RADT 126 Radiographic Procedures/Positioning II and Patient Care
This course consists of two major sections: Radiographic Procedures/Positioning II, and Patient Care and Pharmacology. Radiographic Procedures/Positioning II continues the study of radiographic procedures in greater depth with the addition of radiographic examinations focusing on biliary tract, upper gastrointestinal system, lower gastrointestinal system, urinary system and venipuncture, cranial bones, facial bones, and paranasal sinuses. Students will also study pediatric, geriatric, and surgical imaging, and continue the study of mobile and trauma radiography. The content for Patient Care and Pharmacology focuses on surgical asepsis, and patient care skills for surgical procedures, care and management of illnesses that require acute radiographic care including trauma care, and contrast media concepts and administration. Students will also use higher-level thinking skills to implement cultural competency and to identify practices that are or are not in compliance with the Professional Practice Standards and recognize the legal implications for practicing outside the parameters of the Practice Standards. Students will continue skills enhancement on history taking and correlating other clinical data to exam requisition. Students will complete a minimum of 33 skills lab simulation competencies.
Hours Weekly
3 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly
Course Objectives
- Summarize the theory and practice basic techniques of venipuncture.
- Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of contrast agents.
- Describe methods and techniques for contrast agent administration, recognize symptoms of contrast agent reaction, and initiate basic life support procedures.
- Demonstrate problem-solving/critical thinking skills to produce diagnostic images in a trauma and surgical suite.
- Critique radiographs of the biliary tract and upper GI system, lower GI system, urinary system, cranial bones, and facial bones.
- Express the principles of pediatric and geriatric imaging, including communication and immobilization.
- Explain the ASRT Practice of Standards and identify practices resulting in noncompliance with the standards.
- Demonstrate proper sterile techniques.
- Display inculcation of health care needs and health disparities of diverse populations.
Course Objectives
- Summarize the theory and practice basic techniques of venipuncture.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Venipuncture competency
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Venipuncture grading rubric
- Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of contrast agents.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Patient care final exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Grade for select patient care final exam questions
- Describe methods and techniques for contrast agent administration, recognize symptoms of contrast agent reaction, and initiate basic life support procedures.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Patient care final exam.
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Grade for select patient care final exam questions.
- Demonstrate problem-solving/critical thinking skills to produce diagnostic images in a trauma and surgical suite.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Skills lab trauma competency
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Skills lab trauma competency rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Critique radiographs of the biliary tract and upper GI system, lower GI system, urinary system, cranial bones, and facial bones.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Image analysis project
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Image analysis project rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.
- Express the principles of pediatric and geriatric imaging, including communication and immobilization.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Patient care final exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Grade for select patient care final exam questions
- Explain the ASRT Practice of Standards and identify practices resulting in noncompliance with the standards.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Practice Stands Project
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Project grading Rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Conduct their duties in an ethical and professional manner with clear understanding of cultural diversity and healthcare access inequity.
- Demonstrate proper sterile techniques.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Sterile and Aseptic Technique Skills Lab Competency
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Sterile and Aseptic Technique Skills Lab Competency rubric
- Display inculcation of health care needs and health disparities of diverse populations.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Cultural competency project rubric, Patient care final exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Cultural competency project rubric, Grade for select patient care questions
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Conduct their duties in an ethical and professional manner with clear understanding of cultural diversity and healthcare access inequity.