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

RADT 116, RADT 117, and RADT 118. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 204

Corequisite

RADT 126 and RADT 127

Hours Weekly

12 clinical hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Correctly identify patient, introduce self, perform requisition review, and document complete patient history.
2. Evaluate images for acceptable image quality, anatomy, and obvious pathology demonstrated.
3. Apply the ALARA principle for radiation protection and provide radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
4. Demonstrate skills to archive and retrieve radiographic images from PACS and track examinations in RIS.
5. Maintain confidentiality of patient, technologists, and departmental information.
6. Develop problem-solving/critical thinking skills and determine radiographic positioning modifications necessary based on patient condition and pathology.
7. Select proper radiographic techniques (kVp, mAs, SID) prior to positioning the patient.
8. Demonstrate skills to operate radiographic equipment, position patient, CR, IR, lead marker and make adjustments when needed.

Course Objectives

1. Correctly identify patient, introduce self, perform requisition review, and document complete patient history.

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Demonstrate communication skills in a healthcare setting.

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

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

3. Apply the ALARA principle for radiation protection and provide radiation protection for patient, self, and others.

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

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)

   Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

5. Maintain confidentiality of patient, technologists, and departmental information.

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

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

   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.

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

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Critical thinking scenario, Student progress evaluation

   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)

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

7. Select proper radiographic techniques (kVp, mAs, SID) prior to positioning the patient.

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

8. Demonstrate skills to operate radiographic equipment, position patient, CR, IR, lead marker and make adjustments when needed.

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.