11/23/2024 4:16:18 PM	RADT 61A Course Outline as of Fall 2024	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  RADT 61A	Title:  RAD POSITIONING 1
Full Title:  Radiographic Positioning 1
Last Reviewed:4/24/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	4.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	4.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	6.00			Contact Total	105.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  43 - No Repeats
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Catalog Description:

In this course, students will be introduced to radiographic anatomical positioning and image analysis. Instruction includes lecture and positioning demonstrations for radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, extremities, hips, and pelvis. Radiographic image analysis for diagnostic quality.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 60, RADT 64, RADT 64L, and RADT 71A

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Acceptance to Program

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

In this course, students will be introduced to radiographic anatomical positioning and image analysis. Instruction includes lecture and positioning demonstrations for radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, extremities, hips, and pelvis. Radiographic image analysis for diagnostic quality.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 60, RADT 64, RADT 64L, and RADT 71A
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Acceptance to Program
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:43 - No Repeats

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Competently perform radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, hips, and pelvis.

2. Practice safe radiation protection measures for patients, self, and others.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Perform correct positioning for radiography of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, pelvis, and hip.

2. Correctly manipulate the radiographic equipment and accessories.

3. Demonstrate observance of safety practices including technologist ergonomics.

4. Name anatomical structures on radiographic images.

5. Evaluate the diagnostic quality of the image.

Topics and Scope

I. Principles of Radiographic Positioning

    A. Chest

    B. Abdomen

    C. Upper extremities including shoulder girdle, humerus, and wrist

    D. Pelvis

    E. Hip

    F. Lower extremities including knee, tibia, and femur

II. Principles of Safety and Protection and Related Equipment

    A. Safety and radiation protection to patient      

    B. Safety and radiation protection to technologist, physician, and ancillary personnel

    C. Use of anti-scatter grid, image receptors, and accessories

    D. Comfort measures for the patient

III. Image Quality Analysis

    A. Technical and photographic critiques      

    B. Positioning errors

    C. Pathology and fracture identification

    D. Establishing the criteria for acceptable diagnostic radiographs

IV. Body Mechanics

    A. Principles

    B. Safety practice

 

All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.

Assignments:

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Reading and study of (10-15) anatomy and positioning modules

2. Chapter worksheets and weekly writing assignments

3. Quizzes (4-6)

4. Midterm exam

5. Final exam

 

Lab-Related Assignments:

1. Image analyses (6-8)

2. Positioning competencies (40-50)

3. Practical skill competency demonstration

4. Final practical skills demonstration

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 10 - 15%
Chapter worksheets and weekly writing assessments
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 10%
Image analyses
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 35 - 40%
Positioning competencies; practical skills competency demonstration; final practical skills demonstration
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 35 - 40%
Quizzes; midterm; final
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiographic Procedures. 15th ed. Long, Bruce and Rollins, Jeannean and Smith, Barbara. Elsevier 2023.

Instructor prepared materials

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