10-526-191Radiographic Procedures 2
Course Information
Description
Prepares radiography students to perform routine radiographic procedures of the skull, facial bones, sinus, spine, bony thorax, gastrointestinal, urological, and special studies. Course includes considerations for contrast, mobile, surgical 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
  1. Perform radiologic procedures of the skull, facial bones, and sinuses
    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 situations
    you adapt procedure to pediatric, geriatric, cultural factors, and condition of patient
    you explain post-procedure requirements

  2. Identify radiographically significant anatomy of the skull, facial bones, and sinuses
    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 skull, facial bones, and sinus 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 spine
    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 situations
    you adapt procedure to pediatric, geriatric, cultural factors, and condition of patient
    you explain post-procedure requirements

  5. Identify radiographically significant spinal 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 spinal 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 of the gastrointestinal system
    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 situations
    you adapt procedure to pediatric, geriatric, cultural factors, and condition of patient
    you explain post-procedure requirements
    you identify appropriate contrast agents, indications, contraindications, and implications for use.

  8. Identify radiographically significant gastrointestinal 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 gastrointestinal 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 urological system
    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 situations
    you adapt procedure to pediatric, geriatric, cultural factors, and condition of patient
    you explain post-procedure requirements
    you identify appropriate contrast agents, indications, contraindications, and implications for use.

  11. Identify radiographically significant urological 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 urological 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. Explain various contrast procedures including arthrography, myelography, hysterosalpingography
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you select the correct field of view and/or image receptor
    you identify supplies needed
    you explain how to position the patient correctly
    you identify appropriate exposure parameters
    you identify safety procedures
    you explain the process
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
    you adapt to non-routine situations
    you adapt procedure for age and condition of patient
    you explain pre and post procedure requirements

  14. Perform radiologic procedures on the bony thorax
    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 situations
    you adapt procedure to pediatric, geriatric, cultural factors, and condition of patient
    you explain post-procedure requirements

  15. Identify radiographically significant bony thorax 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

  16. Evaluate radiographic bony thorax 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

  17. Describe mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you describe the use of mobile imaging equipment
    you describe limitations of mobile imaging
    you outline the steps in mobile imaging procedures
    you describe safety measures
    you describe operative imaging procedures

  18. Demonstrate venipuncture
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize the process as you perform it