RADT 238 Clinical Radiography III

In this course, students will expand previously acquired skills with emphasis on the application of comprehensive didactic knowledge and demonstration of competence in clinical practice to produce quality images in a competency-based clinical setting. Students will be supervised by registered technologists appropriate to the level of competency. Concepts of radiation protection, patient care, equipment operation, quality control, and image production and evaluation will be reinforced. Students will begin rotating to interventional radiology, trauma imaging, and advanced modalities. Clinical Radiography III is the third clinical education component of the program.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

RADT 126, RADT 127, and RADT 128.

Hours Weekly

16 clinical hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Correctly identify patient, introduce self, perform requisition review, and document complete patient history.
2. Execute the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others and discuss methods for reducing patient dose.
3. Demonstrate skills to archive and retrieve radiographic images from PACS and track examinations in RIS.
4. Evaluate images for acceptable image quality, anatomy, and obvious pathology demonstrated.
5. Display problem-solving/critical thinking skills and determine radiographic positioning modifications necessary based on patient condition and pathology.
6. Select proper radiographic techniques (kVp, mAs, SID) prior to positioning the patient.
7. Maintain confidentiality of patient, technologists, and departmental information.
8. Demonstrate skills to operate radiographic equipment, position patient, CR, IR, lead marker and make adjustments when needed.

Course Objectives

1. Correctly identify patient, introduce self, perform requisition review, and document complete patient history.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency, Student progress evaluation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency rubric, Student progress evaluation form

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Demonstrate communication skills in a healthcare setting.

2. Execute the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others and discuss methods for reducing patient dose.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical competency

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical competency rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

3. Demonstrate skills to archive and retrieve radiographic images from PACS and track examinations in RIS.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

4. Evaluate images for acceptable image quality, anatomy, and obvious pathology demonstrated.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency, Student progress evaluation, Pathology critique

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical compentency rubric, Student progress evaluation form, Image analysis rubric, Pathology rubric
5. Display problem-solving/critical thinking skills and determine radiographic positioning modifications necessary based on patient condition and pathology.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Critical thinking scenario, Student progress evaluation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Critical thinking rubric Student progress evaluation form

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

6. Select proper radiographic techniques (kVp, mAs, SID) prior to positioning the patient.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical competency

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical competency rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

7. Maintain confidentiality of patient, technologists, and departmental information.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical competency, Student progress evaluation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical competency rubric, Student progress evaluation form

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Conduct their duties in an ethical and professional manner with clear understanding of cultural diversity and healthcare access inequity.

8. Demonstrate skills to operate radiographic equipment, position patient, CR, IR, lead marker and make adjustments when needed.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical competency

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Clinical competency rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.