Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionVT 131 Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging Units: 3 Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB Prerequisite: VT 120 and 122 with grades of "C" or better Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in this course is limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. To be considered for admission, a student must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 576 Veterinary Technology 2025-2026 Official Catalog COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE have completed CHEM 400 or CHEM 305 and BIOL 400, and BIOL 440, with grades of "C" or better. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information. This course is designed to meet the needs of the veterinary technician who will be working for veterinarians in private practice, animal research laboratories, and/or private and state industrial or educational institutions. The course covers radiology safety procedures, laws, and regulations. Students learn how to use radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs. The course includes positioning techniques for various animal species as well as radiograph developing techniques and basic x-ray theory. Alternate imaging modalities, including diagnostic ultrasound, are introduced and their use in veterinary medicine is described. A local field trip to a facility that offers the opportunity to perform large animal radiographic techniques may be required. Students will also be required to spend a minimum of 6 hours per week during assigned shifts to care for the colony animals on campus. Shifts are scheduled outside of regular class time. Animal care shifts may be scheduled on weekends and holidays as well as semester breaks. Enrollment in this course is limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information.Usually HeldThu 10:00am–1:05pm, Wed 3:00pm–4:50pm 