Standard

Posted: 03/10/08

R State Standard £ Institutionally Developed College: N/A

RAD 103 – Body Trunk and Upper Extremity Procedures

Course Description

Introduces the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures applicable to the human anatomy. Emphasis will be placed on the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experience will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include: procedures, anatomy, and topographical anatomy related to body cavities, bony thorax, upper extremities, and the shoulder girdle; and anatomy and routine projections of the bony thorax.

Competency Areas	Hours
Procedures, Anatomy, and Topographical Anatomy related to Body Cavities, Bony Thorax, Upper Extremities, and the Shoulder Girdle	Class	2
Anatomy and Routine Projections of the Bony Thorax.	D. Lab	0
	P. Lab/O.B.I.	3
	Credit	3

Prerequisite:	AHS 101, RAD 101 (Diploma only)/BIO 193, BIO 194, RAD 101 (Degree only)
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.

Procedures, Anatomy, and Topographical Anatomy related to Body Cavities, Bony Thorax, Upper Extremities, and the Shoulder Girdle		16	0	25
Thoracic cavity anatomy	Describe the anatomy of the thoracic cavity in terms of structure visualized and function demonstrated.
Positioning	Describe routine and special views of the thoracic cavity in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations.
	Given clinical simulations for routine and special views of the thoracic cavity, explain the structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and the general positioning considerations involved.
	In a laboratory environment, perform radiographic procedures related to the thoracic cavity.
Image evaluation	Evaluate radiographs in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized.
Abdominopelvic cavity anatomy	Describe the anatomy of the abdominopelvic cavity in terms of structure visualized and function demonstrated.
Positioning	Describe routine and special views of the abdominopelvic cavity in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations.
	Given clinical simulations for routine and special views of the abdominopelvic cavity, explain the structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and the general positioning considerations involved.
	In a laboratory environment, perform radiographic procedures related to the abdominopelvic cavity.
Image evaluation	Evaluate radiographs in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized.
Upper extremities anatomy	Describe the anatomy of the upper extremities in terms of structure visualized and function demonstrated.
Positioning	Describe routine and special views of the upper extremities in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations.
	Given clinical simulations for routine and special views of the upper extremities, explain the structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and the general positioning considerations involved.
	In a laboratory environment, perform radiographic procedures related to the upper extremities.
Image evaluation	Evaluate radiographs in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized.
Shoulder girdle anatomy	Describe the anatomy of the shoulder girdle in terms of structure visualized and function demonstrated.
Positioning	Describe routine and special views of the shoulder girdle in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations.
	Given clinical simulations for routine and special views of the shoulder girdle, explain the structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and the general positioning considerations involved.
	In a laboratory environment, perform radiographic procedures related to the shoulder girdle.
Image evaluation	Evaluate radiographs in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized.
Anatomy and Routine Projections of the Bony Thorax.		4	0	5
Bony thorax anatomy	Describe the anatomy of the bony thorax in terms of structures visualized and function demonstrated.
Positioning	Describe routine and special views of the bony thorax in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations.
	Given clinical simulations for routine and special views of the bony thorax, explain the structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and the general positioning considerations involved.
	In a laboratory environment, perform radiographic procedures related to the bony thorax.
Image evaluation	Evaluate radiographs in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized.

Suggested Resources

Ballinger, P. W. (2003). Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiographic Procedures (10th ed). St. Louis: Mosby.

Bontrager, K. (2001). Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (5^th ed). St. Louis: Mosby.