RADT 252 Clinical Radiography V
This course is an advanced clinical practicum which will provide supervised experience in a clinical agency; comprehensive application of previously taught skills and concepts in preparation for entry into practice.
Hours Weekly
24 clinical hours weekly
Course Objectives
- Analyze and correlate procedure requests and clinical information provided by a physician or patient, or
both, for procedure determination of the appropriate exam, its extent, and its scope. - Evaluate the physical and emotional status pf the patient with respect to the ability to undergo the
procedure requested. - Select, prepare, and operate radiography equipment and accessories to perform procedures.
- Position the patient to best demonstrate anatomy of interest, while respecting the patient’s
physical limitations and comfort. - Determine radiographic exposure factors and demonstrate accurate setting of factors on control
and application of x-ray exposures. - Apply principles of radiation protection to minimize radiation exposure to patient, self, and
others. - Evaluate images for technical quality.
- Perform noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures according to institutional policy.
- Demonstrate oversight of image processing standards and the appropriate labeling of images.
- Following legal and ethical standards, administer contrast media after consultation with, and
under the supervision of, a physician. - Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to quality assurance.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging
procedures.
Course Objectives
- Analyze and correlate procedure requests and clinical information provided by a physician or patient, or
both, for procedure determination of the appropriate exam, its extent, and its scope. - Evaluate the physical and emotional status pf the patient with respect to the ability to undergo the
procedure requested. - Select, prepare, and operate radiography equipment and accessories to perform procedures.
- Position the patient to best demonstrate anatomy of interest, while respecting the patient’s
physical limitations and comfort. - Determine radiographic exposure factors and demonstrate accurate setting of factors on control
and application of x-ray exposures. - Apply principles of radiation protection to minimize radiation exposure to patient, self, and
others. - Evaluate images for technical quality.
- Perform noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures according to institutional policy.
- Demonstrate oversight of image processing standards and the appropriate labeling of images.
- Following legal and ethical standards, administer contrast media after consultation with, and
under the supervision of, a physician. - Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to quality assurance.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging
procedures.