SCAHEC ELECTIVE

RADI D660

Radiologic Science

Faculty: Ray Thomas, M.D.

Institution: McLeod Regional Medical Center

Location: Florence, South Carolina

Duration: 4 weeks

Course Offered: Throughout the academic year

Number of Students: 1 or 2 per rotation

Students Report To: Please contact Dr. Ray Thomas two weeks before rotation begins  (843) 777-2087.  Students will need to attend McLeod Hospital's orientation the first Monday of the rotation.  Please contact Pee Dee AHEC- especially if housing is requested.  843-777-5341.

This course will give the student instruction and experience in all branches of radiologic science. Emphasis will be placed on imaging and the advantages of correlating information from several imaging techniques, including radiography, fluoroscopy nuclear medicine and ultrasound. In addition, the student will be shown laboratory testing in nuclear medicine and therapeutic techniques using radiation.