RADI105 Radiographic Procedures I
Department of Health Sciences: Radiography
- I. Course Number and Title
- RADI105 Radiographic Procedures I
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 3000
- IV. Prerequisites
- Admission to the radiography program
- Corequisites
- RADI100, RADI110, RADI115, and RADI120
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Radiographic Procedures I is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures of the chest, upper extremity and lower extremity. This course combines didactic coursework and laboratory simulation. The laboratory portion of the course provides the student opportunity to practice and demonstrate their proficiency.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- describe standard positioning terms;
- explain general procedures for radiographic examinations;
- demonstrate simulated radiographic procedures on a person or phantom in the laboratory setting;
- evaluate images for positioning, centering, anatomy, and image quality;
- employ the problem-solving process used for image analysis; and
- evaluate image quality of radiographic images in a laboratory setting.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Standard Terminology for Positioning and Projection
- Standard terms
- Positioning terminology
- Erect and upright
- General planes
- Terminology of movement and direction
- Positioning aids
- Accessory equipment
- General considerations
- Evaluation of radiographic orders
- Patient identification
- Verification of procedure(s) ordered
- Review of clinical history
- Taking clinical history and assessment
- Establishment of patient rapport
- Patient preparation
- Room preparation
- Patient assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Image evaluation
- Patient dismissal
- Positioning Considerations for Routine Radiographic Procedures
- Patient instructions
- Patient positioning
- Part Placement
- Image receptor selection and placement
- Beam alignment and angulation
- Beam limitation and shielding
- Special considerations
- Positioning for the following studies
- Chest - routine, pediatric and trauma views
- Upper extremities/Shoulder Girdle - routine, pediatric and trauma views
- Lower extremity- routine, pediatric and trauma views
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of in-class exams, electronically administered exams, multi-media projects, participation in classroom/online discussions, role play exercises, image critique assessment. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
- Radiographs
- Audio visual aids- PowerPoint Presentation, videos
- Smartboard
- Radiology laboratory
- Textbooks and reference materials
- See course syllabus
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Review/Approval Date 2/23/16; Revised 11/8/2022