2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

QA 125 Quality System Design 3 Sem Hrs
Introduces quality assurance methods used by manufacturing and service
industries. Examines the concept of a system and identifies techniques
used to reduce variation and optimize the system so it produces its
intended outcome. Includes quality philosophy, statistical methods
for process improvement, variation reduction methods, statistical
process control and problem-solving, processes capabilities and data
acquisition. (45-0)
QA 126 Quality Systems II 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: QA 120. Demonstrates the skills to interface internal quality
systems with external quality systems. Emphasizes applications for
service, business and industry. (45-0)
QA 140 Measurement Systems 3 Sem Hrs
Introduces skill development in measurement analysis and measurement
systems management. Emphasizes industrial measurement issues
involving mechanical gauging and inspection instruments. Determines
gauge and dimensional relationships along with describing the various
types of industrial gauges and their usage. Explores gauge management
issues and ISO 9000 requirements. Credit may be earned in either QA
140 or SKQA 140 but not in both. (45-0)
QA 244 Statistical Process Control 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 208 Develops skill in the use of control charts to
monitor processes. Selects proper control chart, constructs the control
chart from process data, and analyzes it for statistical stability. Includes
both attribute and variable data control charts to determine process
capabiity. (45-0)
QA 290-299
Radiography
Special Projects in Quality
Assurance
RAD 100 Basic Science of Medical Imaging 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: Admission to Radiography program. Concurrent
enrollment in RAD 104W, RAD 105, RAD 108, RAD 110, and LW
206A. Presents the basic operations of generating equipment including
electrodynamics, electromagnetism, rectification, and circuitry related
to the production of x-radiation. Credit may be earned in RAD 232 or
RAD 100 but not both. (30-0)
RAD 104W Introduction to Medical Imaging 2 Sem Hrs
Prereqisite: Admission to the Radiography Program. Concurrent
enrollment in RAD 100, RAD 105, RAD 108, RAD 110, and LW 206A.
Provides an introduction to medical imaging and its role in patient
diagnosis and care and basic imaging concepts, systems, and techniques.
Includes the structure and operation of health care organizations and
health care distribution. Emphasizes professional, legal, and ethical
issues related to diagnostic imaging. (30-0)
RAD 105 Fundamentals of Radiography 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography Program. Concurrent
enrollment in RAD 100, RAD 104W, RAD 108, RAD 110, and LW 206A.
Provides the fundamental theory and skills related to the production
of x-radiation. Emphasizes the basic components of radiographic
equipment, the characteristics of radiation, and imaging formation.
Includes methods of control of radiation and image recording systems.
(24-21)
RAD 108 Patient Care and Management 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Admission to Radiography Program. Concurrent enrollment
in RAD 100, RAD 104W, RAD 105, RAD 110, and LW 206A. Develops
knowledge and skills in basic concepts of patient care. Includes
emergency care procedures, infection control, patient safety and transfers,
communication, and patient education. (30-0)
RAD 110 Principles of Radiographic Exposure 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Admission to Radiography Program. Concurrent enrollment
in RAD 100, RAD 104W, RAD 105, RAD 108, and LW 206A. Provides
the theory and skills necessary to analyze the diagnostic quality of a
radiograph and effectively manipulate exposure variables to produces
a diagnostic radiograph. (15-23)
RAD 120W Principles of Radiation Biology
and Protection
2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: RAD 100, RAD 104, RAD 105, RAD 108, RAD 110, and LW
206A, each with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0). Concurrent enrollment
in RAD 130, RAD 135, RAD 140, LWA 206B, and LWA 206C. Examines
biological effects of radiation on cells, organs, and systems. Emphasizes
methods of practice including radiation exposure standards and radiation
monitoring. (30-0)
RAD 130 Radiographic Procedures 1 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: RAD 100, RAD 104, RAD 105, RAD 108, RAD 110, and LW
206A, each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment in
RAD 120, RAD 135, RAD 140, LWA 206B, and LWA 206C. Introduces the
basic terminology of radiographic positioning. Provides the knowledge
and skill necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the chest,
upper and lower limbs. Includes the study of pathology affecting the
chest and limbs. (15-23)
RAD 135 Clinical Education 1 6 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: RAD 100, RAD 104W, RAD 105, RAD 108, RAD 110, and
LW 206A, each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment
in RAD 120W, RAD 130, RAD 140W, LWA 206B, and LWA 206C. Provides
structured clinical experience necessary to perform radiographic
procedures of the chest, and upper and lower limbs. (0-285)
RAD 140W Clinical Seminar 1 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: RAD 100, RAD 104W, RAD 105, RAD 108, RAD 110, and
LW 206A, each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment
in RAD 120W, RAD 130, RAD 135, LWA 206B, and LWA 206C. Provides a
clinical overview of radiographic procedures of the chest and upper and
lower limbs. Emphasizes the correlation of all aspects of a radiographic
procedure. (15-0)
RAD 150 Radiographic Procedures 2 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: RAD 120W, RAD 130, RAD 135, RAD 140W, LWA 206B, and
LWA 206C each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment
in RAD 160 and RAD 165W. Continues radiographic positioning and
provides the knowledge and skill necessary to perform radiographic
procedures of the abdomen and gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary
systems. Includes image intensification and tomography. Demonstrates
the knowledge and skills necessary to perform venipuncture. (15-23)
RAD 160 Clinical Education 2 7 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: RAD 120W, RAD 130, RAD 135, RAD 140W, LWA 206B, and
LWA 206C each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment
in RAD 150 and RAD 165W. Provides structured clinical experience
necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the abdomen and
biliary, gastrointestional, and urinary systems. Requires weekend and
evening assignments. (0-395)
RAD 165W Clinical Seminar 2 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: RAD 120W, RAD 130, RAD 135, RAD 140W, LWA 206B,
and LWA 206C each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent
enrollment in RAD 150 and RAD 160. Provides a clinical overview of
radiographic procedures of the abdomen and gastrointestinal, biliary,
and urinary systems. Emphasizes the correlation of all aspects of a
radiographic procedure. (15-0)
RAD 205W Pharmacology In Imaging 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: RAD 150, RAD 160, and RAD 165 each with a “C”
(2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment in RAD 210, RAD 212,
RAD 215, RAD 220, and RAD 225. Presents the basic principles of
pharmacology in imaging. Includes the basic techniques of venipuncture
and the administration of diagnostic contrast agents and intravenous
medications. (15-0)
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