RADT 293 CT Clinical Practicum I

In this course, students will develop the skills necessary to perform routine computed tomography (CT) procedures. This course is designed to allow students to sequentially develop, apply, analyze, and evaluate concepts and theories in performing of CT procedures. Students observe and assist venipuncture and CT procedures under direct supervision of a registered technologist. When a satisfactory degree of proficiency is apparent, the student can perform the activity under indirect supervision to gain experience in CT imaging. All candidates for the certification in Computed Tomography are required to perform and document a minimum number of procedures with competency to establish eligibility for the ARRT certification examination. CT Clinical Practicum I will enable students to rotate to clinical sites and document a portion of the required procedures. For specific information about the minimum required procedures, refer to the ARRT website.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

RADT 292 with a grade of C or higher

Hours Weekly

20 clinical hours

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate patient care skills pertinent to CT procedures such as patient radiation dose, contraindications, and contrast reaction.
2. Use clear and effective oral and written communication to document patient history.
3. Perform CT room preparation, properly position a patient, and select appropriate scan parameters for common CT examinations.
4. Practice proper radiation protection measures.
5. Demonstrate sound CT equipment operation and manipulation skills.
6. Perform routine CT procedures, perform post processing, and reconstruction techniques to obtain diagnostic CT images.
7. Produce diagnostic quality CT images and critique their images.
8. Demonstrate professional ethics.

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate patient care skills pertinent to CT procedures such as patient radiation dose, contraindications, and contrast reaction.

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency rubric, Student progress evaluation form

   Program Goal(s)

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

   1. Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

2. Use clear and effective oral and written communication to document patient history.

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency rubric, Student progress evaluation form

   Program Goal(s)

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

   7. Exhibit skills to modify routine imaging parameters for trauma or critically-ill patients.

3. Perform CT room preparation, properly position a patient, and select appropriate scan parameters for common CT examinations.

   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)

   4. Practice proper radiation protection measures.

4. Practice proper radiation protection measures.

   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)

   2. Demonstrate positioning skills.

5. Demonstrate sound CT equipment operation and manipulation skills.

   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)

   3. Select appropriate technical factors to produce diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.

6. Perform routine CT procedures, perform post processing, and reconstruction techniques to obtain diagnostic CT images.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clincal compentency

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency

   Program Goal(s)

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

   4. Practice proper radiation protection measures.

7. Produce diagnostic quality CT images and critique their images.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency, Image analysis

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency rubric, Image analysis rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   6. Employ strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

8. Demonstrate professional ethics.

   Program Goal(s)

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

   8. Demonstrate skills to modify routine imaging parameters based on patient’s condition.