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, and cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines will be discussed in a classroom and practiced in a skills lab setting. 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 18 skills lab simulation competencies under direct supervision of a registered technologist.
Hours Weekly
2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly
Course Objectives
- Review sample radiographic requisition and determine projections that can best demonstrate the structures and pathology of interest.
- Identify anatomic structures on radiographic images.
- Utilize anatomic landmarks to demonstrate proper patient positioning skills and central ray (CR) angulation.
- Evaluate radiographic images for proper positioning and technical factors.
- Examine common types of pathologic conditions.
Course Objectives
- Review sample radiographic requisition and determine projections that can best demonstrate the structures and pathology of interest.
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.
- Identify anatomic structures on radiographic images.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Skills lab competency, Anatomy class activity
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Skills lab competency rubric, Anatomy class activity rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Utilize anatomic landmarks to demonstrate proper patient positioning skills and central ray (CR) angulation.
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)
Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- 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.
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.
- Examine common types of pathologic conditions.
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Skills lab competency, Pathology sample images and review of website links
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.