12/27/2024 4:16:37 AM	RADT 61C Course Outline as of Summer 2000	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	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
		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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Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

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:

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:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
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:

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

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:

- 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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