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Sep 07, 2024
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2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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RAD 171LB - Radiographic Positioning I Lab 0.75 Credits, 2.5 Contact Hours 0 lecture periods 25 lab periods
This is the lab portion of RAD 171 . Review of radiographic procedures. Includes standard terms, general considerations, positioning considerations for routine and special radiographic procedures, and radiographic positions of the upper extremities, shoulder girdle, and lower extremities.
Prerequisite(s): AIS 122 /HIS 122 or AIS 206 /ANT 206 , BIO 201IN , PSY 101 , RAD 170 , RAD 170LB , and WRT 102 . Corequisite(s): RAD 171 , RAD 172 , RAD 172LB , RAD 173LC Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the centering point (CP), central ray (CR), body part position, image size, respiration, distance, and shielding for all 79 exam projections on a phantom and/or student.
- Adapt radiographic procedures and techniques based on special considerations, age specific groups, and body habitus.
- Apply general radiation safety and protection practices associated with radiologic examinations.
Performance Objectives:
- Describe standard positioning terms and demonstrate proper positioning aids.
- Demonstrate the centering point (CP), central ray (CR), body part position, image size, respiration, distance, and shielding for all 79 exam projections on a phantom and or student.
- Discuss general procedural considerations for radiographic examinations to include assessment and proper documentation of exam and patient identification.
- Adapt radiographic procedures based on special considerations.
- Evaluate images for accurate positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy, and overall image quality.
- Explain radiographic procedures to a fellow student in a simulation exercise.
- Apply general radiation safety and protection practices associated with radiologic examinations.
- Identify specific anatomy of the upper and lower limbs, shoulder girdle, pelvis, chest and abdomen on a radiograph.
- Describe the criteria or means of evaluating the radiograph for accurate anteroposterior (AP), oblique, and lateral positions.
- Discriminate between acceptable and unacceptable radiographs for collimation, exposure factors, and positioning errors.
- Identify alternative techniques used to radiograph age specific groups and trauma and disabled patients.
- Identify type of joints for upper, lower extremities, and shoulder girdle.
- Discuss the role pathology plays in positioning and technique development.
Outline:
- Standard Terms
- Radiographic positions/projections/views
- Positioning terms
- General planes
- Terminology of movement and direction
- Positioning aids/protective devices
- Accessory equipment
- General Considerations
- Evaluation of radiographic orders
- Clinical history and patient assessment
- Patient preparation and education
- Room preparation
- Patient assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Image evaluation
- Patient dismissal
- Positioning Considerations for Routine and Special Radiographic Procedures
- Patient instructions
- Part positioning
- Image receptor selection and placement
- Beam alignment and angulations
- Beam limitations and shielding
- Special considerations
- Radiographic Positions of the Upper Extremities
- Fingers
- Thumb
- Hand
- Wrist
- Forearm
- Elbow
- Humerus
- Radiograph technique development
- Radiation protection
- Identification of pertinent anatomy and pathology
- Image critique and analysis
- Radiographic Positions of the Shoulder Girdle
- Shoulder
- Scapula
- Acromioclavicular (A.C.) joints
- Clavicle
- Radiograph technique development
- Radiation protection
- Identification of pertinent anatomy and pathology
- Image critique and analysis
- Radiographic Positions of the Lower Extremities
- Toes
- Foot
- Calcaneus
- Ankle
- Tibia and fibula
- Knee
- Femur
- Femur proximal routine and trauma x 4 views
- Leg lengths
- Radiograph technique development
- Radiation protection
- Identification of pertinent anatomy and pathology
- Image critique and analysis
Effective Term: Spring 2020
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