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2016 - 2017 Catalog 
    
2016 - 2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Courses


 

Physical Therapist Assistant

  
  • PTAP 206 - Clinical Science II

    2-4-4
    Clinical Science II is the second of four Clinical Science courses taught over two academic semesters. Clinical Science II continues the basic principles of physics as applied in physical therapy; presents the theory, indications, contraindications and application of ultrasound, intermittent venous compression, and massage; theory, indications and contraindications of diathermy and ultraviolet; the principles and application of therapeutic electrical current; wound management, including sterile technique, dressing change, and the use of topical and physical agents; and continues the concepts introduced in Clinical Science I. Clinical Science II also includes muscle length testing and introduces the theory and application of basic therapeutic exercise procedures, including passive, active, and stretching exercises.
  
  • PTAP 207 - Clinical Practice I

    0-4-1
    Clinical practice course designed to reinforce and relate lecture/lab experience to PT clinical environments. Students will practice clinical skills learned in Clinical Science I and II (PTAP 205 and 206) and will consist of two clinical blocks of one week each duration.
  
  • PTAP 211 - The Health Care System

    1-0-1
    Exploration of the health care system and the delivery of PT services. Topics include: reimbursement and health care issues (provider and consumer); the team concept of health care; PT practice settings; quality care; ethical and medical-legal issues in health care; the role of the PTA within the PT department and the health care environment; levels of authority and responsibility; writing a resume and interviewing skills.
  
  • PTAP 212 - Development Considerations

    1-0-1
    Exploration of human growth and development beginning in the pre-natal period and continuing through the life span. Physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes, normal and abnormal sensorimotor development are presented and correlated with appropriate PT interventions.
  
  • PTAP 213 - Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology

    2-2-3
    Continuation of PTAP 203. Study of the principles and practices of manual muscle testing. Also includes study of the structure and function of the nervous system with emphasis on the functional aspects of human motion and application to therapeutic exercise and gait training.
  
  • PTAP 214 - Pathophysiological Conditions II

    2-0-2
    Pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs and management of the neurological, geriatric, pediatric, pulmonary and cardiac pathological and injury related conditions treated in physical therapy. Emphasis will be placed on the effect of the various conditions on movement and gait and the medical, surgical and physical therapy interventions.
  
  • PTAP 215 - Clinical Science III

    2-4-4
    Clinical Science III is the third of four courses (PTAP 205, PTAP 206, PTAP 215, PTAP 216) taught over two academic semesters. Clinical Science III presents training in therapeutic resistive exercises and aerobic exercises; the use of equipment and physical agents to address exercise goals; therapeutic exercises for specific patient conditions; gross manual muscle testing; assessment of normal and abnormal gait patterns; assessment of normal and abnormal posture; and the theory, indications, contraindication and application of spinal mechanical traction and spinal exercises.
  
  • PTAP 216 - Clinical Science IV

    2-4-4
    Clinical Science IV is the fourth of four courses (PTAP 205, PTAP 206, PTAP 215, PTAP 216) taught over two academic semesters. Clinical Science IV presents an overview of neurophysiological approaches used in physical therapy; the basic concepts of rehabilitation; the development of treatment skills for complex neurological conditions; prosthetics; orthotics; pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation; identification/modification of architectural barriers; and special topics including pediatrics, cancer and women’s health.
  
  • PTAP 217 - Clinical Practice II

    0-8-2
    Clinical practice course designed to reinforce and relate lecture and lab experience to PT clinical environments. In this course, students will practice clinical skills and develop competence as medical team members. Students are assigned to one clinical setting for three (3) full weeks. The student should exhibit competence in implementation of components for treatment programs as described in Clinical Science I and II (fall semester) and Clinical Science III and IV (spring semester).
  
  • PTAP 221 - Physical Therapy Seminar

    1-0-1
    Designed to broaden understanding of professionalism and the PTA’s role in the health care system, provide a mechanism for sharing clinical experiences, provide additional guidance in job procurement and maintenance, and establish strategies for successful completion of the state licensure examination. Although the bulk of this course occurs after the student completes the final clinical practice course (PTAP 227), parts of it take place at the conclusion of the spring semester before the students leave for long-term clinical experiences.
  
  • PTAP 227 - Clinical Practice III

    0-32-8
    Third of three clinical practice courses designed to reinforce and relate lecture/lab experience to PT clinical environments. Students will practice clinical skills and develop competence as a medical team member. Students are assigned to two different clinics for five-week and six-week rotations and will practice skills learned during the course of the PTA Program.

Physics

  
  • PHYS 101 - Introduction to Concepts in Physics

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPHY 1013]
    Survey of Concepts in Physics, for non-science majors.  Students without high school physics may use this course to prepare for PHYS 141. Prerequisite(s): MATH 094 or higher and eligibility for ENGL 101.
  
  • PHYS 107 - Introduction to Concepts in Physics Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Laboratory to accompany PHYS 101. Exercises in motion, force, work, and energy. Corequisite(s): PHYS 101.
  
  • PHYS 141 - Physics I (Algebra/Trigonometry Based)

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPHY 2113]
    Algebra/Trig-based physics: vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work & energy, rotations, oscillations, elasticity & equilibrium; thermodynamics. (Not intended for engineering majors.) Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in MATH 131; high school physics or PHYS 101; eligibility for ENGL 101. Corequisite(s): PHYS 143. Note(s): Credit will not be awarded in this course unless PHYS 143 is completed.
  
  • PHYS 142 - Physics II (Algebra/Trigonometry Based)

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPHY 2123]
    Gravitational fields; waves; electrostatics; circuits; magnetism; and light. (Not intended for engineering majors.) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 141 and PHYS 143. Corequisite(s): PHYS 144. Note(s): Credit will not be awarded unless PHYS 144 is completed.
  
  • PHYS 143 - Physics I Lab (Algebra/Trigonometry Based)

    0-3-1
    [LCCN: CPHY 2111]
    Algebra/Trig-based physics: experiments in mechanics. (Not intended for engineering majors.) Corequisite(s): PHYS 141.
  
  • PHYS 144 - Physics II Lab (Algebra/Trigonometry Based)

    0-3-1
    [LCCN: CPHY 2121]
    Algebra/Trig-based physics: experiments in electricity, magnetism, and light. (Not intended for engineering majors.) Corequisite(s): PHYS 142.
  
  • PHYS 221 - Physics I (Calculus Based)

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPHY 2133]
    Calculus-based physics: vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work & energy, rotations, oscillations, elasticity & equilibrium. (Intended for engineering and physical science majors.)
    Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in MATH 221; eligibility for ENGL 101. Corequisite(s): PHYS 223
  
  • PHYS 222 - Physics II (Calculus Based)

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPHY 2143]
    Calculus-based physics: Gravitational fields, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, induction, EM waves. (Intended for engineering and physical science majors.) Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in MATH 221 and PHYS 221 and PHYS 223 Corequisite(s): PHYS 224
  
  • PHYS 223 - Physics I Lab (Calculus Based)

    0-3-1
    [LCCN: CPHY 2131]
    Experiments in mechanics. (For engineering and physical science majors)
    . Prerequisite(s): “C” or better MATH 221 and one of the following courses: PHYS 201 or PHYS 141 or PHYS 101. Corequisite(s): PHYS 221
  
  • PHYS 224 - Physics II Lab (Calculus Based)

    0-3-1
    [LCCN: CPHY 2141]
    Calculus-based physics: Experiments in electricity, magnetism, and light. (For engineering or physical science majors.) Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PHYS 221 and PHYS 223. Corequisite(s): PHYS 222
  
  • PHYS 225 - Physics III (Calculus Based)

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPHY 2153]
    Calculus-based physics: gravitational fields, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism and electromagnetic waves (Intended for engineering and physical science majors.) Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PHYS 222 and PHYS 224.
  
  • PHYS 226 - Physics III Lab (Calculus Based)

    0-3-1
    Laboratory course to reinforce the accompanying lecture, PHYS 225. The experiments to be covered will demonstrate concepts in thermodynamics, sound, optics and topics in modern physics. This course emphasizes the application of basic principles and problem solving techniques acquired in PHYS 225. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PHYS 222 and PHYS 224

Pipefitter Apprentice

  
  • PFAP 103 - Blueprint Reading for Pipefitters

    2-3-3
    Introduction to the techniques of reading drawings, sections, elevations, meaning of various symbols, piping systems, and practical exercises in Blueprint Reading. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • PFAP 105 - Marine Pipefitting

    2-3-3
    Designed to teach the marine pipefitter the basic fundamentals of the pipe trade. Topics include: pipe tools and usage, pipe and pipe material, valves, and pipe fabrication techniques. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • PFAP 201 - Marine Engineering

    2-3-3
    Designed to teach the basics of the steam power plant, major piping systems, gas turbine plant, nuclear power plant, and the central operations system. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • PFAP 203 - Advanced Blueprint Reading for Pipefitters

    2-3-3
    Advanced blueprint reading techniques and principles. Topics include: the techniques of advanced reading of drawings, sections, elevations, meaning of various symbols, and piping systems diagrams. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.

Political Science

  
  • POLI 180 - Introduction to American Government

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPOL 2013]
    The principles, institutions, processes, and functions of the government of the United States, and American political behavior.
     
  
  • POLI 201 - Public Administration

    3-0-3
    Theory and practice of public administration. Examines structures of public organizations at national, state, and local levels and role of administrator at each level.
  
  • POLI 261 - Constitutional Law

    3-0-3
    Police powers of the state and their limitations. Particular attention given due-process privileges and immunities of criminal defendants and prisoners afforded by the United States Constitution.

Polysomnographic Technology

  
  • PSOM 105 - Introduction to Sleep and Wake

    3-0-3
    Introduction to the basics of sleep, sleep as a profession and its relevance to other health professions. The course is designed to attract interest to the field and provides knowledge and skills that can be applied to optimize sleep quality. Topics include: concepts of REM and NREM sleep, sleep regulation, common sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and sleep and aging.
  
  • PSOM 107 - Fundamentals of Polysomnography

    3-0-3
    Principles, concepts, and skills used on a daily basis in the field of polysomnography. Consideration is given to the technologist’s responsibilities, job description, ethical behavior, medical records and patient confidentiality, as well as patient and electrical safety. Other topics include principles of biopotentials and waveform analysis, EEG sensors and other sensors, and the basics of sleep staging. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
  
  • PSOM 109 - Anatomy & Physiology of Sleep and Breathing

    3-0-3
    Introduces, reviews, and explores the anatomic and physiologic knowledge necessary to understand sleep and sleep regulation as well as breathing and breathing regulation. Covers the neurological and respiratory structure and function as related to sleep and wake as well as the cardiovascular system and sleep. Topics include the brain and spinal control of breathing, the mechanics and physiology of breathing, gas exchange and transport, the effects of sleep on breathing and sleep-related breathing disorders, acid-base disorders, and pulmonary function testing. The course will include lectures, demonstrations, board illustrations, and power-point slides. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
  
  • PSOM 112 - Pathophysiology and Classification of Sleep Disorders

    3-0-3
    3-0-3
    Continuation of PSOM-109. Explores the physiologic basis for the major sleep disorders including sleep-disordered breathing, disorders of hypersomnia, sleep-related movement disorders, parasomnias, and disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep. Inroduces the classification of sleep disorders as outlined in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders-3. Provides a clinical introduction to the assessment and treatment of sleep disorders frequently encountered in the sleep laboratory. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.  BIOL 251, BIOL 252, BIOL 253, BIOL 254, PHYS 101, PSOM 105, PSOM 107, PSOM 109, MATH 118.
  
  • PSOM 115 - Instrumentation in Polysomnography

    3-2-3
    Core knowledge of principles, concepts, and skillsets used on a daily basis in the field of polysomnography. Skills will be developed further and applied in subsequent courses and practicums. By gaining a greater understanding of physiologic and physical concepts in this course the student is better prepared to face future challenges and changes in field of polysomnography. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
  
  • PSOM 117 - Monitoring and Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions

    3-2-3
    Continuation of PSOM 115 and is a combination classroom and laboratory simulation. Expands on the basic skills and concepts acquired in PSOM 115 and introduces the student to clinical polysomnography and monitoring in the laboratory. Included in the course are processes and protocols applied in a sleep center or laboratory such as PAP monitoring. Students will have an opportunity to test these protocols on each other in a simulation setting. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
  
  • PSOM 120 - Polysomnographic Practicum I

    0-16-3
    The combined hardware, technical, and clinical facilities of an AASM sleep disorders center. Application of the principles, concepts, and skills learned in PSOM 115 and PSOM 117 will be developed in a clinical environment under the preceptorship of the Sleep Center supervisor/manager. Students will have an opportunity to work with different patient populations under the guidance of the Center supervisor/manager. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
  
  • PSOM 200 - Polysomnographic Theory Integration

    3-0-3
    Advanced study in polysomnography. Covers complex testing procedures and advanced levels of data collection and analysis. The course is designed to develop the skills, principles, and practical applications learned in PSOM 115, 117, and 120. In addition to continued emphasis on accurate differentiation of sleep stages and recognition of abnormal respiratory events and ECG patterns, the student will learn advanced recording procedures. The course will also provide the student with a background in pediatric sleep disorders and scoring rules. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
  
  • PSOM 207 - Polysomnographic Practicum II

    0-16-3
    Combined hardware, technical, and clinical facilities of an AASM sleep disorders center. Application of learned theoretical concepts and skills in polysomnography persist in an AASM Sleep Center environment. Students will obtain exposure to pediatric and, if possible, infant monitoring under the guidance of the Center supervisor/manager. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
  
  • PSOM 209 - Therapeuctic Interventions for Polysomnographic Technology

    0-16-3
    Advanced study in the theory and practice of therapeutic interventions in polysomnography. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the appropriate procedures in response to events and recognition of the complications and contraindications of prescribed therapy. Students will learn to discriminate between the impact of medications used to treat sleep disorders and drugs in use that affect the polysomnogram. The course combines theory with practice in a laboratory setting with emphasis on the selection of supplemental oxygen therapy protocols and equipment by reviewing patient indications and contraindications. In addition, emphasis will also be on application of pediatric specific monitoring and pediatric scoring as well as on quantitative sleepiness assessment technologies. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
  
  • PSOM 210 - Polysomnographic Practicum III

    0-16-3
    The practicum is designed to give the student the continued knowledge and skillset working with different patients at night in a clinical sleep environment. The student will have ample opportunity to extend the knowledge and expertise gained from PSOM 120 Practicum I and PSOM 207 Practicum II as well as the other courses. Emphasis will initially be on working with adult patients and later, with exposure to pediatric and infant patients. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
  
  • PSOM 220 - Polysomnographic Professional Seminar

    3-0-3
    Capstone educational experience in the polysomnography program. Students will work in groups to assemble and prepare a comprehensive review of the anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, instrumentation, monitoring, therapeutic interventions as well as professional conduct, laws and regulations of the state of Louisiana as applied to polysomnographic technology and sleep medicine. Individual oral presentations of the various topics will be given by each student followed by questions from experienced personnel. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 112 - Human Sexuality

    3-0-3
    Scientific explanation of human sexuality that reviews historical perspectives. Includes crosscultural and contemporary issues.
  
  • PSYC 127 - Introduction to Psychology

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPSY 2013]
    Overview of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
     
  
  • PSYC 217 - Psychology of Adjustment

    3-0-3
    Basic psychological principles as explanations for challenges encountered in adult life. Includes abnormal psychology, psychological evaluation, and therapies. Not intended to provide evaluation or therapy to individual students. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.
  
  • PSYC 225 - Child Psychology

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPSY 2313]
    Survey of developmental processes of the child. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.
  
  • PSYC 226 - Developmental Psychology

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPSY 2113]
    Survey of developmental processes from conception to death. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127 or permission of instructor.
  
  • PSYC 235 - Educational Psychology

    3-0-3
    Principles of psychology applied to problems of education and learning.
  
  • PSYC 240 - Abnormal Psychology

    3-0-3
    Introduces major mental disorders (as classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition) from several perspectives such as cognitive, humanistic, and historical and in terms of symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, demographic factors, and treatment options. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.
  
  • PSYC 245 - Social Psychology

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPSY 2413]
    Survey of the scientific study of individuals as they influence and are influenced by others.
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.
  
  • PSYC 290 - Forensic Psychology

    3-0-3
    Introduces students to the field of Forensic Psychology. Focus is on the application of psychological methods and theories to the legal system. An introduction to the legal system will be included as the system relates to psychopathology and crime, the insanity defense, competency to stand trial, other issues of criminal responsibility, capital punishment, crime and delinquency, violence and risk assessment, and victimology. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.

Radiation Therapy

  
  • RATH 210 - Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I

    3-0-3
    Orientation to the field of radiation therapy with an emphasis on the specialty of radiation therapy within the field of oncology. Medical, biological, pathological, physical and technical aspects of the field will be presented. Concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development will be explored.
  
  • RATH 212 - Dosimetry and Treatment Planning I

    2-0-2
    Entry level course that provides the therapist with a fundamental understanding of the components of treatment planning and the associated tasks required to render a treatment plan.
  
  • RATH 213 - Radiation Therapy Physics I

    2-0-2
    An introduction to the basic principles of the physics of radiations used in the clinical setting. Fundamentals of units, measurements, principles, atomic structure and the equipment used to generate various types of radiations are explored. Radiation health and safety and the requirements of regulatory agencies in healthcare organizations are presented.
  
  • RATH 215 - Clinical Practice I

    0-30-3
    Clinical practicum providing sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Through structured sequential assignments in clinical facilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development will be discussed, examined and evaluated.
  
  • RATH 216 - Oncologic Pathology

    2-0-2
    Introduction to the study of disease in two parts - general pathology and neoplasia. The focus of the course is on neoplasia; diagnosis, grading and staging, prognostic factors and patterns of spread.
  
  • RATH 221 - Radiation Biology

    1-0-1
    The concepts and principles of the interaction of radiation with cells, tissues and the body as a whole. Biophysical events, tolerance dose, time-dose relationships, fractionation schemes and the relationship to the clinical practice of radiation will be presented.
  
  • RATH 223 - Radiation Therapy Patient Care

    1-0-1
    Foundation concepts and competencies in the assessment and evaluation of the radiation therapy patient. Psychological, ethical, legal and physical needs and factors affecting treatment outcome; routine and emergency care procedures will be presented.
  
  • RATH 225 - Clinical Practice II

    0-30-3
    Clinical practicum providing sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Through structured sequential assignments in clinical facilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development will be discussed, examined and evaluated.
  
  • RATH 230 - Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy II

    3-0-3
    The role of the radiation therapist in the management of neoplastic disease. Each disease site will be examined though the study of the epidemiology, etiology, detection, diagnosis, patient condition, treatment and prognosis of the disease in relationship to histology, anatomical site and patterns of spread.
  
  • RATH 232 - Dosimetry and Treatment Planning II

    2-0-2
    Advanced dosimetry and treatment planning for the radiation therapist. This course presents the more complex aspects of therapeutic calculation and treatment planning. Students are introduced to isodose curves, isodose curve summation and advanced modality planning.
  
  • RATH 233 - Radiation Therapy Physics II

    2-0-2
    Expanded concepts and theories in radiation physics for the radiation therapist. Detailed analysis of the structure of matter, properties of radiation, nuclear transformations, production and interactions of ionizing radiations are emphasized. Treatment units used in external beam therapy, measurement and quality of radiation, absorbed dose, dose distribution and scatter analysis are among the concepts presented.
  
  • RATH 235 - Clinical Practice III

    0-30-3
    Clinical practicum providing sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Through structured sequential assignments in clinical facilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development will be discussed, examined and evaluated.
  
  • RATH 242 - Advanced Student Seminar

    1-0-1
    A practical examination of all course work relevant to treatment planning, physics, oncology nursing, and radiobiology and the application of this knowledge in the clinical setting.
  
  • RATH 245 - Clinical Practice IV

    0-30-3
    Clinical practicum providing sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Through structured sequential assignments in clinical facilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development will be discussed, examined and evaluated.
  
  • RATH 246 - Medical Imaging and Sectional Anatomy in Treatment Planning

    1-0-1
    Integration of factors that govern and influence the recording of radiographic images in patient simulation, treatment planning and treatment verification in radiation oncology. Normal and abnormal sectional anatomy via diagrams and radiologic images.
  
  • RATH 248 - Quality Management and Operational Issues

    1-0-1
    Presentation of quality management programs in a radiation oncology. The function and structure of hospital organizations and the radiation oncology department as a division within a hospital or clinic.

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RADT 101 - Radiologic Technology I

    5-0-5
    Radiography and its role in health care delivery.  Positioning nomenclature, imaging equipment, radiation safety, radiographic contrast media, x-ray imaging receptors, processing of images, positioning of chest and abdomen.  Infection control, use of tubes, catheters, medical emergencies, communication, and patient care.  Professional organizations, social and ethical health care issues, moral, legal, and social responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Radiologic Technology Program. Corequisite(s): RADT 113.
  
  • RADT 102 - Radiologic Technology II

    3-0-3
    Basic principles of x-ray production, the formation of image, the study of numerous factors relevant to image quality. Prerequisite(s): RADT 101.
  
  • RADT 111 - Radiographic Positioning

    3-0-3
    Precise positioning methods for common radiographic examinations of human skeletal system. Covers evaluation criteria for positioning accuracy, structures shown, and image quality. Includes pertinent radiographic and topographic anatomy and compensatory modification techniques. Prerequisite(s): RADT 113.
  
  • RADT 113 - Radiographic Anatomy I

    2-0-2
    Correlates human skeletal system with its radiographic images. Corequisite(s): RADT 101.
  
  • RADT 151 - Radiographic Practicum I

    0-16-2
    Supervised clinical orientation and practice including: fundamental radiologic procedures, emphasis on professionalism and dependability, patient care, and image critique of studies submitted for interpretation. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Radiologic Technology program.
  
  • RADT 152 - Radiographic Practicum II

    0-24-3
    Supervised clinical practice of radiographic procedures and image critique with emphasis on abdominal, thorax, and upper extremity studies submitted for interpretation. Prerequisite(s): RADT 151.
  
  • RADT 153 - Radiographic Practicum III

    0-24-3
    Supervised clinical practice of radiographic procedures and image critique with emphasis on lower extremity studies submitted for interpretation. Prerequisite(s): RADT 152.
  
  • RADT 211 - Advanced Radiographic Positioning

    3-0-3
    Precise positioning methods for common radiographic examinations of the skull and facial bones.  Evaluation criteria for positioning accuracy, structures shown, and image quality are covered.  Pertinent radiographic and topographic anatomy and compensatory modification techniques are studied. Prerequisite(s): RADT 111.
  
  • RADT 212 - Specialized Imaging

    3-0-3
    Specialized imaging methods incorporating principles of computed tomography, angiography, fluoroscopic studies, and sectional anatomy.  Includes patient care considerations, venipuncture, positioning, and radiographic exposure pertinent to contrast and non-contrast studies.  Basic principles of Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, and Sonography. Prerequisite(s): RADT 211.
  
  • RADT 221 - Imaging Equipment

    3-0-3
    Equipment used in diagnostic imaging. Covers matter, electricity, radiation, x-ray circuitry, and types of generating equipment.
  
  • RADT 241 - Advanced Radiographic Technique

    3-0-3
    Imaging equipment, digital image acquisition and display, qualitative analysis of high-variable and fixed voltage techniques, exposure techniques, exposure conversions, and associated radiologic factors. Prerequisite(s): RADT 102.
  
  • RADT 242 - Radiation Biology and Protection

    3-0-3
    Biologic effects of radiation, particularly the somatic and genetic effects on the human body. Includes principles of radiation protection, control, monitoring, and measurement.
  
  • RADT 251 - Advanced Radiographic Practicum I

    0-24-3
    Supervised clinical experience of radiographic procedures and image critique with emphasis on the vertebral column studies submitted for interpretation.  Includes rotations in other imaging modalities. Prerequisite(s): RADT 153.
  
  • RADT 252 - Advanced Radiographic Practicum II

    0-24-3
    Supervised clinical experience of radiographic procedures and image critique with emphasis on contrast studies, and skull studies submitted for interpretation.  Includes rotations in other imaging modalities. Prerequisite(s): RADT 251.
  
  • RADT 253 - Advanced Radiographic Practicum III

    0-24-3
    Supervised clinical experience of radiographic procedures and image critique with emphasis on all studies submitted for interpretation.  Includes rotations in other imaging modalities.  Emphasis on critical thinking, effective problem solving, and effective communication skills. Prerequisite(s): RADT 252.
  
  • RADT 260 - Radiographic Technology Seminar

    2-0-1
    Capstone course to assess knowledge and application of concepts in patient care and education, equipment operation and quality control, image production and evaluation, radiographic anatomy and physiology, radiographic positioning and procedures, and radiation protection. Prerequisite(s): RADT 221 and RADT 242 and RADT 252; or permission of Program Director.
  
  • RADT 265 - Mammography for Radiologic Technologists I

    3-0-3
    Basic principles of mammography, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology; positioning of the breast and quality assurance. Prerequisite(s): Radiologic technologist certified by or eligible for certification by AART.
  
  • RADT 270 - Computed Tomography

    3-0-3
    CT imaging procedures, patient care and safety, physics and instrumentation, cross-sectional anatomy, and pathology. Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in the second year of the Radiologic Technology program, or advanced standing in the Nuclear Medicine Technology program, or advanced standing in the Radiation Therapy program, or current ARRT certification and registration in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine Technology (registration through NMTCB is also accepted).
  
  • RADT 271 - Computed Tomography Imaging Practicum

    0-24-3
    Clinical experiences in all phases of Computed Tomography procedures, including image critique and post processing procedures or all studies submitted for interpretation. Prerequisite(s): RADT 270 or permission of instructor.
  
  • RADT 280 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    3-0-3
    MRI screening and safety, patient care, imaging procedures, sequence parameters and options, data acquisition and processing, and physical principles of image formation.  Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in the second year of the Radiologic Technology program, or advanced standing in the Nuclear Medicine Technology program, or advanced standing in the Radiation Therapy program; or, hold active certification and registry with the ARRT in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology (registration through NMTCB is also accepted), Radiation Therapy, or Sonography (registration through ARDMS is also accepted).
  
  • RADT 281 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Practicum I

    0-24-3
    Clinical experience in all phases of fundamental Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures and image critique of the studies submitted for interpretation. Prerequisite(s): RADT 280 or permission of instructor.
  
  • RADT 282 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Practicum II

    0-24-3
    Advanced clinical experience in all phases of fundamental MRI procedures and image critique of studies submitted for evaluation. Prerequisite(s): RADT 281.

Reading

  
  • READ 070 - Basic Reading

    5-0-5
    Intensive practice in vocabulary building and comprehension.  Meets five times a week.  Skills improvement course that may not be used as credit for associate degree.  A final grade of “D” or “F” indicates the student must repeat READ-070. A final grade of “A,” “B,” or “C” indicates that the student advances to the next level READ course.
  
  • READ 071 - Developmental Reading I

    3-0-3
    Basic reading course designed to improve reading through an integrated language arts (reading, speaking, listening, and writing) approach. Basic techniques for literal and critical comprehension, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application. May not be used as credit for a certificate or a degree.  Students with a final grade of “D” or “F” must repeat the course. A final grade of “A,” “B,” or “C” indicates advancement to the next level of Developmental Reading.
  
  • READ 072 - Developmental Reading II

    3-0-3
    Basic reading course designed to improve reading through an integrated language arts (reading, speaking, listening, and writing) approach. Basic techniques for literal and critical comprehension, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application. May not be used as credit for a certificate or a degree. Students with a final grade of “D” or “F” must repeat the course. A final grade of “A,” “B,” or “C” indicates that the student has made sufficient progress and has successfully completed Developmental Reading requirements.
  
  • READ 073 - Developmental Reading III

    3-0-3
    Basic reading course designed to improve reading through an integrated language arts (reading, speaking, listening, and writing) approach. Basic techniques for literal and critical comprehension, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application. May not be used as credit for a certificate or a degree.
  
  • READ 101 - Analytical Reading

    3-0-3
    College-level reading course designed to improve reading, thinking, writing and verbal communication skills. Current topics read, discussed, and analyzed. Personal and global subjects; discussion and writing.
  
  • READ 102 - Special Problems

    3-0-3
    Analysis and assistance with specific reading disorders. Assistance of related professionals is an essential element in instruction.

Real Estate

  
  • RLST 161 - Principles of Real Estate

    3-0-3
    Survey of the real estate field, including the nature of real property and estates in land, methods of transferring property, encumbrances and restrictions on land use, real estate agency, real estate licensing, property management, federal laws affecting real estate transactions, and real estate math.
  
  • RLST 175 - Real Estate Sales and Marketing

    3-0-3
    An overview of the relationship between marketing and sales and the sequence of preparation steps for successful selling. Course provides information on understanding consumer behavior, effective communication, marketplace specialization, self-motivation, time management, recordkeeping, prospecting, qualifying, and presenting and negotiating offers.
  
  • RLST 180 - Property Management

    3-0-3
    Practical look at the rapidly evolving field of property management and explores the daily issues facing practitioners, including maintenance, accounting, administrative, and legal activities. The course also discusses federal regulations in the field, including civil rights, fair housing, ADA, and environmental issues.
  
  • RLST 261 - Louisiana Real Estate Law

    3-0-3
    Covers aspects of Louisiana Real Estate Law, Louisiana Real Estate Commission Rules and Regulations, Louisiana Real Estate License Law, and the Law of Agency and Louisiana Civil Code Articles on Property.
  
  • RLST 263 - Principles of Residential Real Estate Appraisal

    3-0-3
    An overview of real property concepts and characteristics, legal consideration, value influences, real estate finance, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, and ethics in appraisal practice. Thorough discussion of appraisal principles, accompanied by practical examples, provides a solid foundation in appraisal basics.
 

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