RADT 112 - Radiographic Positioning II

(TP/SS only)

Covers knowledge and skills necessary to position quality radiographs. Students relate theoretical concepts to actual hands on laboratory demonstration for the femur, pelvis, complete spine, contrast studies of the urinary and digestive tracts, and the operating room. Students demonstrate appropriate positioning, technical, radiation safety and communication principles. The essentials of contrast media, contrast reactions, venipuncture, and surgical procedures are studied, and skills specific to these objectives are performed in a simulated environment. Supplemental radiographic positioning skills and adjustments necessary to compensate for patient and pathological limitations are introduced. PREREQUISITE(S): RADT 101 , RADT 111 , RADT 120 or consent of program coordinator. COREQUISITE(S): RADT 102 and RADT 124 . One hour lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly RT 112.

2 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Utilize and relate terminology and basic positioning principles to femur, pelvis, complete spine, contrast studies of the urinary and digestive tracts, and the operating room.
Demonstrate basic and special radiographic positions of femur, pelvis, complete spine, contrast studies of the urinary and digestive tracts.
Identify anatomy, pathology and anomalies related to femur, pelvis, complete spine, contrast studies of the urinary and digestive tracts.
Discuss appropriate technical factors for positioning femur, pelvis, complete spine, contrast studies of the urinary and digestive tracts.
Demonstrate appropriate radiation safety for patient and radiographer in the lab utilizing imaging equipment to include portable and C-arm.
Develop alternative positioning skills for portable and trauma radiography.
Develop and practice appropriate communications skills related to positioning and pre and post exam instructions while incorporating cultural, gender and age sensitivity.
Demonstrate proper contrast media set up and venipuncture techniques.
Demonstrate sterile technique and appropriate operating room protocol.
Demonstrate safe and effective C-arm use.

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