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The mission of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges-Olney Central College Radiography Program is to provide quality radiography education and to graduate competent entry-level radiographers to serve the community. The program goals focus on preparing students to demonstrate clinical competence, communicate effectively, apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and embrace lifelong professional growth and development.

The OCC Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiography is an intensive, two-year (five consecutive semesters) course of study. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, mail@jrcert.org, www.jrcert.org. Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's exam (ARRT). Most states, including Illinois, accept ARRT for state licensure, without additional licensure examination.

Employment opportunities for radiographers are available nationwide in all types of medical health facilities and private industry. Further educational opportunities promoting career advancement are readily available.

Radiography students must pass all courses in the program curriculum with at least a C and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to proceed through the program. This includes support courses and clinical components in the program.

Professional Licensure Information
This program of study prepares students to seek a professional licensure or certification in the state of Illinois and may not meet minimum requirements for other states. See the Professional Licensure Disclosure at www.iecc.edu/licensuredisclosure.

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This course is designed for students enrolled in technical programs. Topics include: measurement and approximation, algebraic principles and operation, identification and use of formulas. In addition, geometric and trigonometric principles may also be covered if applicable to the program area. Emphasis is placed on the application of mathematical concepts to the solution of problems in vocational and technical fields. PREREQUISITE: Score at beginning algebra level on placement exam or consent of instructor.

This course is designed to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the policies of the OCC Radiography Program. Students will also be introduced to use of the library and services offered by the OCC Academic Success Center. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Ethics requirements for the ARRT certification exam will also be discussed. PREREQUISITE: Admission to Radiography Program.

This is a course designed to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the OCC Radiography Program clinical courses. It will include a discussion of policies related to clinical education, and the clinical forms packet will be discussed in detail. The student will be introduced to basic activities in a radiology setting. PREREQUISITE: Admission to Radiography Program.

This course introduces common root words, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on comprehension, spelling, pronunciation, ability to use a medical dictionary, vocabulary building, and common abbreviations.

This course will study the structures and functions and cells, tissues, organs, and some organ systems of the human body. These systems include: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, urinary, and reproductive. Fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases are also discussed. Human cadavers or alternative selected mammal will be used to reinforce anatomical laboratory skills. Physiological mechanisms will also be emphasized. PREREQUISITE: LSC 1101 General Biology I is strongly recommended to be completed prior to enrolling in this course, or two years high school biology, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

This course introduces the student to basic radiography principles and patient care. It familiarizes the student with radiographic equipment, exposure factors, and radiation protection. This course will focus on the role of the radiographer, moral and professional ethics, communication, safety and infection control, patient assessment and transfer, emergency and acute situations, contrast exam preparation, aseptic techniques, and the role of the radiographer in mobile and surgical radiography. PREREQUISITES: Admission to Radiography Program, RAD 1211 and RAD 1212.

This course introduces the student to basic radiography principles and anatomy and positioning terminology. It focuses on the anatomy, procedural considerations, technical factors, and image evaluation criteria for the thoracic viscera, upper limb, shoulder girdle, and abdomen. Students will demonstrate skills in a radiography laboratory setting. PREREQUISITE: Admission to Radiography Program, RAD 1211 and RAD 1212.

This course offers the student the opportunity to apply skills, learned didactically, in the clinical setting. It provides the student with practical learning opportunities and experiences in the medical radiography environment. The student will observe, assist, and solo on radiographic procedures and will prove competency and proficiency while being supervised by a registered Radiologic Technologist. The student is required to successfully complete competencies, proficiencies, mandatory and elective performance objectives, semester performance objectives, and image evaluations in order to progress to the next clinical course. PREREQUISITES: Admission to Radiography Program, RAD 1211 and RAD 1212.

This course completes the study of the structure and function of human organ systems including nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, and digestive. Human cadavers or alternative selected mammal will be used to reinforce anatomical laboratory skills. Physiological mechanisms will be emphasized. PREREQUISITE: LSC 2111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or its equivalent, or consent of instructor.

This course covers concepts related to radiographic physics and imaging. It will focus on imaging equipment, the atom, radiation production, interactions with matter, image production and characteristics, exposure factors, scatter control, and image acquisition. PREREQUISITES: RAD 1201, RAD 1204, RAD 1206.

This course is a continuation of the Radiographic Procedures I course. It focuses on the anatomy, procedural considerations, technical factors, and image evaluation criteria for the digestive system, urinary system, lower limb, and pelvis and proximal femora. Students will demonstrate skills in a radiography laboratory setting. PREREQUISITE: RAD 1204 Radiographic Procedures I.

This course is a continuation of the skills and training acquired in Applied Clinical Radiology I. It offers the student the opportunity to apply skills, learned didactically, in the clinical setting. It provides the student with practical learning opportunities and experiences in the medical radiography environment. The student will observe, assist, and solo on radiographic procedures and will prove competency and proficiency while being supervised by a registered Radiologic Technologist. The student is required to successfully complete competencies, proficiencies, mandatory and elective performance objectives, semester performance objectives, and image evaluations in order to progress to the next clinical course. PREREQUISITES: RAD 1201, RAD 1204, and RAD 1206.

Composition I is an introductory course in composition and rhetoric emphasizing expository prose. Major focus is on organization, paragraph structure, and elimination of mechanical errors. The writing course sequence will (1) develop awareness of the writing process; (2) provide inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stress the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasize critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Grade of C or better is required for IAI transfer credit.

Short informative and persuasive speeches are prepared and presented. This course places emphasis on selection and organization of materials, methods of securing interest and attention, and elements of delivery as well as characteristics of effective criticism and listening.

This course is designed to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of sectional anatomy in the radiologic sciences. PREREQUISITES: ARRT Certificate or LSC 2111 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and LSC 2112 Human Anatomy & Physiology II, RAD 1209, RAD 1224, RAD 1226.

This course is a continuation of the skills and training acquired in Applied Clinical Radiology II. It offers the student the opportunity to apply skills, learned didactically, in the clinical setting. It provides the student with practical learning opportunities and experiences in the medical radiography environment. The student will observe, assist, and solo on radiographic procedures and will prove competency and proficiency while being supervised by a registered Radiologic Technologist. The student is required to successfully complete competencies, proficiencies, mandatory and elective performance objectives, semester performance objectives, and image evaluations in order to progress to the next clinical course. Fourteen lab hours per week. PREREQUISITES: RAD 1206 Applied Clinical Radiology I and RAD 1226 Applied Clinical Radiology II.

This course is an introduction of the principles and methods of digital radiography. It focuses on digital processing, computed and digital radiography, digital fluoroscopy, PACS and medical informatics, and quality control. PREREQUISITE: RAD 1219 and RAD 1236.

This course is a continuation of the Radiographic Procedures II course. It focuses on the anatomy, procedural considerations, technical factors, and image evaluation criteria for the vertebral column, bony thorax, and headwork including skull, facial bones, and paranasal sinuses. Students will demonstrate skills in a radiography laboratory setting. PREREQUISITES: RAD 1219 and RAD 1236.

This course covers human responses to ionizing radiation, self-structure, self-function, and self-proliferation. Also covered are the effects of radiation, radiation dose, molecular and cellular and radiobiology including protein and DNA synthesis and production of free radicals. Single target - single hit and multi target - single hit theories, relationship between intracellular response, early and late effects of radiation, cytogenetic effects, clinical implications of radiographs for the pregnant female, sources of exposure, cardinal principle of radiation protection and radiation control, occupational exposure and classification of warning signs are also covered. PREREQUISITES: RAD 1219 and RAD 1236.

This course is a continuation of the skills and training acquired in Applied Clinical Radiology III. It offers the student the opportunity to apply skills, learned didactically, in the clinical setting. It provides the student with practical learning opportunities and experiences in the medical radiography environment. The student will observe, assist, and solo on radiographic procedures and will prove competency and proficiency while being supervised by a registered Radiologic Technologist. The student is required to successfully complete competencies, proficiencies, mandatory and elective performance objectives, semester performance objectives, and image evaluations in order to progress to the next clinical course. Twenty-one lab hours per week. PREREQUISITES: RAD 1219 and RAD 1236.

A survey of the study of human and animal behavior with emphasis on the scientific nature of contemporary psychological investigation. Topics may include the biology of behavior, sensation, motivation, emotion, life-span development, personality, abnormal behavior and its therapies, social behavior, and individual differences. NO PREREQUISITE.

A study of society, including the rules, interactions and cultural patterns that organize everyday life. Includes the analysis of social conflict, the structure and function of institution, the dynamics of individual and group interactions, social stratification and interactions among diverse groups of people.

This course examines the experiences of death, dying, and bereavement through sociological and psychological frameworks. Students will explore how individuals and societies understand and respond to mortality, grief, and loss. Topics include cultural attitudes toward death, rituals, and mourning practices. The social organization of dying and the role of religion and spirituality. Psychological themes such as coping mechanisms, stages of grief, and emotional impact of loss are analyzed along sociological issues. Emphasis is places on developing a compassionate and informed understanding of how death shapes human behavior., identity, and social relationships. Through reflection, discussion, and case studies, students gain deeper insight into interplay between personal experience and social context in the face of mortality.

This course introduces the student to advanced modalities and procedures within the radiography profession. The topics will include myelography, arthrography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.

This course is designed to aid the radiography student in preparing for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Examination. It will also prepare the student for entrance into the workforce as an entry level radiologic technologist. Prerequisite: RAD 2222, RAD 2227, RAD 2228, and RAD 2246.

This course covers radiologic pathologic conditions of the various systems of the human body. Systems to be included are respiratory, skeletal, gastrointestinal, urinary, cardiovascular, nervous, hematopoietic, endocrine, and reproductive. PREREQUISITES: RAD 2222, RAD 2227, RAD 2228 and RAD 2246.

This course is a continuation of the skills and training acquired in Applied Clinical Radiology IV. It offers the student the opportunity to apply skills, learned didactically, in the clinical setting. It provides the student with practical learning opportunities and experiences in the medical radiography environment. The student will observe, assist, and solo on radiographic procedures and will prove competency and proficiency while being supervised by a registered Radiologic Technologist. The student is required to successfully complete competencies, proficiencies, mandatory and elective performance objectives, semester performance objectives, and image evaluations in order to progress to the next clinical course. Twenty-one lab hours per week. Prerequisites: RAD 2222, RAD 2227, RAD 2228, and RAD 2246.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.