RADT Radiological Technology - Course Descriptions
RADT 1000 Skeletal Radiography
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides the student with the knowledge required to perform basic skeletal radiography examinations. Aspects studied include: patient positioning, alignment of the radiation field, and radiation exposure factors. Radiographic images are analyzed with a focus on structures demonstrated, evaluation criteria, and modifications required to improve sub-optimal images. Students have the ability to develop radiographic skills for positioning and image analysis in lab/tutorial sessions.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
COREQUISITES:
RADT 1010.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 1010 Imaging Fundamentals
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course offers an introduction to the processes involved in the production of x-radiation and use of radiation for diagnostic imaging. The basic principles and equipment involved in radiography and fluoroscopy are studied as well as an introduction to the controlling parameters for image production. A major emphasis of the course is an analysis of the radiographic image and the factors that influence its quality. Students have the opportunity to use imaging equipment during lab sessions.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: 5 lab sessions
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
COREQUISITES:
RADT 1000.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 1020 Skeletal and Systems Radiography
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Skeletal and Systems Radiography provides the student with the knowledge required to perform radiological imaging procedures of the vertebral column, craniofacial structures, body organs and systems. Elements of the course include patient positioning, alignment of the radiation field, patient management, use of contrast media, and image analysis. Images are assessed with a focus on structures demonstrated, evaluation criteria, and modifications required to improve image quality. Students have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate the radiographic positions in a tutorial/simulation setting. Clinical lab sessions are included in this course to link theory to practice and to provide the student with an orientation to the Diagnostic Imaging Department, including the emergency room, floroscopy and mobile imaging.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: tutorial 2.5 hours
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 1000.03,
RADT 1010.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 1500 Clinical Practicum I in Radiological Technology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical practicum introduces students to radiological technology and a Diagnostic Imaging department. Students will have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of procedures and interact with healthcare professionals and patients. Students will develop skills in skeletal/systems radiography, image evaluation, and patient management/care.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Full-time rotations in clinical settings
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 1020.03,
HSCE 1010.03,
HSCE 1030.03,
PHYC 1320.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 2000 Advanced Skeletal & Systems Radiography
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides the students with the knowledge of advanced skeletal examinations, and imaging examinations of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, biliary, reproductive, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. Learning labs in which the students reinforce their knowledge of anatomy, physiology, image quality, and radiographic criteria support this course. Clinical labs and tutorial sessions prepare the students to challenge advanced patient examinations.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 4
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 1500
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to the Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 2010 Imaging Equipment
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course covers the structure, operating principles, and quality control of the equipment involved in radiological technology. It includes a comprehensive study of x-ray generators, tubes, fluoroscopic, and processing equipment with a focus on technical parameters and clinical applications. This course also covers quality control concepts, equipment used for quality control testing and testing procedures for the imaging equipment in radiological technology.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
COREQUISITES:
RADT 2020.03
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 1500.03,
HSCE 2020.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 2020 Adaption Radiography
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The Adaption Radiography course provides the student with the knowledge required to adapt imaging procedures for unique clinical situations including trauma, mobile, and operating room examinations, and for patients with special needs (pediatric, geriatric, and disabled). Selected radiographic projections and procedures related to the topics are also studied and pertinent radiographic images are analyzed. Students will have the opportunity to develop radiographic adaption skills in clinical/learning lab sessions and clinical simulation sessions.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 4
COREQUISITES:
RADT 2010.03
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 2000.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 2500 Clinical Practicum II in Radiological Technology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This practicum provides students with the opportunity to continue skill development in the clinical examinations/procedures introduced in
RADT 1500. In addition, an introduction to specialized clinical procedures is provided, including operating room imaging, computed tomography, and pediatric radiography.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Full-time rotations in clinical settings
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 2010.03, 2020.03,
HSCE 2030.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 3000 Applied Pathology in Radiological Technology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides the student with the fundamental knowledge to recognize the radiographic appearances of specific pathologies. This knowledge is directly applicable to the clinical component of the program. The course is presented by lecture and through clinical lab sessions and learning labs where the student studies a variety of images related to pathologic processes. Studies from related diagnostic modalities are reviewed when appropriate.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: lab 3.5 hours
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 2500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology.
RADT 3210 CT and Interventional Imaging
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides the students with the opportunity to experience the clinical practice of computed tomography and angiography/interventional imaging. Under the direction of a preceptor, students will meet the competencies required in these imaging areas. This class allows students to apply the theory from the CT Instrumentation and Applications course (
HSCE 3020.03) and promotes further development of professional skills and behaviors.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Clinical Education Course
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 3000.03,
HSCE 3020.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 3220 Fluoroscopic Imaging and Special Procedures
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical education course will prepare students for the clinical practice of radiological technology that involve flouroscopic imaging and other special procedures. These include gastrointestinal, genitourinary and operating room imaging as well as mammography. Under the direction of a preceptor, students will apply acquired knowledge and skills to radiological procedures. The students will develop their skills in providing a high standard of patient care, producing and evaluating images, problem solving and collaboration. FORMAT; Clinical Education Course
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 2500.03 and
RADT 3000.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 3240 General/Adaption Radiography
CREDIT HOURS: 6
This course provides the student with the opportunity to further develop general radiography skills. Under appropriate direction from a preceptor, students will apply the knowledge and skills acquired in previous courses/practica and adapt routine imaging procedures for challenging clinical situations and patients with special needs. Students will be scheduled to a variety of imaging areas where radiographic adaption is typically required: emergency, and in-patient/mobile procedures. Clinical experience on evening, night, and weekend shifts is provided in this course.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Clinical Education Course
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 2500.03,
RADT 3000.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 3500 Clinical Practicum III
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Clinical Practicum III provides students with an opportunity to integrate skills and concepts from previous courses, clinical practica and the clinical education courses. Under appropriate levels of supervision, the student will assume the responsibilities of a radiological technologist and demonstrate competency in radiography and computed tomography. This practicum takes place in a Diagnostic Imaging Department outside the QEII Health Sciences Centre.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Full time rotations in clinical setting
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 3210.03,
RADT 3220.03,
RADT 3240.06
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 4000X/Y Specialty Practice I
CREDIT HOURS: 12
Specialty practice affords students the opportunity to attain additional competence and knowledge in a specialty practice area. There are three components to specialty practice: clinical, contextual and theoretical. This course can be six or twelve credit hours depending on the nature of the specialty practice. Specialty practice is arranged through consultation with the program advisor.
NOTE: Course Details listed here also apply to
RADT 4100.
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 3500.03 for entry level students; Post diploma students must consult with the post diploma advisor to ensure the necessary prerequisites have been met.
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology. Enrolment may be limited due to clinical site availability.
RADT 4100 Specialty Practice II
CREDIT HOURS: 6
See
RADT 4000.
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 3500.03
RADT 4200 Pediatric Radiography
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides students with the opportunity to meet the competencies required in pediatric radiography. A wide variety of clinical experiences are scheduled at the IWK Health Centre, including mobile and operating room imaging, gastrointestinal and urinary system examinations, and general imaging. Under the direction of preceptors, students will apply theoretical principles and further develop professional skills and behaviours. Students will also have the opportunity to attend pediatric radiology rounds and observe related imaging procedures.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Clinical Education Course
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 3500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 4210 Professional Skill Development in Radiological Technology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical education course provides students with an opportunity to integrate skills/concepts from previous courses, clinical practica, and clinical education courses and continue development of professional skills in radiological technology. Through reflection and self-evaluation, students will develop learning contracts, and under appropriate levels of supervision will perform general radiologic imaging procedures. Various themes of professionalism will also be explored.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Clinical Education Course
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 3500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology
RADT 4220 Professional Practice in Radiological Technology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical education course provides the student with the opportunity to strengthen radiological technology skills while increasing confidence and independence in clinical practice. Under appropriate direction from a preceptor, students will apply the knowledge and skills acquired in previous courses/practica to further develop clinical judgement and self-confidence. To demonstrate competence, students must successfully complete a summative clinical assessment and comprehensive competency based written examinations. Students will also plan, design, and deliver a professional development research project for to faculty, technologists, and stakeholders.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Clinical Education Course
PREREQUISITES:
RADT 3500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Radiological Technology