Health Sciences degree programs consist of open enrollment courses (general education and division specific) and program specific courses with limited enrollment. The open enrollment courses may be taken prior to entry into the limited enrollment courses. The limited enrollment courses are offered during the technical portion of the program that includes clinical, practicum, or professional practice experience. The technical section of a program has restrictions on the number of students that may start the limited enrollment courses each term (or year), based on space availability and accreditor guidelines, for example, objective quantitative factors. As a result of this limited class size, there may be a waiting period between completion of the prerequisites and other program requirements for entry into the limited enrollment courses, and the start of those courses. Some programs have instituted a competitive selection process for entry to the limited enrollment/restricted courses. To qualify for entry to limited enrollment courses, please see the Applicant Information packet found on the Health Sciences webpage: http://www.sinclair.edu/academics/divisions/hs/
This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.
Description: Orientation to the health care delivery system, including history, economics, medical/legal issues, professionalism, ethics, sociological aspects and wellness concepts. Orientation to the use of technology in the health care system will also be provided, including user interfaces, telecommunications and networks. The development of health care team skills, including critical thinking and problem-solving strategies and multicultural health care perspectives, will be presented. One classroom, three lab hours per week.
Description: In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics. Note: Students who have not successfully completed the pre-requisites listed can register for ENG 1101 together with the co-requisite course ENG 0101 - English Composition I Booster.
Prerequisites: DEV 0035 or Other (Placement Test Score)
Description: Basic prefixes, roots and suffixes; terminology including anatomic, diagnostic, symptomatic, procedural, eponymic terms and standard abbreviations required for a working knowledge and understanding of the language of medicine.
Description: Polynomial, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; roots of polynomial functions, rational and polynomial inequalities; systems of linear and nonlinear equations; matrices; and applications. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections. Note: Students who have not completed the required pre-requisite courses listed, but have successfully completed MAT 0200 with a grade of "C" or better, can register for MAT 1470 together with the co-requisite course MAT 0470, College Algebra Booster.
Prerequisites: MAT 0300 and Other (with a grade of C or better or satisfactory score on math placement test)
Description: The survey course studying the structure and function of the human body. Topics include introductory terminology, cytology, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system, the endocrine system, the cardiovascular system, (blood, heart and blood vessels), the lymphatic system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the urinary system and the reproductive system. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Notes: BIO 1121 & BIO 1222 sequence OR BIO 1141/1147 & BIO 1242/1248 sequence will be accepted in place of BIO 1107/1108.
Prerequisites: MAT 0050 or MAT 1120 or MAT 1130
Corequisites: BIO 1108
Description: The lab component of a survey course that studies the structure and function of the human body. Lab work topics include histology, cytology and the anatomy of the skeleton, muscles, nervous system structures, blood components, the heart, blood vessels and structures within the respiratory, digestive, urinary and male and female reproductive systems. Summarization is achieved through the dissection of a preserved fetal pig.
Corequisites: BIO 1107
Description: Introduction to the field of radiologic technology, including history, basic radiation production and safety concepts, patient communication, clinical education, ethical, legal and professional issues.
Notes: Fall and Spring only
Term hours subtotal:
15
Description: Radiographic anatomy, equipment manipulation, positioning and image analysis of the thorax, abdomen and appendicular skeleton. Four classroom, three lab hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: RAT 1127
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: RAT 1121
Description: Safety and assessment techniques related to care of the patient in an imaging department, including pharmacological applications, legal and professional aspects, elements of ethical behavior and practical dilemmas, and current infection control practices. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: RAT 1137
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: RAT 1131
Description: Orientation to clinical facility and radiology department, introduction to competency performance of radiographic procedures, image analysis, radiation protection, patient care and team work. Seven practicum hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Description: This course is designed to help the student understand the concepts of electromagnetic energy, electricity, x-ray equipment, production of x-radiation and its interaction with matter.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Term hours subtotal:
12
Description: Radiographic anatomy, positioning and image analysis of the spine, skull, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems, contrast media and pharmacological principles pertaining to radiology. Pediatric, surgical and trauma procedures will also be covered. Four classroom, three lab hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only
Prerequisites: RAT 1121 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: RAT 1228
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only
Corequisites: RAT 1222
Description: Continuation of clinical competency development to include spine, skull, contrast media procedures, mobile and surgical radiography, trauma radiography, exposure factors, radiation protection and image analysis/evaluations. Fourteen practicum hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only
Prerequisites: RAT 1111 and Restricted to Majors
Description: Principles of digital imaging technology to include applications in exposure formulation, image quality factors and variables, and image management processes. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only
Prerequisites: RAT 1241 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: RAT 2448
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: RAT 2442
Description: Exploration of the development, maintenance and termination of interpersonal relationships. The focus is on effective verbal and nonverbal interactions between two people, highlighting methods of initiating and maintaining effective communication with, and understanding of, others through learning and applying interpersonal communication theory.
Notes: Communication elective: Choose from COM 2206, COM 2211
Term hours subtotal:
14
Description: Radiographic considerations related to advanced imaging procedures and modalities. Includes analysis of human anatomical structures using various anatomical planes. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only
Prerequisites: RAT 1222 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: RAT 2429
Description: Imaging modalities, sectional anatomy and image analysis.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only
Prerequisites: RAT 1222 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: RAT 2423
Description: Introductory concepts of disease processes and etiologies with emphasis on radiographic appearances and exposure factor compensation.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Description: Continuation of clinical competency development to include diagnostic radiography, mobile radiography, contrast studies, pediatric, geriatric, advanced imaging, alternative shifts, radiation protection and image analysis. Twenty-one practicum hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only
Prerequisites: RAT 1212 and Restricted to Majors
Description: University-parallel course covering topics such as history and systems of psychology, behavioral research methods, physiology of behavior, sensation, perception, learning, memory, consciousness, cognition, personality, lifespan development, gender, social psychology, motivation, emotion, stress, mental disorders and therapies.
Notes: Choose from PSY 1100 or SOC 1101
Term hours subtotal:
12
Description: Fundamental principles of molecular and cellular effects of x-ray interaction, along with a comprehensive study of health physics and radiation protection to include quality management and quality assurance testing of the radiographic system.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only
Prerequisites: RAT 2442 and Restricted to Majors
Description: Synthesis of current knowledge of radiologic technology concepts, professional development including certification and licensure requirements , ethical/legal responsibilities and transition from student to radiographer.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: RAT 2514
Description: Final clinical competency experience, including total exposure to the health care system and entry-level radiographer skills, completion of all program requirements (including final competency evaluations). Twenty-one practicum hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only
Prerequisites: RAT 2413 and Restricted to Majors
Term hours subtotal:
9