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RAD 186LC - Clinical Education V

6 Credits, 24 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 24 lab periods

Continuation of RAD 183LC . Includes skull and facial bones radiographic procedures, advanced modality rotations, and image critique and evaluation.

Prerequisite(s): RAD 180 , RAD 181 , RAD 182 , and RAD 183LC  
Corequisite(s): RAD 184 , RAD 184LB , RAD 185  
Information: Clinical Education Centers may require additional fees and a tuberculosis skin test. Student must be admitted to the RAD program before enrolling in this course. Competency-based assignments, concepts of patient-centered clinical practice and professional development shall be discussed, examined, performed and evaluated under the supervision of a certified Radiologic Technologist. The clinical practicum incorporated critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of radiographic procedures


Course Learning Outcomes
  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 outstanding mandatory and elective competency exams to comply with Competency Exam Policy. 
  5. Complete the required clinical hours in accordance with Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE) policy. 

Performance Objectives:
  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.

Outline:
  1. Skull and Facial Bones
  2. Advanced Modality Rotations
    1. Computerized tomography (CT)
    2. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
    3. Ultrasound (US) radiation therapy
    4. Nuclear medicine
    5. Special procedures
  3. Image Critique and Evaluation


Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2017/2018