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MEDICAL IMAGING FOR PHARMACISTS

PHMPRAC 611
Course Description

An overview of the imaging modalities offered in a Hospital Radiology Department. Completion of this course will help students understand the concepts of radiation, how it is used, and some of the tests and medications a patient may encounter when in the Radiology Department of a hospital.

Prerequisties

Declared in Doctor of Pharmacy program

Satisfies
Credits

2

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.94

2.76% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
87.5%

14.51% from Historical

Class Size
32

20.75% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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