APHY 191 Anatomy and Physiology 1
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.
3.0
Credit Units
42.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Equivalent Course(s):
APHY 162
APHY 282 Anatomy and Physiology 2
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.
3.0
Credit Units
38.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
APHY 191 Minimum Grade of 60
CHEM 176 Clinical Chemistry 1
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.
5.0
Credit Units
42.0
Lecture hours
28.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
CHEM 184 Urinalysis
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.
2.0
Credit Units
10.0
Lecture hours
13.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
CHEM 199 Clinical Chemistry 2
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.
3.0
Credit Units
24.0
Lecture hours
16.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
CHEM 176 Minimum Grade of 60
ECRD 180 Electrocardiography
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.
3.0
Credit Units
35.0
Lecture hours
10.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
ETHC 181 Patient Care in Radiography 1
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.
2.0
Credit Units
24.0
Lecture hours
6.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
INFC 180 Minimum Grade of 60
ETHC 185 Professional Practices 1
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.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Equivalent Course(s):
HUMR 182
ETHC 280 Professional Practices 2
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.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
ETHC 185 Minimum Grade of 60
HEMA 179 Hematology
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.
5.0
Credit Units
28.0
Lecture hours
41.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
HEMA 186 Hemostasis 1
You will focus on hemostasis, basic coagulation theory and coagulation testing.
2.0
Credit Units
13.0
Lecture hours
10.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
IMRC 180 Image Recording 1
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.
2.0
Credit Units
35.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
IMRC 181 Image Recording 2
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.
2.0
Credit Units
34.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence
IMRC 280 Image Recording 3
You will learn the theory and application of digital imaging equipment.
2.0
Credit Units
25.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
IMRC 181 Minimum Grade of 60
INFC 180 Infection Control and Safety
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.
2.0
Credit Units
23.0
Lecture hours
2.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
MTER 180 Medical Terminology
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.
1.0
Credit Units
10.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Equivalent Course(s):
MED 161
PATH 179 Radiographic Pathology 1
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.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
RGAN 180 Minimum Grade of 60
PATH 181 Laboratory Result Correlation
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.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
HEMA 179 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and CHEM 199 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
PHYS 184 Physics
You will be introduced to physics concepts applicable to the principles of operating x-ray generating equipment, image formation, and radiation protection.
3.0
Credit Units
38.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence
PROC 180 General Laboratory Practice
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.
2.0
Credit Units
17.0
Lecture hours
18.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
INFC 180 Minimum Grade of 60
PROC 181 Specimen Collection and Handling
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.
2.0
Credit Units
24.0
Lecture hours
12.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
INFC 180 Minimum Grade of 60
QC__ 194 Quality Management
You will receive an overview of methods used to ensure the quality of laboratory results. Quality assurance and quality control techniques will be emphasized.
2.0
Credit Units
20.0
Lecture hours
10.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
RDBG 184 Radiobiology and Protection
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.
2.0
Credit Units
24.0
Lecture hours
6.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
RDGR 179 Radiographic Technique 1
You will learn the theory and develop the skills of radiographic positioning and image critique for the appendicular skeleton.
5.0
Credit Units
68.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and RGAN 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
RDGR 180 Radiographic Technique 2
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.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
RDGR 179 Minimum Grade of 60
RGAN 180 Radiographic Anatomy
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.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and APHY 191 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
RSAP 180 Radiation Science and Apparatus 1
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.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
PHYS 184 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
SIMU 280 Clinical Simulation
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.
9.0
Credit Units
140.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
ECRD 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and ETHC 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and PATH 179 Minimum Grade of 60
and RDBG 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and RSAP 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and ETHC 280 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 186 Minimum Grade of 60
and IMRC 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and IMRC 280 Minimum Grade of 60
and PATH 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and QC 194 Minimum Grade of 60
and RDGR 180 Minimum Grade of 60
