RADT 116 Radiographic Procedures/Positioning I and Medical Terminology

This course continues the study of anatomy, radiographic procedures, image analysis, and radiographic pathology in greater depth. Radiographic examinations of the abdomen, lower extremities and pelvic girdle, humerus, shoulder girdle, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, and bony thorax will be discussed in a classroom and practiced in a skills lab setting. In addition, trauma and mobile radiography concepts will be introduced. Students will have supervised use of energized equipment in the skills laboratory. Students will practice patient positioning, radiographic image production, image processing, image analysis, image archiving, and image retrieving. Students will complete a minimum of 23 skills lab simulation competencies under direct supervision of a registered technologist. Medical terminology will be included in this course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RADT 106 and RADT 108. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 203 and MATH 138 or higher

Corequisite

RADT 117 and RADT 118

Hours Weekly

2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Correctly identify patient (partner), introduce self, perform requisition review, and document complete patient history in a skills laboratory setting.
2. Utilize anatomic landmarks to demonstrate proper positioning skills and identify structures demonstrated on a radiographic image.
3. Pronounce, define, and explain medical terms.
4. Identify anatomic structures on radiographic images.
5. Evaluate radiographic images for proper positioning and technical factors.

Course Objectives

1. Correctly identify patient (partner), introduce self, perform requisition review, and document complete patient history in a skills laboratory setting.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Skills lab competency

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Skills lab competency rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Demonstrate communication skills in a healthcare setting.

2. Utilize anatomic landmarks to demonstrate proper positioning skills and identify structures demonstrated on a radiographic image.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Skills lab competency, Procedures final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Skills lab competency rubric, Grade for select procedures final exam questions

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

3. Pronounce, define, and explain medical terms.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Evolve online exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Grade for select Evolve online exam questions
4. Identify anatomic structures on radiographic images.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Skills lab competency

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Skills lab competency rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

5. Evaluate radiographic images for proper positioning and technical factors.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Image Analysis Class Activity, Procedures final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Image Analysis Class Activity Rubric, Grade for select procedures final exam questions

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.