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Course Syllabus

First Year Calendar

Online Radiologic Program

Lecture Schedule

• Lecture 1
• Lecture 2
• Lecture 3
• Test 1
• Lecture 4
• Lecture 5
• Lecture 6
• Test 2
• Lecture 7
• Lecture 8
• Lecture 9
• Test 3

Learning Objectives Lecture 1 Introduction

• Understand and discuss generally the recent history of Diagnostic Imaging
• Understand and discuss the four major types of Diagnostic Imaging
• Recognize and describe how the four imaging types differ
• Describe components of inherent contrast in x-ray imaging
• Describe the role of administered contrast in x-ray imaging
• Understand and describe the role of Interventional Radiology
• Know the planes used in imaging and anatomy (frontal, lateral, transverse, coronal, sagittal)

Preparation: Review the lecture slides and your copy of the notes from the first lecture. Test questions will come directly from this material.

Learning Objectives Lecture 2 Upper Extremity

• Understand the anatomy of the thoracic spine and the normal radiographic appearance.
• Be able to identify the bones of the upper extremity.
• Understand the major muscles and muscle groups of the upper extremity and their actions.
• Be able to identify the modalities used in imaging the upper extremity.
• Understand the anatomy as it pertains to some of the more common injuries to the upper extremity.
• Be sure that you have done the online quiz for Lecture 2 (upper extremity).

Preparation: Review the lecture slides and your copy of the notes. Go to the Radiologic Anatomy site (upper extremity) and do the self evaluation for ALL questions and ALL topics. If you spend an hour doing this, you should see every question at least once. When you start to get bored because you have seen everything before you can probably stop. Test questions will come directly from this material.

Learning Objectives Lecture 3 Lower Extremity

• Understand the anatomy of the lumbar spine and the normal radiographic appearance.
• Be able to identify the bones of the lower extremity.
• Understand the major muscles and muscle groups of the lower extremity and their actions.
• Be able to identify the modalities used in imaging the lower extremity.
• Understand the anatomy as it pertains to some of the more common injuries to the lower extremity.
• Be sure that you have done the online quiz for Lecture 3 (lower extremity).