RADT 126 Radiographic Procedures/Positioning II and Patient Care
This course builds on foundational radiographic procedures by introducing advanced positioning techniques and patient care concepts. Students study radiographic examinations of the bony thorax, biliary tract, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, cranial and facial bones, and paranasal sinuses, as well as venipuncture techniques. Additional topics include pediatric, geriatric, surgical, mobile, and trauma radiography. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment, history collection, and correlation of clinical information with examination requests. The course also addresses patient care and pharmacologic considerations in acute care settings, including trauma, and principles of contrast media administration. Students develop clinical decision-making skills while applying cultural competency, professional standards, and legal and ethical principles in radiographic practice. Laboratory activities provide hands-on practice in advanced positioning and simulated radiographic procedures.
Hours Weekly
5 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly
A graduate should be able to
- Demonstrate proper venipuncture techniques used for contrast media administration in diagnostic radiographic procedures.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of contrast media reactions and initiate appropriate emergency response procedures, including basic life support (BLS) measures in acute care and trauma settings.
- Apply sterile technique and infection control practices during radiographic, mobile, surgical, and contrast-related procedures.
- Explain professional standards and apply culturally competent and ethical patient care practices, recognizing diverse patient needs across the lifespan.
- Describe and explain radiographic positioning procedures for examinations of the bony thorax, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, cranial and facial bones, and paranasal sinuses.
- Compare and differentiate radiographic procedures for special populations, including pediatric and geriatric patients, with consideration of patient condition and modifications.
- Apply appropriate technical factors (kVp, mAs, SID, and AEC when applicable) and positioning principles to produce diagnostic-quality radiographic images.
- Evaluate radiographic images to determine accurate positioning, appropriate anatomical demonstration, and acceptable exposure quality, and make necessary adjustments for repeat imaging if required.
A graduate should be able to
- Demonstrate proper venipuncture techniques used for contrast media administration in diagnostic radiographic procedures.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Venipuncture competency
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Venipuncture grading rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of contrast media reactions and initiate appropriate emergency response procedures, including basic life support (BLS) measures in acute care and trauma settings.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Patient care final exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Grade for select patient care final exam questions
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.
- Apply sterile technique and infection control practices during radiographic, mobile, surgical, and contrast-related procedures.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Sterile and Aseptic Technique Skills Lab Competency
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Sterile and Aseptic Technique Skills Lab Competency Project Rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.
- Explain professional standards and apply culturally competent and ethical patient care practices, recognizing diverse patient needs across the lifespan.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Practice Stands Project
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Project Grading Rubric
- Describe and explain radiographic positioning procedures for examinations of the bony thorax, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, cranial and facial bones, and paranasal sinuses.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Procedures Final Exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Procedures Final Exam Grading Rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.
- Compare and differentiate radiographic procedures for special populations, including pediatric and geriatric patients, with consideration of patient condition and modifications.
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)
- Procedures Final Exam Grading Rubric
- Apply appropriate technical factors (kVp, mAs, SID, and AEC when applicable) and positioning principles to produce diagnostic-quality radiographic images.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Skills Lab Competency
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Skills Lab Competency Rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.
- Evaluate radiographic images to determine accurate positioning, appropriate anatomical demonstration, and acceptable exposure quality, and make necessary adjustments for repeat imaging if required.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Skills Lab Competency
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Skills Lab Competency Rubric