RAD 165W - Clinical Seminar 2

Credits: 2
Instructional Contact Hours: 2

Provides the student with opportunities to enhance the clinical education experience. Emphasizes the correlation of all aspects of radiographic procedures. Includes radiographic image critique. Includes a review of radiographic concepts and theories and their clinical application.

Prerequisite(s): RAD 135, RAD 140W, RAD 210W, RAD 230, RAD 235, RAD 235L, RAD 264 each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade
Corequisite(s): RAD 160, RAD 212
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Produce appropriate documents over assigned topics
1. Research patient records, diagnostic images, radiologist reports/interviews, textbooks, journals, and other appropriate resources.
2. Identify relevant information from sources.
3. Select important information from appropriate resources.
4. Draw relevant conclusions from resources.
5. Organize a written outline to interpret appropriate information.
Present case studies.
1. Utilizing medical images and written research, present case studies on individual patients over assigned topics.
2. Discuss a pathological condition relative to your case content.
Perform radiographic critique.
1. Evaluate radiographs for:
  1. proper positioning
  2. anatomy demonstrated
  3. proper radiographic technique
  4. pathology demonstrated
  5. radiation safety
Demonstrate understanding of content for the ARRT examination.
1. Discuss topics concerning Patient Care as outlined by the ARRT Specifications:
  1. Pharmacology
  2. Medical Emergencies
  3. Physical Assistance and Transfer
  4. Infection Control
  5. Interpersonal Communication
  6. Ethical and Legal Aspects
2. Discuss topics concerning Equipment Operation and Quality Control as outlined by the ARRT Specifications
  1. Quality Control of Imaging Equipment and Accessories
  2. Imaging Equipment
  3. Principles of Radiation Physics