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Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiography
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In 1997, in cooperation with the Prince Edward Island School of Radiography, the University of Prince
Edward Island and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Charlottetown entered an articulation
agreement to enable the offering by the University of a Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiography.
Students admitted to the Radiography program are subject to many of UPEI's Academic Regulations
except as indicated in the student handbook available online. These exceptions are for QEH-designated
courses only, and can be viewed in our online handbook.
Degree Program
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1. Radiography courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence.
2. Students are required to maintain satisfactory certification in CPR, as required by the QEH,
throughout their program.
First Year (required courses for admission to the program)
Biology 131/132
Physics 111/112 OR
Physics 121/122
Chemistry 111/112
Mathematics 112 (alternatively, Math 191/192)
UPEI 101 or UPEI 102
2 Free Electives (depending on Math requirement)
Second Year (after admission to the program)
QEH Orientation
QEH 201/202
QEH 211/212
QEH 221
QEH 231
QEH 242
QEH 251
QEH 252
QEH 272
QEH 282
QEH 292
Psychology 101
1 Free Elective
Third Year
QEH 311
QEH 321
QEH 331
QEH 342
QEH 353
QEH 362
QEH 351
QEH 391
Statistics 221 (formerly Mathematics 221)
Psychology 102
Group II Elective (Philosophy 101, or 102 or any course above the first year level in the Faculty
of Arts)
2 Free Electives
Fourth Year
Writing Intensive Course
Family Science 261
Physics 241 or 342
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Family Science 331
Group I Elective (Any Psychology course above first year level)
QEH 403
QEH 412
QEH 432
QEH 452
QEH 492
1. All facets of the clinical requirements (as determined by the clinical coordinator) must be met
before advancing to the next semester or academic year.
2. In order for any student to advance to the next semester of the program, the student must
obtain a grade of at least 70% in all QEH-designated courses taken in the previous semester.
3. Attendance in all activities related to clinical/laboratory components of Radiography courses is
mandatory. A student who is absent repeatedly from clinical/laboratory sessions may be
required by the Dean to withdraw from a course. The Program Co-ordinator may prohibit a
student from attending a clinical session if there is reasonable evidence that the student’s
physical or psychological health may be detrimental to patients or patient care.
4. Once admitted to the program, students must complete all of the required Radiography (QEH)
courses in the following three academic years. Any exceptions are by special permission of the
Dean.
5. Because Radiography has a strong clinically-based component, radiographic course work does
not necessarily fit within the formal academic calendar. Certain second semester Radiography
courses may continue until the summer months, with completion as late as August. Students are
encouraged to consult with the School of Radiography
Post Diploma Program
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements are a minimum of three years full-time, consecutive, equivalent work
experience with a diploma in radiography from an accredited institution. Completing an additional 60
semester hours (20 courses) at UPEI will fulfill the degree requirements. Applicant must be a member in
good standing with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.
Students who have courses equivalent to any of the prescribed courses will be required to substitute
other courses in place of these. In such cases, students must consult with the Dean of Science who will
make the appropriate decisions.
Year 1
Business 101
One of UPEI 101, 102 or 103
One Writing Intensive Course
Math 112 or Math 191/192
Psychology 101
Psychology 102
QEH 331
QEH 353
QEH 403
One Free Elective
Year 2
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Business 171
Family Science 261
Family Science 331
Statistics 221 (formerly Math 221)
Nursing 303
Psychology 212
Four Free Electives
Faculty
Wayne McKenna, RTR, ACR, CAE, Coordinator
Cindy Fisher, RTR, BScR, Instructor
Julie Hall, RTR, BSc, BScR, Clinical Coordinator
Stacey MacEwen, RTR, BScR, Instructor
Colleen Nicholson RTR, Clinical Instructor
Careers: Radiological Technologist
Medical Radiation Technologist
Computed Tomography Technologist
Interventional Radiographer
Example Courses: QEH 221 - Patient Care I
F SC 261 - Communications
QEH 342 - Radiation Protection
QEH 403 - Quality Management
Course Level: 200 Level
Courses:
201/202 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I & II
These courses provide students with a comprehensive review of skeletal anatomy, and with a review of
the organ systems involved with the regulation, control and the continuity of the human organism.
LECTURES/DEMONSTRATIONS: 3 hours
Three hours of credit
211/212 RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE I & II
These courses provide students with the theory and practical skills necessary to produce diagnostic
radiographs of all body parts with and without contrast media. Students learn to operate radiographic
equipment, position patients, set technical factors, prepare and administer and/or assist with
administration of contrast media, deliver radiation within the diagnostic range as prescribed by
physicians, and use radiation protective devices.
LECTURES/LABORATORIES: 4 hours, plus approximately
6 hours a week of “hands on” clinical experience.
Three hours of credit
221 PATIENT CARE I
This course places emphasis on the technical and interpersonal skills needed in meeting the physical
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and emotional needs of patients. Students learn techniques of therapeutic communication; clinical, legal
and ethical responsibilities; infection control, and medical assistance in certain areas.
LECTURES/LABORATORIES: 2 hours
Two hours of credit
231 RADIOGRAPHIC PHYSICS
This course begins with fundamental physics principles such as the atom, properties of photons,
electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism and discuss how they apply to radiography. The circuitry
and equipment required to produce radiation is covered. It concludes with knowledge of the x-ray tube,
its safe use and how radiation is actually produced.
LECTURES/LABORATORIES: 4 hours
Three hours of credit
242 DIGITAL IMAGING
This course introduces students to the principles of digital image acquisition and processing with its
applications in radiography. Topics include a comparison of film-based radiography to digital
radiography, structure of a digital image, digital image quality and a comparison of storage and flat
panel digital radiography.
LECTURES/LABORATORIES: 2 hours
Three hours of credit
251 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I
Commencing immediately after Program orientation, students in the second year of the Radiography
Program will spend approximately 1.5 days per week, in mandatory clinical practice at the Queen
Elizabeth Hospital. This is in addition to all 200 level QEH courses listed in the Program calendar.
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252 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II
In the second semester of second year, students in the second year of the Radiography Program will
spend approximately 1.5 days per week, in mandatory clinical practice at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
This is in addition to all 200 level QEH courses listed in the Program calendar.
0 credit hours
272 IMAGE QUALITY
This course provides students with background in the operation of the x-ray tube and with in-depth
knowledge of the factors that determine a good quality image.
LECTURES/LABORATORIES: 3 hours
Three hours of credit
282 APPARATUS
This course builds on knowledge acquired in Digital imaging 242 and Radiographic Physics 231. This
course further explores the x-ray tube and circuitry and their relationships to automatic exposure
controls and digital imaging receptors including digital fluoroscopy, mammography, nuclear medicine,
Ultrasonography, and Bone Mineral Densitometry. A brief overview of SPECT, PET, MRI and hybrid
imaging is also covered. Several guest speakers from each modality will be utilized.
Three hours of credit
292 CLINICAL ROTATION
This course provides a clinical experience in which students can integrate theory and practice at the end
of 2nd year.
Contact hours: 10 weeks
Non-credit course
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Course Level: 300 Level
Courses:
311 CLINICAL ROTATION
This course provides a clinical experience in which student can integrate theory and practice at the end
of 3rd year.
Contact hours: 14 weeks
Non-credit course
321 RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE III
This course is a continuation of Radiographic Technique II, QEH 212, and focuses on the clinical aspects
of body systems. Emphasis is placed on invasive, therapeutic, and specialized contrast procedures
performed in an imaging department. The course also familiarizes students with procedure protocols,
and contrast media preparation with indications and contraindications.
LECTURES/LABORATORIES: 3 hours
Three hours of credit
331 PATHOLOGY I
This course examines the terminology used in the study of disease. Emphasis is placed on means of
recognizing signs and symptoms of specific diseases in which radiography offers a major contribution in
reaching a diagnosis. The radiographic appearance of these diseases and the effect played in diagnosis
by the correct selection of technical factors are considered.
LECTURES/DEMONSTRATIONS: 3 hours
Three hours of credit
342 RADIATION PROTECTION
This course provides students with a comprehensive review of the biological risks associated with
ionizing radiation, and instruction in the methods and practices which ensure that radiation doses are
held to the lowest practical levels.
LECTURES/SEMINARS: 2 hours
Three hours of credit
351 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III
Students in first semester of the third year of the Radiography Program will spend approximately 2.5
days per week in mandatory clinical practice at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Clinical placements in
Clinical Experience III may include weekends and evenings. This is in addition to all 300 level QEH
courses listed in the program calendar.
0 credit hours
353 SPECIALIZED IMAGING
This course provides students with the theoretical background and fundamental principles of operation
for several advanced digital modalities, including computed tomography, digital fluoroscopy, digital
subtraction, and bone mineral densitometry.
LECTURES/LABORATORIES: 2 hours
Two hours of credit
362 SECTIONAL ANATOMY
This course places emphasis on the physical relationships among anatomic structures. Teaching
materials provide a learning aid for students to better understand anatomy in sectional images.
Students learn to recognize and identify cross-sectional anatomy that is needed for technology
advances in diagnostic imaging.
LECTURES/LABORATORIES: 3 hours
Three hours of credit
391 CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY I
In this course, students enhance their skills in clinical Radiography with hands-on clinical experience,
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advanced image analysis and critique, and with labs focused on special topics.
Three hours of credit
Course Level: 400 Level
Courses:
403 QUALITY MANAGEMENT
This course examines the principles of total quality management, including a review of pertinent
radiographic equipment and quality-control testing procedures. A laboratory component allows students
to become familiar with the testing equipment and to understand corrective action that may be
required.
LECTURES/LABORATORIES: 3 hours
Three hours of credit
412 PATIENT CARE II
This course is a continuation of Radiography 221, and focuses on patients with special needs such as
infection, altered body image, unconsciousness, and critical illness or terminal illness. Students learn
basic nursing skills, the pharmacology of common drugs and reactions, and basic first aid.
LECTURES/LABORATORIES: 3 hours
Three hours of credit
432 PATHOLOGY II
This course is a continuation of Pathology I, and emphasizes the characteristics and radiographic
significance of pathological conditions and their impact on producing a radiographic examination.
LECTURES/DEMONSTRATIONS: 3 hours
Three hours of credit
452 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IV
Students in second semester of the fourth year of the Radiography Program will spend approximately
2.5 days per week in mandatory clinical practice at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Clinical placements in
Clinical Experience IV may include weekends, evenings and nights. This is in addition to all 400 level
QEH courses listed in the program calendar.
0 credit hours
492 CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY II
This course provides final clinical preparation for writing national certification examinations. Time is
spent in the clinical setting with a didactic component focused on advanced image analysis and special
topics of interest.
Three hours of credit
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