You will explore the structure and function of organs and systems in the normal human body. Your studies will focus on the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 42

Equivalent Course(s): APHY 162

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Print Distance Individual, Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group

Building on the knowledge gained in APHY 191 (Anatomy and Physiology 1), you will continue your study of the structure and function of the normal human body. Your studies will focus on the cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 38

Prerequisites(s): APHY 191

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Print Distance Individual, Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group

Your studies will focus on the principles and application of analytical techniques. These include basic light measuring systems, electrochemistry and laboratory automation. You will develop the skills needed to produce valid analytical results to assess blood gases, electrolytes, carbohydrates and renal function.

Credit Units: 5

Lecture Hours: 42

Lab Hours: 28

Prerequisites(s): APHY 282, MTER 180, PROC 180

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

You will perform and assess chemical and microscopic urinalysis. The course content includes confirmatory tests for reducing substances, ketone, bilirubin, specific gravity and crystal solubility.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 10

Lab Hours: 13

Prerequisites(s): APHY 282, MTER 180, PROC 180

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

You will learn advanced light measuring techniques, enzymology theory and the skills needed to produce valid results to assess cardiovascular, liver and pancreatic function. Various kit tests will be included.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 24

Lab Hours: 16

Prerequisites(s): CHEM 176

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

Your studies will focus on the theoretical aspects required to perform electrocardiograms. The course content includes recording technique, recognizing and remedies for artifacts, and recognizing basic cardiac arrhythmias.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 35

Lab Hours: 10

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Web CT/Blackboard

You will gain an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional needs and the radiographer's role in basic patient care while undergoing medical imaging procedures. You will learn administrative procedures to ensure patient safety, standard precautions and protective techniques. You will also learn how to assess the patient's physical needs, use body mechanics and patient transfer techniques, apply infection control, recognize and report irregularities of selected medical equipment, and identify emergency procedures.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 24

Lab Hours: 6

Prerequisites(s): INFC 180

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

You will receive an introduction to health care and health care delivery systems. You will study the legal and ethical issues faced by health care professionals. You will discuss interpersonal and employability skills required in health care professions with an emphasis on teamwork, stress management and problem solving. You will develop critical thinking skills and conflict resolution techniques.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 45

Equivalent Course(s): HUMR 182

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group

You will study health care organizational behaviour and the skills required for leadership/management roles. You will discuss cooperative work relationships, conflict resolution, budgeting, strategic planning, the collective bargaining process and workload measurements. You will create workplace documents and demonstrate job search techniques.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 30

Prerequisites(s): ETHC 185

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group

You will focus on laboratory procedures performed routinely in the clinical laboratory. These include the theory and use of hematology analyzers and the assessment of peripheral blood films.

Credit Units: 5

Lecture Hours: 28

Lab Hours: 41

Prerequisites(s): MTER 180, PROC 180

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

You will focus on hemostasis, basic coagulation theory and coagulation testing.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 13

Lab Hours: 10

Prerequisites(s): MTER 180, PROC 180

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

Your studies will focus on the fundamentals of radiographic processing. The course content includes a description of screen and film combinations, operating and maintaining processors, film fault analysis, darkrooms and facets of quality control relating to x-ray film processing.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 35

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

You will study the factors affecting radiographic qualities, photographic effect of X-ray factors, principles of subtraction technique and duplicating methods, sensitometry, film faults and artifact analysis.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 34

Prerequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual, Lecture/Theory

You will learn the theory and application of digital imaging equipment.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 25

Prerequisites(s): IMRC 181

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Print Distance Individual, Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

You will study the transmission of microorganisms, blood-borne pathogens (i.e. hepatitis virus and HIV), standard precautions, isolation procedures, immunization for medical workers, sterilization and disinfection, biohazardous waste, safety and WHMIS.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 23

Lab Hours: 2

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Print Distance Individual, Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group, Web CT/Blackboard

You will learn to use the prefixes, suffixes and combining forms from which medical terms are derived. You will also learn to use medical abbreviations.

Credit Units: 1

Lecture Hours: 10

Equivalent Course(s): MED 161

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Print Distance Individual, Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group

You will learn how to identify the pathological conditions of specific body systems as demonstrated on radiographs. At course completion, you will be able to use the required radiographic qualities to adequately illustrate the pathology in question.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 30

Prerequisites(s): RGAN 180

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group

You will focus on the role of the laboratory in diagnosis and disease management. The course content includes the analyses used and brief descriptions of common disorders involving the various body systems. You will use this information to help you define the role of the laboratory in disease diagnosis and management. This information will assist you to detect possible discrepancies in laboratory test results.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 40

Prerequisites(s): CHEM 199, HEMA 179

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group

You will be introduced to physics concepts applicable to the principles of operating x-ray generating equipment, image formation, and radiation protection.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 38

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual, Lecture/Theory

You will receive the theory and practice required to perform basic procedures in a laboratory. The course content includes laboratory glassware, use of balances, centrifuges, thermal equipment, pH meters, microscopes and solution preparation with related calculations.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 17

Lab Hours: 18

Prerequisites(s): INFC 180

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

You will learn how to collect, handle and transport various laboratory specimens to ensure the quality of laboratory results. The collection of blood specimens will be emphasized. You will practice capillary and venous collection on adults at various sites in the community.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 24

Lab Hours: 12

Prerequisites(s): INFC 180

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

You will receive an overview of methods used to ensure the quality of laboratory results. Quality assurance and quality control techniques will be emphasized.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 20

Lab Hours: 10

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

You will be introduced to radiobiology and protection. You will acquire the knowledge and develop the skills needed to practice basic radiation protection during radiological examinations. The course content includes the biological effects of ionizing radiation, basic radiation protection principles and concepts, radiation monitoring, radiation protection guidelines and safety regulations, and techniques of minimizing patient dose during diagnostic imaging.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 24

Lab Hours: 6

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

You will learn the theory and develop the skills of radiographic positioning and image critique for the appendicular skeleton.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 68

Prerequisites(s): MTER 180, RGAN 180

Corequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

Building on the theory and skills learned in Radiographic Technique 1 (RDGR 179) you will learn the theory and develop the skills of radiographic positioning and image critique for the axial skeleton.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): RDGR 179

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

Your studies will focus on identifying the skeletal, thoracic, abdominal and respiratory anatomy in radiographic images. Topographical anatomy will be discussed to aid in radiographic positioning.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 40

Prerequisites(s): APHY 191, APHY 282, MTER 180

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group

You will be introduced to the function and operation of basic x-ray equipment in producing radiation. You will also study quality control and how it is applied in a practical setting.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Prerequisites(s): PHYS 184

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group

You will participate in a 140 hour simulation that will help prepare you for your clinical experience. The course will focus on skill development in x-ray, laboratory and ECG. The experience will assist you to correlate your theory to real patient and laboratory situations. You will demonstrate your ability to prioritize, organize and implement procedures in all disciplines. Your ability to apply professional practice will be stressed.

Credit Units: 9

Lab Hours: 140

Prerequisites(s): CHEM 184, ECRD 180, ETHC 181, ETHC 280, HEMA 186, IMRC 180, IMRC 280, PATH 179, PATH 181, PROC 181, QC 194, RDBG 184, RDGR 180, RSAP 180

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Print Distance Group

You will participate in a supervised clinical experience at an assigned clinical site. Upon successfully completing your clinical experience, you will be able to perform routine projections/views for the abdomen and specified skeletal and respiratory systems. You will also know how to operate radiographic equipment and critique resulting radiographs. You must demonstrate appropriate patient care and radiation safety and protection.

Credit Units: 26

Other Hours: 394

Prerequisites(s): SIMU 280

Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum

You will participate in a supervised clinical experience at an assigned clinical site. You will have the opportunity to become competent in performing various routine laboratory procedures. You will gain experience in the daily operation of the hematology and chemistry laboratory. You will also apply the previous skills you learned to perform, evaluate and report routine laboratory results.

Credit Units: 26

Other Hours: 394

Prerequisites(s): SIMU 280

Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum

You will participate in a supervised clinical experience at an assigned clinical site. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to competently perform ECG's.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 37

Prerequisites(s): SIMU 280

Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum