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    Apr 30, 2024  
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RAD 2803 - Radiographic Pathology

3 Credits
This course will provide a general overview of diseases. This will include an introduction to pathology and associated terminology, description of specific disease, radiographic appearance, methods of detection, and treatment methods. The course will include review of appropriate radiographs.

Prerequisite: RAD 2503 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures, RAD 2302 - Radiation Physics. RAD 2603 - Clinical Education IV

Corequisite: RAD 2902 - Image Quality And Processing, RAD 2703 - Clinical Education V

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Define terms related to pathology. (PLO 3, 4)
2. Predict the changes required in technical factors of the radiographic image for specific disease processes. (PLO 3, 4)
3. Describe the various immune responses of the body to selected diseases. (PLO 3, 4)
4. Evaluate specific diseases and identify etiology and methods of detection. (PLO 3, 4)
5. Compare, contrast and discuss treatment options and overall prognosis for specific disease processes. (PLO 2, 6)



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