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RADI140 Clinical Experience II

2 credits

240 Clinical Hours

RADI100 (B or better), RADI105 (B or better), RADI110 (B or better), RADI115 (B or better), and RADI120 (B or better).

RADI125, RADI130, and RADI135

None

Students are assigned to clinical areas and attend clinical education for 16 hours per week. In the clinical setting, the student demonstrate their knowledge in ethical situations, legal issues, evaluation of radiographic images and patient care situations.

Course Learning Goals

Students will:
1. evaluate the patient and record clinical history;
2. demonstrate proper evaluation of a requisition, facility readiness, equipment operation and technique selection, positioning skills, radiation protection, and image processing;
3. demonstrate medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision;
4. evaluate images for proper anatomical parts, alignment, radiographic techniques, patient identification and radiation protection;
5. demonstrate proper patient care skills, interpersonal skills and use of time; and
6. employ procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
1. Clinical practice
2. Procedural performance
3. Competency
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of weekly evaluations, semester evaluation and radiographic procedural competency grades, which are evaluated by the clinical coordinator.
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
1. Textbook
2. Clinical policy manual
3. Technique books
4. Radiographs
5. See course syllabus

Courses + Programs

RADI140 Clinical Experience II

Department of Health Sciences: Radiography

Course Learning Goals

Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student: