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 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 common pathology on images. Clinical Radiography II is the second clinical education component of the program.
Hours Weekly
18 clinical hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Review a radiographic order (requisition) and determine projections that can best demonstrate the structures and pathology of interest.
- 2. Prepare radiographic room, provide appropriate patient instructions, correctly position the patient, and set proper radiographic techniques to perform the radiographic exam.
- 3. Apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
- 4. Demonstrate skills to archive and retrieve radiographic images from PACS and track examinations in RIS.
- 5. Evaluate images for acceptable image quality, anatomy, and obvious pathology demonstrated.
- 6. Develop problem-solving/critical thinking skills and determine radiographic positioning modifications necessary based on patient condition and pathology.
Course Objectives
- 1. Review a radiographic order (requisition) and determine projections that can best demonstrate the structures and pathology of interest.
- 2. Prepare radiographic room, provide appropriate patient instructions, correctly position the patient, and set proper radiographic techniques to perform the radiographic exam.
- 3. Apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
- 4. Demonstrate skills to archive and retrieve radiographic images from PACS and track examinations in RIS.
- 5. Evaluate images for acceptable image quality, anatomy, and obvious pathology demonstrated.
- 6. Develop problem-solving/critical thinking skills and determine radiographic positioning modifications necessary based on patient condition and pathology.