RADT 116 Radiographic Procedures/Positioning I and Medical Terminology

This course continues the study of anatomy, radiographic procedures, image analysis, and radiographic pathology in greater depth. Radiographic examinations of the abdomen, lower extremities and pelvic girdle, humerus, shoulder girdle, and cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines will be discussed in a classroom and practiced in a skills lab setting. Students will have supervised use of energized equipment in the skills laboratory. Students will practice patient positioning, radiographic image production, image processing, image analysis, image archiving, and image retrieving. Students will complete a minimum of 18 skills lab simulation competencies under direct supervision of a registered technologist.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Pre- or corequisite: RADT 106 and RADT 108, BIOL 203/203L and MATH 138 or higher

Corequisite

RADT 117 and RADT 118

Hours Weekly

2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly

A graduate should be able to

1. Identify anatomical structures and positioning landmarks for the abdomen, pelvis, lower extremities, shoulder girdle, and spine.
2. Demonstrate accurate patient positioning and central ray alignment for routine radiographic projections in the energized laboratory.
3. Select and apply appropriate exposure factors for routine examinations of the specified anatomical regions.
4. Evaluate radiographic images for positioning accuracy, technical quality, and appropriate anatomical demonstration using established criteria.
5. Recognize common pathologic conditions of the abdomen, pelvis, extremities, and spine as demonstrated on radiographic images.
6. Apply appropriate medical terminology related to anatomy, positioning, and radiographic procedures in written and verbal communication.
7. Interpret and accurately use medical abbreviations, prefixes, suffixes, and root words relevant to radiographic procedures and documentation.

A graduate should be able to

1. Identify anatomical structures and positioning landmarks for the abdomen, pelvis, lower extremities, shoulder girdle, and spine.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Anatomical structures and positioning related select questions

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

2. Demonstrate accurate patient positioning and central ray alignment for routine radiographic projections in the energized laboratory.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Positioning and central ray alignment related select questions

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

3. Select and apply appropriate exposure factors for routine examinations of the specified anatomical regions.

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

4. Evaluate radiographic images for positioning accuracy, technical quality, and appropriate anatomical demonstration using established criteria.

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

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

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

5. Recognize common pathologic conditions of the abdomen, pelvis, extremities, and spine as demonstrated on radiographic images.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Pathology related select questions

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

6. Apply appropriate medical terminology related to anatomy, positioning, and radiographic procedures in written and verbal communication.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Medical terminology select-questions
7. Interpret and accurately use medical abbreviations, prefixes, suffixes, and root words relevant to radiographic procedures and documentation.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Medical terminology select-questions