RADI125 Radiographic Procedures II
Department of Health Sciences: Radiography
- I. Course Number and Title
- RADI125 Radiographic Procedures II
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 3000
- IV. Prerequisites
- RADI100 (B or better), RADI105 (B or better), RADI110 (B or better), RADI115 (B or better), and RADI120 (B or better)
- Corequisites
- RADI130, RADI135, and RADI140
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Radiographic Procedures II provides the knowledge base necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures of the abdomen, spine, pelvic girdle, bony thorax and mobile studies. This course combines didactic coursework and laboratory simulation. The laboratory portion of the course gives 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;
- discuss 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
- demonstrate an awareness of cultural factors that necessitate adopting standard examination protocols.
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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 for routine, pediatric and trauma views:
- Abdomen
- Spine
- Pelvic girdle
- Bony thorax
- Mobile studies
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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