RATEC 220 - Pathology I

3 CR

Introduces changes that occur in disease and injury, with application to radiologic technology. Topics include respiratory, skeletal, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into program or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Define the words associated with alterations of cell growth.
List and signs/symptoms of inflammation; and describe the inflammatory etiology, response and process.
Describe the history and theory of image production of CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and Bone Densitometry.
Discuss the rational and indications for imaging studies using CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and Bone Densitometry.
Compare and contrast CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and Bone Densitometry.
Describe how tumors are classified, staged and graded; and compare and contrast benign and malignant neoplasms.
Describe the normal structure and function of the respiratory system, skeletal system, and gastrointestinal system.
Describe the etiology, clinical manifestations, and prognosis of diseases of the respiratory system, skeletal system, and gastrointestinal system.
List and explain the diagnostic procedures used to diagnose diseases of the respiratory system, skeletal system, and gastrointestinal system.

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