RADT 128 Clinical Radiography II

In this course, students will continue to develop the skills necessary to apply acquired didactic knowledge to produce quality radiographic images of the biliary tract, upper gastrointestinal system, lower gastrointestinal system, urinary system, skull, facial bones, and paranasal sinuses. Students will perform under the supervision of a registered technologist in a competency-based clinical education setting to advance radiography skills in patient care and assessment, positioning patients for exams, setting radiographic exposure techniques, manipulating radiographic imaging equipment, providing radiation protection, and evaluating radiographic images. Students will be introduced to common pathology on images. Clinical Radiography II is the second clinical education component of the program.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL 203, RADT 116, RADT 117, and RADT 118

Corequisite

BIOL 204, RADT 126, and RADT 127

Hours Weekly

18 clinical hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Review a radiographic order (requisition) and determine projections that can best demonstrate the structures and pathology of interest.
2. Prepare radiographic room, provide appropriate patient instructions, correctly position the patient, and set proper radiographic techniques to perform the radiographic exam.
3. Apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
4. Demonstrate skills to archive and retrieve radiographic images from PACS and track examinations in RIS.
5. Evaluate images for acceptable image quality, anatomy, and obvious pathology demonstrated.
6. Develop problem-solving/critical thinking skills and determine radiographic positioning modifications necessary based on patient condition and pathology.

Course Objectives

1. Review a radiographic order (requisition) and determine projections that can best demonstrate the structures and pathology of interest.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency, Student progress evaluation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency rubric, Student progress evaluation form

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   1. Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

2. Prepare radiographic room, provide appropriate patient instructions, correctly position the patient, and set proper radiographic techniques to perform the radiographic exam.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency, Student progress evaluation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency rubric, Student progress evaluation form
3. Apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency, Student progress evaluation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency rubric, Student progress evaluation form

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   7. Exhibit skills to modify routine imaging parameters for trauma or critically-ill patients.

4. Demonstrate skills to archive and retrieve radiographic images from PACS and track examinations in RIS.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Select appropriate technical factors to produce diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.

5. Evaluate images for acceptable image quality, anatomy, and obvious pathology demonstrated.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency, Student progress evaluation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency rubric, Student progress evaluation form

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   4. Practice proper radiation protection measures.

6. Develop problem-solving/critical thinking skills and determine radiographic positioning modifications necessary based on patient condition and pathology.

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric
   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Student progress evaluation

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   5. Produce diagnostic quality images and critique their images.

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   6. Employ strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.