Radiology

Rotating through five clinical sites, you’ll gain proficiency in commonly used diagnostic imaging techniques and procedures.

Your radiology rotation equips you to interpret reports and develop care plans that attend to your patients’ needs.

You’ll become adept at recognizing the indications for nuclear imaging, CAT scans and MRIs, as well as preparing patients for these tests.

Techniques Learned

You’ll learn how to:

read plain X-rays of the chest and abdomen
diagnose fractures on plain X-ray views
identify evidence of osteoarthritis and osteolytic or osteoblastic lesions on films
determine the appropriate radiologic study to order
store and retrieve radiographic findings electronically
use computer-assisted diagnostic programs
identify the rationale for radiologic testing in the differential diagnosis process