RADT 118 Clinical Radiography I

This course introduces students to supervised clinical education in radiography within a patient-centered healthcare setting. Students begin developing fundamental clinical skills, including patient care and assessment, accurate patient positioning, selection and application of exposure techniques, operation of radiographic equipment, application of radiation protection principles, and evaluation of radiographic images. Under the direct supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, students perform basic radiographic procedures to produce diagnostic-quality images while adhering to clinical protocols. Clinical experiences include imaging of the chest, abdomen, upper extremities and shoulder girdle, lower extremities and pelvic girdle, and the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Students are required to complete supervised clinical competencies to demonstrate progressive skill development. This course serves as the first clinical education component of the radiography program and prepares students for increasing clinical responsibility.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

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

Corequisite

RADT 116 and RADT 117

Hours Weekly

16 hours of clinical rotation per week for 7 weeks.

A graduate should be able to

1. Apply established clinical radiography protocols while recognizing departmental workflow to support efficient and accurate imaging.
2. Demonstrate foundational patient care skills, including identification, communication, and safety checks.
3. Apply basic positioning and exposure techniques for routine exams.
4. Identify acceptable vs. unacceptable images with instructor assistance.
5. Apply established clinical radiography protocols while analyzing workflow processes to ensure efficient, accurate, and patient-centered imaging practices.
6. Maintain professional behavior, including safety awareness, ethical conduct, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

A graduate should be able to

1. Apply established clinical radiography protocols while recognizing departmental workflow to support efficient and accurate imaging.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   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)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

2. Demonstrate foundational patient care skills, including identification, communication, and safety checks.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   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 rubric, Student Progress Evaluation Rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

3. Apply basic positioning and exposure techniques for routine exams.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   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.

4. Identify acceptable vs. unacceptable images with instructor assistance.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   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
5. Apply established clinical radiography protocols while analyzing workflow processes to ensure efficient, accurate, and patient-centered imaging practices.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   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)

   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.

6. Maintain professional behavior, including safety awareness, ethical conduct, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   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

   Ethics Goals

   • ET2
   • ET3

   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.