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GateWay Community College, Catalog & Student Handbook 2007/2008
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Course Descriptions
2007-2008 GateWay Community College Catalog
Course Descriptions
CRITICAL READING (CRE)
CRE101
3 Credits
3 Periods
Critical and Evaluative Reading I
Emphasis on applying critical inquiry skills to varied and challenging
reading materials. Includes analysis, synthesis, and evaluation through
written discourse. Prerequisites: ENG101 and (reading placement
test score of 41 or higher (ASSET), or grade of C or better in
RDG091, or permission of instructor.)
CRE111
3 Credits
3 Periods
Critical Reading for Business and Industry
Emphasis on reading skills required for success in business and
technology. Includes interpretation of technical and professional
materials with an emphasis on critical analysis and reading.
Prerequisites: Reading Asset test score, or grade of C or better
in RDG091, or permission of instructor.
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL
IMAGING (DMI)
MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
(DMI)
DMI100
0.5 Credit 0.5 Period
Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Role of health care worker in diagnostic imaging procedures. Job
duties, responsibilities, working conditions and work environments
in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Overview of diagnostic
and therapeutic procedures. Shadowing experience in medical
imaging department. Prerequisites: None.
DMI101
2 Credits
2 Periods
Radiation Safety
Sources and types of radiation. Units of radiation measurement.
Conversions from tradiation to system international units. Protection
devices, operating equipment (including ancillary devices), and federal
and state laws regarding radiation safety. Radiation monitoring
devices. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
DMI102
4 Credits
6 Periods
Radiographic Positioning I
Terminology, procedures, and anatomy pertinent to radiography.
Routine radiographic positioning of chest, upper limb, and lower
limb. Special projections of the chest, upper and lower limbs.
Evaluation of radiographs of the chest, upper and lower limb. The
impact of pathology on positioning and radiographic quality.
Prerequisites: DMI103 and permission of program director.
DMI103
1.5 Credits 2.5 Periods
Radiographic Processing
Comprehensive instruction in darkroom chemistry, equipment, and
techniques. Discussion of the automatic, daylight, and laser processing
procedure that renders physical and chemical changes as a visible
radiographic image. Prerequisites: Permission of program director.
DMI104
6 Credits
35 Periods
Radiography Practicum I
Observation of and familiarization with hospital procedures and
environment. Demonstration of appropriate patient care. Process
examination requisitions and other documentation related to the
procedure. Darkroom procedures and processing of films. Operation
and maintenance of radiographic equipment. Performance of basic
radiographic procedures to include the chest, upper and lower limb.
Prerequisites: DMI101, DMI102, DMI103, and DMI107, or permission
of program director.
DMI105
3 Credits
3 Periods
Fundamentals of Radiation Physics
Fundamental principles of the physics involved in medical radiography.
Simplified math, physical concepts of energy, the structure of matter,
static electricity, electric current, and electromagnetism. Generators
and motors, high-voltage control, and circuitry of the X-ray tube.
Principles and characteristics of X-ray production. Prerequisites:
Permission of program director.
DMI106
1 Credit
1 Period
Radiographic Image Evaluation I
Systematic procedure for evaluating radiographs to determine their
diagnostic quality. Prerequisites: DMI102 and DMI107.
DMI107
4 Credits
6 Periods
Radiographic Technique
Principles related to radiographic exposure. Geometry of image
formation and radiographic qualities. Radiogaphic grids and screens.
Application of radiographic principles involving problem-solving
skills. Lab activities provided to reinforce radiographic concepts.
Prerequisites: DMI103 and DMI105.
DMI110
1.5 Credits 2.5 Periods
Critical Evaluation of the Diagnostic Medical Image
Recognition of acceptable and substandard diagnostic images
according to established radiographic criteria. Production of
diagnostic images of various regions of the body. Assessment and
analysis of medical images to detect positioning and exposure
errors. Correction of diagnostic image errors. Impact of pathology
on image quality. Prerequisites: Valid Arizona Medical Radiography
Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE) Practical Technologist
license and BIO160, ENG101, CRE101 or CRE111, and COM101 or
COM110 and HCC130 and HCC146.
CPD150AB
1 Credit
1 Period
Study Skills Development
Emphasis on increasing student success through the use of study
strategies including materials organization, note-taking, reading,
test-taking, memory, and critical and creative thinking. Prerequisites:
None.
CPD150AC
1 Credit
1 Period
Educational and Career Planning
Emphasis on increasing student success through educational and
career planning. Prerequisites: None. 193
Course Descriptions
2007-2008 GateWay Community College Catalog
Course Descriptions
DMI112AA
1.5 Credits 2.5 Periods
Skeletal Procedures I
Radiographic anatomy of the upper and lower limb, pelvis and bones
of the thorax. Positioning of the humerus, shoulder, pelvis, hip,
bones of the thorax and spine. Emphasis on radiation protection,
film evaluation and modifications. Serving the culturally diverse
patient. Prerequisites: DMI101, DMI102, and DMI107, or permission
of instructor.
DMI112AB
1.5 Credits 2.5 Periods
Skeletal Procedures II
Positioning of the cranium, facial bones, and advanced skull regions.
Emphasis on radiation protection, film evaluation and modifications.
Serving the culturally diverse patient. Prerequisites: DMI112AA, or
permission of instructor.
DMI114AA
2 Credits
10 Periods
Radiography Practicum IIA
Reinforcement and broadening of knowledge and skills acquired in
DMI104, Radiography Practicum I. Prerequisites: DMI104 or
permission of program director.
DMI114AB
2 Credits
10 Periods
Radiography Practicum IIB
Reinforcement and broadening of knowledge and skills acquired in
DMI114AA, Radiography Practicum IIA. Prerequisites: DMI114AA,
or permission of program director.
DMI118AA
1 Credit
1 Period
Contrast Media Procedures I
Terminology, gross and radiographic anatomy, procedures and film
evaluation related to contrast media procedures. Type,
administration, and adverse reactions related to contrast media.
Unique positioning situations. Prerequisites: DMI101, DMI102, and
DMI107, or permission of instructor.
DMI118AB
1 Credit
1 Period
Contrast Media Procedures II
Terminology, gross and radiographic anatomy, procedures and film
evaluation related to contrast media procedures. Type,
administration, and adverse reactions related to contrast media.
Select topics related to pediatric radiography. Unique positioning
situations. Prerequisites: DMI118AA or permission of instructor.
DMI119
1 Credit
1 Period
Introduction to Digital Information and Management
Use of computers and digital information in medical imaging to
include hardware, software and peripheral devices. Clinical
applications for Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Sonography, Computed
Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Radiation
Therapy. Implications for digital imaging, computer-aided diagnosis,
Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA),
patient safeguards and image and information management.
Prerequisites: Health care professional.
DMI204
4 Credits
30 Periods
Radiography Practicum III
Continuation of supervised student performance of routine
radiological procedures, including surgery and portable procedures.
Prerequisites: Proposed Requisites: Prerequisites: DMI114AA and
DMI114AB, or permission of instructor.
DMI211
0.5 Credit 0.5 Period
Pharmacology of Contrast Agents
Common drug nomenclature and pharmacology of contrast agents.
Correct preparation, dosages, and administration of contrast agents.
Chemical characteristics and properties of contrast agents. Adverse
reactions, patient care issues, and medical/legal issues. Prerequisites:
Currently enrolled in medical radiography program, or graduate
radiologic technologist, or permission of instructor.
DMI212
1 Credit
1 Period
Advanced Radiographic Procedures
Physical space requirements and equipment required for advanced
radiographic procedures. Types and applications for needles, guide
wires, and catheters. Advanced and interventional radiographic
procedures. Types of imaging systems used for various procedures.
Prerequisites: DMI112AA, DMI112AB, DMI118AA, and DMI118AB
or permission of instructor.
DMI214
5 Credits
30 Periods
Radiography Practicum