4/25/2024 7:35:48 PM	RADT 61C Course Outline as of Fall 2024	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  RADT 61C	Title:  RAD POSITIONING 3
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
		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:  43 - No Repeats
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Catalog Description:

In this course, students will study radiographic anatomical positioning and image analysis. Instruction includes lecture, positioning demonstrations, and practice. Students learn to perform radiographic positioning procedures of the skull, facial bones, sinuses, mandible, and temporomandibular joints. Evaluation of radiographic images for diagnostic quality.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of RADT 61B and Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 71C

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Acceptance into program

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

In this course, students will study radiographic anatomical positioning and image analysis. Instruction includes lecture, positioning demonstrations, and practice. Students learn to perform radiographic positioning procedures of the skull, facial bones, sinuses, mandible, and temporomandibular joints. Evaluation of radiographic images for diagnostic quality.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of RADT 61B and Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 71C
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Acceptance into 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 positioning procedures of the skull, facial bones, sinuses, mandible, and temporomandibular joints.

 

Objectives:

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

1. Perform correct positioning for the skull, facial bones,sinuses, mandible, and temporomandibular joints.

2. Correctly manipulate the radiographic equipment and accessories.

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

4. Critically analyze images to include technical criteria, positioning criteria, anatomical identification, and diagnostic quality.

Topics and Scope

All topics presented in lecture and applied in lab:

I. Principles of Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy

    A. Skull

    B. Facial bones

    C. Temporomandibular joints            

    D. Mandible

    E. Sinuses

II. Landmarks of the Head and Face

III. Principles of Radiation Protection to Patient, Technologist, and Ancillary Personnel

IV. Principles of Safe Manipulation of the Head of a Trauma Patient

V. Criteria for Image Analysis

    A. Technical criteria

    B. Positioning criteria

    C. Anatomical identification

    D. Acceptance of diagnostic quality

Assignments:

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Reading and study of anatomy and positioning modules (6-8)

2. Weekly writing assignments and chapter worksheets (6-8)

3. Quizzes (4-6)

4. Midterm and final exam

 

Lab-Related Assignments:

1. Completion of written analyses of images (6-8)

2. Completion of positioning check-offs

3. Competency demonstrations (20-25)

4. Completion of a final practical competency 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 5 - 15%
Written assignments and chapter worksheets
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 15%
Image analyses
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 40%
Competency demonstrations; final practical competency demonstration
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 40%
Quizzes; midterm and final exam
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 Positioning & Procedures. 15th ed. Long, W. Bruce, Rollins, Hall Jeannean, Smith, J. Barbara. Elsevier. 2023.

Instructor prepared materials

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