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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
RADT 61A | Title:
RAD POSITIONING 1 |
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| 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 |
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| | 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:
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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:
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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
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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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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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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