RAD 738 - Radiographic Pathology

Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
This course is an overview of disease processes commonly assessed using diagnostic imaging. Medical terminology, symptoms, etiology, and diagnoses will be presented for diseases of the respiratory, skeletal, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems. Radiographic images of pathologies will be evaluated and changes in technique will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in RAD 260, RAD 420, RAD 760, and RAD 850.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Appraise the radiographic appearance of specified diseases.
Classify common diseases in terms of their attenuation of x-rays.
Develop an understanding of basic principles of pathology.
Explain the changes in technical factors required for obtaining optimal quality radiographic images in patients with various underlying pathologic conditions.