RADT 128 Clinical Radiography II

In this course, students will continue to develop the skills necessary to apply acquired didactic knowledge to produce quality radiographic images of bony thorax, the biliary tract, upper gastrointestinal system, lower gastrointestinal system, urinary system, skull, facial bones, and paranasal sinuses. Students will perform under the supervision of a registered technologist in a competency-based clinical education setting to advance radiography skills in patient care and assessment, positioning patients for exams, setting radiographic exposure techniques, manipulating radiographic imaging equipment, providing radiation protection, and evaluating radiographic images. Students will be introduced to pediatric, geriatric, and surgical imaging and common pathology on images. Clinical Radiography II is the second clinical education component of the program.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Pre- or corequisite: RADT 116, RADT 117, RADT 118, BIOL 204/204L

Corequisite

RADT 126 and RADT 127

Hours Weekly

16 clinical hours per week for 15 weeks

A graduate should be able to

1. Perform routine radiographic procedures with reduced prompting and increasing independence.
2. Adapt patient positioning based on patient condition, tolerance, and clinical indications with appropriate guidance.
3. Select and apply appropriate exposure factors for routine radiographic examinations.
4. Evaluate image quality and identify common errors, initiating basic corrective actions with guidance.
5. Demonstrate improved patient care skills, including safe patient transfers, communication, and monitoring.
6. Participate effectively in departmental workflow, demonstrating increased efficiency and organization.

A graduate should be able to

1. Perform routine radiographic procedures with reduced prompting and increasing independence.

   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)

   Demonstrate communication skills in a healthcare setting.

2. Adapt patient positioning based on patient condition, tolerance, and clinical indications with appropriate guidance.

   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.

3. Select and apply appropriate exposure factors for routine radiographic examinations.

   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.

4. Evaluate image quality and identify common errors, initiating basic corrective actions with guidance.

   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.

5. Demonstrate improved patient care skills, including safe patient transfers, communication, and monitoring.

   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)

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

6. Participate effectively in departmental workflow, demonstrating increased efficiency and organization.

   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)

   Conduct their duties in an ethical and professional manner with clear understanding of cultural diversity and healthcare access inequity.