The curriculum for the Froedtert School of Radiologic Technology is developed and taught according to the course of study approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
The following is the curriculum structure. Students will earn 73 credits* upon successful completion of the professional curriculum.
*Concordia students do not receive credit for these courses but may be required to attend based on testing.
**Concordia students must complete Independent Research Study as a part of the degree requirement.
Semester 1
Introduction to Radiology Technology (2 credits)
An introduction to basic patient care skills used in radiography and the practitioner's role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the health care organizations are examined and discussed in addition to professional responsibilities of the radiographer. Course content will include an introduction to basic concepts of body mechanics, vital signs, EKG, infection control, and medical emergencies. CPR certification will be completed. Evaluation will be on the basis of completing critical thinking questions a patient care paper, unit tests and a final examination.
Anatomy and Physiology I*
Pre-requisite.
Radiation Protection (2 credits)
Covers all aspects of radiation protection, dose limiting recommendations, detection duties and the cardinal principles of protection. Evaluation is on the basis of quizzes and a final exam.
Principles of Radiographic Exposure I (3 credits)
Instruction areas include mathematics, x-ray production, exposure factors, and the control panel, beam restriction, filters, radiographic quality, Computed Radiography, and grids. Evaluation is based on homework assignments, experiments, quizzes, unit exams and a final exam.
Radiographic Procedures I (2 credits)
Utilizes lectures, demonstrations and laboratory practice. Items covered include radiographic procedures for the upper and lower extremities, thorax, and the digestive system. The pharmacology of contrast media will be introduced. Pediatric imaging for each procedure will be discussed. The students will identify radiographic anatomy, assess radiographic images for accuracy and identify evaluation criteria for a variety of procedures. This course integrates knowledge and skills from several didactic units. Evaluation will be based on quizzes, unit tests and a final exam.
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Semester 2
Anatomy and Physiology II*
Pre-requisite.
Radiobiology (2 credits)
Covers all aspects of radiation protection, dose limiting recommendations, detection duties and the cardinal principles of protection. Topics covered include molecular and cellular radiation effects, early and late effects of radiation. Evaluation is on the basis of quizzes and a final exam.
Medical Terminology (on-line course - 2 credits)
A self-study unit. Students will be required to complete quizzes and tests on the intranet. All assignments must be completed by the end of the second semester. Course work includes medical suffixes and prefixes, word-roots, and combining forms. Evaluation will be based on quizzes, unit tests, and final exam.
Principles of Radiographic Exposure II (2 credits)
Study will include radiographic film, film holders, film processing and intensifying screens, radiographic quality, tube rating charts, and special imaging equipment. Evaluation will be based on a PBL presentation, homework, quizzes, unit exams and a final exam.
Radiographic Procedures II (3 credits)
Utilizes lectures, demonstrations and laboratory practice. Radiographic procedures for the Urinary System, Cranium, Facial Bones, Vertebral Column will be covered. Pediatric imaging for each procedure will be discussed. The students will identify radiographic anatomy, assess radiographic images for accuracy and identify evaluation criteria for a variety of procedures. This course integrates knowledge and skills from several didactic units. Evaluation will be based on quizzes, unit tests and a final exam.
Summer Session 1 Anatomy and Physiology III*
Pre-requisite.
Radiographic Procedures III (2 credits)
Utilizes lectures, demonstrations and laboratory practice. Special radiographic procedures will be covered. Topics include tomography, mammography, arthrograms, scanograms, reproductive imaging, and myelograms. Pediatric imaging for each procedure will be discussed. The students will identify radiographic anatomy, assess radiographic images for accuracy and identify evaluation criteria for a variety of procedures. This course integrates knowledge and skills from several didactic units. Evaluation will be based on quizzes, unit tests and a final exam.
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Semester 3
Radiographic Procedures IV (3 credits)
Topics to be covered include special orthopedic positioning, Cerebral Angiography and Abdominal Angiography, CT and MRI procedures and special orthopedic imaging. Evaluation will be on the basis of midterm and final exams.
Cross Sectional Anatomy (3 credits)
Designed to give the student basic knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy. Evaluation will be on the basis of quizzes, unit tests and a final exam. Instruction incorporates CT and MRI images.
Physics I (2 credits)
Course content includes matter, magnetism, electricity, electromagnetism, transformers, the x-ray tube, the x-ray machine and x-ray interactions with matter. Evaluation will be on the basis of unit tests and a final exam.
Digital Imaging (3 credits)
Designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selection of exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system assist interns to bridge between film-based and digital imaging systems. Evaluation will be on the basis of quizzes, unit tests, and a final examination.
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Semester 4
Methods of Patient Care (3 credits)
Content is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the diversity, physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. In addition to the course will provide the intern with advanced knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques, venipuncture, pharmacology and medical ethics and law. Evaluation will be on the basis of completion of assignments, unit tests, and a final exam.
Physics II (2 credits)
Instruction will include digital image formation, digital radiography, digital fluoroscopy and computed radiography. Evaluation will be based on midterm and final exams.
Quality Assurance (3 credits)
Designed to give the student the ability to evaluate all aspects of the imaging system from processor to generator. The student will perform basic equipment tests, identify and trouble shoot equipment problems. Lecture on quality control and quality assurance procedures within a radiology department will be covered. Evaluation will be on the basis of the accuracy and timeliness of laboratory procedures, unit tests and a final exam.
Independent Study** (2 credits)
Students will be assigned a research project that will include an oral presentation. This will enable the student to develop research, written and oral presentation skills. Evaluation will be on the basis of research organization, completeness and presentation. It will either be a scientific exhibit or paper. Students will select topics of their choice. Concordia University students will be required to complete a scientific paper. Successful completion of the independent study is a graduation requirement.
**Concordia students must complete Independent Research Study as a part of the degree requirement.
Radiographic Pathology (2 credits)
Covers basic radiographic pathology of all major systems. Evaluation will be on the basis of quizzes, unit exams and a final exam.
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Summer Session 2
Professional Development/Registry Review (1 credit)
Serves as an overview of the entire program. This course will prepare the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Course will also include study of the evolution of modern health care systems and professional organizations in Radiology. Evaluation will be on the basis of mock registry examinations.
Comprehensive Finals Comprehensive Finals (0 credit)
Comprehensive finals are given at the end of each year. Used to aid the student in developing test-taking skills for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Successful completion of these examinations is required, see Comprehensive final policy statement under Graduation Requirements.
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Clinical Education
Radiography Clinical Education
Clinical education is broken down into four semesters and two summer sessions. There is a required number of competencies the student must complete each semester. Evaluation of the student’s positioning skills, equipment manipulation, use of radiation protection, patient care and knowledge of image production is conducted by the Clinical Instructor, Program Director and qualified staff technologist. The breakdown of clinical credit is as follows:
- Semester 1 (2 credits)
- Semester 2 (3 credits)
- Summer Session 1 (4 credits)
- Semester 3 (3 credits)
- Semester 4 (4 credits)
- Summer Session 2 (4 credits)
*Concordia students do not receive credit for these courses but may be required to attend based on testing.
**Concordia students must complete Independent Research Study as a part of the degree requirement.
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