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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 | 1.00 | 9 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 9.00 |
Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 27.00 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 4.00 | | Contact Total | 36.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 18.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 54.00 | |
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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Catalog Description:
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Radiographic anatomy, positioning, and film critique. Instruction includes lecture, positioning demos and practice, and self-paced study utilizing multimedia programs. Students learn to perform radiologic procedures of the skull and evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
RADT 61B
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Radiographic anatomy & positioning, and film critique of the skull, facial bones, and mandible.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:RADT 61B
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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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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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The students will:
1. Perform correct positioning for the skull, facial bones, internal ear,
temporo-mandibular joints, mandible, paranasal sinuses, orbits, and
nasal bones examinations.
2. Demonstrate proper practices of patient care.
3. Manipulate radiographic equipment and accessories.
4. Practice appropriate radiation protection.
5. Perform accurate film critique of all radiographs contained in
this course.
6. Recognize criteria for acceptance of radiographs of diagnostic
quality.
Topics and Scope
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1. Principles of radiographic positioning and anatomy of: skull,
internal ear, orbits, paranasal sinuses, facial bones, nasal bones,
mandible, temporo mandibular joints.
2. Landmarks of the head.
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 film reading of radiographs to include: technical
critiques, positioning critiques, pathology identification, and
acceptance of good radiographs.
Assignments:
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 - 20% |
Written homework, Critique sheets, worksheets | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 10 - 30% |
Quizzes, Quizzes | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 40 - 60% |
POSITIONING PRACTICAL EXAM | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 5 - 10% |
Attendance | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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- RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING SYLLABUS, 2000.
- RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONS AND RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES, Ballinger, 8th
edition, Mosby,1999.
- Principles of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures Pocket Guide,
Carlton, 1999.
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