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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
RADT 61C | Title:
RAD POSITIONING 3 |
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| Full Title:
Radiographic Positioning 3 |
| Last Reviewed:4/24/2023 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.00 | Lecture Scheduled | .50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 8.75 |
| Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 1.50 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 26.25 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 35.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 17.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Radiographic anatomy, positioning, and image analysis. Instruction includes lecture, positioning demonstrations, and practice. Students learn to perform radiographic procedures of the skull, facial bones and orbits, inner ear, mandible, temporo-mandibular joints. Evaluation of radiographic images for diagnostic quality.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of RADT 61B and Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 61CL
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Radiographic anatomy, positioning, and image analysis. Instruction includes lecture, positioning demonstrations, and practice. Students learn to perform radiographic procedures of the skull, facial bones and orbits, inner ear, mandible, temporo-mandibular joints. Evaluation of radiographic images for diagnostic quality.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of RADT 61B and Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 61CL
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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By the end of this course students will be able to:
1. Perform correct positioning for the skull, facial bones, inner ear, temporo-mandibular joints, mandible, paranasal sinuses, orbits, and nasal bone.
2. Correctly manipulate the radiographic equipment and accessories.
3. Practice safe radiation protection measures for patients, self, and others.
4. When anatomical body parts are named, identify the image quality of the body part in the images.
5. Demonstrate proper body mechanics.
Topics and Scope
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1. Principles of radiographic positioning and anatomy of:
A. skull
B. inner ear
C. temporo-mandibular joints
D. mandible
E. paranasal sinuses
F. orbits
G. nasal bone examinations
2. Landmarks of the head and face
3. Principles of radiation protection to patient, technologist, and ancillary personnel
4. Principles of safe manipulation of the head of a trauma patient
5. Criteria for image analysis to include technical critiques, positioning critiques, pathology identification, and acceptance of diagnostic quality
Assignments:
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1. Reading and study of 10 - 15 anatomy and positioning modules.
2. Case of the week.
3. Completion of 4 - 5 applied research term papers.
4. Completion of 6 - 8 image analyses.
5. Completion of positioning check-offs (not graded).
6. Completion of 4 - 6 quizzes.
7. Completion of a final practical exam.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
20 - 45% |
| Image analyses | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
20 - 30% |
| Performance exams, Practical final exam | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
20 - 40% |
| Multiple choice, Quizzes | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 15% |
| Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Radiographic positions and Radiologic Procedures, 12th Ed., Mosby
Instructor prepared materials
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