XR 0515 - Diagnostic Imaging Basics and Anatomy

This is an introductory level course pertaining to the appearance of both osseous and soft tissue anatomy as visualized on plain film radiographs and to a lesser extent advanced imaging. Anatomic areas covered include the spine, extremities, chest and abdomen. Emphasis will be placed on the categories of anatomy identification both on plain films, and to a lesser extent CT and MRI, normal/congenital variants and developing a search pattern approach to radiographic image interpretation. Clinical reasoning behind the imaging of patients will also be discussed.

Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Total Hours: 60

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DC: GA 0102, GA 0202, FAB101, FAB201; DACM, MACM: GAPH101, GAPH201, GAPH301
Corequisites: MSPA: GA 0202
Repeatable (# of times)
0
Grade Type
Letter