SRJC Course Outlines

3/29/2024 7:23:47 AMRADT 61C Course Outline as of Summer 2000

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  RADT 61CTitle:  RAD POSITIONING 3  
Full Title:  Radiographic Positioning 3
Last Reviewed:4/24/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.00Lecture Scheduled1.009 max.Lecture Scheduled9.00
Minimum1.00Lab Scheduled3.008 min.Lab Scheduled27.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.00 Contact Total36.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  18.00Total 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
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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:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

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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