RADT 106 Introduction to Radiography

This course introduces the foundational principles of radiography in alignment with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Content Specifications and the standards of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Content includes basic concepts of image production such as x-ray generation, exposure factors (manual and AEC), and radiation protection principles consistent with ALARA. The course also introduces fundamental radiographic procedures and positioning for the chest and upper extremities, including anatomy review, positioning criteria, central ray alignment, and image evaluation. The course prepares students with the foundational knowledge and skills required for progression into supervised clinical practice.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the Radiologic Technology program or permission of program director. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 101/101L or BIOL 107/107L, PHYS 101/101L and ENGL 121

Corequisite

RADT 108

Hours Weekly

5 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly

A graduate should be able to

1. Describe the basic principles of x-ray production and factors that influence radiographic image formation.
2. Explain the relationship among kVp, mAs, AEC, and basic image quality factors.
3. Identify appropriate radiation protection measures for patients, personnel, and the public according to ALARA principles.
4. Demonstrate proper patient positioning and central ray alignment for routine chest and upper extremity radiographic procedures.
5. Demonstrate proper patient positioning and central ray alignment for routine chest and upper extremity radiographic procedures in a skills lab setting.
6. Select appropriate exposure factors for routine chest and upper extremity procedures in simulated scenarios.
7. Examine ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities in health care delivery, with application to radiologic practice.

A graduate should be able to

1. Describe the basic principles of x-ray production and factors that influence radiographic image formation.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Diagram Labeling Activity: Electron Flow Through the X-ray Circuit

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Electron Flow Project Rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

2. Explain the relationship among kVp, mAs, AEC, and basic image quality factors.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Technique Chart Development Assessment Tool

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Project Rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

3. Identify appropriate radiation protection measures for patients, personnel, and the public according to ALARA principles.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Scenario-based radiation safety discussion

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Radiation Safety Project Rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

4. Demonstrate proper patient positioning and central ray alignment for routine chest and upper extremity radiographic procedures.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Procedures Final Exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Proper patient positioning and central ray alignment related select questions from the final exam

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

5. Demonstrate proper patient positioning and central ray alignment for routine chest and upper extremity radiographic procedures in a skills lab setting.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Performance-Based Competency Evaluation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Skills Lab Competency Evaluation Rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

6. Select appropriate exposure factors for routine chest and upper extremity procedures in simulated scenarios.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Performance-Based Competency Evaluation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Skills Lab Competency Evaluation Rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

7. Examine ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities in health care delivery, with application to radiologic practice.