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Posted: 03/10/08

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RAD 110 - Radiographic Procedures II-A

Course Description

Continues to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures. Topics include: anatomy and routine projections of the spine; anatomy and routine projections of the bony thorax; gastrointestinal (GI) procedures; genitourinary (GU) procedures; and anatomy and procedures of the biliary system.

Competency Areas	Hours
Anatomy and Routine Projections of the Spine	Class	3
Anatomy and Routine Projections of the Bony Thorax	D. Lab	0
Gastrointestinal (GI) Procedures	P. Lab/O.B.I.	3
Genitourinary (GU) Procedures	Credit	4
Anatomy and Procedures of the Biliary System

Prerequisite:	BIO 194, RAD 108
Corequisite:

Course Guide

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

ANATOMY AND ROUTINE PROJECTIONS OF THE SPINE		6	0	8
Spinal anatomy	Describe spinal anatomy in terms of structures visualized and function demonstrated.
	Given clinical simulations for routine and special views of the spine, explain structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations.
	In a laboratory environment, perform radiographic procedures related to the spine.
Image evaluation	Evaluate radiograph positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized.
ANATOMY AND ROUTINE PROJECTIONS OF THE BONY THORAX		4	0	5
Bony thorax anatomy	Describe bony thorax anatomy 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 structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations.
	In a laboratory environment, perform radiographic procedures related to the bony thorax.
Image evaluation	Evaluate radiograph positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Procedures		8	0	7
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.
	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		8	0	7
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		4	0	3
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.

Suggested Resources

Ballinger, P. W. (2003). Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiographic Procedures (10^th 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