CREDIT HOURS: 4
 TOTAL CONTACT HOURS/TRI: 75
 
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK: 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course focuses on the recognition and understanding of normal images, variations of normal and congenital anomalies of the neuromusculoskelettal structures of the axial and appendicular skeleton.  Although conventional radiography will be the main imaging modality studied, computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging will also be evaluated. An introduction to roentgenometrics of the axial and appendicular skeleton, scoliosis and spondylolisthesis will also be provided.

 

PURPOSE OF COURSE AS IT RELATES TO THE COLLEGE'S MISSION AND OUTCOME EXPECTATION:

 

This course will support the mission of Parker College of Chiropractic by familiarizing the student with the recognition and understanding of normal images, variations of normal and congenital anomalies of the neuromusculoskelettal structures of the axial and appendicular skeleton.  Although conventional radiography will be the main imaging modality studied, computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging will also be evaluated. An introduction to roentgenometrics of the axial and appendicular skeleton, scoliosis and spondylolisthesis will also be provided.   Upon completion of this course the student will have the knowledge and understanding of normal and variant interpretation which will allow them to advance to pathologic radiographic interpretation courses.