RAD 208C - Radiologic Technology Clinical 3
Credits: 4
240 Clinical Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 162 , RAD 157 and RAD 158C
Co-requisites: RAD 207
Description
This course expands on the knowledge and practice of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures under direct supervision. Competency level skills will have increased and performance of radiographic procedures will be conducted more proficiently with identification of pathology, disease and disorders. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify the full range of positions for the spinal column and the digestive system.
- Identify complex analog and digital images as produced in radiology departments.
- Produce radiographs that display proper technical factors to demonstrate pathology.
- Manipulate basic and complex analog and digital X-ray equipment.
- Scrutinize image formations necessary for radiologists to diagnose disease and injury.
- Utilize equipment for complex procedures.
- Classify pathological conditions.
- Examine radiographs that demonstrate appropriate image formations.
- Describe selective and general angiographic studies with clinical staff.
- Produce basic and complex radiographs of procedures assigned by radiologists.
Listed Topics
- Spinal column
- Digestive system
- Radiographic pathology
- Analog vs digital
- Patient care tasks
- Maintaining facilities
- Accessory devices
- Portable machines
- Radiation hazards
- Special procedures
- Processing images
- Imaging modalities
- Radiographic positioning
- Trauma care
- Contrast agents
- Special devices
- Seldinger Technique
- Operative C-ARM Procedures
Reference Materials
RAD Clinical Handbook and Clinical Competency Evaluation Forms.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/28/2010
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