Course

10-526-149 Radiographic Procedures 1
Course Information
Description
Prepares radiography students to perform routine radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, and pelvis. Course includes considerations for mobile and trauma procedures. Students apply knowledge of human anatomy to position the patient correctly to achieve and evaluate optimal diagnostic quality images which includes identifying radiographically significant anatomy.
Total Credits
5
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Perform radiologic procedures on the chest
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you select the correct field of view and/or image receptor
    you explain pre and post procedure requirements
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you position the patient correctly utilizing positioning aids if necessary
    you employ appropriate exposure parameters
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    you adapt to non-routine situations
    you adapt procedure to age and condition of patient

  2. Identify radiographically significant chest anatomy
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you locate and identify pertinent anatomy
    you explain relationship and orientation to other anatomical structures
    you identify normal and abnormal presentation

  3. Evaluate radiographic chest image quality
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you determine if image shows accurate positioning
    you determine if image reflects overall diagnostic quality
    you determine if image includes pertinent anatomy

  4. Perform radiologic procedures on the abdomen
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you select the correct field of view and/or image receptor
    you demonstrate pre-procedure requirements
    you perform all procedural steps in a logical order
    you position the patient correctly
    you employ appropriate exposure parameters
    you follow safety procedures
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
    you adapt to non-routine and trauma situations
    you adapt procedure to pediatric, geriatric, cultural factors, and condition of patient
    you explain post-procedure requirements

  5. Identify radiographically significant abdominal anatomy
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you locate and identify pertinent anatomy
    you explain relationship and orientation to other anatomical structures
    you identify normal and abnormal presentation

  6. Evaluate radiographic abdominal image quality
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you determine if image shows accurate positioning
    you determine if image reflects overall diagnostic quality
    you determine if image includes pertinent anatomy

  7. Perform radiologic procedures on the upper extremities
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you select the correct field of view and/or image receptor
    you demonstrate pre-procedure requirements
    you perform all procedural steps in a logical order
    you position the patient correctly
    you employ appropriate exposure parameters
    you follow safety procedures
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
    you adapt to non-routine and trauma situations
    you adapt procedure to pediatric, geriatric, cultural factors, and condition of patient
    you explain post-procedure requirements

  8. Identify radiographically significant upper extremity anatomy
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you locate and identify pertinent anatomy
    you explain relationship and orientation to other anatomical structures
    you identify normal and abnormal presentation

  9. Evaluate radiographic upper extremity image quality
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you determine if image shows accurate positioning
    you determine if image reflects overall diagnostic quality
    you determine if image includes pertinent anatomy

  10. Perform radiologic procedures on the lower extremities
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you select the correct field of view and/or image receptor
    you demonstrate pre-procedure requirements
    you perform all procedural steps in a logical order
    you position the patient correctly
    you employ appropriate exposure parameters
    you follow safety procedures
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
    you adapt to non-routine and trauma situations
    you adapt procedure to pediatric, geriatric, cultural factors, and condition of patient
    you explain post-procedure requirements

  11. Identify radiographically significant lower extremity anatomy
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you locate and identify pertinent anatomy
    you explain relationship and orientation to other anatomical structures
    you identify normal and abnormal presentation

  12. Evaluate radiographic lower extremity image quality
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you determine if image shows accurate positioning
    you determine if image reflects overall diagnostic quality
    you determine if image includes pertinent anatomy

  13. Perform radiologic procedures on the pelvis
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you select the correct field of view and/or image receptor
    you demonstrate pre-procedure requirements
    you perform all procedural steps in a logical order
    you position the patient correctly
    you employ appropriate exposure parameters
    you follow safety procedures
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
    you adapt to non-routine and trauma situations
    you adapt procedure to pediatric, geriatric, cultural factors, and condition of patient
    you explain post-procedure requirements

  14. Identify radiographically significant pelvic anatomy
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you locate and identify pertinent anatomy
    you explain relationship and orientation to other anatomical structures
    you identify normal and abnormal presentation

  15. Evaluate radiographic pelvic image quality
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you determine if image shows accurate positioning
    you determine if image reflects overall diagnostic quality
    you determine if image includes pertinent anatomy