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RTE - Radiologic Technology
Course Descriptions
Students must be accepted into the Radiology Program to take any RTE course.
RTE 101 Introduction to Radiography
Credits: 2
RTE 101 provides an introduction to
radiology including equipment, exposure,
positioning and the knowledge necessary
for the radiography student to provide
safe patient care including communication
skills, body mechanics, patient transfer,<
and radiography as a profession.
RTE 111 Radiographic Patient Care
Credits: 2
RTE 111 expands the information
presented in RTE 101, and includes
diversity, universal precautions, legal
considerations and ethics. This course
consists of lecture and laboratory
experience in the patient care areas of
asepsis, vital signs, venipuncture, medical
emergencies, assistance with drug
administration, patients with special
needs, and death and dying.
RTE 121 Radiologic Procedures I
Credits: 3
RTE 121 introduces fundamentals of
radiographic positioning including use of
radiographic equipment and safety,
positioning, terminology, anatomy,
pathology, and skills necessary to perform
radiographic procedures of the chest,
abdomen, upper extremity,
gastrointestinal and urinary systems.
RTE 122 Radiologic Procedures II
Credits: 3
RTE 122 introduces additional material
covered in RTE 121 including the
knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and
skills necessary to perform radiographic
procedures of the lower extremity, pelvis,
spine, and boney thorax.
RTE 131 Radiographic Pathology & Image Evaluation I
Credits: 1.5
RTE 131 provides a detailed discussion of
pathological conditions of the skeletal,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, and
reproductive systems. Related medical
terminology will be discussed, along with
assessment of exposure adjustment for
pathologic conditions and evaluation of
radiographs for appropriate anatomy,
positioning exposure and pathology.
RTE 132 Radiographic Pathology & Image Evaluation II
Credits: 1.5
RTE 132 expands on the information in
RTE 131 with a focus on pathology of the
skull, vascular system, central nervous
system, endocrine system. Related
medical terminology will be discussed
along with the continued assessment of
image quality.
RTE 141 Radiographic Equipment/Imaging I
Credits: 3
RTE 141 introduces the fundamental
aspects of radiographic equipment
including a basic review of Physics
fundamentals pertaining to x-ray
production, the x-ray machine, image
receptors, and control of scatter radiation.
RTE 142 Radiographic Equipment/Imaging II
Credits: 3
RTE 142 expands information covered in
RTE 141 and provides in-depth
knowledge of radiographic exposure and
the factors that effect radiographic film
quality and assurance.
RTE 181 Radiographic Internship I
Credits: 5
RTE 181 introduces the clinical education
experience at the clinical education
center. You will apply knowledge learned
in the classroom to the actual practice of
radiography.
RTE 182 Radiographic Internship II
Credits: 5
RTE 182 introduces additional concepts
and more complex radiographic
procedures than those learned in
Radiographic Internship I.
RTE 183 Radiographic Internship III
Credits: 7
RTE 183 reinforces the basic concepts of
Radiographic Internship I and II.
RTE 221 Advanced Medical Imaging
Credits: 3
RTE 221 introduces advanced imaging
techniques including radiography of the
cranium, facial bones and special
radiographic procedures. These concepts
are combined with the basic oral
communication techniques necessary for
the professional radiographer.
RTE 231 Radiation Biology/Protection
Credits: 2
RTE 231 provides the basic knowledge
and understanding of the biologic effects
of ionizing radiation and radiation
protection and safety.
RTE 281 Radiographic Internship IV
Credits: 8
RTE 281 introduces you to the
radiographic specialty areas of Pediatrics,
Geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, as well as
increasing proficiency in general
radiography.
RTE 282 Radiographic Internship V
Credits: 8
RTE 282 introduces you to the
radiographic specialty areas of portable
and trauma radiography as well as
increasing proficiency in general
radiography.
RTE 289 Capstone Course
Credits: 3
RTE 289 prepares the radiology
technology student to effectively search
for a job in radiography and sit for the
American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists examination.
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| Location |
| The Radiologic Technology program is located at the RRCC Arvada Campus. |
| Admissions |
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| Medical Imaging Information Sessions |
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| Contact Information: |
John Trombly Susan Lebron Kent Blevins
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5420 Miller Street • Arvada, CO 80002 • 303.914.6010
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