Anatomy and positioning of the axial and appendicular skeleton (except skull) and internal organs. Preliminary steps in radiographic positioning and equipment, radiation protection, patient relations, first aid and standard precautions as it pertains to radiographic examinations.
Internship semester of clinical education in a hospital radiology department. Placement is determined by the Program Officials. Performance of clinical internship competencies including those not completed in DMI 69. On-site meetings with CCSF faculty.
Third semester of clinical education in a newly assigned hospital radiology department. Placement is determined by the Program Officials. On-site meetings with CCSF faculty.
Emphasis on vascular imaging trends, related equipment considerations, anatomy, patient care, and interventional radiography.
Anatomy from multiplanar perspectives as visualized on Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and other imaging modalities.
Methods of reducing radiation exposure to patients, and safe practices for protection of personnel. State and national regulations pertaining to the use of diagnostic radiography, and fluoroscopy.
Basic theories underlying intermediate diagnostic imaging procedures. Relationships of clinical indications, patient demographics, special precautions, accessory equipment, and patient positioning.
Consolidation of Diagnostic Medical Imaging topics designed to prepare students for the certification examination in Radiography administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Fundamentals of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Emphasis on physics, patient care and professionalism.
Anatomy and positioning of the axial and appendicular skeleton (except skull) and internal organs. Preliminary steps in radiographic positioning and equipment, radiation protection, patient relations, first aid and standard precautions as it pertains to radiographic examinations.