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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 clinical hours weekly

Course Objectives

  1. Review a radiographic order (requisition) and determine projections that can best demonstrate the structures and pathology of interest.
  2. Correctly identify patient, introduce self, time-out procedure, and document complete patient history.
  3. Determine appropriate technical factors (kVp, mAs, SID) prior to positioning the patient.
  4. Properly position the patient, CR, IR, and lead marker and demonstrate the skills required to adjust positioning based on patient status.
  5. Execute the ALARA principle for radiation protection and provide radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
  6. Apply patient privacy and confidentiality requirements and summarize importance.
  7. Evaluate images for optimal image quality and propose changes as appropriate.
  8. Practice proper hand washing and isolation technique as appropriate, and clean equipment after use.

Course Objectives

  1. 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 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)

    Demonstrate communication skills in a healthcare setting.

  2. Correctly identify patient, introduce self, time-out procedure, and document complete patient history.

    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 rubric

    Program Goal(s)

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

    Demonstrate communication skills in a healthcare setting.

  3. 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.

  4. Properly position the patient, CR, IR, and lead marker and demonstrate the skills required to adjust positioning based on patient status.

    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.

    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.

  5. Execute 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.

  6. Apply patient privacy and confidentiality requirements and summarize importance.

    Learning Activity Artifact

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

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Technological Literacy Rubric
    • Clinical competency rubric, Student progress evaluation rubric

    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.

  7. Evaluate images for optimal image quality and propose changes as appropriate.

    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.

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

    Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  8. Practice proper hand washing and isolation technique as appropriate, and clean equipment after use.

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Student progress evaluation form

    Program Goal(s)

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

    Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.