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 bony thorax, 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 pediatric, geriatric, and surgical imaging and 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 204/204L

Corequisite

RADT 126 and RADT 127

Hours Weekly

12 clinical hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Correctly identify patient, introduce self, time-out procedure, and document complete patient history.
2. Critique images and discriminate between unacceptable, acceptable, and optimal image quality.
3. Execute the ALARA principle for radiation protection and provide radiation protection for patients, self, and others.
4. Review a radiographic order (requisition) and determine projections that can best demonstrate the structures and pathology of interest.
5. Apply patient privacy and confidentiality requirements
6. Determine appropriate technical factors (kVp, mAs, SID) prior to positioning the patient.
7. 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, time-out procedure, 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
2. Critique images and discriminate between unacceptable, acceptable, and optimal image quality.

   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.

3. Execute the ALARA principle for radiation protection and provide radiation protection for patients, self, and others.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical competency (item 7)

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical competency rubric
4. Review a radiographic order (requisition) and determine projections that can best demonstrate the structures and pathology of interest.

   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)

   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)

   Demonstrate communication skills in a healthcare setting.

5. Apply patient privacy and confidentiality requirements

   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
6. Determine appropriate technical factors (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)

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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

   Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

7. 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)

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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

   Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.