Academic Courses

Diagnostic Medical Imaging

DMI 101
Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Imaging
2-0-0-2
Overall view of diagnostic medical imaging describing its relationship to radiology and its part in medicine. Communication skills, professional conduct of the radiographer in the clinical setting, basic medico-legal issues, HIV/AIDS, Standard Precautions, and the basic concepts of radiation biology and protection are presented and discussed. Additional course fee: $79.

DMI 105
Image Production and Evaluation
4-0-0-4
This course presents the principles of radiographic exposure dealing with specific factors that control and affect radiographic image contrast and density, image recording and receiving systems including screen/film, and digital radiography (DR). Radiographic image processing systems for these methods of image production are also discussed. Corequisite: DMI 131.

DMI 106
Image Production and Evaluation II
2-0-0-2
Pharmacology, classifications, use, and precautions in the administration of contrast media in radiography. Factors controlling and affecting recorded definition and distortion. Basics of quality control and evaluation of radiographic equipment and documentation of results. Synthesis and application of film quality factors to exposure problems. Prerequisite: DMI 105. Corequisite: DMI 132.

DMI 119
Introduction to Radiologic Physics
2-0-0-2
Survey of mechanics, matter, atomic theory, magnetism, electricity, and electromagnetism relevant to the field of radiography. The study of step-up and step-down transformers and the auto-transformer begins the introduction to X-ray equipment circuitry.

DMI 120
Radiographic Equipment and Operation
2-0-0-2
This course provides an introduction to the circuitry of radiation producing equipment. The principles and operation of single phase, three phase, and high frequency generators are compared. Because radiographers must operate x-ray equipment responsibly, students learn about the design, function, and safety protocols pertaining to the modern radiographic tube. In preparation for the study of radiobiology and protection in the following semester, the production, characteristics, and hazards of ionizing radiation are explained. Students will also survey the theories of photon interaction in the patient in general diagnostic radiography. Prerequisite: DMI 119.

DMI 131
Patient Care and Procedures I
3-3-14-4
Radiographic terminology and positioning techniques of the upper and lower extremities, chest and abdomen. Application of technical factors and radiation protection. Clinical Objective Evaluation (COE) of respective radio-graphic examinations and evaluation of selected radiographs. Patient care skills in monitoring vital signs, body mechanics, and infection control and precautionary techniques with respect to the patient in radiology. Clinical Education I in hospital affiliate will be the application of knowledge from classroom to hospital setting; radio-graphy of the patient with guided clinical supervision. Observation and evaluation of students; evaluation/critique of radiographic examinations completed by students conducted by College faculty. Corequisite: DMI 105. Additional course fee: $79.

DMI 132
Patient Care and Procedures II
3-3-14-4
DMI 132 is the second of four sequential courses presenting the art of positioning in radiography. This course consists of three components: Patient Procedures, Patient Care, and Clinical Education II. In Patient Procedures, students will continue to learn positioning skills in order to radiograph the skeletal anatomy and physiologic systems of the human body. In laboratory sessions they will apply materials presented in the lecture and practice the skills necessary to pass their Clinical Objective Evaluations (COE). The Patient Care component, a continuation of material learned in DMI 131, includes care and handling of various types of patients encountered in an imaging department. In Clinical Education II, students will apply knowledge gained in the classroom to the hospital setting where they will perform radiography of patients under clinical staff supervision. Corequisite: DMI 106. Prerequisites: DMI 105 and DMI 131. Additional course fee: $79.

DMI 181
Radiographic Osteology and Pathology I
2-0-0-2
Detailed study of the bone structure of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis and thorax; pathology of the respiratory, gastrointestinal and biliary systems. Case presentations of pathological conditions from clinical studies will be given by students.

DMI 182
Radiographic Osteology and Pathology II
2-0-0-2
Detailed study of the bone structure of the vertebral column and cranium; radiographic pathology of the skeletal, urinary, reproductive, cardiovascular and central nervous systems. Case presentations of pathological conditions from clinical studies will be given by students. Prerequisite: DMI 181.

DMI 198
Clinical Education III
1-0-14-1
Clinical experience in hospital affiliate building on previous skills from DMI 131 and 132. Additional patient interaction with supervision; rotations through the Operating Room (OR) and Emergency Room (ER) in addition to general radiography and fluoroscopy. Prerequisite: DMI 132. Additional course fee: $264.

DMI 199
Clinical Education IV
1-0-14-1
Continued clinical experience in hospital affiliate building on previous skills from DMI 131, 132 and 198. Supervision in general radiography, fluoroscopy, in the OR or ER continues. Prerequisite: DMI 198. Additional course fee: $264.

DMI 221
Advanced Imaging/Computer Modalities
4-0-0-4
Advanced imaging modalities such as body section radiography, automatic exposure control radiography, fluoroscopy with image intensifiers, TV monitors, and cine; angiographic changers and ancillary equipment. Computer enhanced imaging such as Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) are surveyed in detail. Overview of cross-sectional anatomy (transverse and longitudinal) of the cranium, thorax, abdomen and pelvis. Prerequisite: DMI 106, 120 and 199; Prerequisite or Corequisite: CIS 103.

DMI 222
Angiographic/Interventional Procedures
2-0-0-2
Arteriography and venography of the cranium, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and peripheral extremities to include clinical indications, patient care, contrast media, positioning and procedural methods for examination. Interventional procedures such as angioplasty, shunts, thrombolysis, embolization and artherectomies detailed. Prerequisite: DMI 221.

DMI 231
Patient Procedures III
2-2-21-3
Radiographic positioning techniques of the cervical spine, ribs, cranium, advanced orthopedic studies and mammography. Application of technical factors and radiation protection. Clinical Objective Evaluation (COE) of respective radiographic examinations and evaluation of selected radiographs. Clinical Education V in hospital affiliate with the application of knowledge from classroom to hospital setting: radiography of the patient with guided clinical supervision. Observation and evaluation of students; evaluation/critique of radiographic examinations completed by students conducted by College faculty. Prerequisite: DMI 132. Additional course fee: $264.

DMI 232
Patient Procedures IV
2-5-21-4
This course consists of three components: Patient Procedures, Clinical Education, and Professional Skills Development Sessions (PSDS). Students will learn about radiographic positioning techniques of the facial bones and articulations, trauma and pediatric radiography emphasizing Clinical Objective Evaluation (COE) of these examinations and film evaluation of selected radio-graphs. Clinical Education VI is the main vehicle for real-live application of skills learned in the Procedures sections and is performed in an affiliate hospital applying knowledge from classroom to a hospital setting with guided clinical supervision. The PSDS focuses on reviewing for the ARRT examination through various classroom activities.Prerequisite: DMI 231. Additional course fee: $264.

DMI 261
Radiation Biology and Protection
2-0-0-2
Survey of natural and artificial sources of radiation and their effects on cells, tissues and the organisms of human beings; concept of radiation units and effective absorbed dose equivalents; radiation protection for the patient and radiographer emphasized. Prerequisites: DMI 119 and 120.

DMI 299
Clinical Education VII
1-0-14-1
Continued clinical experience in hospital affiliate. Student-radiographer functions independently in all areas of the Radiology Department with limited supervision prior to completion of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging program. Prerequisite: DMI 232. Additional course fee: $132.