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Arnot Ogden Medical Center (Dr. Earl D. Smith) School of Radiologic Technology | Evaluated Learning Experience

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Advanced Imaging

Course Category: 
Active Learning Experiences - Arnot Ogden Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
Length: 

Version 1,2, and 3: Minimum of 27 hours (approximately 18 weeks).Version 4: 32 hours (approximately 18 weeks).

Location: 
Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.
Dates: 
Version 1: August 1993 - July 1999. Version 2: August 1999 - July 2007. Version 3: August 2007 - July 2013. Version 4: August 2013 - Present.
Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Version 1, 2, 3, and 4: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define terminology specific to each imaging modality; distinguish between equipment for various imaging modalities; identify indications and contraindications for exams of specific imaging modalities; explain the Seldinger Technique and other methods of contrast administration; locate specific anatomy for Interventional exams, angiocardiography,and mammography; describe patient preparation and positioning for various exams in multiple imaging modalities and state safety considerations for each; summarize basic concepts of each modality from start of exam to post processing; describe generalized principles of modern specialized imaging equipment; accessories; procedures; and techniques related to diagnostic imaging; compare basic equipment used in various imaging modalities and radiation therapy; compare and contrast different types of radiation; and define basic terms related to indications and contraindications.

Instruction: 

Version 1: Major topics include: computerized tomography; magnetic resonance imaging; angiography; ultrasound; radiation therapy; nuclear medicine; angiocardiography. Version 2, 3, and 4: Major topics include: computerized tomography; magnetic resonance imaging; angiography; ultrasound; radiation therapy; nuclear medicine; angiocardiography; mammography; bone densitometry.

Credit recommendation: 

Version 1, 2, 3, and 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences or Radiography (9/93) (10/98 revalidation) (10/03 revalidation) (10/08 revalidation) (10/13 revalidation) (10/18 revalidation) (10/23 revalidation). 

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