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• MODERN TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL- SCHOOL CATALOG' • <br />XR 203 SPECIALIZED EXTREMITY RADIOGRAPHY.......................................................................... Credit Hours — 4.50 <br />This is a detailed course covering the anatomy of the appendicular skeleton, to include the shoulder girdle <br />and hips. Detailed radiographic positioning skills are given utilizing the X-Ray tables and tubes, with <br />students simulating patient and technician roles/functions. <br />XR 204 SPECIALIZED TORSO -SKELETAL RADIOGRAPHY............................................................... Credit Hours —4.50 <br />This course provides the student with a detailed, comprehensive study of the anatomy of the spine. Also <br />included in this section is a comprehensive study of the anatomy of the bony thorax, shoulder girdle, pelvis <br />and hips. Detailed positioning skills of these anatomical regions are also covered utilizing the X-Ray tables <br />and tubes, with students simulating the patient and technician roles/functions. <br />XR 301 DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY................................................................................... Credit Hours -1.00 <br />This course introduces the student to the basics of digital radiography. It will prepare them for the use and <br />function of a typical digital unit seen in a doctor's office. Lessons include the comparison of various units <br />used and the different components of a computer system including a PACS system. <br />XR 302 RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS............................................................................................. Credit Hours -1.00 <br />This course introduces the student to the basics of physics and its relationship to the production of X-Rays. <br />Also included is the function and components of the X-Ray tube and its associated electrical circuitry, based <br />on electromagnetism. <br />XR 303 X-RAY MEDICAL PROCEDURES (CORE)......................................................................... Credit Hours-1.00 <br />This course covers gross human anatomy, basic patient care procedures and medical terminology as <br />related to X-Ray technology. <br />XR 304 CLINICAL APPLICATION SKILLS I.................................................................................. Credit Hours -9.00 <br />This course begins the student's medical assistant -back office clinical commitment and the 350 X-Ray <br />procedure (50 chest, 100 extremities and 200 torso -skeletal) X-Ray clinical commitment performed under <br />the supervision of a State -approved licentiate. <br />XR 401 RADIOBIOLOGY & RADIATION PROTECTION....................................................................... Credit Hours — 4.50 <br />This course covers the interactions of radiation with matter and the effects of X-Rays and radiation in <br />general on living tissue. The importance of radiation protection is discussed with particular emphasis on <br />operator protection. The students perform X-Ray exposure labs designed to demonstrate methods of <br />reducing occupational worker exposure. Also included in this section is the method of reducing unnecessary <br />patientX-Ray exposure. The students perform X-Ray exposure labs designed to demonstrate how to reduce <br />patient exposure. The laws and regulations governing the utilization of X-Ray equipment are also covered. <br />XR 402 CLINICAL APPLICATION SKILLS II............................................................................... Credit Hours -10.50 <br />This course completes the student's medical assistant -back office clinical commitment and the 350 X-Ray <br />procedure (50 chest, 100 extremities and 200 torso -skeletal) X-Ray clinical commitment performed under <br />the supervision of a State -approved licentiate. <br />XR 403 X-RAY REVIEW & EXAM PREPARATION........................................................................ Credit Hours -1.00 <br />This course is designed to assist the student in reviewing all of the X-Ray course material in preparation <br />for the final examinations and the State of California Limited Permit X-Ray Certification Examinations. <br />.Published January 1, 2020/ Effective through Daemnber 31, 2020 All Rights Reserved.© Visit its at www.mtschool.edu <br />