MAT 219: Radiology for the Medical Assistant

Lecture/Theory Hours 2 Lab/Experimental Hours 1 Semester Hours 3
Credits Note
Institutional Credit
Course Code
C
Core
CORE
Format
Online or Traditional class format

This course offers an overview of radiography and its role in healthcare delivery. Topics will include safety and protection for patients and medical assistants. Students should be able to perform and process basic radiographs of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, sinuses, and extremities. This is a CORE course for the Medical Assisting program. 

Prerequisites

MAT 101 with a grade of ā€œCā€ or better. All developmental coursework is complete.

Corequisites

MAT 101