RADT-229 Clinical Radiography III

This course is the third clinical education component of the Radiological Technology program. Students will be exposed to a supervised clinical experience in a competency-based clinical setting. Students will expand previously-acquired skills with emphasis on the application of comprehensive didactic knowledge and demonstration of proficiency in clinical practice to produce quality images. The course will include reinforcement of the application of radiation protection, patient care, equipment operation, quality control, and image production and evaluation. Students will be supervised by registered technologists to improve their patient care and assessment skills, radiographic techniques, positioning skills, and competently manipulate radiologic imaging equipment.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

RADT-121, RADT-122, and RADT-123

Hours Weekly

24 clinical hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Review radiographic requisition and determine which projections or positions will best
   demonstrate the structures of interest.
2. 2. Prepare radiographic room and set proper radiographic techniques.
3. 3. Instruct patient and explain the examination in layman’s terms.
4. 4. Apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
5. 5. Apply the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and radiographic techniques to
   demonstrate proper positioning skills of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, lower limb,
   humerus, Shoulder girdle, femur, pelvic girdle, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar Spine,
   sacrum, coccyx, bony thorax, skull, and fluoroscopic studies in a clinical setting.
6. 6. Demonstrate skills to archive and retrieve radiographic images in PACS and track
   examinations in RIS.
7. 7. Identify the basic structures and analyze radiographic images for proper technical factors and
   positioning.
8. 8. Identify major types of pathologic conditions.
9. 9. Modify radiographic positioning based on patient condition and pathology.
10. 10. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Review radiographic requisition and determine which projections or positions will best
   demonstrate the structures of interest.
2. 2. Prepare radiographic room and set proper radiographic techniques.
3. 3. Instruct patient and explain the examination in layman’s terms.
4. 4. Apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
5. 5. Apply the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and radiographic techniques to
   demonstrate proper positioning skills of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, lower limb,
   humerus, Shoulder girdle, femur, pelvic girdle, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar Spine,
   sacrum, coccyx, bony thorax, skull, and fluoroscopic studies in a clinical setting.
6. 6. Demonstrate skills to archive and retrieve radiographic images in PACS and track
   examinations in RIS.
7. 7. Identify the basic structures and analyze radiographic images for proper technical factors and
   positioning.
8. 8. Identify major types of pathologic conditions.
9. 9. Modify radiographic positioning based on patient condition and pathology.
10. 10. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.