RAD 109 - Contrast Procedures, 2008

Gastrointestinal (GI) Procedures		5	7	0
Gastrointestinal (GI) Anatomy	Describe the GI anatomy in terms of structures visualized and function demonstrated
Positioning	Describe routine and special views of the GI anatomy in terms of structures visualized; functions demonstrated; and general positioning considerations.
	Given clinical simulations for routine and special views of the GI anatomy, explain the structures visualized; functions demonstrated; and the general and positioning considerations involved.
	Given clinical simulations for routine and special views of the GI anatomy explain the structures visualized; functions demonstrated; and the general and positioning considerations involved.
	In laboratory environment, perform radiographic procedures related to the GI anatomy.
Image Evaluation	Evaluate GI radiographs in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized.
Contrast Media	Describe the contrast media for each study in terms of type, administration methods, and quality.
Patient Preparation	Describe patient preparation procedures for each contrast study.
Genitourinary (GU) Procedures		4	4	0
Genitourinary (GU) Anatomy	Describe the GU anatomy in terms of structures visualized and functions demonstrated.
Positioning	Describe routine and special views of the GU anatomy in terms of structures visualized; functions demonstrated; and general positioning considerations involved.
	Given clinical simulations for routine and special views of the GU anatomy, explain the structures visualized; functions demonstrated; and the general positioning considerations involved.
	In laboratory environment, perform radiographic procedures related to the GU anatomy.
Image evaluation	Evaluate GU radiographs in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized.
Contrast Media	Describe the contrast media for each study in terms of type, administration methods, and quantity.
Patient Preparation	Describe the patient preparation for each contrast study.
Biliary System Procedures		3	2	0
Biliary System Anatomy	Describe the anatomy of the biliary system in terms of structures visualized and functions demonstrated
Positioning	Describe routine and special views of the biliary system in terms of structures visualized; functions demonstrated; and general positioning considerations.
	Given clinical simulation for routine and special views of the biliary system, explain the structures visualized; functions demonstrated; and the general positioning considerations involved.
	In laboratory environment, perform radiographic procedures related to the biliary system.
Image Evaluation	Evaluate biliary system radiographs in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality and anatomical structures visualized.
Contrast Media	Describe contrast media for each study in terms of type, administration methods, and quantity.
Patient Preparation	Describe patient preparation procedures for each contrast study.
Sterile Techniques		1	2	0
Basic Principles of Sterile Techniques	State the basic principles of sterile techniques.
	Define the four main methods of transmitting infectious agents.
	Describe the five methods of sterilization.
Gowning and Gloving	Demonstrate methods of “open” and “closed” gowning and gloving.
Application Methods and Procedures	Describe the method used to open a sterile package.
	Describe the method used by a nonsterile person to open a sterile package for a sterile person.
	Demonstrate the proper procedures for performing sterile techniques including: Creating a sterile field Gowning and gloving as well as gloving self Assisting the radiologist or physician.
Minor Radiographic		4	3	0
Terminology	Define terms and phrases related to special procedures to include: Arthrogram Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) Myelogram Venogram Mammogram Sialogram Hysterosalpingogram Fistulous tract procedures.
Indications and Contraindications	Identify the indications and contraindications for the following procedures to include:
Imaging, Equipment, and Supplies	Discuss imaging, equipment, and supplies used for the following procedures to include: Arthrogram Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) Myelogram Venogram Mammogram Sialogram Hysterosalpingogram Fistulous tract procedures.
Contrast Media	Given various minor radiographic procedures, describe the contrast medium utilized in terms of type, administration method, and quantity.
Pre/Post-Procedural Techniques	Describe the preparation and post-procedural care for each minor radiographic procedure, inclusive of adverse reactions.
Interpretation	Given radiographs, identify the type of procedure performed, anatomy visualized, and any indicated pathology.
Radiographer’s Responsibility	Describe radiographer’s role during each minor procedure.
Sectional Anatomy of the neck, thorax, and abdomen		3	2	0
Anatomy	Identify major anatomic structures on sectional CT images of the thorax and abdomen.
Image Evaluation	Evaluate CT images for automatic structures visualized

Suggested Resources

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

Bontrager, K(2006) . Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. (6^th Ed.). St. Louis: Mosby

Torres, L. S., & Dutton, A.G, & Norcutt, T.A. (2003). Basic Medical Techniques and Patient Care in ImaginTechnology (6^th Ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott

Competency Areas	Hours
Gastrointestinal (GI) Procedures	Class	2
Genitourinary (GU) Procedures	D. Lab	2
Biliary System Procedures	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Sterile Techniques	Credit	3
Minor Radiographic
Sectional Anatomy of the Neck, Thorax, and Abdomen

Prerequisite:	RAD 101
Corequisite:

D.Lab

7

4

2

2

3

2