RADT 252 Clinical Radiography V
This course is an advanced clinical practicum which will provide supervised experience in a clinical agency; comprehensive application of previously taught skills and concepts in preparation for entry into practice.
Hours Weekly
24 clinical hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Analyze and correlate procedure requests and clinical information provided by a physician or patient, or
both, for procedure determination of the appropriate exam, its extent, and its scope. - 2. Evaluate the physical and emotional status pf the patient with respect to the ability to undergo the
procedure requested. - 3. Select, prepare, and operate radiography equipment and accessories to perform procedures.
- 4. Position the patient to best demonstrate anatomy of interest, while respecting the patient’s
physical limitations and comfort. - 5. Determine radiographic exposure factors and demonstrate accurate setting of factors on control
and application of x-ray exposures. - 6. Apply principles of radiation protection to minimize radiation exposure to patient, self, and
others. - 7. Evaluate images for technical quality.
- 8. Perform noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures according to institutional policy.
- 9. Demonstrate oversight of image processing standards and the appropriate labeling of images.
- 10. Following legal and ethical standards, administer contrast media after consultation with, and
under the supervision of, a physician. - 11. Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to quality assurance.
- 12. Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging
procedures.
Course Objectives
- 1. Analyze and correlate procedure requests and clinical information provided by a physician or patient, or
both, for procedure determination of the appropriate exam, its extent, and its scope. - 2. Evaluate the physical and emotional status pf the patient with respect to the ability to undergo the
procedure requested. - 3. Select, prepare, and operate radiography equipment and accessories to perform procedures.
- 4. Position the patient to best demonstrate anatomy of interest, while respecting the patient’s
physical limitations and comfort. - 5. Determine radiographic exposure factors and demonstrate accurate setting of factors on control
and application of x-ray exposures. - 6. Apply principles of radiation protection to minimize radiation exposure to patient, self, and
others. - 7. Evaluate images for technical quality.
- 8. Perform noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures according to institutional policy.
- 9. Demonstrate oversight of image processing standards and the appropriate labeling of images.
- 10. Following legal and ethical standards, administer contrast media after consultation with, and
under the supervision of, a physician. - 11. Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to quality assurance.
- 12. Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging
procedures.