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 bony thorax, biliary tract, upper gastrointestinal system, lower gastrointestinal system, urinary system and venipuncture, cranial bones, facial bones, and paranasal sinuses. Students will continue skills enhancement on history taking and correlating other clinical data to exam requisition. Students will complete a minimum of 23 skills lab simulation competencies. Students will also study pediatric, geriatric, and surgical imaging, and mobile and trauma radiography. The content for Patient Care and Pharmacology focuses on 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.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

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

Corequisite

RADT 127 and RADT 128

Hours Weekly

3 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Discuss the theory and practice of basic techniques of venipuncture.
2. Describe Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic properties of contrast agents and describe methods and techniques for administering contrast agents.
3. Recognize symptoms of contrast agent reaction and initiate basic life support procedures.
4. Demonstrate problem-solving/critical thinking skills to produce diagnostic images in a trauma and surgical suite.
5. Apply the principles of pediatric and geriatric imaging into practice, including communication and immobilization.
6. Explain the ASRT Practice Standards and identify practices resulting in noncompliance with the standards.
7. Demonstrate proper sterile techniques.
8. Summarize health care needs and disparities of diverse populations.

Course Objectives

1. Discuss the theory and practice of 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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

2. Describe Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic properties of contrast agents and describe methods and techniques for administering 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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

3. 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.

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

4. 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
5. Apply the principles of pediatric and geriatric imaging into practice, 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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

6. Explain the ASRT Practice 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
7. 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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

8. Summarize health care needs and 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