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RADR 1201 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Introduction to Radiography
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the program and the health care system. (2 Lec.)


RADR 1203 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Patient Care
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RADR 1201, RADR 2209, SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor permission.
Course Description: An introduction in patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, and basic pharmacology. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)


RADR 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Basic Radiographic Procedures
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RADR 2213, HPRS 1204, SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval.
Course Description: An introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of basic anatomy. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


RADR 1367 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RADR 1311, RADR 2401 or instructor permission.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. (30 Ext.)


RADR 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Radiographic Image Evaluation I
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: RADR 1470 or instructor permission.
Course Description: This course will introduce the student to the scientific process of radiographic image evaluation. (3 Lec.)


RADR 1470 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Principles of Radiographic Imaging I
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: RADR 2209 and RADR 1311.
Course Description: A study of radiographic image qualities and the effects of exposure variables upon various image receptors to include both film and digital media. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)


RADR 2209 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Radiographic Imaging Equipment
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RADR 1313 and RADR 2305.
Course Description: Equipment and physics of x-ray production. Includes basic x-ray circuits. Also examines the relationship of conventional and digital equipment components to the imaging process. (2 Lec.)


RADR 2213 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Radiation Biology and Protection
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401 and admission to the program.
Course Description: A study of the effects of radiation exposure on biological systems, typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation and methods for protecting personnel and patients from excessive exposure. (2 Lec.)


RADR 2217 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Radiographic Pathology
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HPRS 2201, SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402, RADR 1411, RADR 2301, RADR 2331 or instructor permission.
Course Description: A presentation of the disease process and common diseases and their appearance on medical images. (2 Lec.)


RADR 2233 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Advanced Medical Imaging
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RADR 2240 or instructor permission.
Course Description: An exploration of specialized imaging modalities with an emphasis on the concepts and theories of equipment operation and their integration for medical diagnosis. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)


RADR 2235 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Radiologic Technology Seminar
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: All previously required RADR courses in sequence, concurrent enrollment or permission of the instructor.
Course Description: A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning. (2 Lec.)


RADR 2240 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: In-depth coverage of anatomic relationships that are present under various sectional orientations as depicted by medical imaging. (2 Lec.)


RADR 2266 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RADR 1267.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (20 Ext.)


RADR 2333 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Advanced Medical Imaging
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RADR 1311 and RADR 2401.
Course Description: An exploration of specialized imaging modalities with an emphasis on the concepts and theories of equipment operation and their integration for medical diagnosis. (3 Lec.)


RADR 2367 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RADR 2266 or instructor permission.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. (30 Ext.)


RADR 2401 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Intermediate Radiographic Procedures I
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RADR 1311.
Course Description: A continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)



Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.