RAD 173LC - Clinical Education I

1. Adapt procedures and demonstrate patient-centered clinically effective service for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
2. Demonstrate professional competence in the selection of technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with lowest radiation exposure possible.
3. Critique images for appropriate clinical information, image quality, patient identification, pertinent pathology, and measures to improve unacceptable images.
4. Complete a minimum of eight (8) competencies in the semester and four (4) random re-checks on completed competency.
5. Complete the required clinical hours.

1. Integrate the radiographer’s scope of practice and practice standards into clinical practice setting.
2. Prepare the technologies and methodologies for the performance of radiologic procedures.
3. Support patient centered clinically effective service for all patients regardless of age, gender, and disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
4. Execute the imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
5. Act consistently to maintain patient confidentiality standards.
6. Demonstrate the proper and safe use of stationary, mobile, fluoroscopic, and medical imaging equipment. 
7. Ensure that performance reflects professional competence in the selection of technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with lowest radiation exposure possible.
8. Report equipment malfunctions and assists in corrective actions when appropriate.
9. Critique images for appropriate clinical information, image quality and patient documentation, and demonstrate competence in determining measures to improve inadequate images. 
10. Demonstrate the proper and safe utilization of general radiographic equipment.
11. Demonstrate skills in assessment and evaluation of psychological and physical changes in the patient’s condition and carry out appropriate actions.
12. Perform duties, which include radiography room cleanliness, and stocking supplies.
13. Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients.  
14. Respond appropriately to patient emergencies, and document care in the patient record. 
15. Apply standard and transmission-based precautions, and apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique. 
16. Demonstrate human relations’ skills when interacting with patients, peers, and supervisors in the clinical setting.
17. Choose patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the patient/ family.
18. Consult with the supervisor or qualified staff technologist or quality control technologist regarding the diagnostic quality of the completed examination.

1. Clinical Site Orientation
   1. Hospital
   2. Department
2. Radiographic Equipment and Supplies
   1. Screens
   2. Grids
   3. Accessory equipment
   4. Inventory
   5. Stretchers
   6. Wheelchairs
3. Exam Protocols
4. Routine and Special Radiographic Examinations
   1. Upper extremities
   2. Lower extremities
   3. Abdomen
   4. Chest
   5. Shoulder girdle