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RADI205 Radiographic Procedures III
Department of Health Sciences: Radiography
- I. Course Number and Title
- RADI205 Radiographic Procedures III
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- RADI200 (B or better)
- Corequisites
- RADI210, and RADI215
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Radiographic Procedures III is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the cranium, sinuses, facial bones, and contrast media studies. This course combines didactic coursework and laboratory simulation. The laboratory portion of the course gives the student opportunity to practice and demonstrate their proficiency.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- describe the anatomical structures demonstrated on routine radiographic/ fluoroscopic and vascular imaging procedures;
- demonstrate radiographic/ fluoroscopic procedures in a laboratory setting;
- evaluate radiographic/ fluoroscopic images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall quality;
- distinguish between the types, dosage and route of contrast media, administration used to perform radiographic, gastrointestinal studies and special studies; and
- choose the problem-solving process used for image analysis.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Standard terminology for positioning and projection
- Standard terms
- Positioning terminology
- Erect and upright
- General planes
- Terminology of movement and direction
- Positioning aids
- Accessory equipment
- General considerations
- Evaluation of radiographic orders
- Patient identification
- Verification of procedure(s) ordered
- Review of clinical history
- Taking clinical history and assessment
- Establishment of patient rapport
- Patient preparation
- Room preparation
- Patient assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Image evaluation
- Patient dismissal
- Positioning considerations for routine radiographic procedures
- Patient instructions
- Patient positioning
- Part placement
- Image receptor selection and placement
- Beam alignment and angulation
- Beam limitation and shielding
- Special considerations
- Positioning for the following studies for routine, pediatric and trauma views:
- Cranium
- Sinuses
- Facial bones
- Contrast media studies
- GI studies
- Urological studies
- Arthrography
- Myelography
- Angiography
- Venography
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of in-class exams, electronically administered exams, multi-media projects, and participation in classroom/online discussions, role-play exercises, image critique assessment. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
- Radiographs
- Audio visual aids- PowerPoint presentation, videos
- Smartboard
- Radiology laboratory
- Shaderware simulation software in computer lab
- Textbooks and reference materials
- See course syllabus
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Review/Approval Date 2/23/16