam.

Course Activities and Design

The student will demonstrate knowledge in all content areas by actively participating in course activities that include both individual and group projects. Attendance is required and is calculated into the final course grade.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Successful completion of all course assignments.
  • Successful completion of all unit examinations.
  • Pass mock registry examination in preparation for the national certification examination.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

COURSE CONTENT

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the following themes, issues, concepts and develop the following skills:

THEMES, CONCEPTS, ISSUES

  • Radiation Protection
  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance
  • Image Production and Evaluation
  • Radiographic Procedures
  • Patient Care