RADT 248 Clinical Radiography IV

In this course, students will expand previously acquired skills with emphasis on critical thinking and proficiency during patient positioning, radiographic image production, image processing, and image archiving radiographic procedures in a competency-based clinical setting. Students will be supervised by registered technologists appropriate to the level of competency. Concepts of radiation protection, patient care, equipment operation, quality control, and image production and evaluation will be reinforced. Students will have rotational experiences in interventional radiography, trauma imaging, and advanced modalities including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and mammography. Clinical Radiography IV is the fourth clinical education component of the program.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

RADT 238. Pre- or corequisite: PSYC 101

Corequisite

RADT 245 and RADT 247

Hours Weekly

16 hours clinical weekly

Course Objectives

1. Link the level of radiation dose to biologic effects and execute the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
2. Manage archiving and retrieving radiographic images in PACS.
3. Criticize radiographic images and adapt corrective measures to achieve optimal image quality.
4. Display problem-solving/critical thinking skills and modify radiographic positioning approach based on patient condition and pathology.
5. Display skills to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
6. Manage radiographic equipment, position patient, CR, IR, lead marker and make adjustments when needed.
7. Adapt radiographic techniques (kVp, mAs, SID) for different pathologic conditions and repeat procedures.

Course Objectives

1. Link the level of radiation dose to biologic effects and execute the principles of radiation protection for the 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.

2. Manage archiving and retrieving radiographic images in PACS.

   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)

   Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

3. Criticize radiographic images and adapt corrective measures to achieve optimal image quality.

   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)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

4. Display problem-solving/critical thinking skills and modify radiographic positioning approach 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

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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

5. Display skills to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

   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. Manage 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.

7. Adapt radiographic techniques (kVp, mAs, SID) for different pathologic conditions and repeat procedures.

   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)

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.